Very exciting releases, though disappointing without the 28 option. If all of them are going to have nice rendering like the 45/2.8, that should be a very nice line-up that I will buy into eventually
Nov 25, 2020 at 06:32 PM
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On the 45,it's probably as good as it gets with FBW. I think we're both particular about that, but that's my 2 cents. I've used it as a manual lens quite a bit and it's decent.
nehemiahphoto wrote:
How is the FBW implementation on the 45/2.8C or new 85/1.4?
The 35mm has my name on it. Great job by Sigma releasing lenses people are really going to want. Hopefully when I graduate I can get the 35mm and the 45mm.
knshshnk wrote:
and now with the rumored Viltrox the options for 35mm grew from nothing to every shape and size one desires
Yes--and there may be more. I might have missed it as I scrolled through this thread, but SAR suggested that Sony would introduce a new line of compact lenses to match the A7C.
FWIW, I have to admit that I cant' decide whether I side with those who hope that the new Sigma 35 includes the aberrations that make the 45mm lens distinctive or with those who suggest that those aberrations were the result of Sigma's fall-back position when they couldn't achieve the close-in sharpness that they had sought in the compact design for the 45mm and so expect that the new 35 will be. . . different.
I planned to purchase the 45mm this weekend, but now. . . I'll wait.
The optics of the 24 have to be REALLY excellent - otherwise, like these 20 and 24 lenses from Tamron, there is really no point of getting them, since there is the excellent, small & light, 2.8 aperture, Tamron 17-28.
"Magnetic lens cap".... I do hope they make more compatible with the E-mount PDAF system instead of sticking to the DFD. However, using stepping motor strongly suggests that it's likely the latter case.
I love that Sigma is doing this. I really dig my 45/2.8, it's light, well made handles beautifully and it's got incredible optical performance. It renders beautifully where it should is tack sharp corner to corner where it should be.
I'll buy the whole set, eventually, if they're up to scratch.
In an uncertain economy, well-priced lenses are gold (the 45/2.8 is $450 on special). Looking at the spec sheet up a few posts, that's a pretty hot design for the 24/3.5. It's a 10/8 design with an anomalous dispersion element and three asph elements.
This compares with CV's surprisingly good 21/3.5 which is a 9/8 with one each APD and asph surface. So there is confidence it will be plenty good, as wide angles have to be these days. As we know, Sigma is now very savvy with glass, even if they over-egg some lenses (IMO). I suggest these new lenses will have rather individual characters.
I really loved the Voigtländer 21mm f/3.5 color-skopar but always found it pretty hard to focus without focus magnifier. So I sold it (which I regretted until now). With an af lens this wouldn't be a problem. So I might actually get the new 24mm as well as the 35 & 65. Sigma hasn't even officially introduced these lenses and I can already tell they're gonna be a huge hit. Seems like I'm not the only one that have been craving for small and compact yet high-quality splash & dustproof metal build lenses.
What made Sigma start taking lessons in sealing from Canon rofl. Like, in looking for a 40 CF replacement one of the things I'm looking forward to is a continuation of the ability of my lens to take some abuse from the weather.
Sigma, I understand you haven't gone full darkside yet—in the event of my lens dying from the rain, at least my body won't take a fall too—but come the hell on. How hard is it to put a few rubber rings inside the body? Charge an extra $50 for it uggggggh
I have been extremely fortunate with my last three (and only primes) with Sony. Sam 45,85 and the Sigma 105. If these lenses are as good as the 105 I will def pick up the 35 and 65 if reasonably priced. I just find the 105 that good!!
Maximillian - yeah, I am looking forward to the Viltrox also. I have the 85 and 23 for Fuji and both are very good!!
More updates from Nokishita, confirming 1:2 magnification for the 24mm and numerous details about the other two.
I'm not seeing an explanation for the extra switch on the 35 and 65 so far.
In/out could be to lock the focus ring so it don’t expand or contract for travel. Not sure
Only thing I wish for is making these hoods more realistic, they are way overdone. But I’ll do what I’ve been doing forever is replace them with screw in metal hoods.
zz wrote:
More updates from Nokishita, confirming 1:2 magnification for the 24mm and numerous details about the other two.
I'm not seeing an explanation for the extra switch on the 35 and 65 so far.
The... heck? Maybe they want more ingress points for water
If it's a SA control switch like several have speculated it'll be a... first? I honestly haven't even heard of a use case like that, but I haven't sampled every lens in history. Kind of a buzzkill that those are the max magnifications, honestly.
zz wrote: