Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art Price leaked

[Viggo]

I hope Sigma decides to take on everything Canon and Nikon has to offer, if it's better or cheaper of both. As long as the lens does the job, I really don't care which name is on the box, but I do care about what I saved of money to put into other purchases.

 

[spomeniks]

In support of the argument that the ~$1400 price is merely an RRP, place holder, etc, and that the final price will be something far closer to that of the 35mm 1.4, I think we can learn something from the specs.

One point made was that the 50mm might be more expensive than the 35mm due to the fact that the design requires more glass. I don't think this is true because of one thing: the weight. While both lenses share a very similar outward design, the 50mm is slightly bigger. BUT, while the 35mm weighs 665g, the 50mm weighs only 470g (http://www.dpreview.com/products/sigma/lenses/sigma_35_1p4 and http://www.dpreview.com/products/sigma/lenses/sigma_50_1p4_a respectively). There is obviously less glass in the 50mm.

My theory is that the design is less sophisticated and so there is a very small likelihood that the price would be more than the 35mm. I might be totally wrong but I thought I'd share this

 

[jdramirez]

I hope Sigma decides to take on everything Canon and Nikon has to offer, if it's better or cheaper of both. As long as the lens does the job, I really don't care which name is on the box, but I do care about what I saved of money to put into other purchases.

I agree... I have a Rokinon fisheye that is really good... and I grew bored with the focal length, but I don't care that it isn't a Canon or what have you... though it does have a red ring around it.

 

[Viggo]

In support of the argument that the ~$1400 price is merely an RRP, place holder, etc, and that the final price will be something far closer to that of the 35mm 1.4, I think we can learn something from the specs.

One point made was that the 50mm might be more expensive than the 35mm due to the fact that the design requires more glass. I don't think this is true because of one thing: the weight. While both lenses share a very similar outward design, the 50mm is slightly bigger. BUT, while the 35mm weighs 665g, the 50mm weighs only 470g (http://www.dpreview.com/products/sigma/lenses/sigma_35_1p4 and http://www.dpreview.com/products/sigma/lenses/sigma_50_1p4_a respectively). There is obviously less glass in the 50mm.

My theory is that the design is less sophisticated and so there is a very small likelihood that the price would be more than the 35mm. I might be totally wrong but I thought I'd share this

It seems to be 815g, not 470.

 

[Maximilian]

I am looking somewhat for a decent 50 mm with an actual optical and mechanical design.
I was interested in the Sigma, as I thought the list price would be somewhere close to the 35 mm art.
Now I'm no longer interested in this.
I have no urge, so let’s see ...

 

[jdramirez]

you know I've gone full circle I really really wanted it and now I don't know.

is the Sigma 50 going to be on par with the Canon 100 L or is it new standard?

I have sharp lenses.

 

[slclick]

I am in no way anticipating that price. Furthermore I'm not letting a leaked faux price determine my desire. I have nothing to base this upon but I anticipate Sigma starting this lens near the $999-1099 USD range, a premium over the 35 and a pricing zone no other 50 fits into, well one with AF that is.

 

[Viggo]

Re: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art Price leaked

Think I will have to try it couple times in the shop, to make sure it's worth it, lol.

 

[jdramirez]

Re: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art Price leaked

Think I will have to try it couple times in the shop, to make sure it's worth it, lol.

I want to go to nyc and spend a few hours trying on gear at b&h... though I have a small concern that they will pretty woman me.

 

[Albi86]

you know I've gone full circle I really really wanted it and now I don't know.

is the Sigma 50 going to be on par with the Canon 100 L or is it new standard?

I have sharp lenses.

I'm not sure I get the comparison between a 50/1.4 and a 100/2.8 ???

 

[jdramirez]

you know I've gone full circle I really really wanted it and now I don't know.

is the Sigma 50 going to be on par with the Canon 100 L or is it new standard?

I have sharp lenses.

I'm not sure I get the comparison between a 50/1.4 and a 100/2.8 ???

I'll bust out my depth of field calculator.... and it's broken.

