A topnotch lens optically but the design leaves much to be desired. It's larger, heavier and uglier than all its competitors. I like the direction Nikon is taking with the compact f1.4 primes although the image quality is superior on the Sigma.
I hope they do in the near future. But before that they need to release the long overdue 135mm f1.8 dg gn. L mount still lacks a mirrorless option. Fingers crossed for one from Sigma or Samyang soon
I checked Dustin Abbott review and he said he haven't seen any chromatic aberration, maybe there is inconsistent copies in pre production? Also how is the chromatic aberration in this lens compared with the Sony GM f1.4 and the Sigma 85mm DG DN?
There is definitely chromatic aberration visible. It's just the same as with all modern premium lenses wide open. I'd say that it is noticeable but not distracting or impossible to fix in post.
Hello, I'm from Indonesia I am very impressed with you... You are very experienced in trying various camera lenses and I want to ask you about the best lenses for wedding & pre-wedding photos according to your experience, including lenses : "Sigma 35mm DN DG, "Samyang 35mm FE II or "Zeiss 35mm ZA please provide the best lens solution for me to use when working in the world of wedding photography,... I hope you can help me with the answers... Thank you :-) 🙏
only you can answer your question. It should be based on your budget, your experience, your preference (weight, look, functions etc.) I personally would go for Sigma out of these three but I have and I use Sony 35mm f1.8 FE because of its size. I have reviewed it here on my channel (Samyang as well)
But what does it specifically improve on over the original Sigma 35 mm 1.4. I own the original and don't see a significant enough Improvement to upgrade. What are your thoughts? I'm aiming for the G master instead of upgrading to this new Sigma and looking for improved AF tracking
I have both here right now and the new version is marginally sharper. It is smaller, tiny bit lighter and you do have focus hold button and de-clicked aperture ring. AF performance is pretty much the same on a7III from both. DG DN lenses has got new designed, quieter focusing mechanism so technically it is better - in real life, hard to tell the difference.
@@PavSZ technically better, but real world little difference- exactly what I was getting from the reviews. Appreciate the response!! I am completely satisfied with the original and will be looking to move to the GM when the time comes. 👌
Hi Pav !! First of all, thanks for the great content you do for us. Got a question i need help with. I am looking to buy a prime lens for mainly portrait photography. At this point i've been thinking on a 85mm, but i found it a bit tight and sometimes i'd like a few environmental photos as well. So, been thinking on the Sigma 35mm f1.4 dg dn or Sigma 50mm hsm which i am abit affraid of it's autofocus performance not beeing a dn. Could you please help me decide ? Or if you have any other suggestions i am listening. Many thanks
Thank you! I always find 85mm too tight and 35mm too wide for portrait. I love Sigma 50mm HSM and it still does work pretty well on modern cameras but you have other options available in this price range. Sony 55mm Zeiss is great. It's hard to advice which lens is right for you though, you can only decide.
Autofocus is OK but it can be fooled a lot. I have that same problem so it's off to manual focus. Heck, when I did photography in the past with manual cameras like the Nikon F2 or Canon FTb, it was all manual and I had the greatest success in getting things in proper focus. Don't let automation override you. Relying on automation is crippling.
I had old one and returned it because of severe purple fringing. Thinking of buy newer model but concerned about have that fringing again. Did you encounter that ?
how old was old? HSM lens for DSLR cameras? All current wide aperture primes (with very few exceptions) show chromatic aberration. It is NOT uncommon. It varies from lens to lens how much of the colour fringing you get but it is fairly easy to fix in post.
Yes -- I use 16-35mm GM lens on Sony A7R III and 90% of the time I'm either at 35mm or in crop mode to get 52.5mm equivalent. I have an RX1R which also has a 35mm lens and because of it small size, it is so much fun to carry around. Great for street/casual photography.
Hi Pav, great video, I subscribed :) So you didn’t see big problems with CA, ghosting, etc. like Gerald Undone and some other reviewers? I think about buying one but kind of hesitate because of the negative experience of some. But maybe they just got a bad copy of it. Thanks for an answer and greeting from Switzerland! Keep it up
The only real problem this lens suffers from is focus breathing. Gerald's review was absolutely unfair with his opinion. This is without any doubt a premium lens capable of great results. My samples speak for themselves
@@PavSZ Thank your for the quick answer! I´ve also heard that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks most of the time. Will buy one and see for myself very soon :)
I have 35 MM 1.4 DG DN L mout it's focus motor create noise when using auto focus lumix lens is best for l mount I am waiting lumix 35 1.8 lens l mount. auto focus alo not good.
