Could someone please tell me the main differences between the Sigma 30mm 1.4 and the linked to lens for sale the Sigma 28mm 1.8 (apart from the obvious focal length and aperture difference.)

Thank you.

I am also open to using a manual lens and even an M42 lens if I have to (I have the adapter)

I am shooting an Asian wedding in two weeks (just got booked today!) and it will include shots of the Groom before the wedding in his lounge receiving gifts from relatives.

Had the room been larger I'd have used my 50mm 1.4 but there's no chance in such a small room on my crop sensor (K20D)

I reckon I need something around the 30mm mark but the obvious choice there is the 31mm 1.8 which I cannot afford to buy at the moment (although rental is an option if in stock.)

What other lenses are about that I could look at? I love my FA 50mm 1.4 and it's hardly ever off my camera, is there a wider version of it?

Thanks in advance

I posted it to AM Technical today, thanks for the tip.

Buy a new one or maybe a DA*55?
Just suggesting [/quote

I meant useful suggestions...

Thanks, I'll give them a call unless someone has any other suggestions.

I am in the West Yorkshire area by the way.

Hi,

I have a Pentax SMC FA 50mm 1.4 lens that I use all the time for portraits. Recently it started jamming on the focus and there was a rattle when I shook it. I removed the back of it and a single ball bearing and a tiny screw fell out. I put it back together but it still sticks.

I really need to use it on the 6th Nov and so I would like to get it fixed before then, does anyone have any idea where I can send it? I would appreciate cheaper options if possible as I'm skint

Thanks.