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Archive 2021Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
p.3 #1Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
Thanks for the hardwork! Guy. I have had the sigma 35 f2 for several months but have not taken it out of the house.
Apr 12, 2021 at 08:25 PM
p.3 #2Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
I forgot to mention this but the base sharpening on these test images is very low. There is plenty of room to apply more without getting to crazy. I just taught myself to keep it low as when I deliver images to clients I do the same thing. Here on all test images I’m not trying to make things good so I look good like other reviewers. It’s not about me it’s about the lens
. I give honest samples
My only reservation I have is the distortion which is a easy fix. You could make a style in C1 and just apply it and LR I’m sure you can do a East import trick as well
The only thing like anything else test your copy make sure it’s good before your return runs out or check the board if a member decided something else but already tested it. I consider this a good copy and for me that’s great. I’m constantly buying and selling lenses. So I can sell it here to friends. I never had a return
. I give honest samples
My only reservation I have is the distortion which is a easy fix. You could make a style in C1 and just apply it and LR I’m sure you can do a East import trick as well
The only thing like anything else test your copy make sure it’s good before your return runs out or check the board if a member decided something else but already tested it. I consider this a good copy and for me that’s great. I’m constantly buying and selling lenses. So I can sell it here to friends. I never had a return
Apr 13, 2021 at 07:03 AM
p.3 #3Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
My copy of the i35 f/2 arrives tomorrow. Looking forward to trying it out as a 35 is usually my default lens, and this seems like a good compromise of lens size, aperture, build quality, sharpness and rendering.
Apr 13, 2021 at 07:22 AM
p.3 #4Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
It’s certainly worthy of its costs. I think I paid 679
Apr 13, 2021 at 07:24 AM
p.3 #5Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
Going to pair it with the 20 f/1.8 G and Sigma 85 f/1.4 DG DN Art.
Apr 13, 2021 at 07:26 AM
p.3 #6Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
Couple extra images. I did some minimal work
Apr 13, 2021 at 08:17 AM
p.3 #7Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
One more test I did not post. I did post one very similar but watch the building lines all the way through. Very sharp for F4
Apr 13, 2021 at 08:26 AM
p.3 #8Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
Now I would not be using F4 on a shot like that but F8 would be more like it but I just wanted to see.
Here is F8
Here is F8
Apr 13, 2021 at 08:58 AM
p.3 #9Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
jrscls wrote:
Going to pair it with the 20 f/1.8 G and Sigma 85 f/1.4 DG DN Art.
I am pairing mine with the 20 and SY 75 .. The SY is suppose to arrive with my Sigma 35/2. Depending on the SY performance, I may return it and get the FE 85/1.8 which is about the same weight as the 20/1.8. Just wish the 85 had an aperture ring
Going to pair it with the 20 f/1.8 G and Sigma 85 f/1.4 DG DN Art.
I am pairing mine with the 20 and SY 75 .. The SY is suppose to arrive with my Sigma 35/2. Depending on the SY performance, I may return it and get the FE 85/1.8 which is about the same weight as the 20/1.8. Just wish the 85 had an aperture ring
Apr 13, 2021 at 01:53 PM
p.3 #10Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
GMPhotography wrote:
It’s certainly worthy of its costs. I think I paid 679
might have been $639 which is the price I paid at B&H last week.
If they would only ship the darn thing .. "Order processing" since Friday when I ordered, everything was claimed as In Stock. Still stating it will arrive Thursday ... For that to happen, they would have to ship 2-day delivery .. which BTW often takes three days to get to me.
Apparently I am not alone with order issues. called and their system stated a 55 minute hold time .. now I am in 21st place on the chat queue.
It’s certainly worthy of its costs. I think I paid 679
might have been $639 which is the price I paid at B&H last week.
If they would only ship the darn thing .. "Order processing" since Friday when I ordered, everything was claimed as In Stock. Still stating it will arrive Thursday ... For that to happen, they would have to ship 2-day delivery .. which BTW often takes three days to get to me.
Apparently I am not alone with order issues. called and their system stated a 55 minute hold time .. now I am in 21st place on the chat queue.
Apr 13, 2021 at 02:02 PM
p.3 #11Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
I have the Laowa 14mm
Sony 20 1.8
Sigma 65
Batis 135
I ordered the CV 35 APO too
Sony 20 1.8
Sigma 65
Batis 135
I ordered the CV 35 APO too
Apr 13, 2021 at 02:04 PM
p.3 #12Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
offtraildog wrote:
might have been $639 which is the price I paid at B&H last week.
If they would only ship the darn thing .. "Order processing" since Friday when I ordered, everything was claimed as In Stock. Still stating it will arrive Thursday ... For that to happen, they would have to ship 2-day delivery .. which BTW often takes three days to get to me.
Apparently I am not alone with order issues. called and their system stated a 55 minute hold time .. now I am in 21st place on the chat queue.