It`s always a super lens half the price of another super lens. That`s because it`s no superlens at all. It`s bigger, heavier, has more ca and poor quality control. It seems sharper but it isn`t. It`s just a hard bluish rendering typical for sigma. I have the GM now and it`s way better and easily worth the extra.
Hi Pav, I found it interesting that you're a 50mm photo guy, who prefer 35mm for video. It got me thinking that it has to do with framing and 16/9 video crop of the 35mm? I tried to setup my camera on a tripod and compared 35mm and 50mm in the same scene, it turns out, 35mm 16/9 isn't that much wider than 50mm, if you focus on the center/ height of the scene. drive.google.com/file/d/1dFc_QooQFg_GdxcF8nET4NK6Ss7WMbM3/view?usp=sharing I think we could say a 35mm for 3/2 photo is roughly equivalent of a 44mm f1.7 when shooting 16/9 video? Perhaps that's why you prefer the 35mm for video, it's really not all that different from 50mm for photos..
Interesting! (can't open your link 😕 ) I've been using 50mm as my main focal length for 20 years now and I just feel at home with it. I know the distance I need to be away from my subject for the right framing without looking through the camera. 35mm feels like that to me when filming. For photography 35mm is just not tight enough most of the time to me. Don't get me wrong, I could switch to 35mm today full time and I'd make it work, it's just 50mm feels more natural for me
@@PavSZ Hmm, I'm not sure why you can't open the link, it worked for a couple of other people, but I emailed it. As I see it, 35mm in 16/9 is like a 44mm with a bit more added in the sides.
Great Video!!! Just a Question. Does this lense work with the sony alpha 7iii ? it says its specialy designt for mirrorless cams but does it work with Fullframe cameras like the 7iii aswell. A answer would be awesome. Cheers Dude .
I had zero issues with sharpness of this lens but I guess it is easy to miss the sweat focus spot if you go pass the minimum focusing distance but that will apply to all the lenses
@@Ateyaaa YES! My favourite lens of all time!! I was actually shooting with it a moment ago! Here is my review of it: ua-cam.com/video/w2v-gRUg-Kk/v-deo.html
i'll make a video about it one day. I film myself with Nikon Z6 and Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art Dg HSM. Old Interfit (twirly bulb) daylight balanced key light and 2 Came-TV RGB 4ft tubes in the background
I have seen a few images taken by a Tamron f2.8 at night or some sony non G or GM branded or some old lens no one talk about and they are just jaw dropping... everybody wants "THE GM" like it's the magic lens but it's the magic photographer who makes the difference. Love your videos. Cheers.
I've got the DSLR version of the lens. I mount it on the Canon EOS 70D. As a crop sensor DSLR, it turns into a 56mm lens. Exceptional lens and super sharp. Although on the crop sensor DSLR, it's still a very fast lens and because I'm fortunate enough to have a DSLR that smacks the AF bang on every time, the Sigma line of lenses is built for the Canon EOS. I will NEVER invest my hard earned dollars on a Canon lens. Why?? Sigma is Canon's biggest competitor and at a fraction of the cost, why would I??
@@PavSZ Better physical design, lighter, more compact, sharpness (especially close focus sharpness, the GM decisively better), out fo focus background transition and less busy bokeh. The premium price you pay for the GM is worth it. Also not to forget, the linear-type AF motors of the GM are a class of their own, the Sigma just can’t compete in the AF department against the GM.
yes, Samyang are very budget friendly and you get what you pay for and GM seriously overpriced. I said this in my video. 55% more for GM lens that just cannot be physically any sharper - is it actually 55% better than this Sigma?
CORRECTION - it's 67mm filter thread - not 62mm as mentioned in my video.
Great video Pav - seems like you enjoyed this lens as much as I did! 💪
They really nailed it with this one but I'm ready for the NEW 50mm DG DN now #fingerscrossed
#Pab_Sz What is YOUR Favourite Focal length.....???
50mm
@@PavSZ 😍🥰
A topnotch lens optically but the design leaves much to be desired. It's larger, heavier and uglier than all its competitors. I like the direction Nikon is taking with the compact f1.4 primes although the image quality is superior on the Sigma.
it's an old lens now. They might do version 2 in the future
I hope they do in the near future. But before that they need to release the long overdue 135mm f1.8 dg gn. L mount still lacks a mirrorless option. Fingers crossed for one from Sigma or Samyang soon
I love ur energy and ur passion. Thank you keep doing videos
Thank you so much!!
I checked Dustin Abbott review and he said he haven't seen any chromatic aberration, maybe there is inconsistent copies in pre production?
Also how is the chromatic aberration in this lens compared with the Sony GM f1.4 and the Sigma 85mm DG DN?
