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Archive 2019Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
p.22 #1Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
I may have to pick up this lens again. I don't usually repurchase lenses, but every time I look at the images I took with it there's just something special about them. Although I'm primarily a 50mm shooter, there is one thing the Sigma can do better in crop mode than my 50mm can do at full resolution and that's achieve a much closer minimum focus distance. I do a lot of food photography, but not in a studio. If I'm my 50mm lenses, I have to back up around 7 inches more for focus to the point where I'm cropping for composition in post - which is bringing me close to the resolution of the 35 1.2 in crop mode (it might even be worse resolution, but I don't know how to calculate it). Being that I'm not usually shooting with such a narrow DOF, the difference between the cropped 1.2 and either a native f/1.4 or f/2 on the 50mm lens doesn't really matter since I'm usually at f/4-5.6 anyway.
I do have the Batis 40, which can get me close enough when needed without having to crop in camera or in post, but the rendering of the Batis in general shooting situations doesn't excite me as much as the 35 1.2 or the Sony 50 1.4 ZA.
I do have the Batis 40, which can get me close enough when needed without having to crop in camera or in post, but the rendering of the Batis in general shooting situations doesn't excite me as much as the 35 1.2 or the Sony 50 1.4 ZA.
Dec 10, 2019 at 06:07 PM
p.22 #2Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
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Dec 15, 2019 at 06:31 AM
p.22 #3Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Just love the rendering at 1.2 
Dec 15, 2019 at 03:34 PM
p.22 #4Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Getting my copy this Wednesday. Fantastic images in this thread.
Dec 17, 2019 at 11:30 AM
p.22 #5Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
You going to love it! Welcome to the club Make sure when you get it that you test larger focus pulls to make sure there is no squeaking sounds. I had to exchange my first copy since it had that problem but the 2nd copy was perfect 
Works amazing in AF-C with eye-AF! Might be my favorite event/environmental portrait lens ever. I paired this with the sigma 105 1.4 and it was an incredible combo for a birthday. Pin sharp, really high hit rate with eye-af. The rendering for outdoor portraits is something really unique and beautiful. I actually don't like using the lens profile in lightroom with it as it brightens the corners way too much.
Make sure when you get it that you test larger focus pulls to make sure there is no squeaking sounds. I had to exchange my first copy since it had that problem but the 2nd copy was perfect Works amazing in AF-C with eye-AF! Might be my favorite event/environmental portrait lens ever. I paired this with the sigma 105 1.4 and it was an incredible combo for a birthday. Pin sharp, really high hit rate with eye-af. The rendering for outdoor portraits is something really unique and beautiful. I actually don't like using the lens profile in lightroom with it as it brightens the corners way too much.Dec 17, 2019 at 06:17 PM
p.22 #6Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Sample from yesterday
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Dec 26, 2019 at 11:41 PM
p.22 #7Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
TORP wrote:
Sample from yesterday
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZDwjk8B/0/f9b9a54b/X3/i-ZDwjk8B-X3.jpg
Wow, these are the kinds of images that's really convincing me to get this lens
Sample from yesterday
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZDwjk8B/0/f9b9a54b/X3/i-ZDwjk8B-X3.jpg
Wow, these are the kinds of images that's really convincing me to get this lens
Dec 27, 2019 at 01:58 AM
p.22 #8Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
lil walk with the 35 1.2
Blatt by Ben Schafroth, auf Flickr
flower by Ben Schafroth, auf Flickr
Blatt by Ben Schafroth, auf Flickrflower by Ben Schafroth, auf FlickrDec 27, 2019 at 02:18 AM
p.22 #9Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
dandireyes wrote:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZDwjk8B/0/f9b9a54b/X3/i-ZDwjk8B-X3.jpgWow, these are the kinds of images that's really convincing me to get this lens
GAS releasing time!
TORP wrote
Sample from yesterdayhttps://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZDwjk8B/0/f9b9a54b/X3/i-ZDwjk8B-X3.jpg
GAS releasing time!
