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Archive 2019Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
p.15 #1Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
saxguy wrote:
I ordered mine from adorama a few days ago and totally didn’t realize it was a holiday until mid-week. I cancelled and ordered one from Amazon that will be here Monday as I need it for next weekend.
I do have a question, though. Being that everyone seems to have theirs locked at 1.2, what strength ND filter should I order for outdoor daytime shooting with the A7r to be safe? I usually use Breakthrough X4 CPLs to cover both polarization and some light reduction, but I’m not sure it will be enough with the 1.2 aperture.
I use mine mostly on the a9 in ES so NDs aren’t something I really use with it.
I ordered mine from adorama a few days ago and totally didn’t realize it was a holiday until mid-week. I cancelled and ordered one from Amazon that will be here Monday as I need it for next weekend.
I do have a question, though. Being that everyone seems to have theirs locked at 1.2, what strength ND filter should I order for outdoor daytime shooting with the A7r to be safe? I usually use Breakthrough X4 CPLs to cover both polarization and some light reduction, but I’m not sure it will be enough with the 1.2 aperture.
I use mine mostly on the a9 in ES so NDs aren’t something I really use with it.
Oct 19, 2019 at 08:42 AM
p.15 #2Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
This lens, so good. 
A7III, Sigma 35/1.2
A7III, Sigma 35/1.2
Oct 19, 2019 at 10:50 AM
p.15 #3Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
I just picked up a brand new one in the store. I immediately noticed after testing that it has a pretty noticeable high pitch sound when focusing. Kind of wonder if you guys all have the same thing or did I get a bad copy? The lens works great otherwise.
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Oct 19, 2019 at 08:04 PM
p.15 #4Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
sismailian wrote:
I just picked up a brand new one in the store. I immediately noticed after testing that it has a pretty noticeable squeaking sound when focusing. Kind of wonder if you guys all have the same thing or did I get a bad copy?
I had that squeak. I returned it for another one and it has no squeak.
I just picked up a brand new one in the store. I immediately noticed after testing that it has a pretty noticeable squeaking sound when focusing. Kind of wonder if you guys all have the same thing or did I get a bad copy?
I had that squeak. I returned it for another one and it has no squeak.
Oct 19, 2019 at 08:06 PM
p.15 #5Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Huckles wrote:
I had that squeak. I returned it for another one and it has no squeak.
Ahhh that is good to know. Looks like I will need to visit store tomorrow to get an exchange. Yea that sound did not sound right!
sismailian wrote
I just picked up a brand new one in the store. I immediately noticed after testing that it has a pretty noticeable squeaking sound when focusing. Kind of wonder if you guys all have the same thing or did I get a bad copy?Ahhh that is good to know. Looks like I will need to visit store tomorrow to get an exchange. Yea that sound did not sound right!
Oct 19, 2019 at 08:07 PM
p.15 #6Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
I had my first outing with this lens and all I can say is wow! I've missed the 35mm on my RX1 ever since I sold it, but this lens has almost made me forget about it completely. If you can get over the size of it, this has to be the best 35mm lens out there for Sony.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48927612972_12997e5ea9_k.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48927612972_12997e5ea9_k.jpg
Oct 19, 2019 at 10:35 PM
p.15 #7Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
DSC04017 by Carlo Alcala, on FlickrOct 20, 2019 at 06:12 AM
p.15 #8Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Got to exchange the squeeking 35 1.2 with another copy. This one is flawless no noise bit faster AF and maybe even better overall copy. Can't put this lens down. It's simply sensational in every way. So happy with it.
Oct 20, 2019 at 04:02 PM
p.15 #9Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Have to say, bokeh looks rather nervous.
Oct 20, 2019 at 06:43 PM
p.15 #10Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
_DSC4630 by Carlo Alcala, on FlickrOct 20, 2019 at 07:37 PM
p.15 #11Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Bydit wrote:
I had my first outing with this lens and all I can say is wow! I've missed the 35mm on my RX1 ever since I sold it, but this lens has almost made me forget about it completely. If you can get over the size of it, this has to be the best 35mm lens out there for Sony.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48927612972_12997e5ea9_k.jpg
Wow man, what did you do to the face of the child?
