My take on the 50-100mm would be it would really shine with a wedding photographer. The bride is coming down the isle and youre on the other end of the isle, but its really dark where she is at and you don't want to bump the iso too much and you don't use flash during ceremonies. i think it would perform awesomely there!
@@kenhuang3820 to a certain extent the 1.8 aperture is compensating for that (and likely the reason it doesn't have os with how huge it already is). shoot wide open, make the shutter faster. it is a kick in the dick for video, but if you're spending 1k on a lens like this you should probably pair it with a 250-500$ gimbal. and a nice LED panel.
The depth of field would be different due to the aperture. The sensor size affects crop factor and overall light gathering ability, not the actual depth of field. If you look at the backgrounds in the comparison again you'll see how the sigma is noticeably more out of focus.
Faulty test, they used narrower field of view on this Sigma, giving it more background compression. If they had used 200mm on 70-200mm it would give more background compression than Sigma at 100mm.
I don't really get the point of comparing this 80D/50-100mm combination to a 5D/70-200mm combination. The people who buy this lens are those who can't/don't want to invest in a 3k dollar camera and replace all their APSC lenses. The 50-100mm is meant for people who have an APSC body and want to achieve FF results at a relatively low price. Great review though!
You forget video. Most pro video is S35, which is basically APS-C. Video pros are gaga over this lens (indeed the intro of this very video mentions their own videographer's interest, and they later have a segue into that very discussion). Hell, even in the photography world your statement ignores huge swaths of pros: Pros that focus on macro, where smaller yet still high performing sensors are simply better (less focus-stacking). Nature photographers that appreciate the quicker autofocus potential of APS-C as well as longer telescopic reach. Multi-cam groups that would rather use their budget to have more cameras in the setup than max out each individual camera, but still need those cameras to perform their best (this applies to some wedding photog styles, many effects photographers and those that deal with highly technical grabs such as certain timed-shot studio setups, and of course still other unique setups. There's probably more, but I think the point is made. Oh and there's me, someone who has long thought that the best balance of compromises between sensor sizes rests more squarely with APS-C...that APS-C, not 35mm Full-Frame, should have been made the new standard once the digital era had dawned. There are so-so reasons for 35mm sensors in the film world, but it's really only legacy thinking and legacy gear that has maintained it, through dumb inertia, as the standard. FF is not bad, but we are already seeing technology outpace the traditional fundamental differentiators, and in another ten years max...what will even be the point of FF? APS-C is the future, and eventually smaller than that, but for this next generation the best compromise is APS-C.
would love to see the faces of those "crazy about the lens" guys, when they discover not a single sharp photo or video at 1.8 is possible. at 2.2 or 2.8 get's better. useless thing. and yes, i am spoiled to 14-24/2.8, 24-70/2.8, 70-200/2.8, 300/2.8, 50/1.4, 85/1.4, etc. all those lenses are sharp at full aperture. do you think nikon could not made a similar lens? they just don't want to - until it's 100%.
May I ask, which 70-200 f2.8 it was pitted against? Because it beat the crap out of the 2.8 in terms of Bokeh. Smooth and silky, while the 2.8 looks very rough and unrefined in comparison.
I bought this lens on June 10 and have been using it ever since. It's a beauty and I would say the same about its construction. I have used it to capture action, portraits, social events (weddings) and just about everything and mostly at F2. I have it paired with my Sony a6000 via the Sigma MC-11 adapter and the camera and lens have not been separated since the date of purchase. I often use it in poor light - because of its max fast aperture - and I find the results are outstanding. Regarding the focus - this took me a little time to master but with careful handling I get a high success rate. However, with the MC-11 adapter the auto-focus is not lightening fast but is no slouch and definitely faster than manual focus. I suspect it might focus faster mated directly to say a Canon body, that is, without the MC-11 adapter.. All in all, this is the best lens I've ever handled.
The 1.8 bokeh was definitely nicer. What focal length were the compare shots of the flowers? Were they each at max telephoto or full wide? Neither showed a lot of compression so maybe it was 50mm vs 70mm?
