I will be using a Sigma 18-35mm 1.8 lens with a Metabones Speedbooster and GH4 camera for video. Will this be of any use if I am shooting 100% Manual?
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Probably not in your case, I only use mine to update firmware and adjust autofocus parameters both of which wouldn't do much for full time manual operation.
2085160
Yes but you will not get all of the benefits of the new STM lenses if you are looking for autofocus while shooting video.
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If you're going to use it for mostly still subjects, portraits, etc, you would probably be fine. My only beef with manual focus lenses is that it usually takes me a lot longer to find my focus than with an AF lens - and when I'm trying to catch people interacting at a wedding reception, I lose the shot if I don't get it focused quickly. Since you've been using manuals for a long time, you're probably quicker at it than I am. A major part of the problem with using manuals on Nikon digital cameras is the "focus (not) assist" system. You don't have the same focus guide you do in most 35mm cameras; it's just a little green dot that flashes on when you're focused. Trying to get it focused can involve a lot of trial and error, and by the time you've got it, the shot is gone. I have a D70, and this may have changed for the D80, but I'm fairly certain it has not, as I've looked at one in the store and that would have been one of the first things I checked (and, had it been changed, I would have been so excited I would have remembered). If you're going to be doing much action work, I might consider getting an AF lens for it eventually, but you could probably survive for a while without them. Or, it seems like the kit lenses have a pretty good resale value if you wanted to try it and re-sell it later - they're going for around $300 on eBay. All that said, my favorite lens on my D70 is a circa-1970 50mm F/1.4 Nikkor (S series, I think) manual prime with the metal casing - it's absolutely crystal clear and the shots I get with it are positively stunning. Having difficulty trying to pick up its 28mm cousin though... everyone wants one!
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Using this with a Cannon Dslr, the auto focus will not work. It becomes manual only for focus and fstop. Great for vintage Nikon lenses and video.
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They offer bundles with the 18-55mm and the 55-250mm. MAke sure it is STM which is the new super quiet lenses focusing mechanism that won't interfere with HD recording on motion video. The HD videos I've shot look amazing, but 18-55mm may be pushing the envelope for being too far away. The 55-250mm would be better for sports and awards. I really want to get the 55-250mm STM next. I just found out that most of the sport photo pros use Canon and rent them because of the crazy prices on the Lseries lenses. I went online and found Borrowlenses.com, and you can try them all out before you buy, and pick up and drop off at a camera store near you. They offer bundles with the 18-55mm and the 55-250mm. MAke sure it is STM which is the new super quiet lenses focusing mechanism that won't interfere with HD recording on motion video. The HD videos I've shot look amazing, but 18-55mm may be pushing the envelope for being too far away. The 55-250mm would be better for sports and awards. I really want to get the 55-250mm STM next. I just found out that most of the sport photo pros use Canon and rent them because of the crazy prices on the Lseries lenses. I went online and found Borrowlenses.com, and you can try them all out before you buy,... » Read More They offer bundles with the 18-55mm and the 55-250mm. MAke sure it is STM which is the new super quiet lenses focusing mechanism that won't interfere with HD recording on motion video. The HD videos I've shot look amazing, but 18-55mm may be pushing the envelope for being too far away. The 55-250mm would be better for sports and awards. I really want to get the 55-250mm STM next. I just found out that most of the sport photo pros use Canon and rent them because of the crazy prices on the Lseries lenses. I went online and found Borrowlenses.com, and you can try them all out before you buy, and pick up and drop off at a camera store near you. « Show Less
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It will work fine with this camera. The only problem I had was that you had to manually focus and I have to shoot at such high speeds I just decided to return it.
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No, it will not. It works just with a limited number of SIGMA lens. Have a look on the SIGMA website. It does not work with any lens of different company (Nikon, Canon, Pentax ecc.). Better: it can increase magnitude of 1.4 but you will loose both autofocus and automatic exposure. Frankly speaking, I use it (not frequently) together SIGMA 300 mm f: 2.8. The autofocus is not very precise, slow and the quality of the photos is not fantastic considering the whole amount of money that the lens (both) costed. Regards
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I'm using this with canon ef 85mm f/1.8 USM and canon ef 35mm f/2 works fine even with auto focus just a little bit slow on focusing so mostly I use manual focus also worked with sigma 18-250mm
11078
Yes, this lens is designed for a full frame sensor. It is a little on the slow side, but still an excellent lens
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I use a 70-300 Sigma. It will work but on manual you can zoom all the way and focus yourself. If your on auto focus it will work only till about 200 mm then it won't focus anymore. But this is what happens with this lens. Can say for sure if it will on any other. As for picture quality I did notice a fair difference. Not very clear when zoomed all the way. But need to try with a tripod. I got it for my birding and does not work well for that for me.
201801
iam using this lens with a GX 1 camera. i just did a test and shot a video and focused manually after setting it to manual focus with a button on the camera.it worked.
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Yes, it works just fine. The folks who dinged it in reviews didn't read the product description carefully. You'll need to use manual focus, and your FD lens won't focus to infinity. On the other hand, you're not introducing another optical element of questionable quality. Use it for macro.
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Beautifully. Just know that the T5 is a 1.6 crop factor, so the lens will act more like an 80mm prime. Also, this is not an STM lens so autofocus for video won't be great.
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Yes, it uses the same mount as all the other lenses, but will only work in manual mode. You will also have to use the rings on the lens since there are no smarts in it.
575774
Well I think 1.8 is ultra fast (vs 4), so I would use it in a particular situation if I had that lens.
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I have used mine for astrophotography but it is on the slow end if what is possible. For occasional use it is fine, but if this will be its main use you may well get frustrated. How well does your camera handle noise at high ISO? I don't think 1/3 stop should make enough difference for you to change your mind if this is the lens you prefer. It is very light and the IQ on full frame is fantastic. I have since bought a 24 - 70 f2.8 and despite the longer focal length I use this at night for the extra speed. So for dedicated astrophotography lens consider something faster. For occasional use it will do the job. I have used mine for astrophotography but it is on the slow end if what is possible. For occasional use it is fine, but if this will be its main use you may well get frustrated. How well does your camera handle noise at high ISO? I don't think 1/3 stop should make enough difference for you to change your mind if this is the lens you prefer. It is very light and the IQ on full frame is fantastic. I have since bought a 24 - 70 f2.8 and despite the longer focal length I use this at night for the extra speed. So for dedicated astrophotography lens consider something faster. For occasional use... » Read More I have used mine for astrophotography but it is on the slow end if what is possible. For occasional use it is fine, but if this will be its main use you may well get frustrated. How well does your camera handle noise at high ISO? I don't think 1/3 stop should make enough difference for you to change your mind if this is the lens you prefer. It is very light and the IQ on full frame is fantastic. I have since bought a 24 - 70 f2.8 and despite the longer focal length I use this at night for the extra speed. So for dedicated astrophotography lens consider something faster. For occasional use it will do the job. « Show Less
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Pana 12-35mm ios. Or the sigma 18-35mm 1.8 ..with the metabone speedbooster.best two choices.