I have the new sigma 18-35 1.8 and use it on my 60D. Should I invest in this doc?
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Since your 60D doesn't have auto focus micro adjustment, the lens dock would allow you to adjust focus to better match your camera body. This could be a huge help if you are noticing that the lens is slightly front or back focusing. Basically the lens dock will give you options you would normally need to upgrade to a more expensive body to have access to. For that feature alone I'd say it's worth it. You'll also have the option to update lens firmware as updates become available.
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The Sigma Dock allows a better fine tuning of focus than the camera's micro adjustment especially with zoom lenses like the 18-35 1.8.
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Since your 60D doesn't have auto focus micro adjustment, the lens dock would allow you to adjust focus to better match your camera body. This could be a huge help if you are noticing that the lens is slightly front or back focusing. Basically the lens dock will give you options you would normally need to upgrade to a more expensive body to have access to.For that feature alone I'd say it's worth it. You'll also have the option to update lens firmware as updates become available.
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The question you need to ask is does it focus as I expect it to? That will answer your question for you. If you are sure you are focusing properly yet seem to miss focus than yeah, you probably should get it.
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I purchased it for firmware updates which worked like it should. I only have the 35 so I would assume it is comp with that lens, but check the sigma website to be sure. Happy shooting :)
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absolutely, I use it on a 60d and love it. I actually sold a Canon 70-200mm f2.8 and went with this instead and I do not regret the choice.
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I'm sorry, but I do not know. I'm using my wife's old 50D and she currently has the 7D; we have no experience with the 60D.
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Sharp lens, at 120mm its longer than the 1.8 45mm, which works out to 90mm. It is a bit slower, but just as sharp. Yes and no, it gets you close from the edges of a room, head shots are fine, its a cheaper alternative to the oly 75mm.The 25mm 1.8 might be more useful, I have the sigma 60. Do it all would be the pro zoom, but its pricy. The sigma would be great on the old, at the price it'd hard to beat. If you do not have many primes, its a good start.
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I do not have a FF DSLR, (I have a 50d and 10-22mm) but what I know is that they have the same field of view, so I think the 60D and 10-22mm combo will be great.
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You are the only one who can answer that. You obviously have very specific needs. I LOVE my 60mm, but if your distance requires a larger lens then obviously that's the way to go.
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Thanks Michael for sharing your experience. I myself ended up buying a 60d with 18-135 lens kit about a week ago from amazon and I am very happy both with the body as well as the Lens. I had a T2i with 18-55mm before this purchase, and I am not a pro but so far i haven't seen any degradation on the image quality between the two lenses. I like the 18-135 for its decent quality and a very practical zoom range. Not to mention that 60D is a far better body than T2i.
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This is a fantastic lens, I love it and have it on one of my cameras all the time. But it is not the best for landscape photography, especially on an APS-C camera like the 60D. As Archman below said, I'd look for something with a wide angle in the 10-18mm range. Also concur--rent a couple of lenses if you can locally to see what you like best. Of course, you might pick something that was more than you planned to spend.... Good luck and have fun!
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Yes. Remember the crop factor as it is a full frame lens. Sharp as a tack, I really like it. It's on my 60D now.
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Yes the lens works wonderfully on a 60d digital. That is the camera that I own and of which I purchased the lens. Wonderful lens. Can't go wrong.
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I have a 40D that I use all the time. I did buy a 60D but I find myself still using the 40D for most of my photos. Unless the 40D is broken I'd keep using it. Of course if like me, you just want a new toy, there are a lot of 60D's on the market. I don't us my cameras for video so I can't speak to their abilities. Hope this helps.
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Yes, you can use it on a 60D. This is just my personal experience and opinion, but I found it to be a very good bargain for the quality. I may have had an exceptional copy, but I found it pretty sharp at 300mm. Certainly more than usable. But at that range, hand-holding definitely needs a fast shutter speed, so be wary of that. I'll show you some examples. Here's a link to my website: http://wagnerimagery.com/beauty/ So on that page, the ones shot with the 70-300mm (on a 5d mk ii) are the two dragonflies, the bee, the sunflower with one yellow petal, the leaf with a water droplet on it, and the gosling hiding in the grass where you can just see his eye. I found it to be a great lens for the price. Your mileage may vary. The AF is not terribly fast, fyi.