There is definitely chromatic aberration visible. It's just the same as with all modern premium lenses wide open. I'd say that it is noticeable but not distracting or impossible to fix in post.
Hello, I'm from Indonesia I am very impressed with you... You are very experienced in trying various camera lenses and I want to ask you about the best lenses for wedding & pre-wedding photos according to your experience, including lenses :
"Sigma 35mm DN DG,
"Samyang 35mm FE II or
"Zeiss 35mm ZA
please provide the best lens solution for me to use when working in the world of wedding photography,...
I hope you can help me with the answers... Thank you :-) 🙏
only you can answer your question. It should be based on your budget, your experience, your preference (weight, look, functions etc.)
I personally would go for Sigma out of these three but I have and I use Sony 35mm f1.8 FE because of its size. I have reviewed it here on my channel (Samyang as well)
this is my lens for street photography
nice!
I just bought this for mainly video but also with the Sony crop function I love that it can be a 50ish mm 1.4
still great lens
I need some help to decide betwen this or the 28-70 Contemporary. My focus is on astrophotography, events and some video...
I think 28-70 will be be more versatile option but this 35mm is higher quality overall .... but only 35mm
you need a wider lens if you're planning astrophotography
But what does it specifically improve on over the original Sigma 35 mm 1.4. I own the original and don't see a significant enough Improvement to upgrade. What are your thoughts? I'm aiming for the G master instead of upgrading to this new Sigma and looking for improved AF tracking
I have both here right now and the new version is marginally sharper.
It is smaller, tiny bit lighter and you do have focus hold button and de-clicked aperture ring.
AF performance is pretty much the same on a7III from both. DG DN lenses has got new designed, quieter focusing mechanism so technically it is better - in real life, hard to tell the difference.
@@PavSZ technically better, but real world little difference- exactly what I was getting from the reviews. Appreciate the response!!
I am completely satisfied with the original and will be looking to move to the GM when the time comes. 👌
My favorite lens too... ONLY downside it the AF is so noisy is using on board shotgun mic.
I don't think it is much louder than other modern Sigmas
Hi Pav !! First of all, thanks for the great content you do for us. Got a question i need help with. I am looking to buy a prime lens for mainly portrait photography. At this point i've been thinking on a 85mm, but i found it a bit tight and sometimes i'd like a few environmental photos as well. So, been thinking on the Sigma 35mm f1.4 dg dn or Sigma 50mm hsm which i am abit affraid of it's autofocus performance not beeing a dn. Could you please help me decide ? Or if you have any other suggestions i am listening.
Many thanks
Thank you!
I always find 85mm too tight and 35mm too wide for portrait.
I love Sigma 50mm HSM and it still does work pretty well on modern cameras but you have other options available in this price range. Sony 55mm Zeiss is great.
It's hard to advice which lens is right for you though, you can only decide.
Autofocus is OK but it can be fooled a lot. I have that same problem so it's off to manual focus. Heck, when I did photography in the past with manual cameras like the Nikon F2 or Canon FTb, it was all manual and I had the greatest success in getting things in proper focus. Don't let automation override you. Relying on automation is crippling.
Sony Zeiss 55mm f 1.8
i have this lens :) superb i used it in wedding focus is accurate for the price it is worth it.
It really is!
How much can it cost used?🤔
I had old one and returned it because of severe purple fringing. Thinking of buy newer model but concerned about have that fringing again. Did you encounter that ?
how old was old? HSM lens for DSLR cameras?
All current wide aperture primes (with very few exceptions) show chromatic aberration. It is NOT uncommon. It varies from lens to lens how much of the colour fringing you get but it is fairly easy to fix in post.
@@PavSZ don’t know how old got it from Japan. Not DSLR, mirrorless. My Sony 85mm 1.4 no issue. I tried fixing it in post still looked crappy.
Is signa 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM art lens compatible with Canon EOS 90d???? Or i need to use an adaptor? please help me out.
Canon mount version of HSM lens is compatible but you are talking about the older version, not the one in my review
@@PavSZ yeah talking about the older one. thxc btw
Is that true that it has issues with focusing in low lights? I woule love to use it for wedding photography. So I need a fast lens
I had no problems with it at on a7III - it could be different with other cameras
Are you a fan of 35mm focal length?
Yes -- I use 16-35mm GM lens on Sony A7R III and 90% of the time I'm either at 35mm or in crop mode to get 52.5mm equivalent. I have an RX1R which also has a 35mm lens and because of it small size, it is so much fun to carry around. Great for street/casual photography.