For Sony, stick it on the MC-11, not the Metabones! :-P (Not knocking Metabones -- I have the IV -- it's just that the MC-11 works a lot better with the Sigma lenses)
Lovely and informative video with good, genuine review comments. But I just LOVE the setting. There is NOTHING like that anywhere near me in Londo, UK. Thanks guys.
You should have mentioned that when using this lens on a full frame body that crops in for video (such as D5, a7r2, etc.) that even in that crop mode, it will give you the look (and total light) of a 700-200 2.8 without the crop. That is unachievable without this lens.
I have the 18-35mm with the MC-11. My next lens I want is an 85mm f/1.8 or a 50mm. Now I'm gonna have to look into the 50-100mm f/1.8. I would basically just have to carry 2 lenses and have a great range of focal lengths.
Third-party adaptor MC-11, and now FIRST-PARTY adaptor MC-21 for Panasonic S1/S1R, Leica SL/T/TL/TL2/CL, Foveon FF2020 (with L mount protocols upgraded specifically to optimise adapted lenses ;) )
Great Job Chris, good to see you looking happy and healthy I hope life is treating you well and glad to see you still doing lots of Amazing photography hope to get a chance to catch up to you soon :)
Wow.. Can we get a review that doesn't compare fx/dx and how 'viable' dx is becoming? It has always been viable. The photographer takes the picture, not the camera. Some of the best photographers I know have made some of their most amazing shots on crop sensor gear. I liked this review but this seems to be a common theme across most of the popular UA-cam folks. I think this is a very promising lens for many uses- Depending on focus speed, I think this would be the ultimate court side volleyball or basketball lens and for low light events or portraits it looks unmatched by anything out there but I'd like to see if it has a serious focus breathing problem like so many of the wide tele's do... Thanks for the videos!
I think the reason everyone who reviews this couple lenses talks about apsc vs ff is just that before the 18-30 f/1.8 there was not such a thing like a pro level lens for apsc, so that gave the winning hand to ff (because glass, glass, glass...). Sigma is trying to change the game (and if they are releasing this new lens, it means it's probably working) making better dx lenses, so the comparison of the results you get with this lens on an APSC body vs the ones you get with a 70-200 f/2.8 on a full frame camera is actually very pertinent, because it's the market they are targeting (people deciding between selling all their DX gear and investing 2.000 extra dolars to get full frame body with 2-3 fast primes, or with the same 2.000 dolars getting the 18-35 + 50-200 f/1.8).On the other hand, the focus is really fast, and with the usb dock you can limit the AF to 4+ mts (not sure about the exact number, but must be around that) to make it even faster. The focus breathing is really heavy (the angle of view gets smaller as you focus on closer subjects, which can be actually good for "macro" and portraits, but is with no doubt a problem for videographers), Cannons patent of a non-breathing medium tele is paying dividends for them, because no one has came up with a match for their 70-200 with OS.
I am fairly sure I’ll be buying this. I tried it at a wedding yesterday on my R6 with my ef adapter for the sigma 28 1.4. DG Len’s. It’s essentially my 70-200 that I can use in the dark. The bokeh was glorious. It’s so good. Heavy as hell but when I’d only be using it for a few times on a wedding day like couples shots, and reception.
Arrrggg!!! I was waiting for your review of this lens before buying... I couldn't wait and bought it before you guys made the video! Glad to say the lens lives up to this review, I'm using it for weddings and Cosplay/event shoots so the weather sealing is not that big a of a problem for me, it is a heavy lens tho!
I would love for you guys to do a review on the previous Sigma 50-150mm f2.8 lens, I have this lens and I'm LOVE it, its fast and the focal range is awesome. I'm curious which one would prevail. This 50-100 f1.8 or that one. To me I preferred the 50-150mm f2.8, long reach, its sharp, and it has IS on it. Can you do a review on it? Only person who has done it was Jared Polin.
I was considering this lens, but waiting on one for APS-C with image stabilization. Do you see that coming soon or no? Seems like mirrorless is taking over?
@TheCameraStoreTv could you please tell me what lenses you now use for recording ? I see beautiful bokeh and nice 3d separation of subject. have you changed the lenses for your fs5 ?
