I am so glad I found this site. I have recently been thinking about moving from D300 to D700 and getting a Sigma 35 F1.4 along with it and this thread has just confirmed I am doing the right thing. Totally love all the images.
I think there aren't many reasons not to get one. Just make sure that you are fine with the occasionally quite unruly background boke, and also that you are willing to swap your copy, if you should get one which isn't up to snuff. Most people seem to get a good one, but at least a few weren't so lucky. Be sure that your dealer will switch if needed.
Just picked up my copy yesterday (exchange for Zeiss 35/2 as with my dodgy eyes I wasn't getting a high enough keeper rate from that superlative lens).
In the shop the first copy had extreme back focusing (as did the 85/1.4 I also wanted to buy, even +20 didn't cure it so I passed on that one until they get more stock in) but the second one is virtually spot on and pin sharp, even without any adjustment.
Looking forward to putting this through it's paces, it certainly looked good last night (dinner with wife, daughter and her BF). Test shot in the store (SOOC, zero sharpening, zero NR), a little bit of PF in evidence but cleans up easily in LR (not applied here) :
I got a chance to try the Sigma 35 1.4 in Vancouver last week. I'd have to say I was really impressed. I like the feel of the lens, AF and image quality. I currently have the EF 16-35 2.8L debating with myself if I should add this for next years wedding season.
These were taken with a rental Sigma 35mm lens at Glensheen the historic Congdon estate in Duluth, MN. Overall I'd say the lens is fantastic, I hope you enjoy the photos.
Wow! These pictures make me want to buy this lens; but I do not have a full-frame dSLR. I'm still using the Canon T2i... These are some of the best pictures I've seen! Cheers.
Wow, just found this thread. Great photos! I own the lens and it is fantastic. What I really like about this thread is how it brings all brands of cameras together to really show that it doesn't matter what camera/brand you shoot with, if you have good glass and an eye, it really makes a huge difference!
