But the 45 showed a similar MTF from what you posted above, and is sorta well corrected down a stop. NOt picking a fight, just won't let you kill my hope!
Fred Miranda wrote: AdaptedLenses wrote:
Seems to me the jury is still out on the 24 which is the closest to the 45. The samples looked pretty great in the Sigma link, but need more obviously.
Fred Miranda wrote: imagesfromobjects wrote:
Anxious as well. Until then, to get inspired, I brought out the 45/2.8C today on a walk with my favorite model. I was like, "here, can you stand in front of this impossibly busy background so I can try something?"
Sigma fp (Kolari UT Mod) and Sigma 45mm f/2.8 Contemporary. Click for larger and EXIF info, but these were mostly wide open.
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Fred Miranda wrote: hiepphotog wrote:
Waiting on Fred's reviews since nothing really won me over yet. I will likely hold out for the GM.
I'm curious to see how the perform as well. Should get production models at the beginning of January.Lovely samples!
I'm afraid the 45/2.8C will be a lonely AF classic though. I don't think the new Series "I" lenses followed its mold.
From the samples presented today, I get the impression they were designed with resolution as main priority. On the bright side, this design choice will likely help with focusing accuracy since SA is better corrected.
Perhaps it was a good idea for Sigma as they can sell more lenses this way but I'm afraid they may disappoint those expecting a similar look to the 45/2.8C. The good news is that rendering seems neutral (not harsh) which is a plus compared to the competition.
I hope you are right and to be clear, I do think the new lenses have good rendering but I read somewhere (forgot the source) that they are all well corrected for aberrations. The MTF graphs shows high frequency resolution which seems to confirm that. So, just like the 35/2 and 65/2, I don't think the 24/3.5 will be under corrected for SA either.
Edit: Found it. It was from Sigma's CEO himself: (The link jumps to 22:39 min)
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