p.18 #1 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
wittyphrase wrote:
Huh. That’s unfortunate. Meaning in the frame or literally anywhere in front of the sensor?
Anywhere at all if in front of the lens. I could only get it to go away if I made an extreme reposition but that totally killed the look I was going for. I've never had this issue with any other lens I've owned in the past.
p.18 #2 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
Tony Ross wrote:
TBH, the 85 GM was the first Sony GM prime, and it's not quite as exciting as the two most recent ones: the 24 GM and the 135 GM. Kind of like the 35mm Art was Sigma's first Art prime, and didn't really measure up to its successors.
So yes, I'm interested. I like the 85mm focal length. I tried the Batis (didn't like it), and I have the FE 85 f/1.8 and the GM 85 f/1.4. The idea of a Sigma Art that is smaller and lighter than the GM is intriguing.
I have used Art Primes on DSLRs (both Nikon and Canon), and used them extensively, but I had no interest in them on E mount because they were DSLR designs with built-in mount converters. This is different - a real mirrorless lens.
I'm not going to buy one sight unseen, though, so I'll have to wait a while....Show more →
I don't quite agree here. The FE 85/1.4 GM was designed as a dedicated portrait lens. It's intentionally under-corrected for spherical aberration while the FE 135/1.8 GM has different design priorities since it's also a sports/action lens.
From the samples I've seen so far, the Sigma 85/1.4 DG DN renders similarly to the FE 135/1.8 GM where resolution and contrast were top design priorities. Rendering is pleasant and neutral but without that extra smooth SA present in wide open images from the FE 85/1.4 GM.
In some ways, I see the Sigma 85/1.4 as a mini 135/1.8 GM for applications that benefit from very high resolution/contrast wide open and fast AF operation.
p.18 #3 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
T_Gordon wrote:
Anywhere at all if in front of the lens. I could only get it to go away if I made an extreme reposition but that totally killed the look I was going for. I've never had this issue with any other lens I've owned in the past.
One can definitely see the difference in Manny's video here, check the backlit comparison:
p.18 #6 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
vdo1 wrote:
One can definitely see the difference in Manny's video here, check the backlit comparison:
Manny’s example is quite mild compared to what I saw in actual use. Once the sun (or a strong light source) gets lower into the sensor plane, the lens flare is so strong it literally washes out the image. It’s extremely prevalent during golden hour backlit scenes.
p.18 #7 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
T_Gordon wrote:
Manny’s example is quite mild compared to what I saw in actual use. Once the sun (or a strong light source) gets lower into the sensor plane, the lens flare is so strong it literally washes out the image. It’s extremely prevalent during golden hour backlit scenes.
p.18 #8 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
Jochenb wrote:
Well as usual for me I got a decentered copy. Not that my 85/1.8 is perfect, at least it’s not as bad as this copy of the Sigma. Always so frustrating.
This stuff scares me, especially since I got a good copy of the Samyang so would be a big risk selling it.
p.18 #11 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
Fred Miranda wrote:
I don't quite agree here. The FE 85/1.4 GM was designed as a dedicated portrait lens. It's intentionally under-corrected for spherical aberration while the FE 135/1.8 GM has different design priorities since it's also a sports/action lens.
From the samples I've seen so far, the Sigma 85/1.4 DG DN renders similarly to the FE 135/1.8 GM where resolution and contrast were top design priorities. Rendering is pleasant and neutral but without that extra smooth SA present in FE 85/1.4 GM wide open images.
In some ways, I see the Sigma 85/1.4 as a mini 135/1.8 GM for applications that benefit from very high resolution/contrast wide open and fast AF operation....Show more →
Exactly! The new Sigma reminds me of 135GM in the style of pictures it produces.
Sadly, AF is not really comparable.
p.18 #12 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
T_Gordon wrote:
No, very harsh pinpointed. Here's an example. https://ibb.co/jk3Gsgt <--- This is a SOOC .jpg just shrunk.
