p.4 #2 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
Liquidstone wrote:
Same here for a new Sigmonster with OS and focus limiter.
Maybe Sigma can resurrect the 400 f/5.6 APO that was highly regarded. A new version in the sport range with OS an HSM would be great. Ultimately I hope the entire supertele range is revamped and they even consider a 400/500/600 f/4.
p.4 #4 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
Vox Sciurorum wrote:
If you read the full text of the review, the Sigma and Canon lenses test equal up by f/2.8. The Sigma is only better at f/1.4 and f/2.0.
When I purchase a 1.4 lens, I do it because I want to shoot it open too (and in main), not to stop it down for one or two stops always to get on competitors IQ.
p.4 #5 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
Ralph Conway wrote:
When I purchase a 1.4 lens, I do it because I want to shoot it open too (and in main), not to stop it down for one or two stops always to get on competitors IQ.
+1 Ralph, I always try to shoot wide open with my crippled yet sharp wide open Canon 50mm 1.4
p.4 #6 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
Pixel Perfect wrote:
I now have high expectations for the new 120-300.
Sigma claims that the new lens is exactly the same optically, so I don't expect things getting better in this area.
The improvements are mechanical and there is the addition of a focus distance limiter switch and the USB connectivity.
p.4 #8 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
Pixel Perfect wrote:
Maybe when we shot film and it was hard to get rid of, But I have not seen it in any of my 4 Sigma lenses.
Having the 85L and the 85 sigma at the same time I noticed a much warmer color cast on the sigma. I tested 6 copies of the sigma and we're all the same. Not a big deal to fix in post, but it is there.
p.4 #9 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
canon pants wrote:
Having the 85L and the 85 sigma at the same time I noticed a much warmer color cast on the sigma. I tested 6 copies of the sigma and we're all the same. Not a big deal to fix in post, but it is there.
I also own both and I agree, though the sigma is actually in nikon mount.
But I have to ask: is warmer colors a bad thing?
I mean... L lenses have warmer (richer) colors than non L lenses, don't they?
I don't usually hear people complaining about that... quite the opposite really.
If there is a specific color cast (one color richer than others) like the old yellow cast previous sigmas were known for, than I would agree that it is not desirable.
But if all the colors are richer (more saturation) than I don't see that has a bad thing, quite the contrary in fact.
I believe that is the case with the 85mm 1.4.
p.4 #10 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
Sigma has really upped the ante in the lens game during the past few years. My most expensive lenses are in fact made by Sigma, and I consider them excellent value.
The pricing of the new 35mm Sigma is strange, though. Here in Finland a major store is listing it for €849, which is much lower then the €999 euro price quoted here.
p.4 #15 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
fraga wrote:
Sigma claims that the new lens is exactly the same optically, so I don't expect things getting better in this area.
The improvements are mechanical and there is the addition of a focus distance limiter switch and the USB connectivity.
I still have high hopes for this zoom. I want the option of 300/2.8 but I don't want to be limited to 300/2.8.
If Sigma gets this right and Canon releases a new 100-400 I would be in zoom heaven.
p.4 #17 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
I'm not sure if I read this right, so forgive me if I messed up.
Saying it beats the canon at 1.4 and at 2 (I'm assuming also 1.6/1.8/2.2/2.5 as well) seemed to me like that poster was trying to "downplay" the difference and (poor word choice on my part) defend the added expense of the canon.
When you buy a fast prime, you're generally buying it because of its speed, not to stop it down 2 stops. So wouldn't it stand to reason that a lens that beats another lens at 1.4-2.5, and is equal up from there out, is the better lens?
Correct me if in wrong but isn't more wide open sharpness a good thing?
p.4 #20 · Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
I have to admit, I have long been a fan of the 35L, heck it's still my most used lens, but if I can get equal or better performance from a lens that costs less you better believe I'm going to sell it and pocket the difference.
Though I must admit I am still curious about the 35 f/2 IS... Just a little bit.
