Hi Ian,
> I ask because I'm now officially utterly fed-up with my Sigma 30mm
> f/1.4. I tried using it at a dimly lit gig again on Saturday, and the
> wretched thing would not focus accurately. The wall behind was more
> focused than the subject in most cases and I got far better results
> with the 14-54, despite the shutter having to be 2 stops slower and
> quite often being a longer focal length.
Even though the Sigma's have a smaller F they dont seem to focus
to well in low light, they are better than the kit lenses from Oly though.
What I do on the E1 is set it for one shot focus then Manual focus, it
seems to get the focus spot on a lot more than if I have it set for
Continus Focus, and if I need to I can then quicky move the focus
just a little bit (which is rare).
This is with the Sigma 18-50 f2.8.
> I wish I'd realised this was an issue sooner, instead of assuming it
> was my poor technique or simply the lack of light.
Low light were quick focusing is needed I'd stick to the 4T with 35-80 f2.8 :-)
Cheers
Ian Manners
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