I didn't test mine agains the sun too much, but I did notice some ghosting... Hard to say though if it's worse or better than average, as I think every lens will flare if you try hard enough. I'd say the loss of contrast and veiling flare are rather on the smaller side (which would be in line with the reviews I read) with some ghosting noticeable, but I'll need to take my filter off and shoot into the sun more to be sure...
p.18 #13 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
T_Gordon wrote:
Manny’s example is quite mild compared to what I saw in actual use. Once the sun (or a strong light source) gets lower into the sensor plane, the lens flare is so strong it literally washes out the image. It’s extremely prevalent during golden hour backlit scenes.
The Samyang might be even worse in those conditions
p.18 #14 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
I would disagree, or at least haven't experienced lens flare markedly worse or better than any other lens when shooting with direct sun in the background.
p.18 #15 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
Photosbydlee wrote:
This stuff scares me, especially since I got a good copy of the Samyang so would be a big risk selling it.
I wouldn't sell your Samyang until you find a good copy of the Sigma. It's always a lottery.
Apart from the decentering my initial impressions are that this lens does have faster AF than both the GM and Samyang.
It's not as fast as the 135 GM or 85/1.8 though.
The distortion is something I knew about before buying and can be corrected in post, but wow it still looks so weird when shooting with it. I've never used an 85 with such strong distortion.
I can't really comment about flaring/ghosting because of lack of sunshine during my testing.
My copy is going back without any doubt, because of the decentering.
p.18 #16 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
Jochenb wrote:
I wouldn't sell your Samyang until you find a good copy of the Sigma. It's always a lottery.
Apart from the decentering my initial impressions are that this lens does have faster AF than both the GM and Samyang.
It's not as fast as the 135 GM or 85/1.8 though.
The distortion is something I knew about before buying and can be corrected in post, but wow it still looks so weird when shooting with it. I've never used an 85 with such strong distortion.
I can't really comment about flaring/ghosting because of lack of sunshine during my testing.
My copy is going back without any doubt, because of the decentering.
I went through this discussion when I was looking at buying the Samyang too, here in Aus we don’t have any 14 day return period if we change our mind. Sadly we can only return something if it’s defective. If for example I got a decenterered lens, they would send it back to the manufacturer for repair. Only then if it’s not repairable we can usually get a brand new replacement or refund.
For me I’m actually happy with the IQ of the Samyang, I’m just not sure if it would last as long as the Sigma build/quality wise.
p.18 #17 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
Photosbydlee wrote:
I went through this discussion when I was looking at buying the Samyang too, here in Aus we don’t have any 14 day return period if we change our mind. Sadly we can only return something if it’s defective. If for example I got a decenterered lens, they would send it back to the manufacturer for repair. Only then if it’s not repairable we can usually get a brand new replacement or refund.
For me I’m actually happy with the IQ of the Samyang, I’m just not sure if it would last as long as the Sigma build/quality wise.
Oh no that must be very annoying! We can return items without having to go through that whole process. I would be even more worried when ordering new lenses.
I'm not sure yet if I'll get another copy.
I'll have to test the AF in better light first. If it's not near the 85/1.8 I'd rather keep using that one and maybe try to get a decent 85 GM instead for the more static stuff.
p.18 #18 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
j4nu wrote:
I didn't test mine agains the sun too much, but I did notice some ghosting... Hard to say though if it's worse or better than average, as I think every lens will flare if you try hard enough. I'd say the loss of contrast and veiling flare are rather on the smaller side (which would be in line with the reviews I read) with some ghosting noticeable, but I'll need to take my filter off and shoot into the sun more to be sure...
This wasn't even trying to find it. It was extremely profound at all angles instantly. With or without the lens hood on. I've owned hundreds of lenses in the past and this is the first one that has had a legitimate problem with flaring.
p.18 #19 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
I got my lens today but the sky is covered due to the wildfires and it is almost dusk looking with weird orange tinge .. so no direct sunlight to shot into
p.18 #20 · In Stock: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ($1,199)
The reviews on amazon are not too good. There is a cheaper version that got better reviews but these are so subjective. So I ordered one of each and will report back
mark1958 wrote:
It states the same as on Kickstarter
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