Real World Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II Image Samples
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TWI by Dustin Abbott said:
Yes....I think that the new Canon will have less sharpness compared to the Sigma...but the Canon will have much better bokeh.... I am just guessing from what I have seen so far. I have the Sigma..and have no intention of owning this new lens (because of the cost..GULP!).....but I cannot wait to see the comparison of those two. It will be quite fascinating to see them head to head!!!! Both great pieces of glass.
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infared said:
Yep and the Sigma can't focus for tosh...even the canon 35L is better a focussing...hey even the 50L is better than that Sigma.
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GMCPhotographics said:
Not better than mine...On my Canon 5DIII with Single Point AF, my Sigma 35mm Art focuses as well or better than any of my Canon L glass. CONSISTENTLY.
I have a good copy and I calibrated it in 4 zones on the Sigma Dock. (I know..that's a pain..)...
...but the lens ROCKS!!!
(Just like my Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art!!!! )
Like I said..I think this new Canon looks like a GREAT lens, too. It might have the best mix of everything, sharpness, bokeh, water seal, etc... Looks fantastic.
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From these samples it looks like the new one is much sharper and the old one has a nicer and more creamy bokeh.
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The difference in sharpness of the comparison pics of the coins is pretty damn dramatic. The MK 1 looks pretty terrible in that one.
The picture of the batteries is tougher to tell because it looks like it was taken from different distances.
The 3rd comparison pics looks like a bokeh comparison, and it's somewhat more subjective as to which one is better. They look pretty similar IMO.
The picture of the batteries is tougher to tell because it looks like it was taken from different distances.
The 3rd comparison pics looks like a bokeh comparison, and it's somewhat more subjective as to which one is better. They look pretty similar IMO.
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chromophore said:
Yeah longitudinal CA is much less, but still not maybe quite APO to the level of Otus (not that Otus for this even exists and it wouldn't have AF and it would cost like 2x a s much). It would be interesting to see how it compares to Art.
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e_honda said:
#3 is a longitudinal CA comparison
notice how the one has a lot more nasty purple fringes around the edges
also the battery one notice how the distant batteries have this weird hints of green all over the top area in the one shot and not the other?
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^^ exactly, center or even off center sharpness isn't a whole lot different, but corner sharpness and CA for both purple and green is really amazing for wide open. the CA could be a huge thing depending on the subject and environment you are in.
But I have to say, as I'm not into worrying about the CA much for people photography, the mark one looks attractive if the price comes down.
Now... I'm waiting for LensRentals and their copy to copy variation report. While we have one glowing review of the sigma art (and it is a great lens) the copy variation was larger than the newer Canon lenses... if this lens is as tight as the newest glass... then WOW worth the money and you don't have to worry about what copy.
But I have to say, as I'm not into worrying about the CA much for people photography, the mark one looks attractive if the price comes down.
Now... I'm waiting for LensRentals and their copy to copy variation report. While we have one glowing review of the sigma art (and it is a great lens) the copy variation was larger than the newer Canon lenses... if this lens is as tight as the newest glass... then WOW worth the money and you don't have to worry about what copy.
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For what it's worth, if Canon could redesign the 85L II with this BR technology, it would make for an absolutely stunning lens. 85mm + /1.2 + almost no chromatic aberration = bokeh monster.
Excuse me while I wipe the drool off my keyboard now.
Excuse me while I wipe the drool off my keyboard now.
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It's quite amusing to see what different people look for in a lens.
For me even if the bokeh is slightly more harsh, not saying it is, the difference in sharpness makes the subject pop so
Much more that it's worth it.
I look also for the AF and I know Canon will demolish most other lenses of any kind.
I'm also really anxious to see if it has a lot let distortion as that is one of the biggest drawbacks of a lens I can think of.
I share the excitement for less CA though, awesomesauce!
For me even if the bokeh is slightly more harsh, not saying it is, the difference in sharpness makes the subject pop so
Much more that it's worth it.
I look also for the AF and I know Canon will demolish most other lenses of any kind.
I'm also really anxious to see if it has a lot let distortion as that is one of the biggest drawbacks of a lens I can think of.
I share the excitement for less CA though, awesomesauce!
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this is a funny forum. people complain when images from canon sensors cannot be pushed a gazillion stops withouth increasing noise. but then people find it completely useless to have improved corner sharpenss in the new 35mm. but the nikon 14-24 is much better anyway because of its fantastic corner sharpenss accross the zoom range...
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romanr74 said:
Except that the Nikon is a f2.8 and not f1.4, that's a huge difference in brightness and doesn't rack out to 35mm. So actually, it's a completely different lens for a completely different set of circumstances.
The new Canon lens will offer superior AF, better flare control, better CA/fringing control. It'll be weather sealed and better built. It'll be easier to clean and the optics will be a bit better too. So if a 35mm f1.4 is your bread and butter income lens...it's a worth while upgrade. If you are a casual photographer...your needs are probably better served with a good f4 or f2.8 zoom like a 24-70. But I suspect that there are a number of forum members who will buy one to show an unboxing video...use it to pronounce forum superiority, take a few pictures of their kids and ducks...and then put it on the shelf to gather dust with the rest of their lens collection.
What I find amusing is that Nikon users went crazy over their 35mm f1.4 launch and how it was going to be a Canon killer...shortly after launch it seems to go all quiet...no one ever compares the Nikon to the Canon, which sort of makes me curious. Was it a pup? Was it a clunker? But every one seems to get hot and bothered over a sharp but poorly AF capable Sigma 35mm f1.4 art lens.
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I think this is going to be my fast prime in my set. I already had my eye on 35 Art, but focussing inconsistency and problems made me change my mind.
Let's be honest, I'm just hobbist, I don't need the lens, I want it, so I also want to enjoy it while using. Yes 35L mk II is expensive, but there pictures that are appearing on net are just so great. 8)
Let's be honest, I'm just hobbist, I don't need the lens, I want it, so I also want to enjoy it while using. Yes 35L mk II is expensive, but there pictures that are appearing on net are just so great.
8)
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