While some people may say that a 35mm prime lens is not “specially dedicated” for landscape – I do think that the Sigma Art still does significantly well at f/11 with optimal sharpness from edge-to-edge of the photo. But it seems to hit the sweet spot with a sharp, crisp, “better” foreground. When closed down to f/2.8, it still maintains the creamy bokeh background. You decide for yourself if these are gold or no.Īt wide-open f/1.4, the art lens produces some nice creamy bokeh, while having a nice thin sharp plane of focus. So how does the Sigma Art fare optically? Here are a few sample photos from the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art, taken with my Nikon D800E. But being a fast wide-angle lens, you probably don’t even have to worry about it… If you really need a stabilizer, shoot on a tripod or use a gimbal. This lens does not have any internal stabilizer/vibration reduction. VIBRATION REDUCTION / INTERNAL STABILIZER
SIGMA 35MM 1.4 ART SERIES
It confuses some of the Nikon F series cameras, and may potentially damage your older film cameras. Also as I have read from other online reviews and feedback – This lens is not quite backward compatible. I have also used this lens on Nikon D500, D750 and D4 – all of them do not seem to have any issue either.īut as Nikon and Canon have not released a developer’s kit for third-party lens manufacturers, the compatibility and auto-focus may be a hit-or-miss for future cameras. It does not “get stuck” nor requires you to do extreme finger yoga.
SIGMA 35MM 1.4 ART MANUAL
No issues with the manual focus ring as well. It can take a few drops of rain, but not a downpour.Įven after using the Sigma 35mm for over a year with a Nikon D800E – The AF remains buttery smooth and quick. The only thing for the keen outdoor photographers to take note is – this lens is weather-resistant, not weather sealed. I won’t say that the Sigma is built like a tank, but it is definitely rugged and not going to fall apart with a few knocks. This lens is going to last long mechanically… and it is made in Japan. Nothing on the outside moves, and it has very little moving parts.
Even though it has more plastic than metal, the lens just feels solid in hand, it has some actual weight and good glass inside.īeing a prime lens, the Sigma 35mm does not have a zoom ring (Captain Obvious) and focusing is done internally. But after handling and taking a couple of shots with it, my thoughts swung around 180 degrees – The art lens really isn’t as bad as I thought. I really wasn’t too excited for the Sigma lens, knowing that it will be nothing like an expensive Carl Zeiss lens. It does not look impressive at all, and this is probably going to be just another average usable lens… It also almost looks like a toothpick if you put it beside the hulk Canon 35mm f/1.4 L II. My first impression of this lens was not really too good.
All right, let us now walk through the details of the Sigma 35mm Art itself – It literally only costs a fraction of other 35mm lenses, but just how well does it fare?
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