Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG HSM 'Art'

[Keith]

SD1M at ISO 400 ... Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM @ f1.4

 

[Sparrow]

... nice tone and graduation, but where's the cat?

 

[Keith]

... nice tone and graduation, but where's the cat?

You mean you can't see it?

I heard this lens had good resolution ... I was gipped! 😱

😀

 

[Sparrow]

... I decided to call our next cat Test so we all know where we stand

 

[peterm1]

I bought one in Nikon mount. Its a superb lens but BIG.

 

[Keith]

I bought one in Nikon mount. Its a superb lens but BIG.

Did you buy it in Oz Peter? I couldn't find one in SA (Sigma) mount anywhere in Oz and finished up buying it from a Korean ebay seller, used but as new.

 

[GaryLH]

Nice. Yep those new "art" lenses are some of the best out there. Match them up w/ a good sensor and they will show some amazing detail.

Gary

 

[noimmunity]

Here's a link to an interesting interview with the "constructor" of the Sigma 35/1.4 and the 18-35/1.8 . No mention of the dude's name. Perhaps the epitome of modest team spirit at Sigma? Or just a fluke omission by the journalist?

http://www.lenstip.com/136.1-article-Interview_with_constructor_of_Sigma_lenses.html

No clues to be gleaned about the possible future of mirrorless offerings. Just the usual dry "no plans at this time" comment.

 

[Keith]

Interesting read ... thanks jon. 🙂

 

[Keith]

Another pic from the 35mm f1.4 ... I have the 50mm f1.4 (older lens) which is a 'nice' lens but this 35mm Art blows it away. Can't emphasise how much I like this lens. 🙂

 

[Harry S.]

This and the older 85 DG HSM are my go-to lenses. Better than Canon's best.

 

[maxwell1295]

^^I agree^^

It's a wonderful lens and one I use quite a bot for weddings...along with the Sigma 85. They make for a wonderful couple.

I can't wait for them to release the Art 50. I hear a stabilized 135/1.8 is in the works as well. Hopefully there will be an Art 24 in the near future too.

 

[Keith]

I was just reading some stuff from a link Gary PMd to me about the new 50 Art ^ ... it's going to be a very good optic I suspect.

In spite of the size I think I may order the 18-35 f1.8 some time in the next few days ... I'm a bit bit worried about doubling up on a focal length with my current 35mm f1.4 though.

 

[Turtle]

I still don't own a fast Canon 35 or 50. I have the 24 L II and the 85 L II and was put off b the 50 1.2L's focus shift and the age and CA of the 35 L

The wonderful thing about these Sigma primes is that they do not zoom... so there is no problem with the zoom going the opposite direction of the Canon lenses. I'm tired of waiting for Canon to replace the 35 L and will likely jump on both the 35 and coming 50mm from Sigma as the new Canon will likely be horrendously expensive, like the 24-70 II.

 

[biomed]

Nice photos, Keith. The Sigma art lenses seem to be excellent. I recently purchased the 60/2.8 in u4/3 mount. Terrific lens for not a lot of money.

Mike