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Archive 2016Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
p.2 #1Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
GMPhotography wrote:
Not sure anyone noticed also the Sigmas color looks very close to the Loxia Zeiss glass. That makes life easy
The Sigma color looks great imo. In some of your examples, the Sigma Zoom seems to even perhaps have more depth and richness in the color than the Sigma 35/1.4. In the very first series against the Loxia, the lavender and green mountains in the image appear more saturated and richer with the Sigma Zoom (first two images you posted). Not sure if maybe that's due to exposure variation...
Not sure anyone noticed also the Sigmas color looks very close to the Loxia Zeiss glass. That makes life easy
The Sigma color looks great imo. In some of your examples, the Sigma Zoom seems to even perhaps have more depth and richness in the color than the Sigma 35/1.4. In the very first series against the Loxia, the lavender and green mountains in the image appear more saturated and richer with the Sigma Zoom (first two images you posted). Not sure if maybe that's due to exposure variation...
Mar 23, 2016 at 08:43 PM
p.2 #2Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
Here's a comparison of the extreme edge of the 24-35mm on the 5DSr @ 24mm between f/5.6 and f/8:
https://horshack.smugmug.com/photos/i-zLxZ2tZ/0/O/i-zLxZ2tZ.jpg
https://horshack.smugmug.com/photos/i-zLxZ2tZ/0/O/i-zLxZ2tZ.jpg
Mar 23, 2016 at 08:44 PM
p.2 #3Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
Yea maybe so I do adjust the exposure slightly to try and match each other. I also fix the corner vignette a little. The zoom has little vignette to it but the 1.4 has more. It's the only thing I adjust as I don't want to throw the test off in any way. I find it hard to judge when exposures are all over the place so I do try to balance that out. I can load the raws up on the two Sigmas if anyone wants to play. Let me know
Mar 23, 2016 at 08:46 PM
p.2 #4Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
snapsy wrote:
Here's a comparison of the extreme edge of the 24-35mm on the 5DSr @ 24mm between f/5.6 and f/8:
https://horshack.smugmug.com/photos/i-zLxZ2tZ/0/O/i-zLxZ2tZ.jpg
Yea I can see the detail gain at F8.
Here's a comparison of the extreme edge of the 24-35mm on the 5DSr @ 24mm between f/5.6 and f/8:
https://horshack.smugmug.com/photos/i-zLxZ2tZ/0/O/i-zLxZ2tZ.jpg
Yea I can see the detail gain at F8.
Mar 23, 2016 at 08:50 PM
p.2 #5Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
snapsy wrote:
Here's a comparison of the extreme edge of the 24-35mm on the 5DSr @ 24mm between f/5.6 and f/8:
https://horshack.smugmug.com/photos/i-zLxZ2tZ/0/O/i-zLxZ2tZ.jpg
Yea I can see the detail gain at F8. We are in the high Mpx territory here things change
Honestly for the price of this lens it's worth having on hand. Now to get that sale price again. I feel like I stole it for 800 new.
Edited on Mar 23, 2016 at 08:53 PM · View previous versions
Here's a comparison of the extreme edge of the 24-35mm on the 5DSr @ 24mm between f/5.6 and f/8:
https://horshack.smugmug.com/photos/i-zLxZ2tZ/0/O/i-zLxZ2tZ.jpg
Yea I can see the detail gain at F8. We are in the high Mpx territory here things change
Honestly for the price of this lens it's worth having on hand. Now to get that sale price again. I feel like I stole it for 800 new.
Edited on Mar 23, 2016 at 08:53 PM · View previous versions
Mar 23, 2016 at 08:50 PM
p.2 #6Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
If you think of it, the 24-35/2 zoom is incredible at 35mm when compared to one of the best 35mm primes in the market. The difference in bokeh rendition may lean in favor of the prime when shooting wide open though.
GMPhotography wrote:
Yea maybe so I do adjust the exposure slightly to try and match each other. I also fix the corner vignette a little. The zoom has little vignette to it but the 1.4 has more. It's the only thing I adjust as I don't want to throw the test off in anyway
GMPhotography wrote:
Yea maybe so I do adjust the exposure slightly to try and match each other. I also fix the corner vignette a little. The zoom has little vignette to it but the 1.4 has more. It's the only thing I adjust as I don't want to throw the test off in anyway
Mar 23, 2016 at 08:52 PM
p.2 #7Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
It just sucks that zoom is so damn big and heavy - over 2 pounds! Guess that's the price for performance in a fast zoom.