We’re so obsessed with sharpness that we’re going too far sharpening and adding clarity, that could be a nice picture but looks terrible to my eyes because of the over processing.
I had my first outing with this lens and all I can say is wow! I've missed the 35mm on my RX1 ever since I sold it, but this lens has almost made me forget about it completely. If you can get over the size of it, this has to be the best 35mm lens out there for Sony.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48927612972_12997e5ea9_k.jpg
Wow man, what did you do to the face of the child?
We’re so obsessed with sharpness that we’re going too far sharpening and adding clarity, that could be a nice picture but looks terrible to my eyes because of the over processing.
Oct 20, 2019 at 08:57 PM
p.15 #12Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Two shoots with this lens so far and I absolutely love it.
https://flic.kr/p/2hybyS7
https://flic.kr/p/2hybBrq
https://flic.kr/p/2hybyS7
https://flic.kr/p/2hybBrq
Oct 21, 2019 at 05:12 AM
p.15 #13Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
suhsin wrote:
Have to say, bokeh looks rather nervous.
I'm not so sure of that. I've noticed that adding clarity using the slider in post will tend to do that with many images. In many images the bokeh seems very smooth. I'm taking delivery of the lens today and I will definitely see if post processing is the issue.
Have to say, bokeh looks rather nervous.
I'm not so sure of that. I've noticed that adding clarity using the slider in post will tend to do that with many images. In many images the bokeh seems very smooth. I'm taking delivery of the lens today and I will definitely see if post processing is the issue.
Oct 21, 2019 at 07:31 AM
p.15 #14Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
It is indeed post processing issues. A lot of experienced users already posting and showing how good the bokeh is so I wouldn't pay too much attention to random comment from someone that all previous posts are on the Nikon forum.
saxguy wrote:
I'm not so sure of that. I've noticed that adding clarity using the slider in post will tend to do that with many images. In many images the bokeh seems very smooth. I'm taking delivery of the lens today and I will definitely see if post processing is the issue.
saxguy wrote:
suhsin wrote
Have to say, bokeh looks rather nervous.Oct 21, 2019 at 07:34 AM
p.15 #15Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
suhsin wrote:
Have to say, bokeh looks rather nervous.
Looks like the processing to me.
Have to say, bokeh looks rather nervous.
Looks like the processing to me.
Oct 21, 2019 at 08:08 AM
p.15 #16Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
From a very brief impromptu "session" at the beach during sunset...
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Oct 21, 2019 at 08:25 AM
p.15 #17Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Yoga shoot yesterday. 😀
A7III, Sigma 35/1.2
A7III, Sigma 35/1.2
Oct 21, 2019 at 08:29 AM
p.15 #18Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
After a couple weddings, engagement, and senior sessions, this is easily my favorite 35 I've shot with.
I keep saying I'm going to post some images, but always forget. I'll post some this week hopefully
I keep saying I'm going to post some images, but always forget. I'll post some this week hopefully
Oct 21, 2019 at 09:09 AM
p.15 #19Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
For those that want a lens in between 24 and 35mm checkout the Sigma 28mm F1.4. A new lens design in their line it is much better than their older 24mm F1.4. It has great MTF (on the Lens Rental site) just like the 40 & 35mm Sigmas. Yes it is, characteristically, Sigma heavy and large.
Oct 21, 2019 at 09:42 AM
p.15 #20Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
AGeoJO wrote:
From a very brief impromptu "session" at the beach during sunset...
So very natural, the girl, the pose, the post-processing, so nice!
From a very brief impromptu "session" at the beach during sunset...
So very natural, the girl, the pose, the post-processing, so nice!
Oct 21, 2019 at 09:54 AM