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p.17 #1Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
dswiger wrote:
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Here is a shot taken about a month ago in Yosemite.
Dan
Wow! Can I blow this up and put it in my office? Very nice!
I
Here is a shot taken about a month ago in Yosemite.
Dan
Wow! Can I blow this up and put it in my office? Very nice!
Dec 08, 2012 at 05:11 PM
p.17 #2Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
Starting to feel more comfortable with this lens, more than I was last week using it. This lens is sharp wide open! BUY IT IF YOU DON'T HAVE A 35 YET 
Hi rez:
http://philteves.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-35mm-f14-DG-HSM/26834573_32q34z#!i=2247830793&k=tn6Q6ph
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Hi rez:
http://philteves.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-35mm-f14-DG-HSM/26834573_32q34z#!i=2247830793&k=tn6Q6ph
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Dec 08, 2012 at 07:45 PM
p.17 #4Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
ok I lied a few more....
Phil
Phil
Dec 08, 2012 at 07:52 PM
p.17 #5Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
Nice shots, Phil! I would say something about 3D, but I think that would be too risky. 
Or risqué.
I am digging the output from this lens... Centrally sharp w/ slightly meh corners suits me just fine for a fast prime. Thinking about trading 35L in.
Edited on Dec 08, 2012 at 10:35 PM · View previous versions
Or risqué.I am digging the output from this lens... Centrally sharp w/ slightly meh corners suits me just fine for a fast prime. Thinking about trading 35L in.
Edited on Dec 08, 2012 at 10:35 PM · View previous versions
Dec 08, 2012 at 10:27 PM
p.17 #6Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
Well Phil, I must say these are the nicest shots I have seen out of the lens to this point. Thanks for posting. Also, is this the best thread to see examples from this lens? Is there another dedicated thread somewhere? Thanks.
Dec 08, 2012 at 10:31 PM
p.17 #7Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
Hey Phil! Nice shots again! If only got out to shoot more! Great shots with the Sig 35! I too love mine...so here are a few shots from around the house, and a few from work last week...
Gregg
wide open
wide open
wide open with a 25% crop from the left
Gregg
wide open
wide open
wide open with a 25% crop from the left
Dec 08, 2012 at 11:53 PM
p.17 #8Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
From work...
f2.8 on this one, and handheld at 1/13th...
f2.8 on this one, and handheld at 1/13th...
Dec 08, 2012 at 11:56 PM
p.17 #9Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
dswiger wrote:
I use the Samyang 35 a lot with a 5DMkII and don't see any softness in the center.
I have done a FF pattern/resolution test & it's pretty good.
Here is a shot taken about a month ago in Yosemite.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8201/8174239868_0f103c907e_o.jpg
Dan
Great shots, Dan.
I use the Samyang 35 a lot with a 5DMkII and don't see any softness in the center.
I have done a FF pattern/resolution test & it's pretty good.
Here is a shot taken about a month ago in Yosemite.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8201/8174239868_0f103c907e_o.jpg
Dan
Great shots, Dan.
Dec 09, 2012 at 12:05 AM
p.17 #10Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
It looks like Sigma has finally built a lens worthy of being called Pro quality. While I wouldn't trade an L lens for a Sigma, after careful review I would recommend it for people in the market for a high quality lens at a reasonable price.
My only concern is whether or not Sigma is able to keep the quality up as production increases. They claim to have a new QA process but the retailers haven't seen any changes in the rate of returns on Sigma lenses.
As an Engineer, I love the concept of being able to alter the software driving this lens. I may just pick one up to play with.
My only concern is whether or not Sigma is able to keep the quality up as production increases. They claim to have a new QA process but the retailers haven't seen any changes in the rate of returns on Sigma lenses.
As an Engineer, I love the concept of being able to alter the software driving this lens. I may just pick one up to play with.
Dec 09, 2012 at 01:48 AM
p.17 #11Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
Peacekpr wrote:
While I wouldn't trade an L lens for a Sigma,
Because you like labels too much? (performance be damned)
While I wouldn't trade an L lens for a Sigma,
Because you like labels too much? (performance be damned)
Dec 09, 2012 at 01:57 AM
p.17 #13Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
First page of thread, upper right corner.
Dec 09, 2012 at 08:04 AM
p.17 #14Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
Thanks Michelle, 3d hehe go for it and see what happens
Thanks Cory, I've seen numerous samples around the net lately, but nothing dedicated to this lens, maybe you should start a dedicated sigma 35 image thread in the alternative gear and lenses section, I would def. contribute to it. I PMed you
Thanks Gregg, UPS huh? My favorite sound when I hear the doorbell, loving that rosebud shot
Phil
Thanks Cory, I've seen numerous samples around the net lately, but nothing dedicated to this lens, maybe you should start a dedicated sigma 35 image thread in the alternative gear and lenses section, I would def. contribute to it. I PMed you
Thanks Gregg, UPS huh? My favorite sound when I hear the doorbell
, loving that rosebud shotPhil
Dec 09, 2012 at 09:02 AM
p.17 #15Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
Thanks Gregg, UPS huh? My favorite sound when I hear the doorbell ...
This time of year, it's everyone's favorite sound!!!!
Thanks for looking,
Gregg
This time of year, it's everyone's favorite sound!!!!
Thanks for looking,
Gregg
Dec 09, 2012 at 09:15 AM
p.17 #16Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
Yummmmm...^^^^^ love coffee!!! Nice shot!
Gregg
Gregg
Dec 09, 2012 at 09:16 AM
p.17 #17Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
idsurfer wrote:
A quick snap...BTW, is there a way to subscribe to this thread that I am not seeing?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8343/8246548338_21e0e49fa6_b.jpg
POTN has threads with samples for most lenses. Here's on for the Sigma 35: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1249570
A quick snap...BTW, is there a way to subscribe to this thread that I am not seeing?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8343/8246548338_21e0e49fa6_b.jpg
POTN has threads with samples for most lenses. Here's on for the Sigma 35: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1249570
Dec 09, 2012 at 09:52 AM
p.17 #18Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
Does this lens ship with the USB dock for updating firmware and adjusting the settings? Or is that an extra expense?
Dec 09, 2012 at 10:23 AM
p.17 #19Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
moonpeep wrote:
Because you like labels too much? (performance be damned)
If we're looking at performance the new Sigma is nice but the stats don't support it being better than L lenses. I'm quite impressed with the images posted here but until Sigma masters the low light arena they'll always be second tier.
For the record, I do own 1 sigma lens. It has been a workhorse but it lacks the edge of L glass.
When Sigma produces a lens that can consistently match L glass I'll buy it, especially if it's cheaper.
Peacekpr wrote
While I wouldn't trade an L lens for a Sigma,If we're looking at performance the new Sigma is nice but the stats don't support it being better than L lenses. I'm quite impressed with the images posted here but until Sigma masters the low light arena they'll always be second tier.
For the record, I do own 1 sigma lens. It has been a workhorse but it lacks the edge of L glass.
When Sigma produces a lens that can consistently match L glass I'll buy it, especially if it's cheaper.
Dec 09, 2012 at 10:33 AM
p.17 #20Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM first impressions
GreggF, awesome shots! You've really captured not only the story but the perfect niche for this new lens.
Did you get the dock with it? If so have you played with the settings yet?
Did you get the dock with it? If so have you played with the settings yet?
Dec 09, 2012 at 10:36 AM