Mar 23, 2016 at 08:54 PM
p.2 #8Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
Agree Fred. Really the 1.4 will buy nicer bokeh , worse corners., more vignette and sharp at 1.4 so you get some good and some bad. Depends what your going to do but landscape the zoom makes a ton of sense better corners faster at, 2.8 brilliantly sharp on center and less vignette and you get 3 primes that are very good
Mar 23, 2016 at 08:58 PM
p.2 #9Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
Tariq Gibran wrote:
It just sucks that zoom is so damn big and heavy - over 2 pounds! Guess that's the price for performance in a fast zoom.
Yea it's the downside for sure but all these high performing zooms seem to be in the same basket, big and heavy. For this lens it's a trade off for 3 good primes. I look at it as having 3 very small primes it balances the bag out. That's the positive way to look at it. Lol
It just sucks that zoom is so damn big and heavy - over 2 pounds! Guess that's the price for performance in a fast zoom.
Yea it's the downside for sure but all these high performing zooms seem to be in the same basket, big and heavy. For this lens it's a trade off for 3 good primes. I look at it as having 3 very small primes it balances the bag out. That's the positive way to look at it. Lol
Mar 23, 2016 at 09:01 PM
p.2 #10Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
GMPhotography wrote:
Yea it's the downside for sure but all these high performing zooms seem to be in the same basket, big and heavy. For this lens it's a trade off for 3 good primes. I look at it as having 3 very small primes it balances the bag out. That's the positive way to look at it. Lol
Yeah, I know the rationalization and it obviously makes a lot of sense for some. It's just holding the weight of those three primes at once on the front of the camera.
How long is it with an adapter? 7"'s or so? It would be very tough to hold on my smaller A7r but I can see where the larger A7rII would make it an easier hold perhaps (or even on a big DSLR).
Tariq Gibran wrote
It just sucks that zoom is so damn big and heavy - over 2 pounds! Guess that's the price for performance in a fast zoom.Yeah, I know the rationalization and it obviously makes a lot of sense for some. It's just holding the weight of those three primes at once on the front of the camera.
How long is it with an adapter? 7"'s or so? It would be very tough to hold on my smaller A7r but I can see where the larger A7rII would make it an easier hold perhaps (or even on a big DSLR).Mar 23, 2016 at 09:07 PM
p.2 #11Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
It's as big as the 90 macro someone mentioned. It's really not bad to hand hold. One thing I did do was buy 2 UV filters took the glass out and made it my hood. It really reduces the size. Fred did post a image on the Sigma sale thread in the beginning comparing it to the FE 35 1.4. It's slightly bigger and a 82 filter.
The nice part it's built very nicely, a real lens.
I'll try and get some more images up comparing it to the Sigma 35 1.4 as I tested these two at the same time on various things.
The nice part it's built very nicely, a real lens.
I'll try and get some more images up comparing it to the Sigma 35 1.4 as I tested these two at the same time on various things.
Mar 23, 2016 at 09:10 PM
p.2 #12Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
GMPhotography wrote:
I'll try and get some more images up comparing it to the Sigma 35 1.4 as I tested these two at the same time on various things.
Looking forward to those images! Thinking of getting a 35 for environmental portraits...
I'll try and get some more images up comparing it to the Sigma 35 1.4 as I tested these two at the same time on various things.
Looking forward to those images! Thinking of getting a 35 for environmental portraits...
Mar 23, 2016 at 09:37 PM
p.2 #13Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
When the Sigma 24-35 F2 arrived at my local dealer, I went in and my sales guy and I tested it repeatedly versus my and one of the store's Canon 24-70 F2.8 II - the Canons were both noticeably sharper. I went in to buy the lens and walked out without it. My sales person, a Nikon shooter, was also very interested in the new Sigma as he wanted to buy it as well - after our tests - he came to the immediate and same conclusion that I did - no way.
I subsequently learned, after my initial disappointment, that when Lensrentals I believe, did a test on 10 different Sigma 24-35 F2s, the range in performance was enormous - most were 'good' but they had a couple of stinkers in their sample of 10.