Dec 27, 2019 at 09:32 AM
p.22 #10Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
DSC09808_1 by Carlo Alcala, on Flickr
DSC00953_1 by Carlo Alcala, on Flickr
DSC00786_1 by Carlo Alcala, on FlickrDec 27, 2019 at 11:46 AM
p.22 #12Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Another one. This is natural light in case you’re wondering
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2Q9k2cM/0/X4/i-2Q9k2cM-X4.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2Q9k2cM/0/X4/i-2Q9k2cM-X4.jpg
Dec 29, 2019 at 01:05 AM
p.22 #13Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
TORP wrote:
Another one. This is natural light in case you’re wondering
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2Q9k2cM/0/X4/i-2Q9k2cM-X4.jpg
Great colors here! On which camera was this?
Jan 01, 2020 at 12:31 PM
p.22 #14Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
vipergts831 wrote:
TORP wrote
Another one. This is natural light in case you’re wonderinghttps://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2Q9k2cM/0/X4/i-2Q9k2cM-X4.jpg
Thanks. A7Riii
Jan 01, 2020 at 03:07 PM
p.22 #15Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Hi there, it's been a while !
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Feb 08, 2020 at 06:26 AM
p.22 #16Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Not the kind of image you would typically shoot with this lens but I thought I'd play around with it's pseudo macro ability
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Feb 10, 2020 at 03:58 AM
p.22 #17Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
TORP wrote:
Not the kind of image you would typically shoot with this lens but I thought I'd play around with it's pseudo macro ability
This is the full size image
https://photos.smugmug.com/Reviews/Photography/Stock-photos/i-cGKNLgH/0/417af8ee/X3/Athol%20Hill%20-%20DSC04819%201-X3.jpg
This is a 100% crop
https://photos.smugmug.com/Reviews/Photography/Stock-photos/i-D6zC3tt/0/11d08951/X3/Athol%20Hill%20-%20DSC04819-X3.jpg
I am curious which lens is in the photo. 55/1.8?
Not the kind of image you would typically shoot with this lens but I thought I'd play around with it's pseudo macro ability
This is the full size image
https://photos.smugmug.com/Reviews/Photography/Stock-photos/i-cGKNLgH/0/417af8ee/X3/Athol%20Hill%20-%20DSC04819%201-X3.jpg
This is a 100% crop
https://photos.smugmug.com/Reviews/Photography/Stock-photos/i-D6zC3tt/0/11d08951/X3/Athol%20Hill%20-%20DSC04819-X3.jpg
I am curious which lens is in the photo. 55/1.8?
Feb 10, 2020 at 11:57 AM
p.22 #18Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
NJPhotographer wrote:
This is the full size image
https://photos.smugmug.com/Reviews/Photography/Stock-photos/i-cGKNLgH/0/417af8ee/X3/Athol%20Hill%20-%20DSC04819%201-X3.jpg
This is a 100% crop
https://photos.smugmug.com/Reviews/Photography/Stock-photos/i-D6zC3tt/0/11d08951/X3/Athol%20Hill%20-%20DSC04819-X3.jpgI am curious which lens is in the photo. 55/1.8?
Yup. Spot on.
I got one of the 35 f/2.8 but I was only using f/8 so the DOF was too shallow to get the front writing in focus
https://photos.smugmug.com/Reviews/Photography/Stock-photos/i-7xDCQzr/0/3f4baa4d/X3/Athol%20Hill%20-%20DSC04821%202-X3.jpg
TORP wrote
Not the kind of image you would typically shoot with this lens but I thought I'd play around with it's pseudo macro abilityThis is the full size image
https://photos.smugmug.com/Reviews/Photography/Stock-photos/i-cGKNLgH/0/417af8ee/X3/Athol%20Hill%20-%20DSC04819%201-X3.jpg
This is a 100% crop
https://photos.smugmug.com/Reviews/Photography/Stock-photos/i-D6zC3tt/0/11d08951/X3/Athol%20Hill%20-%20DSC04819-X3.jpg
Yup. Spot on.
