Mike, which of the I series is your favorite? I had the 45/2.8 a while ago and sold it during a gear purge but I wish I didn’t because every Sony lens I have had since then has felt like a cheap toy and I’m never happy with them. I’m thinking about going back to the 45/2.8 or maybe getting the 65/2.
Also, any thoughts on the new Sony 24/40/50 trio coming to the market? Looks like the Sony’s will be “sharper” but the Sigmas will have more character.
Hi BWF!
I initially bought the 45mm f2.8 and I was completely satisfied with the performance and build quality but I found I wasn’t overly pleased with the 45mm field of view. Then I bought the 65mm f2 and fell in love with it. I use it a lot for street and nature, great bokeh, great everything! I felt no need to have a 45mm after getting the 65mm so I sold it and then bought the 35mm f2 and 24mm f3.5. In my opinion the 24mm is just plain fun to walk around with and shoot street, nature and architecture and the 35mm is giving me the same artistic features I like so much with the 65mm.
Using my Sony A7III I get crazy fast autofocus with these lenses when I’m in the AF-C mode. Moving objects get captured perfectly. AF-S autofocus is good on static subjects but not good enough on moving objects.
The fast autofocus was a surprise to me because my previous experiences with other Sigma lenses was not as impressive.
Also, my previous Sigma lenses were so big and heavy. The I series lenses are much smaller and the weight is just right. Not to heavy but substantial enough to have that good quality build feeling that I like. I’m also a fan of the metal lens hoods that come with the I series lenses.
As for the new Sony line-up (24/40/50), I haven’t seen or handled them. I hear the build quality is not as good as the Sigma I series but I can’t confirm or deny it.
Anyway, for right now if I had to pick a favorite of the 4 Sigma I lenses it would be the 65mm f2.
I’m not a very tech savvy guy when it comes to talking about lenses, I just know what I like and don’t like by taking pictures and looking at the results. I hope this helps answers your questions.
All the best,
Mike
