Sigma 35 f/1.4 DG HSM First Impressions

[Canon Rumors Guy]

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<strong>From LensRentals.com


</strong>Roger at LensRentals.com has written his first impressions of the brand new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM. This may be the first time I’ve ever seen him this positive about a Sigma product.</p>
<blockquote><p>As always, this isn’t a review, it’s my quick first impression after putting the lens through our normal intake tests. I’m not a lens reviewer. Also, as always, my summary comes first, for those of you who have trouble reading more than 150 words without a picture (and a picture comes after that).</p>
<p>This lens kicks butt, takes names, and basically posterizes the manufacturers who make the cameras this lens will fit on.</p></blockquote>
<div id="attachment_11985" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 585px"><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/898831-REG/Sigma_340_101_35mm_f_1_4_DG_HSM.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296"><img class="size-full wp-image-11985" title="sigma35mtf" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sigma35mtf.jpg" alt="" width="575" height="103" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sigma 35 f/1.4 MTF 50 – Higher Numbers are Better</p></div>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/11/sigma-35mm-f1-4-arrives-announces-new-world-order" target="_blank">Read the entire article</a> | <strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/898831-REG/Sigma_340_101_35mm_f_1_4_DG_HSM.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Buy the Sigma 35 f/1.4 at B&H $899</a></strong></strong></p>
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[AtSea]

That's more like it..

Well done Sigma.

I already own the 50 1.4 - now I'm just unsure whether I should keep it and own a 35 as well, or simply exchange them out.

Anyone have any thoughts on whether both primes get good use on a full frame - 35 and a 50? Or if they find it redundant?

 

[Daniel Flather]

That's more like it..

Well done Sigma.

I already own the 50 1.4 - now I'm just unsure whether I should keep it and own a 35 as well, or simply exchange them out.

Anyone have any thoughts on whether both primes get good use on a full frame - 35 and a 50? Or if they find it redundant?

No, the 35L and 50L are very different.

 

[zim]

"This lens kicks butt, takes names, and basically posterizes the manufacturers who make the cameras this lens will fit on."

Ah! at last a lens review I can understand, no techno bollocks just straight to the point ;D ;D

 

[Gothmoth]

i said people should wait for this lens.
the MTF chart looked impressive already.

 

[Viggo]

Weathersealing?

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

That makes me excited. I am looking forward to a more extensive review, but it is ironic that Roger compares it to a Zeiss, as I commented on another thread today that this lens physically/cosmetically looks very much like a Zeiss (a good thing, for me, as I am not a fan of the Sigma crinkle finish).

I'm interested in some head to head vs. the new Canon 35mm f/2 IS. One of these is going to end up in my bag. I'm leaning towards the Sig right now.

 

[MK5GTI]

no surprise, just another L lense killer, has been waiting for this forever.

the APSC version 30mm F1.4 already beat the 35L from some reviews i see.....

 

[jukka]

Sigma 70mm (I-R reference lens) , 105mm , 150mm , 180 macro is also high quality lenses.
One big problem with Sigma lenses is that Canon service center will not not adjust the Sigma lenses to the camera body if there are any AF focusing problems .

 

[zim]

OK I read more than 150 words. Interesting article and it looks pretty too, I agree Dustin, Zeiss like.

Really looking forward to learning more about the focus/update software that accompanies this (and all new?) lens and of course more sample pictures

How does this fit in with AFMA?
(bottom of page)
http://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/cas/product/a_35_14/features.html#features06

 

[Gothmoth]

Sigma 70mm (I-R reference lens) , 105mm , 150mm , 180 macro is also high quality lenses.
One big problem with Sigma lenses is that Canon service center will not not adjust the Sigma lenses to the camera body if there are any AF focusing problems .

with the new lens series from sigma you don´t need canon for that.
you can do it yourself.

 

[zim]

with the new lens series from sigma you don´t need canon for that.
you can do it yourself.

Which means you don't need to have a camera with AFMA or software like FoCal??

 

[Marsu42]

How does this fit in with AFMA?

It certainly means that the Sigma is better on camera bodies w/o afma like the Rebels or 60d - I hope they refresh their 50mm, too as they did with the 120-300mm f2.8 tele which is just 1.5 years old. So less excuses for Canon to keep their current 35L design because it's sooooo expensive and difficult to design new lenses...

The new Sigma Optimization Pro software and USB Dock are designed exclusively for these new product lines and will enable Sigma users to connect their lenses to their computers to update lens firmware and fine-tune focus parameters via easy-to-use, on-screen controls.

 

[wickidwombat]

I was trying to hold out until the canon f2 IS came out so i could compare them but knowing how good the sigma 85 is and seeing this review i think i'm gonna pre-order this 35 tomorrow

 

[drjlo]

I always welcome any good third party lenses. That really is the only way to force Canon from pricing their lenses so stratospherically in the long run.

BTW. For the gallery. For the several Sigma lenses I've used, I have noticed a little bit of color balance difference from Canon L glass. Anyone else notice this?

 

[heptagon]

with the new lens series from sigma you don´t need canon for that.
you can do it yourself.

Which means you don't need to have a camera with AFMA or software like FoCal??

Correct me if i'm wrong, but you use FoCal to estimate the error and then enter that number into the AFMA field of the camera. Now you replace the AFMA of the camera with the lens adjustment but you still need FoCal (or you just use magic lantern and jog the focus around manually).

 

[Dylan777]

Wow...I might have to pull trigger on this baby.

 

[photogaz]

Sigma are certainly not doing too bad. The original 30mm was one of the greatest lenses ever.

I just wonder when Canon are going to renew their 35L.

 

[yogi]

I have the sigma 50 1.4 and have been very satisfied and impressed so far. The canon 35L is in my wish list, but if the sigma gets good reviews i might consider it instead, especially considering the price difference.

 

[jukka]

Sigma 70mm (I-R reference lens) , 105mm , 150mm , 180 macro is also high quality lenses.
One big problem with Sigma lenses is that Canon service center will not not adjust the Sigma lenses to the camera body if there are any AF focusing problems .

with the new lens series from sigma you don´t need canon for that.
you can do it yourself.

it depends, try to micro adjust a 105 macro or a zoom from the macro mode up to infinity . the best solution is to have all Canon lenses adjusted by a canon service center, a zoom for example 24-105 are adjusted in 8 different positions in the zoom range, in 5dmk2 we have one, and in 5dmk 3 we have 2 adjustments points.