I got one of the 35 f/2.8 but I was only using f/8 so the DOF was too shallow to get the front writing in focus
https://photos.smugmug.com/Reviews/Photography/Stock-photos/i-7xDCQzr/0/3f4baa4d/X3/Athol%20Hill%20-%20DSC04821%202-X3.jpg
Feb 10, 2020 at 05:20 PM
p.22 #19Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
Hi everybody,
I didn't want to start a new thread with my question, so thought I'd post it here. It's regarding the AF performance with the Sigma. Whenever there is a back-light (or general lack of contrast) I have serious problems getting accurate AF (hit rate is maybe within 20-30%, everything else is slightly or seriously out of focus). The lens works just fine in high contrast light (daylight or artificial), tracks and locks on without problems. I'm using AFC, tracking sensitivity set to 1 on a Sony A7R IV.
I had a similar experience (to a much lesser extent) with the Zony 55, so I know back-light can cause issues, but this seems excessive. Can anyone more experienced with this lens share their thoughts? Maybe I'm missing something (besides shots). I can still return the lens for an exchange, but am reluctant to if this is normal behavior since the lens is otherwise fantastic (stopped down is excellent for landscapes too).
Here is an example where the issue can be seen (slight miss-focus), pretty much stationary sceene:
Sigma FE 35mm f/1.2 by Stjepan Tomislav Svaljek, on Flickr
I didn't want to start a new thread with my question, so thought I'd post it here. It's regarding the AF performance with the Sigma. Whenever there is a back-light (or general lack of contrast) I have serious problems getting accurate AF (hit rate is maybe within 20-30%, everything else is slightly or seriously out of focus). The lens works just fine in high contrast light (daylight or artificial), tracks and locks on without problems. I'm using AFC, tracking sensitivity set to 1 on a Sony A7R IV.
I had a similar experience (to a much lesser extent) with the Zony 55, so I know back-light can cause issues, but this seems excessive. Can anyone more experienced with this lens share their thoughts? Maybe I'm missing something (besides shots).
I can still return the lens for an exchange, but am reluctant to if this is normal behavior since the lens is otherwise fantastic (stopped down is excellent for landscapes too).Here is an example where the issue can be seen (slight miss-focus), pretty much stationary sceene:
Sigma FE 35mm f/1.2 by Stjepan Tomislav Svaljek, on FlickrFeb 15, 2020 at 01:45 PM
p.22 #20Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
stjepan wrote:
Hi everybody,
I didn't want to start a new thread with my question, so thought I'd post it here. It's regarding the AF performance with the Sigma. Whenever there is a back-light (or general lack of contrast) I have serious problems getting accurate AF (hit rate is maybe within 20-30%, everything else is slightly or seriously out of focus). The lens works just fine in high contrast light (daylight or artificial), tracks and locks on without problems. I'm using AFC, tracking sensitivity set to 1 on a Sony A7R IV.
I had a similar experience (to a much lesser extent) with...Show more →
This may not be your answer but it is one thing that came to mind that if not 'on' could be helpful if you are in the modes described.
https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/1930/v1/en/contents/TP0002711829.html
Karl
Hi everybody,
I didn't want to start a new thread with my question, so thought I'd post it here. It's regarding the AF performance with the Sigma. Whenever there is a back-light (or general lack of contrast) I have serious problems getting accurate AF (hit rate is maybe within 20-30%, everything else is slightly or seriously out of focus). The lens works just fine in high contrast light (daylight or artificial), tracks and locks on without problems. I'm using AFC, tracking sensitivity set to 1 on a Sony A7R IV.
I had a similar experience (to a much lesser extent) with...Show more →
This may not be your answer but it is one thing that came to mind that if not 'on' could be helpful if you are in the modes described.
https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/1930/v1/en/contents/TP0002711829.html
Karl
Feb 15, 2020 at 03:49 PM