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I don't know that the image will be noticeably sharper. I also have the 50mm 1.8 and was very pleased with the results. I would have gotten a 35mm 1.8 (to save some money) if it was offered but it only came as 1.4. I use it on my D800 and love it!
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Necessary? No. It does make firmware upgrades really easy, though; as the Sigma is a 3rd Party lens and Sigma has had to reverse-engineer the AF and electronic couplings between lens and camera, being able to apply firmware updates easily is convenient (as opposed to, say, having to ship the lens to Sigma or having to take the lens into your local camera shop). Even more important, the dock allows you to perform AF fine tuning for more than one focus distance; in other words, you can have one +/- AF fine tune value for infiniti focus, one for focus to 5 meters, etc. Neither of these functions is necessary for the lens to work properly, though. Necessary? No. It does make firmware upgrades really easy, though; as the Sigma is a 3rd Party lens and Sigma has had to reverse-engineer the AF and electronic couplings between lens and camera, being able to apply firmware updates easily is convenient (as opposed to, say, having to ship the lens to Sigma or having to take the lens into your local camera shop). Even more important, the dock allows you to perform AF fine tuning for more than one focus distance; in other words, you can have one +/- AF fine tune value for infiniti focus, one for focus to 5 meters, etc. Neither of... » Read More Necessary? No. It does make firmware upgrades really easy, though; as the Sigma is a 3rd Party lens and Sigma has had to reverse-engineer the AF and electronic couplings between lens and camera, being able to apply firmware updates easily is convenient (as opposed to, say, having to ship the lens to Sigma or having to take the lens into your local camera shop). Even more important, the dock allows you to perform AF fine tuning for more than one focus distance; in other words, you can have one +/- AF fine tune value for infiniti focus, one for focus to 5 meters, etc. Neither of these functions is necessary for the lens to work properly, though. « Show Less
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Technically it will get you closer. However, you will need more light for the same exposure (maybe 2.0 instead of 5.4 for example). Also, when using it, your automated features such as exposure and focus, are not available. Using a modern lens is ok, but its best to use an older FD lens. Since you can make the manual aperture adjustment on the lens. When using this, the aperture on your camera will display 00, since it will not be able to read the lens. Its a great add-on considering the price, once you get used to it and have a manual aperture lens.
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You won't go wrong with either lens, but since the 60mm will also give you a macro lens, you probably should make that your choice. C'mon, that's the one you really want anyhow, isn't it.
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it depends. I have a D800 and bought a second-hand 35mm/1.4. After I found the lens a little back focused and had to fine-tune it. Afterwards it's okay. Later I got the dock and upgraded the firmware of the lens and then removed the fine tune settings on my camera. Now they work great.So if you want to use your camera body's fine tune, you don't need the dock. But if you are really picky, don't bother to tune, buy the dock (still you might still need to check to see whether you need fine tune or not).My suggestion is don't buy it unless you find your fine tune can't handle it gracefully. it depends. I have a D800 and bought a second-hand 35mm/1.4. After I found the lens a little back focused and had to fine-tune it. Afterwards it's okay. Later I got the dock and upgraded the firmware of the lens and then removed the fine tune settings on my camera. Now they work great.So if you want to use your camera body's fine tune, you don't need the dock. But if you are really picky, don't bother to tune, buy the dock (still you might still need to check to see whether you need fine tune or not).My suggestion is don't buy it unless you find your fine tune can't... » Read More it depends. I have a D800 and bought a second-hand 35mm/1.4. After I found the lens a little back focused and had to fine-tune it. Afterwards it's okay. Later I got the dock and upgraded the firmware of the lens and then removed the fine tune settings on my camera. Now they work great.So if you want to use your camera body's fine tune, you don't need the dock. But if you are really picky, don't bother to tune, buy the dock (still you might still need to check to see whether you need fine tune or not).My suggestion is don't buy it unless you find your fine tune can't handle it gracefully. « Show Less