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milkod2001 wrote:
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Looks plenty sharp. How is AF of this lens? Is it reliable? What keeper rate there is out of 10 in your experience?


focus xfast, 2x faster vs my 50ART, if nikon300/2.8vr 10, then 85art 7-7.5 focus speed



Jan 11, 2017 at 07:11 AM
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leonasj wrote:
focus xfast, 2x faster vs my 50ART, if nikon300/2.8vr 10, then 85art 7-7.5 focus speed


Thanks for info





Jan 11, 2017 at 08:11 AM
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p.3 #3 · p.3 #3 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art Thread


I have the Canon version on my 5D3 body, and it is very accurate and repeatable on the focus. So if it is that good on a Canon body you know it should do very well on a Nikon.

You guys know the joke of what Canon EOS stands for right?
Every Other Shot (in focus).



Jan 11, 2017 at 08:56 AM
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p.3 #4 · p.3 #4 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art Thread


Cphoto1954 wrote:
I have the Canon version on my 5D3 body, and it is very accurate and repeatable on the focus. So if it is that good on a Canon body you know it should do very well on a Nikon.

You guys know the joke of what Canon EOS stands for right?
Every Other Shot (in focus).


my 85art focus accurate,no need af tune... but one day must will tune with focal reican pro



Jan 11, 2017 at 11:36 AM
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p.3 #5 · p.3 #5 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art Thread


We welcomed our first child a little over a week ago and I took my D5 and Sigma 85 Art along for the ride. Choosing this lens to capture the moment should give an indication of my confidence level in the equipment as it wasn't one I could do over.

Jamison smile by Jimmy Juhl, on Flickr



Jan 13, 2017 at 09:52 AM
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jmjuhl wrote:
We welcomed our first child a little over a week ago and I took my D5 and Sigma 85 Art along for the ride. Choosing this lens to capture the moment should give an indication of my confidence level in the equipment as it wasn't one I could do over.

What a precious little baby. Congratulations!
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/508/31429567914_d4620db847_b.jpgJamison smile by Jimmy Juhl, on Flickr




Jan 13, 2017 at 11:12 AM
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p.3 #7 · p.3 #7 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art Thread


Just hit #1 on DXO



Feb 02, 2017 at 09:12 PM
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p.3 #8 · p.3 #8 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art Thread


The most reliable opaque rating system ever!*

*Heavy sarcasm

Dan Bellyk wrote:
Just hit #1 on DXO




Feb 02, 2017 at 10:59 PM
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p.3 #9 · p.3 #9 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art Thread


Congrats! Here, ☕️☕️☕️, you'll need it!

jmjuhl wrote:
We welcomed our first child a little over a week ago and I took my D5 and Sigma 85 Art along for the ride. Choosing this lens to capture the moment should give an indication of my confidence level in the equipment as it wasn't one I could do over.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/508/31429567914_d4620db847_b.jpgJamison smile by Jimmy Juhl, on Flickr




Feb 02, 2017 at 11:06 PM
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p.3 #10 · p.3 #10 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art Thread


Yep! I just bought one today from my local camera store. They had two in stock, I tested both on my D810 and walked out with the one that did not need any af fine tuning. I was going to pass on this lens until I read DXO's test results. They pushed me to buy one because of its high score. Well, I think they are correct...the 85 art is a gem, super sharp wide open, all the way to the corners. I hope to use this lens soon on a portrait session. I'll be visiting this thread often to see more photos. Keep them coming.

-T



Feb 04, 2017 at 01:01 AM
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Lensrentals MTF and sample variation tests: https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/02/mtf-tests-for-the-sigma-bbl-the-big-beautiful-85mm-art-lens/

Extremely impressive in both ahead of zeiss.



Feb 04, 2017 at 06:31 PM
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Mark_L wrote:
Lensrentals MTF and sample variation tests: https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/02/mtf-tests-for-the-sigma-bbl-the-big-beautiful-85mm-art-lens/

Extremely impressive in both ahead of zeiss.


Well if I knew how to read those charts and know what it means, I'd understand better. Lines on a graph don't tell me much.



Feb 04, 2017 at 07:18 PM
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Todd wrote:
Well if I knew how to read those charts and know what it means, I'd understand better. Lines on a graph don't tell me much.


Google?



Feb 05, 2017 at 04:34 AM
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Todd wrote:
Well if I knew how to read those charts and know what it means, I'd understand better. Lines on a graph don't tell me much.


Don't worry, even if you understand them they don't mean much either.



Feb 05, 2017 at 07:12 AM
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p.3 #15 · p.3 #15 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art Thread


So where are the photos from this amazing lens. Just a couple so far in this thread? I just bought one, had it for about a week but I haven't been able to get out with it yet, just shots around the house. I've been reading such good reviews about this 85 art and I hope to take some portraits soon. I really want to see photos from you forum members too, variety is always good.


Feb 08, 2017 at 11:45 PM
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p.3 #16 · p.3 #16 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art Thread


Todd, check out my link here on the forum
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1467390/0#13866432



Feb 09, 2017 at 02:29 PM
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Cphoto1954 wrote:
Todd, check out my link here on the forum
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1467390/0#13866432


Very nice! Thanks for sharing. I really like the B&W stills.



Feb 09, 2017 at 09:08 PM
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p.3 #18 · p.3 #18 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art Thread


Todd wrote:
So where are the photos from this amazing lens. Just a couple so far in this thread? I just bought one, had it for about a week but I haven't been able to get out with it yet, just shots around the house. I've been reading such good reviews about this 85 art and I hope to take some portraits soon. I really want to see photos from you forum members too, variety is always good.


They've all been posted in a thread that started before this one....



Feb 09, 2017 at 10:14 PM
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