Is Canon 24m f1.4 worth getting?

[kimooi]

I'm not sure if i should get the canon 24mm f1.4 lens. I've seen review that it's better then the Sigma 24mm f1.8 but a whole lot more expensive. The purpose is to shoot video usually low light on my 7d. I have a Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 but it's still too dark but the 50mm f1.4 is great.

 

[jax_rox]

If it's too dark - add light.

Sigma and Canon both make decent lenses. The difference between 1.4 and 1.8 is maybe 1/2 of a stopish, so if you need that extra ~1/2 a stop of light..
But then, is the 1/2 stop of light worth the price difference? That's up to you.

 

[ItDonnedOnMe]

You might also want to take a look at the Rokinon 24mm t/1.5 - it's the cinema version of their 24mm f/1.4, only runs a little more than the Sigma.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/890625-REG/Rokinon_cv24m_c_24mm_T1_5_CINE_ED.html

 

[M1rko]

I rented once the Canon 24mm f1.4 and was very impressed. I bought the Sigma 24mm f1.8 and I was always unhappy about sharpness. Since two weeks I have the Canon 24mm f1.4 and I'm very satisfied.
If you can, buy by beginning the best.

 

[FernandoAndre]

What about Sigma 30mm 1.4? In my opinion, one of the best lenses.

 

[PaulGriffith]

Sigma makes horrible lenses. Cheap canons look nicer than sigmas, nice canons look WAY nicer than a sigma. The Rokinon lenses are pretty stellar for the price too, happy to see they started a Cine line!