You can do all the math all you want, but if you notice the comparison between 50 - 100mm 1.8 to the 70-200mm 2.8 at ua-cam.com/video/PTh2MXIOU-k/v-deo.html , the bokeh of the 50 - 100mm 1.8 is much shallower, creamier, and less detailed than the 70-200mm 2.8.
I've got this lens and love it a lot. The only thing missing to me is image stabilization. Other than that I have nothing to complain. It works beautifully and accurately with my D500 without the need for autofocus fine tune.
Was hoping you would strap a Metabones Speed Booster on a GH4 and show how the lens performs on MFT. Please do a follow-up focusing on MFT, in particular for video!
love my 18-35/1.8...it brought my a77 back out of my bag and the results are stunning...with sony giving the a-mount shooters the middle finger, just can't figure out why sigma didn't release this lens in the A-mount...huge market out there for it
I got the 18-35/1.8 for my Pentax K-3II and I love it too. sadly Sigma offers no K-mount version of the 50-100/1.8. The build and image quality of these Sigma lenses are great.
+Zwiesel66 same here: I also have the 18-35 f1.8 and pair it with my K-3, the results are fantastic. I've heard that Sigma took about a year after the 18-35's release before they started making in a k-mount, so I'm hoping history repeats itself once again.
Mike Earussi Tony Northrup is never able to focus with any camera that is not his "favorite". Heck he was complaining about focusing with the A7Rii and 85mm GM but instead of using eye af he was doing focus recompose!!! what is this the 90s???? lol
Does it have focus breathing issue? Nikon 70-200mm has that issue and Tony said that lens at close range is only 60-130mm. If Sigma 50-100 doesn't have that issue, I would choose this over 70-200 as a Nikon user.
Shooting with the Canon 80D. I purchased this lens and my biggest complaints are the weight and, given the weight the lack of image stabilization is an issue for me. I think I'm regretting this purchase. Or maybe I'm regretting not being able to afford a full frame camera and a 24 -70 /2.8 lens.
can i ask you how are you feeling about your choice now? I also shoot on 80d and have already the 18-35, was thinking to get this one to have more options.
Dany Reyes Are you having focusing issues when shooting with the 80D with the 18-35 at f/1.8? I've been wanting that lens but people say that there are focusing issues with the lens when paired with the 80D
Evelyn Garcia the focusing is WAY better with pretty much any other(canon STM) lens, but i would say it's reliable enough. I'd give it a 7/10. The only thing i would change in my shopping, honestly, would be the 80d itself. Dinamic range is one of the bests on the Canon lineup but it's still a joke compared to sony.
i think it's APS-C because SD Quattro is APS-C and it is set to be the game changer for Sigma camera Good job Sigma BTW when will SD Quattro review arrive?
Hope a Pentax version will be released. I wanted the 18-35, but I keep hearing issues about the focusing with Pentax, so who knows? Could you guys test the 18-35 to see if it doesn't work well with Pentax?
There were focusing problems when looking through the viewfinder, as opposed to using the LCD screen; but that was an issue with different brands, not just Pentax. My friend let me borrow his USB connector and downloaded Sigma's lens app, fixed the focusing issue.
Well, keep in mind that Sigma has had a 50-150 mm 2.8 with Image stabilisation for a APC sensor. So that is a better equivalent for the 70-200 mm lens.
The 70-200mm, being a FX lens, wouldn't give you too many better results that the 50-100mm Sigma. It's drastically more expensive, heavier, and would have similar focal lengths (sigma's would be 75-150mm in FX terms). I've seen lots of recommendations for the 50-100mm on APS-C bodies, specifically the D500
What are the most obvious advantages when comparing FF to APS-C nowadays? I own a Nikon APS-C camera, and I do not think I would need to upgrade to FF in the near future.
Perfect short telephoto lens for indoor dance photos in very dim lighting with my Nikon D500. Weather sealing and optical stablization (VR) is not important criteria for indoor theater for fast moving dancers. I own this specialty lens and it works great for what I use it for. Very sharp wide open.
