DavidBM wrote: charles.K wrote: Holger wrote: charles.K wrote:
If you look at the comparison with the Nikon 105/1.4E the two lenses are similar in size particularly if you remove the lens hoods. For most indoors shots and even outside in the shade I don't use lens hoods.
There is a large difference in designing f/1.4 glass for 85mm and 105mm and even you seriously into portraits/weddings this should be a great lens. I have not found any specs regarding weight. The Nikon 105E is 985gms is largish but being a squat design the ergonomics work well. I suspect this will be the same with the 105 Art.
The 105 Art should be a superb lens in the FE mount and recently the AF issues are no longer an issue with the latest iterations. If the lens comes in under 990gms it will be great and leave off the monstrous lens hood. Ergonomically with the Nikon 105E at 985 gms I have no issues for shoots
As it seems to come with its own lens foot, it will certainly not be lightweight, in my opinion. Filter size is 105mm, too. The 85/1.4 Art is already 1.1kg, so I guess it weighs around 1.3-1.5 kg.
If the weight is in the range of 1.3-1.5 kg this will be almost too heavy for many photographers. With lens foot attachments I always take them off unless I really need them. I have the 24, 35 and 50 Art and fortunately weight/size is very similar to all other FF f/1.4 lenses. It will be interesting to see out the 105 Art specs out
Hmm I had forgotten how crazy heavy the Sigma 85mm is. Much heavier than the Nikon 1.4/105!
Lets hope they try to match the Nikon in weight. I could just about deal with a kilo for special occasions. I'm not up for a 1.5kg behemoth.
IMO, the included tripod foot is a good indication this lens will require a little extra muscle aka expensive multi-layered carbon fiber.
Feb 25, 2018 at 06:20 PM
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