Dang
GMPhotography wrote
It’s certainly worthy of its costs. I think I paid 679If they would only ship the darn thing .. "Order processing" since Friday when I ordered, everything was claimed as In Stock. Still stating it will arrive Thursday ... For that to happen, they would have to ship 2-day delivery .. which BTW often takes three days to get to me.
Apparently I am not alone with order issues. called and their system stated a 55 minute hold time .. now I am in 21st place on the chat queue.
Dang
Apr 13, 2021 at 02:05 PM
p.3 #13Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
I just bought the Sigma 65 and am selling the FE 85 to pair with my GM 24 and a 35 (haven’t decided if GM or Sigma, currently have FE 35 1.8 which I like but don’t love).
Look at the field of view, a 65 pairs nicely with the 35. I included frames for 65 and 85. Plug in 75 and almost indistinguishable from 65 relative to the wider lenses in a 3 lens kit.
And thx to Samuli for this awesome tool!
https://vahonen.info/FOV/?a=24&b=35&c=65&d=85
offtraildog wrote:
I am pairing mine with the 20 and SY 75 .. The SY is suppose to arrive with my Sigma 35/2. Depending on the SY performance, I may return it and get the FE 85/1.8 which is about the same weight as the 20/1.8. Just wish the 85 had an aperture ring
Look at the field of view, a 65 pairs nicely with the 35. I included frames for 65 and 85. Plug in 75 and almost indistinguishable from 65 relative to the wider lenses in a 3 lens kit.
And thx to Samuli for this awesome tool!
https://vahonen.info/FOV/?a=24&b=35&c=65&d=85
offtraildog wrote:
jrscls wrote
Going to pair it with the 20 f/1.8 G and Sigma 85 f/1.4 DG DN Art.Apr 13, 2021 at 02:09 PM
p.3 #14Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
If it helps the Sigma is like 32mm
Apr 13, 2021 at 02:20 PM
p.3 #15Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
Always appreciate the BB test, thanks a lot Guy. That f4 is wow.
This looks like a winner for compact 35. Now I gotta figure out if I reallllly want a 1.4. I'm glad we have so many 35 options and more coming.
This looks like a winner for compact 35. Now I gotta figure out if I reallllly want a 1.4. I'm glad we have so many 35 options and more coming.
Apr 13, 2021 at 02:25 PM
p.3 #16Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
Im impressed by that infinity test. I still had a little thin clouds which does not help the contrast
Apr 13, 2021 at 02:41 PM
p.3 #17Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
I love the FOV tool and have been over-analyzing my choices for days 
Thought about the 65. I am trying to keep individual lens weight below 14oz for shorter focal lengths on the A7C and the Sigma 65 is 14.3 So for the A7C, I would have
28-60 - 5.9 ounces - own
CV15 - 10.5 ounces - own
FE 20 - 13.2 ounces - own
Sigma 35 - 11.5 ounces - Just shipped !!
SY 75 - 8.1 ounces - just shipped !!
Still debating if I will return the 75. The FE85 is 13.1 ounces but the extra length would be nice. maybe I'll buy one and compare the two
I could imagine adding some MF CVs for when hiking . like the CV21/3.5 & CV35 APO as dedicated landscape lenses
Before I sold them, I stuck a couple 22+ ounce lenses on the A7C and was not pleased with the balance/handling
Thought about the 65. I am trying to keep individual lens weight below 14oz for shorter focal lengths on the A7C and the Sigma 65 is 14.3 So for the A7C, I would have
28-60 - 5.9 ounces - own
CV15 - 10.5 ounces - own
FE 20 - 13.2 ounces - own
Sigma 35 - 11.5 ounces - Just shipped !!
SY 75 - 8.1 ounces - just shipped !!
Still debating if I will return the 75. The FE85 is 13.1 ounces but the extra length would be nice. maybe I'll buy one and compare the two
I could imagine adding some MF CVs for when hiking . like the CV21/3.5 & CV35 APO as dedicated landscape lenses
Before I sold them, I stuck a couple 22+ ounce lenses on the A7C and was not pleased with the balance/handling
Apr 13, 2021 at 02:58 PM
p.3 #18Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
Have been looking for a fast prime in the 28-40 range. Will give the Sony 40/2.5 a look, but most likely down to this lens, the Sony 35/GM and the upcoming Sigma 35/1.4. Still sad nobody is making a high quality 28... (not a fan of the Sony 28/2 and the Sigma 28/1.4 is too large for mirrorless; particularly for street)
Apr 13, 2021 at 05:02 PM
p.3 #19Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
Mine should arrive tomorrow. Should we post images on this thread or will someone create an image thread?
Apr 13, 2021 at 05:33 PM
p.3 #20Sigma 35mm F2 lens on Big Bronco Test plus a Bonus
jrscls wrote:
Mine should arrive tomorrow. Should we post images on this thread or will someone create an image thread?
There is already a thread started by Fred:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1686169
Mine should arrive tomorrow. Should we post images on this thread or will someone create an image thread?
There is already a thread started by Fred:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1686169
Apr 13, 2021 at 05:41 PM