I wonder how the lack of VR would impact image quality. I'm looking to get a macro/portrait/telephoto lens and I suppose that working with a heavier (than my current 35mm) lens can't be very easy without VR. Any experience in that regard?
Thanks for the great review! May I ask for Canon DSLR shooters, do you recommend changing the Canon Eh-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen when using aperture values below 2.8 for this Sigma 50-100mm glass?
My take on the 50-100mm would be it would really shine with a wedding photographer. The bride is coming down the isle and youre on the other end of the isle, but its really dark where she is at and you don't want to bump the iso too much and you don't use flash during ceremonies. i think it would perform awesomely there!
Does it come with OS?
@@kenhuang3820 no OS
@@kenhuang3820 to a certain extent the 1.8 aperture is compensating for that (and likely the reason it doesn't have os with how huge it already is). shoot wide open, make the shutter faster.
it is a kick in the dick for video, but if you're spending 1k on a lens like this you should probably pair it with a 250-500$ gimbal. and a nice LED panel.
You should show the focal lengths of your shots!
Agree
yeah
Good review. Glad to see it!
I really like how Sigma is addressing the APS-C market on a more serious note than others. That's huge in my book.
8:45 - The bokeh is MILES ahead of the full frame alternative though. Buttery smooth.
yeah .. this lens is bokeh machine
„...optically stunning.“ That‘s all I needed to know. I bought it and I‘m loving it! Using it on a D7100. Perfect!
I saw quite a noticeable difference in depth of field when you compared the Sigma at 1.8 vs the 70-200 at 2.8.
The sigma is noticeable more appealing.
That was my thought exactly. The Sigma seemed to have better bokeh.
Same depth of field, much nicer bokeh from the Sigma.
The depth of field would be different due to the aperture. The sensor size affects crop factor and overall light gathering ability, not the actual depth of field.
If you look at the backgrounds in the comparison again you'll see how the sigma is noticeably more out of focus.
Faulty test, they used narrower field of view on this Sigma, giving it more background compression. If they had used 200mm on 70-200mm it would give more background compression than Sigma at 100mm.
I don't really get the point of comparing this 80D/50-100mm combination to a 5D/70-200mm combination. The people who buy this lens are those who can't/don't want to invest in a 3k dollar camera and replace all their APSC lenses. The 50-100mm is meant for people who have an APSC body and want to achieve FF results at a relatively low price.
Great review though!
You forget video. Most pro video is S35, which is basically APS-C. Video pros are gaga over this lens (indeed the intro of this very video mentions their own videographer's interest, and they later have a segue into that very discussion).
Hell, even in the photography world your statement ignores huge swaths of pros:
Pros that focus on macro, where smaller yet still high performing sensors are simply better (less focus-stacking).
Nature photographers that appreciate the quicker autofocus potential of APS-C as well as longer telescopic reach.
Multi-cam groups that would rather use their budget to have more cameras in the setup than max out each individual camera, but still need those cameras to perform their best (this applies to some wedding photog styles, many effects photographers and those that deal with highly technical grabs such as certain timed-shot studio setups, and of course still other unique setups.
There's probably more, but I think the point is made.
Oh and there's me, someone who has long thought that the best balance of compromises between sensor sizes rests more squarely with APS-C...that APS-C, not 35mm Full-Frame, should have been made the new standard once the digital era had dawned. There are so-so reasons for 35mm sensors in the film world, but it's really only legacy thinking and legacy gear that has maintained it, through dumb inertia, as the standard. FF is not bad, but we are already seeing technology outpace the traditional fundamental differentiators, and in another ten years max...what will even be the point of FF? APS-C is the future, and eventually smaller than that, but for this next generation the best compromise is APS-C.
would love to see the faces of those "crazy about the lens" guys, when they discover not a single sharp photo or video at 1.8 is possible. at 2.2 or 2.8 get's better. useless thing.
and yes, i am spoiled to 14-24/2.8, 24-70/2.8, 70-200/2.8, 300/2.8, 50/1.4, 85/1.4, etc. all those lenses are sharp at full aperture. do you think nikon could not made a similar lens? they just don't want to - until it's 100%.
