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p.2 #1 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

I just preordered one at B&H, couldn't resist

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Nov 08, 2012 at 12:48 AM

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p.2 #2 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

geniousc wrote:
I just preordered one at B&H, couldn't resist

gene
I also preordered at my local dealer today (and picked up the WU-1b).

Nov 08, 2012 at 01:50 AM

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p.2 #3 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

Where are the sample images if there is any?

Nov 08, 2012 at 02:26 AM

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p.2 #4 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

This looks intriguing - when you guys receive yours, make sure to post some high-resolution samples for the rest of us!

If it's a solid performer in the f/2-f/2.8 range it's going to be a very attractive alternative to the 35/1.4G and 35/2D.

Nov 08, 2012 at 02:28 AM

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p.2 #5 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

wonder how muhc more will the price go down after a while - the sigma 85 1.4 has msrp of $1400 and selling at $900 , this one has a msrp of $899

Nov 08, 2012 at 02:34 AM

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p.2 #6 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

mshi wrote:
Where are the sample images if there is any?

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/lens/wide/35_14/#/gallery

Nov 08, 2012 at 02:35 AM

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p.2 #7 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

screwdriver wrote:
wonder how muhc more will the price go down after a while - the sigma 85 1.4 has msrp of $1400 and selling at $900 , this one has a msrp of $899

thats exactly why I'm not preordering, if I just be patient I could save a few hundred

Nov 08, 2012 at 02:58 AM

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p.2 #8 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

Too bad they don't provide samples for any FF camera. Judging by the MTF, edges drop off quite rapidly towards the edges of FF.

Nov 08, 2012 at 02:59 AM

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p.2 #9 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

screwdriver wrote:
mshi wrote:
Where are the sample images if there is any?

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/lens/wide/35_14/#/gallery

Thanks for the link. It does look good on APS-C sensor but I am eager to see more samples on FF sensor.

Nov 08, 2012 at 03:43 AM

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p.2 #10 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

BenV wrote:
screwdriver wrote:
wonder how muhc more will the price go down after a while - the sigma 85 1.4 has msrp of $1400 and selling at $900 , this one has a msrp of $899

thats exactly why I'm not preordering, if I just be patient I could save a few hundred

im doing the same - i still have my 35 1.4 ais and im in no rush .

Nov 08, 2012 at 04:02 AM

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p.2 #11 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

mshi wrote:
screwdriver wrote:
mshi wrote:
Where are the sample images if there is any?

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/lens/wide/35_14/#/gallery

Thanks for the link. It does look good on APS-C sensor but I am eager to see more samples on FF sensor.

I'm not 'too' worried about corner performance, most the time for me it'll be used wide open, but it'll be nice to see f/5.6 on a FF sensor

Nov 08, 2012 at 04:06 AM

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p.2 #12 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

theSuede wrote:
Too bad they don't provide samples for any FF camera. Judging by the MTF, edges drop off quite rapidly towards the edges of FF.

Yep, just like the Nikon 35/1.4 AFS:

"http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2198/AF-S-NIKKOR-35mm-f%252F1.4G.html#lightbox/carousel/media=/Misc/howtoread_MTFchart.jpg"

and

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/lens/wide/35_14/#/data

It looks like it will theoretically be competitive with the Nikkor. We'll see how the coma and distortion and bokeh looks like.

Hopefully they have some competition for Nikon so that the prices may come down a bit.

John

Nov 08, 2012 at 04:49 AM

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p.2 #13 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

I don't think there is much chance of this lens being anything but, I hesitate to say the best. It has all of the bells and whistles including available software to calibrate it the way you want it. The F type elements are said to equal flourite. It looks like an all out attempt to be the best. I never thought much about a Sigma holy trinity. Odds are a 24 is next. Anyway, we'll see when it gets here.

gene

Nov 08, 2012 at 04:31 PM

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p.2 #14 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

geniousc wrote:
I don't think there is much chance of this lens being anything but, I hesitate to say the best. It has all of the bells and whistles including available software to calibrate it the way you want it. The F type elements are said to equal flourite. It looks like an all out attempt to be the best. I never thought much about a Sigma holy trinity. Odds are a 24 is next. Anyway, we'll see when it gets here.

gene

Well Sigma has been saying lately "they are tired of being seen as lesser company" and that they want to really step up. IMO they sure are doing it. First the 50, then 85, now a 35. Not to mention the stellar 150 macro. Soon most of my lenses will be Sigma.

All I need now is a 24 and I'm in heaven. Oh and a 135 would be nice. And a 200 f/2. You know what, just copy all of Nikon's primes and make them Sigma,

Nov 08, 2012 at 04:46 PM

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p.2 #15 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

Will be interesting to see how it compares to the Samyang, which is significantly sharper than the Nikon 35G in the corners from f/1.4 up to just before f/2.8. AF would be nice but I wouldn't be willing to compromise wide-open performance to get it.

Nov 08, 2012 at 04:55 PM

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p.2 #16 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

If it's as good as my Sigma 85 1.4 I'll be very happy. I'm hoping to make this my next lens, but need to drop some serious hints to "Santa".

As far as looks, I think it's a beauty.

Nov 08, 2012 at 05:29 PM

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p.2 #17 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

jhinkey wrote:
theSuede wrote:
Too bad they don't provide samples for any FF camera. Judging by the MTF, edges drop off quite rapidly towards the edges of FF.

Yep, just like the Nikon 35/1.4 AFS:

"http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2198/AF-S-NIKKOR-35mm-f%252F1.4G.html#lightbox/carousel/media=/Misc/howtoread_MTFchart.jpg"

and

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/lens/wide/35_14/#/data

It looks like it will theoretically be competitive with the Nikkor. We'll see how the coma and distortion and bokeh looks like.

Hopefully they have some competition for Nikon so that the prices may come down a bit.

John

that's the best reason I've heard for sigma to even exist.

nikon lenses are really expensive, and there's not much to compare them against at this point.

Nov 08, 2012 at 06:01 PM

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p.2 #18 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

They seem to have delivered in their quest to be the best at no long. CA...look at the samples, holy crap. lol

Nov 08, 2012 at 07:10 PM

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p.2 #19 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

woos wrote:
They seem to have delivered in their quest to be the best at no long. CA...look at the samples, holy crap. lol

I am buying this lens. The wife won't be happy, but such is life!

Nov 08, 2012 at 11:13 PM

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p.2 #20 · Sigma 35 f1.4 now available 899.00

5 copies, lol why even bother

Nov 08, 2012 at 11:47 PM

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