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p.1 #1 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

Read Roger Cicala's first impressions on the new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1.
According to his Imatest test, the lens is very sharp outperforming Canon and Nikon's own.

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Arrives. Announces New World Order

B&H Photo just received a limited stock of the new and sought after Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1.

Canon Mount | Nikon Mount ($899)

Imatest test results - LensRentals.com

Left to right: Canon, Sigma, and Nikon 35mm f/1.4 lenses. Copyright Lensrentals.com by Hostess Joey

Nov 21, 2012 at 05:41 PM

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p.1 #2 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

People, buy all of them so I don't buy one!

Nov 21, 2012 at 06:00 PM

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p.1 #3 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

RobertLynn wrote:
People, buy all of them so I don't buy one!

No kidding Robert, I am so close to hitting the button. Must wait for reviews...

Nov 21, 2012 at 06:02 PM

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RobertLynn wrote:
People, buy all of them so I don't buy one!

Yes! So that there will be 2nd hand opportunities in a few months.

Nov 21, 2012 at 06:17 PM

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p.1 #5 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

Guy on POTN already got his:

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Nov 21, 2012 at 06:17 PM

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p.1 #6 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

pshh...amazon's listing price over here is 999€. i hope this is not final, otherwise this will not quite make it under the christmas tree i am afraid.

Nov 21, 2012 at 06:22 PM

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p.1 #7 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

My first impressions, FWIW. It's really sharp.

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/11/sigma-35mm-f1-4-arrives-announces-new-world-order

Nov 21, 2012 at 08:07 PM

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c00kiem0nster wrote:
pshh...amazon's listing price over here is 999€. i hope this is not final, otherwise this will not quite make it under the christmas tree i am afraid.

Yes! So again we have to spend about 43% more (inluding our 19% tax) for the same lens ...

Nov 21, 2012 at 08:09 PM

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p.1 #9 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

http://blog.sigmaphoto.com/2012/first-look-sigma-35mm-f1-4-dg-hsm-hands-on/

Nov 21, 2012 at 08:10 PM

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p.1 #10 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

RCicala wrote:
My first impressions, FWIW. It's really sharp.

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/11/sigma-35mm-f1-4-arrives-announces-new-world-order

why are you doing this to me

Nov 21, 2012 at 08:17 PM

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p.1 #11 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

RCicala wrote:
My first impressions, FWIW. It's really sharp.

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/11/sigma-35mm-f1-4-arrives-announces-new-world-order

Roger, I liked you. And again: I will wear your Shirt with honor.
But after this quick "review" I have to think about quiting contact.
Following your lines is getting to expensive for my vallet.

R.

Nov 21, 2012 at 08:22 PM

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p.1 #12 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

RobDickinson wrote:
http://blog.sigmaphoto.com/2012/first-look-sigma-35mm-f1-4-dg-hsm-hands-on/

There’s some onion-ring bokeh in the third photo, though the rendering is otherwise pleasant. Shaping up to be a nice lens!

Nov 21, 2012 at 08:23 PM

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p.1 #13 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

I was thinking a 28 1.8, but may have to step up. Hope to see some full reviews in next couple of weeks. If it outperforms the L consistently, it becomes a no brainer...

Nov 21, 2012 at 08:32 PM

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p.1 #14 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

goosemang wrote:
RCicala wrote:
My first impressions, FWIW. It's really sharp.

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/11/sigma-35mm-f1-4-arrives-announces-new-world-order

why are you doing this to me

I'm saving you money!!! It's cheaper than the 35 L. It's probably $1,500 cheaper than the 35 L II will be.

Buying the Sigma now will be kind of like a vaccination, helping you resist when the II is announced.

Nov 21, 2012 at 08:36 PM

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p.1 #15 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

Still not in stock for Nikon

Nov 21, 2012 at 08:43 PM

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p.1 #16 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

Waiting for the shoot-out against the new Canon 35mm f/2.0
For my own needs IS is more valuable than the extra stop, but after reading Roger's report I am torn...

Nov 21, 2012 at 08:44 PM

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p.1 #17 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

B&H shipped my Sigma 35mm F1.4 today
I will post samples when I try it on the 5D III

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Nov 21, 2012 at 08:49 PM

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p.1 #18 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

@ Massimo:
Same here. Same price. IS against 1 stop. But does the 2.0 reach the Canon L IQ?
Life has been so easy before 2012

Edited on Nov 21, 2012 at 08:51 PM · View previous versions

Nov 21, 2012 at 08:49 PM

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p.1 #19 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

abqnmusa wrote:
B&H shipped out my Sigma 35mm F1.4
I will post samples when I try it on the 5D III

I am not interested in any further samples!

Nov 21, 2012 at 08:50 PM

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p.1 #20 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions

I just noticed the canon mount says it comes with a 1 year warranty. I thought they usually offered a 4 year (1 USA and 3 international) warranty

Nov 21, 2012 at 08:54 PM

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