Not necessarily. I own quite a few high-end primes and I can tell you first hand this lens alone can replace 4-5 of those.
the zooms at 6:05 " are you fucking serious"
5:57: What a relaxing shot...
5:58: He's looking into my soul!!
May I ask, which 70-200 f2.8 it was pitted against? Because it beat the crap out of the 2.8 in terms of Bokeh. Smooth and silky, while the 2.8 looks very rough and unrefined in comparison.
Beautiful model, where can I book him?
LOL!
The model sure has perfected Blue Steel! 😀
this lens takes badass photos. Is in all intents and purposes an amazing lens!
I bought this lens on June 10 and have been using it ever since. It's a beauty and I would say the same about its construction. I have used it to capture action, portraits, social events (weddings) and just about everything and mostly at F2. I have it paired with my Sony a6000 via the Sigma MC-11 adapter and the camera and lens have not been separated since the date of purchase. I often use it in poor light - because of its max fast aperture - and I find the results are outstanding. Regarding the focus - this took me a little time to master but with careful handling I get a high success rate. However, with the MC-11 adapter the auto-focus is not lightening fast but is no slouch and definitely faster than manual focus. I suspect it might focus faster mated directly to say a Canon body, that is, without the MC-11 adapter.. All in all, this is the best lens I've ever handled.
Great review as always. Keep up the good work!
there was a BIG difference in DOF at around 2:50
Yeah. I wonder what the focal length was for both of those shots.
Always appreciate your thoughtful reviews.
The 1.8 bokeh was definitely nicer. What focal length were the compare shots of the flowers? Were they each at max telephoto or full wide? Neither showed a lot of compression so maybe it was 50mm vs 70mm?
I agree the bokeh on the 50-100 was much nicer
Jordan SHAVED! Fresh & clean looking. Love the look of this video, great job!
For Sony, stick it on the MC-11, not the Metabones! :-P (Not knocking Metabones -- I have the IV -- it's just that the MC-11 works a lot better with the Sigma lenses)
Lovely and informative video with good, genuine review comments. But I just LOVE the setting. There is NOTHING like that anywhere near me in Londo, UK. Thanks guys.
Interesting lens - thanks for sharing!
This is what I'm waiting...Thank you TheCameraStoreTV for the review! :-)
I always thought these lenses were built for video. My 18-35 autofocus sucks for taking photos, but is bang on for video.
What a great review. The Camera Store has never disappoints me.
seeing new episodes of TCSTV come up in my subscribed list makes me smile :D
i love your videos guys. favourite photography channel by a mile. YEAH CANADA!
This is a good len but im not that good without an image stabilization. Im struggling without it :(
You should have mentioned that when using this lens on a full frame body that crops in for video (such as D5, a7r2, etc.) that even in that crop mode, it will give you the look (and total light) of a 700-200 2.8 without the crop. That is unachievable without this lens.
Why, o why, doesn't Sigma make one of these for the a6300? I'd buy it tomorrow!
I use this lens on my a7ii using the Mc-11. I have the sigma SA version to use with the SDQ.
You still get eye af and stuff
I have the 18-35mm with the MC-11. My next lens I want is an 85mm f/1.8 or a 50mm. Now I'm gonna have to look into the 50-100mm f/1.8. I would basically just have to carry 2 lenses and have a great range of focal lengths.
Third-party adaptor MC-11, and now FIRST-PARTY adaptor MC-21 for Panasonic S1/S1R, Leica SL/T/TL/TL2/CL, Foveon FF2020 (with L mount protocols upgraded specifically to optimise adapted lenses ;) )
6:23
Pretty minor traces of CA around the highlights of his eye. Not bad, but not perfect. On par with other Art lenses.
Good review.
Great lens, used it for a wedding. Was a bloody life saver.
Great Job Chris, good to see you looking happy and healthy
I hope life is treating you well and glad to see you still doing lots of Amazing photography
hope to get a chance to catch up to you soon :)
Him waving the camera around with the sensor exposed like that is making my eye twitch.
This was a damn good review; very enthusiastic! Thank You!