I never went back to test the lens again as for my 5DSR I have gone with the Stabilized Sigma 24-105 F4 OS and the new Canon 35L II F1.4, but from what I see from the pictures posted here of the Sigma 24-35 F2, they don't look very good at all and it is exactly what I saw - it is nowhere near as sharp as the Canon 24-70 F2.8 II - and the new Canon 35L II destroys it.
Great post - thanks.
Edited on Mar 24, 2016 at 08:44 AM · View previous versions
I subsequently learned, after my initial disappointment, that when Lensrentals I believe, did a test on 10 different Sigma 24-35 F2s, the range in performance was enormous - most were 'good' but they had a couple of stinkers in their sample of 10.
I never went back to test the lens again as for my 5DSR I have gone with the Stabilized Sigma 24-105 F4 OS and the new Canon 35L II F1.4, but from what I see from the pictures posted here of the Sigma 24-35 F2, they don't look very good at all and it is exactly what I saw - it is nowhere near as sharp as the Canon 24-70 F2.8 II - and the new Canon 35L II destroys it.
Great post - thanks.
Edited on Mar 24, 2016 at 08:44 AM · View previous versions
Mar 24, 2016 at 03:47 AM
p.2 #14Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
Loxia 21mm wins this test hands down. I may have to order one soon...
Mar 24, 2016 at 06:04 AM
p.2 #15Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
GM Photography - I think you also own the Sigma 18-35 F1.8 zoom for APS-C sensors - if so how does this zoom (Sigma 24-35 F2) compare? Just a couple of observations/comments would be wonderful (size/weight/handling/ as well as any comments regarding image quality) - Thank You!
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Mar 24, 2016 at 06:35 AM
p.2 #16Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
I don't own it right now but they do compare nicely from memory.
Mar 24, 2016 at 06:50 AM
p.2 #17Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
wallstreetonei wrote:
When the Sigma 24-35 F2 arrived at my local dealer, I went it in and my sales guy and I tested it repeatedly versus my and one of the store's Canon 24-70 F2.8 II - the Canons were both noticeably sharper. I went in to buy the lens and walked out without it. My sales person, a Nikon shooter, was also very interested in the new Sigma as he wanted to buy it as well - after our tests - he came to the immediate and same conclusion that I did - no way.
I subsequently learned, after my initial disappointment,...Show more →
Well thanks but your not going to get off there as i am very interested to hear how you can explain one of the highest rated 35mm 1.4 primes in the Sigma can get beat in the corners longer before it can catch up to the zoom and the zoom on center is a touch behind the prime and I mean a touch as they would equal out at around 2.3. I think a lot of folks would ask you this same question.
When the Sigma 24-35 F2 arrived at my local dealer, I went it in and my sales guy and I tested it repeatedly versus my and one of the store's Canon 24-70 F2.8 II - the Canons were both noticeably sharper. I went in to buy the lens and walked out without it. My sales person, a Nikon shooter, was also very interested in the new Sigma as he wanted to buy it as well - after our tests - he came to the immediate and same conclusion that I did - no way.
I subsequently learned, after my initial disappointment,...Show more →
Well thanks but your not going to get off there as i am very interested to hear how you can explain one of the highest rated 35mm 1.4 primes in the Sigma can get beat in the corners longer before it can catch up to the zoom and the zoom on center is a touch behind the prime and I mean a touch as they would equal out at around 2.3. I think a lot of folks would ask you this same question.
Mar 24, 2016 at 06:54 AM
p.2 #18Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
Found another shot I did for comparisons the Sony FE 35 was shot slightly further away and in more subdued light.
Framing of scene
Framing of scene
Mar 24, 2016 at 07:11 AM
p.2 #19Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
Here's a test between the supposed gold standard Canin 24-70II and the Sigma. To my eyes, the Sigma stands up very well...a steal at it's price.
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=787&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=2&API=3&LensComp=992&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=3&APIComp=4
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=787&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=2&API=3&LensComp=992&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=3&APIComp=4
Mar 24, 2016 at 07:17 AM
p.2 #20Sigma 24-35 F2/ Sigma 35 1.4 Plus many comparison lens tests
Thanks Chez I will take a look. Have another sampling to show give me a few. There is a downside to the zoom as you will see.
Mar 24, 2016 at 07:23 AM