Sep 10, 2008 i truly wanted to like the sigma because its better built, looks better, has a studier feeling focus ring, but the main reason why i stepped up to the 1. Im willing to accept the sometime iffy auto focus on. Now that weve gotten our hands on a production sample and put it through its paces, its clear that the new lens is a huge step forward from the older sigma optic. Enjoy excellent focal point sharpness with this lens, which pairs well with prolevel dslrs and is compatible with most canon slr cameras featuring a full frame sensor for ease of use. A while ago i had bought the olympus 50200mm lens, which was very good quality, but which i felt was a bit long for portraits. In some of my photos, i couldnt tell a huge difference between using the sigma 1. This is the first time sigma have attempted a lens of this type, and it. Weve had the opportunity to test the 50mm art with both the 20mp canon.
Aug 28, 20 sigma has been on quite a run lately, producing camera lenses with ambitious apertures and impressive edgetoedge sharpness. When we sat down with sigma at this years ces, we got some handson time with the lens. It is hard not to be drawn to a fast prime the short, fat, solidfeeling lens with very lowlight capability is very attractive. These elements, coupled with an advanced optical design, work to minimize sagittal coma flare and. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. This video features my favorite subject using my new favorite lens, the canon 50mm f1. Under exacting test conditions, this sigma lens is sharper than nikons and canons best, and sharper than leicas 50mm f 1.
To test the sigma 50mm lens nikon version, i compared it against nikon afs 50mm f 1. But this amazing 50mm is proof that sigmas new lens line is anything but a oneoff stroke of genius. With an equivalent coverage of 84mm in 35mm terms and a very fast 1. Get a discount off all skylum editing software luminar, aurora hdr. We we talked about the best sigma lenses for canon 5d mark iv camera then we have one straight answer, sigma 35mm 1. About sigma cameras lenses cine lenses accessories download download lenses firmware. When we sat down with sigma at this years ces, we got some handson. Our lens test data is produced in collaboration with dxomark. Sigma turned more than a few heads when it hinted its 50mm f1. In this photoshoot i used the sigma 35mm, 50mm and 85mm 1. This is another sigma art series lens that shot in melbourne.
Sigma has been on quite a run lately, producing camera lenses with ambitious apertures and impressive edgetoedge sharpness. If you buy a product through our site we will earn a small commission from the. We discuss the camera equipment i used for the photoshoot, the camera settings, as well as discuss comparisons between. This a very short actual video test of the lens mounted on my canon m50 connected thru viltrox efm. Sigma recently announced nine prime lenses coming to their art lens lineup for sony emount shooters. As a member of sigmas renown art series the sigma 50mm f1. We continually check thousands of prices to show you the best deals. It is a lens from 1978 specifically the last model that went on sale, which was very popular due to its high quality and. The lens feels very solid in hands and it has a far better feel to it than the nikon 50mm f 1. The sigma weighs a hefty 815 grams making the nikkor feel a bit puny at only 280 grams. Ever since sigma announced its new art lens line, it has been releasing superb new lenses and updates. I truly wanted to like the sigma because its better built, looks better, has a studier feeling focus ring, but the main reason why i stepped up to the 1.
Take a look at the best available sigma lenses for canon 5d mk iv camera. How to calibrate the focus of your lenses diy photography. After spending a day trying to fix the af problems on my sigma 50mm f 1. Even the front element of the lens is quite large using a filter size of 77mm compared to only 58mm on the nikkor. First, youll need a sigma usb dock and if you havent already, download and install the sigma optimization pro software available here. In deze test is een exemplaar met nikon vatting gebruikt. I cant compensate the extreme af problem on my sigma 50mm, i only use it in manual mode for f 1. Large diameter design, hyper sonic af motor, rounded nineblade diaphragm, thermally stable composite material, brass bayonet mount, compatible with sigma usb dock.
May 28, 2014 after spending a day trying to fix the af problems on my sigma 50mm f 1. Im willing to accept the sometime iffy auto focus on the canon 50mm in return for sharpness wide open. It isnt marred by the obvious corner softness of the sigma. So, i dont find it surprising that the sigma 50mm f 1. This lens is comprised of elements in 8 groups and features a rounded 9 blade diaphragm which creates an attractive blur to the out of focus areas of the image. After my previous good experiences with the sigma 30 1. The image quality was a slight improvement over the nikon 50mm lens. Optically it is the best 50mm, 55mm or 58mm slr lens ive ever tested.