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Archive 2019Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
p.20 #1Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
DSC03336 by Carlo Alcala, on FlickrNov 18, 2019 at 05:30 AM
p.20 #2Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
I did a birthday photoshoot with the 35 1.2 and 105 1.4 last weekend and it was an incredible combo and experience using the 35 1.2 with eye af on two 1 year olds with fill flash on the godox 860. One thing i am curious though. I notice the lens profile through lightroom applies too much vignetting correction where I end up not using the lens profile at all. Gives an overall more pleasing look to the images especially at 1.2. Anyone else have similar observation? I have the in camera correction profile turned on but just as dustin abbot pointed out he too thinks it overcorrects the vignetting aspect.
Maybe i can enable profile and adjust vignetting manually. Just find it bit more time consuming when you have many pictures to work on.
Maybe i can enable profile and adjust vignetting manually. Just find it bit more time consuming when you have many pictures to work on.
Nov 18, 2019 at 06:58 AM
p.20 #3Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
What FPS does the A9 get with Sigma sony mount lenses? Does it drop it to 10 fps like with a sigma mc-11 converted Canon lens, or is it higher?
JohnDizzo15 wrote:
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.
JohnDizzo15 wrote:
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.
Nov 18, 2019 at 01:46 PM
p.20 #4Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
15fps
Mark Kuhlmann wrote:
What FPS does the A9 get with Sigma sony mount lenses? Does it drop it to 10 fps like with a sigma mc-11 converted Canon lens, or is it higher?
JohnDizzo15 wrote
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.
Nov 18, 2019 at 02:28 PM
p.20 #5Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Mark Kuhlmann wrote:
What FPS does the A9 get with Sigma sony mount lenses? Does it drop it to 10 fps like with a sigma mc-11 converted Canon lens, or is it higher?
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.
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GabrielPhoto wrote:
15fps
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'll assume Gabriel's answer is correct as I have never tested it or come across any literature explicitly stating otherwise.
TBH, there are very few instances I have ever even gone above M burst on the A9 as it is just unnecessary for most of what I shoot. Generally speaking, 35mm is also not an FL I would be using for anything I'd feel like I needed 20 FPS for.
What FPS does the A9 get with Sigma sony mount lenses? Does it drop it to 10 fps like with a sigma mc-11 converted Canon lens, or is it higher?
JohnDizzo15 wrote
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.
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GabrielPhoto wrote:
15fps
Mark Kuhlmann wrote
What FPS does the A9 get with Sigma sony mount lenses? Does it drop it to 10 fps like with a sigma mc-11 converted Canon lens, or is it higher?JohnDizzo15 wrote
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'll assume Gabriel's answer is correct as I have never tested it or come across any literature explicitly stating otherwise.
TBH, there are very few instances I have ever even gone above M burst on the A9 as it is just unnecessary for most of what I shoot. Generally speaking, 35mm is also not an FL I would be using for anything I'd feel like I needed 20 FPS for.
Nov 18, 2019 at 03:24 PM
p.20 #6Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
As to FPS if the lens is wide open then it should go 20 FPS. Stopped down I would expect variation in fps.
Nov 18, 2019 at 04:12 PM
p.20 #7Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Only specific Sony lenses go to 20fps. I have both Sony lenses that are 20fps "compatible" and non compatible ones..none of the Sigma ones do 20fps.
SoundHound wrote:
As to FPS if the lens is wide open then it should go 20 FPS. Stopped down I would expect variation in fps.
SoundHound wrote:
As to FPS if the lens is wide open then it should go 20 FPS. Stopped down I would expect variation in fps.
Nov 18, 2019 at 04:26 PM
p.20 #8Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
sismailian wrote:
I did a birthday photoshoot with the 35 1.2 and 105 1.4 last weekend and it was an incredible combo and experience using the 35 1.2 with eye af on two 1 year olds with fill flash on the godox 860. One thing i am curious though. I notice the lens profile through lightroom applies too much vignetting correction where I end up not using the lens profile at all. Gives an overall more pleasing look to the images especially at 1.2. Anyone else have similar observation? I have the in camera correction profile turned on but just as dustin...Show more →
I'm a long way from knowing what I'm talking about, but: I suspect it might just be the case that the amount of vignetting correction is exactly right, but that the vignetting it's correcting is so strong that the image, with its exposure pushed very hard in the corners, begins to look a bit washed out and less punchy than it does in the centre once full correction is applied. The same as any image, even in the centre, would look if pushed multiple stops from underexposure.