I suppose my point is that if the 50 and the 100L at a similar depth of field are equal in sharpness and the pettiness of the bokeh... I may pass. I realize they are different focal lengths with different innate properties... but still. It the 50 v my new 135L. I suppose what I'm saying is that I was something transcendent for my money.

 

[adhocphotographer]

i am still rockin' an old 50 1.8 II, which I am looking to replace. This sigma might well fit the bill... but like anything, i'll see what people say once they get their hands on it before i make any decisions!

 

[giltaminphotography]

you know I've gone full circle I really really wanted it and now I don't know.

is the Sigma 50 going to be on par with the Canon 100 L or is it new standard?

I have sharp lenses.

I'm not sure I get the comparison between a 50/1.4 and a 100/2.8 ???

I'll bust out my depth of field calculator.... and it's broken.

I suppose my point is that if the 50 and the 100L at a similar depth of field are equal in sharpness and the pettiness of the bokeh... I may pass. I realize they are different focal lengths with different innate properties... but still. It the 50 v my new 135L. I suppose what I'm saying is that I was something transcendent for my money.

I just picked up the 100L macro and I don't find it that sharp, I was using it for portraits and I'm thinking I may go back to 85L and return the 100L. The sigma 35 is sharper then the 100L so there's a good chance the Sigma 50 will be sharper too. I need this bad boy to be released already.

 

[jdramirez]

you know I've gone full circle I really really wanted it and now I don't know.

is the Sigma 50 going to be on par with the Canon 100 L or is it new standard?

I have sharp lenses.

I'm not sure I get the comparison between a 50/1.4 and a 100/2.8 ???

I'll bust out my depth of field calculator.... and it's broken.

I suppose my point is that if the 50 and the 100L at a similar depth of field are equal in sharpness and the pettiness of the bokeh... I may pass. I realize they are different focal lengths with different innate properties... but still. It the 50 v my new 135L. I suppose what I'm saying is that I was something transcendent for my money.

I just picked up the 100L macro and I don't find it that sharp, I was using it for portraits and I'm thinking I may go back to 85L and return the 100L. The sigma 35 is sharper then the 100L so there's a good chance the Sigma 50 will be sharper too. I need this bad boy to be released already.

Really...? I had two 100 Ls and I've loved them both.

 

[RLPhoto]

I'll let other people buy this then I might buy one second hand on craigslist or ebay when they are disappointed, maybe.

 

[thepancakeman]

you know I've gone full circle I really really wanted it and now I don't know.

I'm confused: did you go full circle or only half-circle? Full circle is when you're back where you started (you wanted it, then you didn't, now you do again.)

 

[jdramirez]

you know I've gone full circle I really really wanted it and now I don't know.

I'm confused: did you go full circle or only half-circle? Full circle is when you're back where you started (you wanted it, then you didn't, now you do again.)

I'm at 540 degrees at the moment.... so full circle and change.

 

[thepancakeman]

you know I've gone full circle I really really wanted it and now I don't know.

I'm confused: did you go full circle or only half-circle? Full circle is when you're back where you started (you wanted it, then you didn't, now you do again.)

I'm at 540 degrees at the moment.... so full circle and change.

Haha! I hear ya--I'm usually good for at least 1080 before I make any useful decisions. Thankfully, this one isn't one of them. But 5DIII vs 7DII and yay or nay on Tamron 150-600 on the other hand have got me doing Olympic caliber spins.

 

[jhaces]

Re: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art Price leaked

Think I will have to try it couple times in the shop, to make sure it's worth it, lol.

I want to go to nyc and spend a few hours trying on gear at b&h... though I have a small concern that they will pretty woman me.

Pretty woman? I feel like they Stockholm Syndrome me every time

 

[Eldar]

Re: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art Price leaked

Think I will have to try it couple times in the shop, to make sure it's worth it, lol.

I want to go to nyc and spend a few hours trying on gear at b&h... though I have a small concern that they will pretty woman me.

Pretty woman? I feel like they Stockholm Syndrome me every time

This is getting really deep, especially for someone with my native tounge ... I know the Stockholm Syndrome, but what does "they will pretty woman me" mean?