Hi Pav,
great video, I subscribed :)
So you didn’t see big problems with CA, ghosting, etc. like Gerald Undone and some other reviewers? I think about buying one but kind of hesitate because of the negative experience of some. But maybe they just got a bad copy of it.
Thanks for an answer and greeting from Switzerland! Keep it up
The only real problem this lens suffers from is focus breathing.
Gerald's review was absolutely unfair with his opinion. This is without any doubt a premium lens capable of great results. My samples speak for themselves
Thanks for subbing!
@@PavSZ Thank your for the quick answer! I´ve also heard that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks most of the time. Will buy one and see for myself very soon :)
I have 35 MM 1.4 DG DN L mout it's focus motor create noise when using auto focus lumix lens is best for l mount I am waiting lumix 35 1.8 lens l mount. auto focus alo not good.
SONY 35MM 1.8 or SIGMA 35MM 1.4 DG DN ?
only you know the answer to that question.
Personal preference depending on your budget and shooting style
Superb lens and great review thank you Pav well done
Many thanks!
It`s always a super lens half the price of another super lens.
That`s because it`s no superlens at all.
It`s bigger, heavier, has more ca and poor quality control.
It seems sharper but it isn`t. It`s just a hard bluish rendering typical for sigma.
I have the GM now and it`s way better and easily worth the extra.
maybe but not everyone can afford GM lens (my review of it coming this week)
@@PavSZ I know it`s expensive. But you get what you pay for.
I don`t think the sigma is competition either way.
Hi Pav, I found it interesting that you're a 50mm photo guy, who prefer 35mm for video. It got me thinking that it has to do with framing and 16/9 video crop of the 35mm? I tried to setup my camera on a tripod and compared 35mm and 50mm in the same scene, it turns out, 35mm 16/9 isn't that much wider than 50mm, if you focus on the center/ height of the scene.
drive.google.com/file/d/1dFc_QooQFg_GdxcF8nET4NK6Ss7WMbM3/view?usp=sharing
I think we could say a 35mm for 3/2 photo is roughly equivalent of a 44mm f1.7 when shooting 16/9 video? Perhaps that's why you prefer the 35mm for video, it's really not all that different from 50mm for photos..
Interesting! (can't open your link 😕 )
I've been using 50mm as my main focal length for 20 years now and I just feel at home with it. I know the distance I need to be away from my subject for the right framing without looking through the camera.
35mm feels like that to me when filming.
For photography 35mm is just not tight enough most of the time to me. Don't get me wrong, I could switch to 35mm today full time and I'd make it work, it's just 50mm feels more natural for me
@@PavSZ Hmm, I'm not sure why you can't open the link, it worked for a couple of other people, but I emailed it. As I see it, 35mm in 16/9 is like a 44mm with a bit more added in the sides.
Very honest and on point. Great! Watch out how you pronounce it correctly sometimes, be careful how say “focus” not “f**k us” !😂
thanks
I rather like it if he says, "f**k us", it gives some character to the video, like character in a vintage lens.
What camera did you use?
oh, I've made that video 3 years ago.
It might have been Sony a7III to test the lens on and Nikon Z6 to film myself with. Not 100% sure now
@@PavSZ Ok,thx
Great Video!!! Just a Question. Does this lense work with the sony alpha 7iii ? it says its specialy designt for mirrorless cams but does it work with Fullframe cameras like the 7iii aswell. A answer would be awesome. Cheers Dude .
Yes it does! All my samples in this video were shot on a7III
a7iii is a mirrorless lol
First!
well done!
Ive read many reviews that sharpness on f 1.4 is very bad near the close focus range
I had zero issues with sharpness of this lens but I guess it is easy to miss the sweat focus spot if you go pass the minimum focusing distance but that will apply to all the lenses
Not at all. Ultra sharp
I need a good lens for canon 90D, HELP!
this in not it - the older version of this with Canon EF mount would be very good - all depends on what for
@@PavSZ I need great lens for youtube videos and makeup photos...,.which one would be good for that
@@PavSZ Sigma 50mm F1.4 Art DG HSM Lens for Canon would you recommend this
@@Ateyaaa YES! My favourite lens of all time!! I was actually shooting with it a moment ago!
Here is my review of it: ua-cam.com/video/w2v-gRUg-Kk/v-deo.html
@@PavSZ Will watch now...one more thing....should I bring the 90D back for a Canon R5/R6?
Thanks for this review! I bought this Lens after watching this
Awesome! I hope you like it
*_what is your youtube studio setup_*
i'll make a video about it one day. I film myself with Nikon Z6 and Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art Dg HSM. Old Interfit (twirly bulb) daylight balanced key light and 2 Came-TV RGB 4ft tubes in the background
Amazing review, well done with the captures and video. Im already subbed 💜
Awesome, thank you!
nice review! is the focus rig reliable for manual shooting?thanks
it is but it is focus by wire as with all DG DN lenses.