The vignetting is fairly strong at maximum aperture:
https://www.lenstip.com/566.8-Lens_review-Sigma_A_35_mm_f_1.2_DG_DN_Vignetting.html
I see similar behaviour with the Zeiss Batis 85mm and its Lens Profile (which also vignettes a lot wide open - https://www.opticallimits.com/sonyalphaff/1032-zeissbatis85f18?start=1 )... If I give it the full 100% vigetting correction as per the standard camera profile for that lens it looks washed out, while at about 80% it looks better. I figure it's just what happens when you push a RAW a bit too hard, as these highly-vignetted lenses demand for full correction.
But I might be completely wrong about that. I do sometimes find that not using the corrections produces a more pleasing effect.
Depending on how you edit your RAWs there might be a way to set the choice for your Lens Profile vignetting correction in bulk, to avoid the nuisance value of all this.
I did a birthday photoshoot with the 35 1.2 and 105 1.4 last weekend and it was an incredible combo and experience using the 35 1.2 with eye af on two 1 year olds with fill flash on the godox 860. One thing i am curious though. I notice the lens profile through lightroom applies too much vignetting correction where I end up not using the lens profile at all. Gives an overall more pleasing look to the images especially at 1.2. Anyone else have similar observation? I have the in camera correction profile turned on but just as dustin...Show more →
I'm a long way from knowing what I'm talking about, but: I suspect it might just be the case that the amount of vignetting correction is exactly right, but that the vignetting it's correcting is so strong that the image, with its exposure pushed very hard in the corners, begins to look a bit washed out and less punchy than it does in the centre once full correction is applied. The same as any image, even in the centre, would look if pushed multiple stops from underexposure.
The vignetting is fairly strong at maximum aperture:
https://www.lenstip.com/566.8-Lens_review-Sigma_A_35_mm_f_1.2_DG_DN_Vignetting.html
I see similar behaviour with the Zeiss Batis 85mm and its Lens Profile (which also vignettes a lot wide open - https://www.opticallimits.com/sonyalphaff/1032-zeissbatis85f18?start=1 )... If I give it the full 100% vigetting correction as per the standard camera profile for that lens it looks washed out, while at about 80% it looks better. I figure it's just what happens when you push a RAW a bit too hard, as these highly-vignetted lenses demand for full correction.
But I might be completely wrong about that. I do sometimes find that not using the corrections produces a more pleasing effect.
Depending on how you edit your RAWs there might be a way to set the choice for your Lens Profile vignetting correction in bulk, to avoid the nuisance value of all this.
Nov 18, 2019 at 05:34 PM
p.20 #9Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
More food - this time an amazing fennel tuille on top of yogurt sorbet and pear-fennel preserve at Le Bernardin in NYC.
Nov 18, 2019 at 09:33 PM
p.20 #10Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Can anyone confirm 15fps with tracking with Sigma lenses on A9? I shoot sports for a living, my Canon adapted lenses drop to 10 fps but I get 20 with the 70-200gm. Might just have to rent and test.
GabrielPhoto wrote:
15fps
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.
GabrielPhoto wrote:
15fps
Mark Kuhlmann wrote
What FPS does the A9 get with Sigma sony mount lenses? Does it drop it to 10 fps like with a sigma mc-11 converted Canon lens, or is it higher?JohnDizzo15 wrote
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.
Nov 19, 2019 at 01:04 PM
p.20 #11Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Mark Kuhlmann wrote:
Can anyone confirm 15fps with tracking with Sigma lenses on A9? I shoot sports for a living, my Canon adapted lenses drop to 10 fps but I get 20 with the 70-200gm. Might just have to rent and test.
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.
Didnt I just do that, or you just dont trust my comment
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Can anyone confirm 15fps with tracking with Sigma lenses on A9? I shoot sports for a living, my Canon adapted lenses drop to 10 fps but I get 20 with the 70-200gm. Might just have to rent and test.
GabrielPhoto wrote
15fpsMark Kuhlmann wrote
What FPS does the A9 get with Sigma sony mount lenses? Does it drop it to 10 fps like with a sigma mc-11 converted Canon lens, or is it higher?JohnDizzo15 wrote
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.
Didnt I just do that, or you just dont trust my comment
?Nov 19, 2019 at 02:17 PM
p.20 #12Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
GabrielPhoto wrote:
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.Didnt I just do that, or you just dont trust my comment?
Mark Kuhlmann wrote
Can anyone confirm 15fps with tracking with Sigma lenses on A9? I shoot sports for a living, my Canon adapted lenses drop to 10 fps but I get 20 with the 70-200gm. Might just have to rent and test.GabrielPhoto wrote
15fpsMark Kuhlmann wrote
What FPS does the A9 get with Sigma sony mount lenses? Does it drop it to 10 fps like with a sigma mc-11 converted Canon lens, or is it higher?JohnDizzo15 wrote
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.
