Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM
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If Sigma can maintain this level of quality and price across more lenses, Canon might have to reconsider its pricing. Canon's near monopoly on the high end AF lens market might be coming to an end finally. Of course, this could also be a "loss leader" or gouge from Sigma. Time will tell.
kubelik said:
If Sigma can maintain this level of quality and price across more lenses, Canon might have to reconsider its pricing. Canon's near monopoly on the high end AF lens market might be coming to an end finally. Of course, this could also be a "loss leader" or gouge from Sigma. Time will tell.
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Their 85mm is just as good, so this isn't a brand new thing. I'm glad to see them competing not only on price but also on quality. I still think they have a significant hurdle to overcome before Canon has to worry. Their still seems to be an issue of people being leery of third party lenses due to uncertainty and hearse concerning problems. A good PR campaign and maybe a loaner program would go a long way.
dirtcastle said:
Their 85mm is just as good, so this isn't a brand new thing. I'm glad to see them competing not only on price but also on quality. I still think they have a significant hurdle to overcome before Canon has to worry. Their still seems to be an issue of people being leery of third party lenses due to uncertainty and hearse concerning problems. A good PR campaign and maybe a loaner program would go a long way.
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Wish i had this lens. its really nice. i will just miss my old zeiss 35mm 2.8 minimum focus distance of 18cm (7 inches!).
Wish i had this lens. its really nice. i will just miss my old zeiss 35mm 2.8 minimum focus distance of 18cm (7 inches!).
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agreed I nearly bought the 120-300 f2.8 until i found out it was gonna get another update
its flat out awesome and for the money its amazing so i'm looking forward to the new one coming out which i'm certain i'll buy and most likely sell one of my 70-200 mk2s
dirtcastle said:
agreed I nearly bought the 120-300 f2.8 until i found out it was gonna get another update
its flat out awesome and for the money its amazing so i'm looking forward to the new one coming out which i'm certain i'll buy and most likely sell one of my 70-200 mk2s
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I've heard the 85mm has focusing issues. Whether that issue is an across-the-board thing or a quality control issue, I do not know.
I haven't heard any AF complaints about the 35mm f/1.4 yet. As with many people, for me, unreliable AF is a deal-breaker, which is why I'm finally excited about a Sigma that has solid AF.
bchernicoff said:
I've heard the 85mm has focusing issues. Whether that issue is an across-the-board thing or a quality control issue, I do not know.
I haven't heard any AF complaints about the 35mm f/1.4 yet. As with many people, for me, unreliable AF is a deal-breaker, which is why I'm finally excited about a Sigma that has solid AF.
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my 85 was front focusing heavily i sent it in to sigma who recalibrated it and it was back within a week now its pretty much bang on and i haven't even done any AFMA on it
its an awesome awesome lens
dirtcastle said:
my 85 was front focusing heavily i sent it in to sigma who recalibrated it and it was back within a week now its pretty much bang on and i haven't even done any AFMA on it
its an awesome awesome lens
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It really is quite stunning. Makes one want to place an order, doesn't it?
wickidwombat said:NickPerkins said:Taken with a 5D Mark III. Cropped
Wow thats good
It really is quite stunning. Makes one want to place an order, doesn't it?
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Some Samples from the wedding.
More: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickperkins/sets/72157632266115550/
Some Samples from the wedding.
More: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickperkins/sets/72157632266115550/
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Really cute one.
More: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickperkins/sets/72157632266115550/
Really cute one.
More: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickperkins/sets/72157632266115550/
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oh yeah I'm eagerly awaiting them coming in to a store near me so i can snap one up
Its also making me wonder what an Art series 85 f1.4 revision is going to be like!
TWI by Dustin Abbott said:wickidwombat said:NickPerkins said:Taken with a 5D Mark III. Cropped
Wow thats good
It really is quite stunning. Makes one want to place an order, doesn't it?
oh yeah I'm eagerly awaiting them coming in to a store near me so i can snap one up
Its also making me wonder what an Art series 85 f1.4 revision is going to be like!
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Why so few images in this "Gallery" thread? I thought everybody sold all of their L lenses and ran out and replaced them with Sigz!
Some wide open shots, then some at normal apertures:
Snack Time by Philip DiResta, on Flickr
Park Snack by Philip DiResta, on Flickr
Vi & Dolly by Philip DiResta, on Flickr
Bubble Trance by Philip DiResta, on Flickr
Bubble by Philip DiResta, on Flickr
This lens is pretty rad.
Why so few images in this "Gallery" thread? I thought everybody sold all of their L lenses and ran out and replaced them with Sigz!
Some wide open shots, then some at normal apertures:
Snack Time by Philip DiResta, on Flickr
Park Snack by Philip DiResta, on Flickr
Vi & Dolly by Philip DiResta, on Flickr
Bubble Trance by Philip DiResta, on Flickr
Bubble by Philip DiResta, on Flickr
This lens is pretty rad.
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When the background is blurred a lot, the bokeh will look good with any lens. This is what page 1 of this thread shows. This lens really struggles with the bokeh when the blur is, say, 5-10 pixels wide.
TWI by Dustin Abbott said:
When the background is blurred a lot, the bokeh will look good with any lens. This is what page 1 of this thread shows. This lens really struggles with the bokeh when the blur is, say, 5-10 pixels wide.
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Some great shots there guys especially bchernicoff. After reading some reviews and seeing a few sample images shot with it I ordered it last week to sit and work beside my 50L, 85L II and 135L which i think it will fit in admirably.
Some great shots there guys especially bchernicoff. After reading some reviews and seeing a few sample images shot with it I ordered it last week to sit and work beside my 50L, 85L II and 135L which i think it will fit in admirably.
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And that is the issue. I've been watching the group pool at Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/groups/2109177@N20/) and, frankly (I'm not trying to be offensive), I haven't been overly impressed with much, yet. There are some rare exceptions, but overall, the images seem to lack that special quality that I have seen out of the 35L. In all fairness, early images aren't always the best. People don't always know how to use a lens to its full potential.
Bokeh quality is huge in a wide aperture lens, and I wonder if this lens didn't got a little too far into the sharpness end and lost that quality. I have seen very little soft, creamy bokeh out it.
Pi said:
And that is the issue. I've been watching the group pool at Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/groups/2109177@N20/) and, frankly (I'm not trying to be offensive), I haven't been overly impressed with much, yet. There are some rare exceptions, but overall, the images seem to lack that special quality that I have seen out of the 35L. In all fairness, early images aren't always the best. People don't always know how to use a lens to its full potential.
Bokeh quality is huge in a wide aperture lens, and I wonder if this lens didn't got a little too far into the sharpness end and lost that quality. I have seen very little soft, creamy bokeh out it.
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