Great video guys !! you two are awesome !! great music :)
Chris and Jordan, the begining
Wow.. Can we get a review that doesn't compare fx/dx and how 'viable' dx is becoming? It has always been viable. The photographer takes the picture, not the camera. Some of the best photographers I know have made some of their most amazing shots on crop sensor gear. I liked this review but this seems to be a common theme across most of the popular UA-cam folks.
I think this is a very promising lens for many uses- Depending on focus speed, I think this would be the ultimate court side volleyball or basketball lens and for low light events or portraits it looks unmatched by anything out there but I'd like to see if it has a serious focus breathing problem like so many of the wide tele's do...
Thanks for the videos!
I think the reason everyone who reviews this couple lenses talks about apsc vs ff is just that before the 18-30 f/1.8 there was not such a thing like a pro level lens for apsc, so that gave the winning hand to ff (because glass, glass, glass...). Sigma is trying to change the game (and if they are releasing this new lens, it means it's probably working) making better dx lenses, so the comparison of the results you get with this lens on an APSC body vs the ones you get with a 70-200 f/2.8 on a full frame camera is actually very pertinent, because it's the market they are targeting (people deciding between selling all their DX gear and investing 2.000 extra dolars to get full frame body with 2-3 fast primes, or with the same 2.000 dolars getting the 18-35 + 50-200 f/1.8).On the other hand, the focus is really fast, and with the usb dock you can limit the AF to 4+ mts (not sure about the exact number, but must be around that) to make it even faster. The focus breathing is really heavy (the angle of view gets smaller as you focus on closer subjects, which can be actually good for "macro" and portraits, but is with no doubt a problem for videographers), Cannons patent of a non-breathing medium tele is paying dividends for them, because no one has came up with a match for their 70-200 with OS.
it is HEAVY i was weirded out on the first day but once i got used to i havent regretted it since. GREAT LENS
Color looks fantastic on this video. Was it graded differently than the other videos?
Sigma Art lenses are amazing ! Nice review !
Hey, haven't seen your videos in awhile. What happend to the old bearded guy who used to do the video equipment review portion of your videos? ;)
Your reviews are unparalleled !!! :)
I am fairly sure I’ll be buying this. I tried it at a wedding yesterday on my R6 with my ef adapter for the sigma 28 1.4. DG Len’s. It’s essentially my 70-200 that I can use in the dark. The bokeh was glorious. It’s so good. Heavy as hell but when I’d only be using it for a few times on a wedding day like couples shots, and reception.
Arrrggg!!! I was waiting for your review of this lens before buying... I couldn't wait and bought it before you guys made the video! Glad to say the lens lives up to this review, I'm using it for weddings and Cosplay/event shoots so the weather sealing is not that big a of a problem for me, it is a heavy lens tho!
If you already had this lens, would you consider getting the new Sigma 135 also?
great review!! now i want this lens so bad
quality reviews guys!
Yeah, no kidding, the lens looks absolutely gorgeous optically. Makes me want one **drool**
I would love for you guys to do a review on the previous Sigma 50-150mm f2.8 lens, I have this lens and I'm LOVE it, its fast and the focal range is awesome. I'm curious which one would prevail. This 50-100 f1.8 or that one. To me I preferred the 50-150mm f2.8, long reach, its sharp, and it has IS on it. Can you do a review on it? Only person who has done it was Jared Polin.
70-200mm f/2.8 add a speed boost glass you get 50-140mm f/2.0 APS-C equivalent with image stabilization.
I was considering this lens, but waiting on one for APS-C with image stabilization. Do you see that coming soon or no? Seems like mirrorless is taking over?
@TheCameraStoreTv could you please tell me what lenses you now use for recording ? I see beautiful bokeh and nice 3d separation of subject. have you changed the lenses for your fs5 ?
Can Jordan do a specialised video review please?
Are you using 80d on this review?
You can do all the math all you want, but if you notice the comparison between 50 - 100mm 1.8 to the 70-200mm 2.8 at ua-cam.com/video/PTh2MXIOU-k/v-deo.html , the bokeh of the 50 - 100mm 1.8 is much shallower, creamier, and less detailed than the 70-200mm 2.8.