It responds differently depending on speed and velocity of the focus ring turn
@@PavSZ thanks
Thanks for the review! I may have missed it during the video, but which camera were you using?
Sony a7III
@@PavSZ ah OK, it's inusual for the Sony to lose focus! I thought you must have had the L-Mount version on the S1 😂
awesome video. straight to the point. and your video shots are amazing. Would you mind telling me which lens filter you are using?
Thank you very much!
I have used these ND filters while filming with this lens: ua-cam.com/video/iHz6dGrksI4/v-deo.html
@@PavSZ Thanks alot. Cheers
It will be really interesting to see how the upcoming Lumix 35mm f1.8 performs compared with this Sigma. Exciting times!
We shall see when it comes out
@@PavSZ And I'll be watching your review when it does!
Is it better for video sigma 35 mm 1.4 than sony 35 mm 1.4?
maybe. it's cheaper, equally sharp and as the Sony 35mm GM it has got huge amount of focus breathing
@@PavSZ So sigma has less focus breathing than sony gm lense?
Thanks for this video. But whats your camera ?
this lens was testes on Sony a7III
Does this lens has IBIS?
cameras have IBIS, lenses have OIS or OS - this lens is NOT stabilised
Awesome review !
Thanks Josh!
This or the sigma 50mm 1.4
right now this .... 50mm needs an update
Awesome video! Thanks for the review.
Thanks for watching!
Thanx for this video Pav, good job!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
The real question is hows this compare to the panasonic 35mm
it's bigger and heavier for starters ;)
@@PavSZ hmm what about the image quality ? Is it worth choosing it over the panasonic
@@PavSZ I need this answer! Lol
@@A1Bokeh they both deliver amazing quality. SIgma is f1.4 but Lumix will give you better AF with video
67mm filter thread...
Yes, you are absolutely right! My mistake. It is 67mm
It's for full frame camera?
yes
Did they made one for canon?
no - for Canon you'd need to use the older DG HSM version (same quality)
広めてください」、
sorry, I don't speak Japanese. Why would you comment on any video in a different language that it is spoken in the video that you are commenting on
Loved it!
thank you!
Beautiful video quality! I'm curious did you shoot this in S&Q or slow it down in post? 🤔
it was all shot in 60fps and then slowed down to 40% on 24fps timeline
@@PavSZ tysm!!
Wow. Those were some magnificent photographs. What a lens and photographer!!!!
oh wow, thank you so much!
Thank You!
You're welcome!
I have seen a few images taken by a Tamron f2.8 at night or some sony non G or GM branded or some old lens no one talk about and they are just jaw dropping... everybody wants "THE GM" like it's the magic lens but it's the magic photographer who makes the difference. Love your videos. Cheers.
Thank you! I don't want THE GM, not interested 😉
Lovely review
Thank you 😊
I've got the DSLR version of the lens. I mount it on the Canon EOS 70D. As a crop sensor DSLR, it turns into a 56mm lens. Exceptional lens and super sharp. Although on the crop sensor DSLR, it's still a very fast lens and because I'm fortunate enough to have a DSLR that smacks the AF bang on every time, the Sigma line of lenses is built for the Canon EOS.
I will NEVER invest my hard earned dollars on a Canon lens. Why?? Sigma is Canon's biggest competitor and at a fraction of the cost, why would I??
The GM 35 is better
how?
@@PavSZ Better physical design, lighter, more compact, sharpness (especially close focus sharpness, the GM decisively better), out fo focus background transition and less busy bokeh. The premium price you pay for the GM is worth it. Also not to forget, the linear-type AF motors of the GM are a class of their own, the Sigma just can’t compete in the AF department against the GM.
For budget, I'd go for Samyang 35 (it costs 45% less in US); for performance, 35GM (it only costs 55% more in US).
yes, Samyang are very budget friendly and you get what you pay for and GM seriously overpriced. I said this in my video. 55% more for GM lens that just cannot be physically any sharper - is it actually 55% better than this Sigma?
@@PavSZ 35GM gets you 30fps but Sigma only 15fps. Image quality, 10% difference.
@@frankfeng2701 sorry, what? 30fps??
@@PavSZ with A1 body.
@@frankfeng2701 who needs 30 frame per second with a 35??? Honestly what are you shooting that close that you’d need 30fps?
Another smashing review.
Thank you!
Awesome as always 👍🏼 thank you very much
thank you very much!