?Nov 19, 2019 at 02:58 PM
p.20 #13Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
I shoot professional sports for a living. The autofocus demands are high, and I haven't had good experiences with Sigma in the past. Just wanting confirmation from other sports photographers that the tracking keeps up on a non-Sony lens at 15 fps.
GabrielPhoto wrote:
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.Didnt I just do that, or you just dont trust my comment?
GabrielPhoto wrote:
Mark Kuhlmann wrote
Can anyone confirm 15fps with tracking with Sigma lenses on A9? I shoot sports for a living, my Canon adapted lenses drop to 10 fps but I get 20 with the 70-200gm. Might just have to rent and test.GabrielPhoto wrote
15fpsMark Kuhlmann wrote
What FPS does the A9 get with Sigma sony mount lenses? Does it drop it to 10 fps like with a sigma mc-11 converted Canon lens, or is it higher?JohnDizzo15 wrote
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.
?Nov 19, 2019 at 03:40 PM
p.20 #14Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Mark Kuhlmann wrote:
I shoot professional sports for a living. The autofocus demands are high, and I haven't had good experiences with Sigma in the past. Just wanting confirmation from other sports photographers that the tracking keeps up on a non-Sony lens at 15 fps.
Didnt I just do that, or you just dont trust my comment?
ok then...
I shoot professional sports for a living. The autofocus demands are high, and I haven't had good experiences with Sigma in the past. Just wanting confirmation from other sports photographers that the tracking keeps up on a non-Sony lens at 15 fps.
GabrielPhoto wrote
Mark Kuhlmann wrote
Can anyone confirm 15fps with tracking with Sigma lenses on A9? I shoot sports for a living, my Canon adapted lenses drop to 10 fps but I get 20 with the 70-200gm. Might just have to rent and test.GabrielPhoto wrote
15fpsMark Kuhlmann wrote
What FPS does the A9 get with Sigma sony mount lenses? Does it drop it to 10 fps like with a sigma mc-11 converted Canon lens, or is it higher?JohnDizzo15 wrote
I use mine mostly on the a9 in ES so NDs aren’t something I really use with it.?ok then...
Nov 19, 2019 at 04:07 PM
p.20 #15Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Continuing my Autumn series, this time with the Sigma 
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DSC07869-c1 by Jan U, on Flickr
DSC07880-c1 by Jan U, on Flickr
DSC07888-c1 by Jan U, on Flickr
DSC07900-c1 by Jan U, on Flickr
:DSC07869-c1 by Jan U, on FlickrDSC07880-c1 by Jan U, on FlickrDSC07888-c1 by Jan U, on FlickrDSC07900-c1 by Jan U, on FlickrNov 24, 2019 at 01:44 PM
p.20 #16Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Great pictures. Keep them coming!
Sigma 35 1.2 @ 1.2. Fill flash with godox 860.
Sigma 35 1.2 @ 1.2. Fill flash with godox 860.
Nov 25, 2019 at 12:11 PM
p.20 #17Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
How is eye autofocus at f1.2? Does it nail the eye or eyebrows at close distance?
Nov 25, 2019 at 12:39 PM
p.20 #18Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
ysultan wrote:
How is eye autofocus at f1.2? Does it nail the eye or eyebrows at close distance?
Let me put it this way, I have not noticed a higher rate of missed shots compared to my other lenses. On the other hand, I have occasional front focus with all my lenses (from 24 to 135 mm) at close distances and large aperture, I think especially with kids, their eyelashes confuse eyeAF more often.
How is eye autofocus at f1.2? Does it nail the eye or eyebrows at close distance?
Let me put it this way, I have not noticed a higher rate of missed shots compared to my other lenses. On the other hand, I have occasional front focus with all my lenses (from 24 to 135 mm) at close distances and large aperture, I think especially with kids, their eyelashes confuse eyeAF more often.
Nov 25, 2019 at 06:50 PM
p.20 #20Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Thank you. I heard that it tends to front focus at close distances when using eye autofocus at f1.2. I have Sony 50mm f1.4 and 135mm f1.8 gm and eye autofocus is almost always spot on, regardless of the distance.
j4nu wrote:
Let me put it this way, I have not noticed a higher rate of missed shots compared to my other lenses. On the other hand, I have occasional front focus with all my lenses (from 24 to 135 mm) at close distances and large aperture, I think especially with kids, their eyelashes confuse eyeAF more often.
j4nu wrote:
ysultan wrote
How is eye autofocus at f1.2? Does it nail the eye or eyebrows at close distance?Nov 25, 2019 at 06:59 PM