Review - Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM
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This lens is simply awesome. It even blows away the Canon 35mm f/1.4 for a fraction of the cost. I'm sure Canon will make a better version soon, but at only $900 for such great results with the Sigma, will there really be any reason to pay Canon's way higher prices?
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 vs Canon 35mm f/1.4 - Fight!
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 vs Canon 35mm f/1.4 - Fight!
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I can't eloquently put into words how much I love this lens. It performs beautifully on my 5Dmk2 and 7D; it's the kind of lens you just leave on a 5D to bring everywhere. I'm in the middle of shooting a weekend of dance performances right now, for which I rented my other favorite lens the Canon 135 f/2. Both produce just awesome images on my 5Dmk2 at 1600iso f/2.2 1/800 under stage lights. It's good enough I'm probably going to sell my 50 f/1.4 for an 85 f/1.8 because I find I just don't use my 50mm anymore.
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Justin, thanks for a great review. It was a bit reassuring to me, as when this lens was released I really felt like I would get it at some point, but my desire for it had cooled somewhat. I too am a fan of the 35mm focal length, so I may again look at getting this lens.
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I've had it for eight days now. Couldn't be happier.
It approaches the Canon 135mm f/2.0L in just about every characteristic (betters it in none as far as I can tell) and it's far more versatile for me.
Only used it so far on the 5D3. Once the early elation wears down, I'll try it on the crop.
I've had it for eight days now. Couldn't be happier.
It approaches the Canon 135mm f/2.0L in just about every characteristic (betters it in none as far as I can tell) and it's far more versatile for me.
Only used it so far on the 5D3. Once the early elation wears down, I'll try it on the crop.
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i've been struggling with my next lens purchase and i've narrowed it down to the 24-70ii and this sigma 1.4 (leaning sigma). clearly, price is not the issue - space in my bag is! i like to pack light, and i love 35mm. the question: do you guys believe the 24-70ii will outperform the sigma 35 at 35 f/2.8, or at least close and the added versatility makes the 24-70 a better choice? i generally prefer primes due to size/weight but everyone can't stop talking about how great the 24-70ii is, and i don't often shoot in low light but man, if i get this sigma i might just have to!
extra, relevant info: i own the 24-105L
and edited to add more info: shoot a 5d3
i plan on making the purchase after canon's apr23rd announcement - i know it's a long shot but i've been waiting for a 35mm 1.4ii from canon for a long time - what say you canonrumors? thank you in advance for your help
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extra, relevant info: i own the 24-105L
and edited to add more info: shoot a 5d3
i plan on making the purchase after canon's apr23rd announcement - i know it's a long shot but i've been waiting for a 35mm 1.4ii from canon for a long time - what say you canonrumors? thank you in advance for your help
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limunan said:i've been struggling with my next lens purchase and i've narrowed it down to the 24-70ii and this sigma 1.4 (leaning sigma). clearly, price is not the issue - space in my bag is! i like to pack light, and i love 35mm. the question: do you guys believe the 24-70ii will outperform the sigma 35 at 35 f/2.8, or at least close and the added versatility makes the 24-70 a better choice? i generally prefer primes due to size/weight but everyone can't stop talking about how great the 24-70ii is, and i don't often shoot in low light but man, if i get this sigma i might just have to!
extra, relevant info: i own the 24-105L
and edited to add more info: shoot a 5d3
i plan on making the purchase after canon's apr23rd announcement - i know it's a long shot but i've been waiting for a 35mm 1.4ii from canon for a long time - what say you canonrumors? thank you in advance for your help
According to TDP's testing, the 24-70 II is better than Sigma 35 at f/2.8.
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limunan said:i've been struggling with my next lens purchase and i've narrowed it down to the 24-70ii and this sigma 1.4. clearly, price is not the issue - space in my bag is! i like to pack light, and i love 35mm. the question: do you guys believe the 24-70ii will outperform the sigma 35 at 35 f/2.8? i generally prefer primes due to size/weight but everyone can't stop talking about how great the 24-70ii is, and i don't often shoot in low light but man, if i get this sigma i might just have to!
extra, relevant info: i own the 24-105L
i plan on making the purchase after canon's apr23rd announcement - i know it's a long shot but i've been waiting for a 35mm 1.4ii from canon for a long time - what say you canonrumors? thank you in advance for your help
Man, tough comparison. The 24-70 f/2.8 L II is not a light lens at all, it's optically incredible, with the price to match as you know. I could see you selling the 24-105 after getting it though, you won't miss the extra reach with the quality of image coming from the 24-70.
While I didn't do side by side tests, I do have some shots taken at 35mm on the 24-70 and they're pretty much perfect... so can the Sigma out-perform the Canon? No, I can't say that it would. But then, I'm not using the Sigma at 2.8... I'm using it at 1.8 - 2.2
The Sigma also isn't a light lens, though not as hefty as the Canon 24-70. If price isn't an issue I'd say go with the zoom, you'll get a lot of use out of it. But I, personally, find a lot more joy out of using the Sigma... hope that helps.
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Hope Sigma updates their 50mm 1.4 to the same standard.
Sigma's on a bit of a roll i got a 30mm for my m4/3 camera last year that is really good.
Sigma's on a bit of a roll i got a 30mm for my m4/3 camera last year that is really good.
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jthomson said:
They updated the 30 1.4 for crop-sensor cameras, and the 50, I think, was their first step in the right direction (it was priced at more than the Canon 1.4), so maybe throw a few more hundred per lens into a bit of a redesign, up the QC and maybe that's all it needs.
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thewallbanger said:
I don't know about others, but I'm holding onto the 35L for now. The price difference isn't that much of a factor since I already have the 35L (sunk cost). The Sigma offers more value for those that don't have the 35L, but it does not compel me to change. According to reviews (TDP), the Sigma peforms better toward the center while the 35L does better at the edges/corners. I'll wait to see what the 35L II offers. Right now, the 24-70II beats both the 35L and the Sigma 35. Hopefully, the 35L II will do better than the 24-70II. If not, I'll stay with the 35L.
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I had the Sigma in my amazon cart at one point and almost bought it. Went for a 2nd hand 135L instead. So tempted now after reading the review!
How many lenses is too many? I used to think 5 was my limit. Somehow I want less lenses. Is that weird?
How many lenses is too many? I used to think 5 was my limit. Somehow I want less lenses. Is that weird?
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Zv said:
I thought my Pelican 1510 case decided how many lenses I had. If it fit, I own it, if not... shouldn't have it.
I have a Canon 40mm f/2.8 & a Sigma 35 f/1.4 that don't fit, but I'm not getting rid of anything either now
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