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Jammy Straub
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


Anyone shooting with this guy and care to share their experiences yet? It's been very quite about this lens on the board in general.

SLR Gear has a little test where it did well:
http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1331/cat/30

Digital Rev did one of their test vids with it.
http://www.digitalrev.com/en/sigma-85mm-f1-dot-4-ex-dg-hsm-hands-on-review-6992-article.html

There's some good work with it on Flickr:
http://flickriver.com/groups/1464365@N22/pool/interesting/

Anyway, I'm contemplating one as an end of year purchase, if it looks like it makes sense. My main concern is low light AF accuracy and tracking on CAM4500 bodies.

Thanks!



Dec 19, 2010 at 05:39 PM
Bruce Sawle
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


Jammy I have the Sigma and am very happy with it. Se these two links that provide ample samples, in different light, and shooting conditions using continuous and single shot.

First post
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/952737/0

Second Post
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/953263/0



Dec 19, 2010 at 05:56 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


As a general rule, you get what you pay for. I shot it side by side with Nikon 85 1.4g. To me, that happens to be the case.


Dec 19, 2010 at 05:59 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


there are some discussions on the other forum based on his same samples.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1030&message=37181586



Bruce Sawle wrote:
Jammy I have the Sigma and am very happy with it. Se these two links that provide ample samples, in different light, and shooting conditions using continuous and single shot.

First post
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/952737/0

Second Post
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/953263/0




Dec 19, 2010 at 06:01 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


When it first came out I posted a bunch of samples. Much more happy that I went for this instead of the overpriced 85G.


Dec 19, 2010 at 06:23 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


Much more happy that I went for this instead of the overpriced 85G.

+1

Focuses very accurately with my D7000.



Dec 19, 2010 at 06:32 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


Flawless on my D700 so far....


Dec 19, 2010 at 06:38 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


Totally happy with mine, especially for the price.

I do see quite a bit of green "fringe" here. don't know the exact name of it. Just wondering if this is something that the extra $800 the Nikon G cost would alleviate.

LR does not get rid of it. I guess I need to dust out the cobwebs of my PS (haven't used it in over a year) and fix this.

D700 @1.4
http://kini.smugmug.com/Photography/D700/DSC0849/1131032942_3yKJu-XL-1.jpg

Gene



Dec 19, 2010 at 06:57 PM
brett maxwell
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


I had one for a few weeks and shot it along side my 85G on D700 and D3. It's a fantastic lens, without qualification. I kept the 85G for only two reasons, and I admit neither are very good. First, the 85G has superior weather sealing. Second, the colors are slightly different (neither better or worse) and I wanted the colors to best match the 35G for simpler post production, since I use 35/85 for 98% of shots.


Dec 19, 2010 at 07:59 PM
Jammy Straub
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brett maxwell wrote:
Second, the colors are slightly different (neither better or worse) and I wanted the colors to best match the 35G for simpler post production, since I use 35/85 for 98% of shots.


Thanks for bringing that up, I suppose at least their only slightly different. Would you say it's simply a temperature shift or just a different spectral transmission character?



Dec 19, 2010 at 08:27 PM
Jammy Straub
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Il Medico wrote:
Totally happy with mine, especially for the price.

I do see quite a bit of green "fringe" here. don't know the exact name of it.


Good to hear you're happy! That green is LOCA, or longitudinal chromatic aberration. It's OOF CA in the boke, it's common on most non-APO lenses. I've seen NX2 take care of it better than LR3, that still not good enough of a reason for me to use NX2 though



Dec 19, 2010 at 08:28 PM
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here is one interesting review , not sure if it has been here before - let google translate it though :

http://www.optyczne.pl/206.1-Test_obiektywu-Sigma_85_mm_f_1.4_EX_DG_HSM_Wstęp.html



Dec 19, 2010 at 10:17 PM
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I do see quite a bit of green "fringe" here. don't know the exact name of it. Just wondering if this is something that the extra $800 the Nikon G cost would alleviate.


I doubt it, unless the G version somehow reworks the laws of physics and optics.



Dec 19, 2010 at 10:19 PM
JR Magat
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


Jammy - I think the Sigma is worth a shot! Someone asked about the 85D versus Sigma on flickr, and here was my (non-technical) response from my experience (with all 3):


Nikon 85 1.4 AF-D: still a great lens, still great for portraits. less contrast than the other 2 lenses, AF is noisier (screw drive lens), a bit slower, and AF tracking isn't as good. Sharp in the center, softer in the corners. Good build

Sigma 85 1.4: my first copy had focus issues, so I returned it and found a 85G in a local shop. From what I saw, bokeh was very nice and comparable to the AF-D, more contrast and warmer tone (which I don't prefer, but can easily fix in post), AF was silent and faster in low light. Sharp all around; when in focus. Good build, new coatings are a big improvement over old one

Nikon 85 1.4G AF-S: the best option out of the 3, but I also own a 70-200 VRII, so for me the Sigma for $800 less made more sense. The bokeh is comparable but has more contrast then the AF-D, AF is fast, IMO even more silent than the Sigma, tracking was very good. Sharp all around. Good build, I prefer the most out of the 3 (feels more "solid")


My conclusions... if money is not an issue, i'd go with the 85G, if money is an issue or you want a cheaper option, then i'm going with the Sigma 85 since the AF is silent & faster than the AF-D; if i get a bad copy then i'll exchange for a better one or send to Sigma (worst case). If used soley for portraits (more static), then the AF-D is a perfectly good choice.



NOTE: I currently have the Sigma 85, and this copy I have is working out great so far! I honestly haven't put it through a lot of work yet, since I've been using the 70-200 VRII more often. I think whatever flaws you might find in the Sigma, you'd probably find as well in the other options; so it's worth a shot

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5262732080_e9fe435767_b.jpg



Dec 20, 2010 at 07:45 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


slightly OT, but now that nikon has a 24/1.4, 35/1.4, 85/1.4 and a 50/1.2 on the way - and 3rd party vendors like bigma are making excellent alternatives for the price-conscious - it's good times for us prime shooters.



carry on.



Dec 20, 2010 at 08:30 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


heck yea abam! Now Sigma better get cracking on that 35 1.4


Dec 20, 2010 at 09:11 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


Just bought one, AF is perfect on my D3s. All fast glass has the "green" tinge I'm afraid.


Dec 20, 2010 at 09:57 AM
Bruce Sawle
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


A very interesting review of the sigma with references to the nikon and canon. T review is in line with my observation.


http://www.lenstip.com/277.1-Lens_review-Sigma_85_mm_f_1.4_EX_DG_HSM-Introduction.html



Dec 20, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Il Medico
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


Jammy Straub wrote:
Good to hear you're happy! That green is LOCA, or longitudinal chromatic aberration. It's OOF CA in the boke, it's common on most non-APO lenses. I've seen NX2 take care of it better than LR3, that still not good enough of a reason for me to use NX2 though


So this is something "normal" for wide aperture lenses?

Thanks
Gene



Dec 20, 2010 at 10:57 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Sigma 85mm f/1.4


Il Medico wrote:
So this is something "normal" for wide aperture lenses?

Thanks
Gene


Yes, all fast glass has this.



Dec 20, 2010 at 11:12 AM
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