Six years later, just look at these young studs. Like Goose and Maverick putting an F-14 through its paces over Wicker Chair Forest
I've got this lens and love it a lot. The only thing missing to me is image stabilization. Other than that I have nothing to complain. It works beautifully and accurately with my D500 without the need for autofocus fine tune.
Can you guys test the loxia lenses?
You never talked about why it's designed for APS-C and not full frame. 1:22
OMG IT'S HERE!
what canon camera did you shoot with the lens?
Looks like 80D to me.
Canon 80D. It's the best image quality of Canon's APS-C lineup.
Jordan @ TCSTV
+TheCameraStoreTV I thought the 80D was trash (really underdeveloped specs smhlol get it....smh) compared to the 70D..
this is what am waiting for am eyeing on 80d and trying to pair it with 50-100 mm sigma
this lens is my dream 💭.. i bought the legendary 18-35 with the Canon M6 ii and now this lens will be my next step
You will not regret it
would you own a sigma 18-35 and a sigma 50-100?
Alexandre Silva Tell me why not?
Great review. Do you think they'll make this in Sony E-Mount?
Probably not would be my guess as they now have the MC-11 adapter, this makes me think they are putting their bet on the adapter instead.
Was hoping you would strap a Metabones Speed Booster on a GH4 and show how the lens performs on MFT. Please do a follow-up focusing on MFT, in particular for video!
What for portraits? A7 + 85 GM, D610 + 85/1.4G or something else?
Promising lens!
Can you guys mix the sound a little bit louder? That's so soft on a MacBook Air...
love my 18-35/1.8...it brought my a77 back out of my bag and the results are stunning...with sony giving the a-mount shooters the middle finger, just can't figure out why sigma didn't release this lens in the A-mount...huge market out there for it
Have they officially confirmed that? I know that Sigma and Tamron release A-mount glass a couple months after the Canon and Nikon variants.
I got the 18-35/1.8 for my Pentax K-3II and I love it too. sadly Sigma offers no K-mount version of the 50-100/1.8. The build and image quality of these Sigma lenses are great.
+Zwiesel66 same here: I also have the 18-35 f1.8 and pair it with my K-3, the results are fantastic. I've heard that Sigma took about a year after the 18-35's release before they started making in a k-mount, so I'm hoping history repeats itself once again.
Hi, is this lens good for weddings? Thanks!
Did you notice any focusing problems? That's Tony Northrup's biggest complaint, but then he was shooting the Nikon version.
Mike Earussi Tony Northrup is never able to focus with any camera that is not his "favorite". Heck he was complaining about focusing with the A7Rii and 85mm GM but instead of using eye af he was doing focus recompose!!! what is this the 90s???? lol
When testing, 'focus & recompose' eliminates variables. It's called proper testing methodology.
I wish they made this and a 70-200 for sony e mount
good review
Sweet lens!
Could you use these on RED?
Yup, as long as you're in a Super 35mm or smaller frame.
Jordan @ TCSTV
+TheCameraStoreTV will that magnify the image?
Of course it will.
you will fall in love with this series on a RED ... 18-35mm 50-100 will blow you away...
just ordered one for my epic. We shall see.
Does it have focus breathing issue? Nikon 70-200mm has that issue and Tony said that lens at close range is only 60-130mm. If Sigma 50-100 doesn't have that issue, I would choose this over 70-200 as a Nikon user.
It's 2023, where is the mirrorless version of this lens?
Ok so it breathes while focusing , but is it parfocal while zooming?
Dragonfly picture: iso100 1/5000th! you could freeze the wings. Wow! That is a fast lens.
Sounds quite good!!!!
Can you compare this against Nikon 17-55mm F2.8 ? or similar 18-35mm ?
i wonder if this lens and the 18-35mm 1.8 will work well with the panasonic G80/85 with a speedbooster ultra?
MATA FILMS it would work beautifully. check out sigma 18-35 gh4 by Andyax, not a direct comparison but it will give you the idea. it works stunningly
Shooting with the Canon 80D. I purchased this lens and my biggest complaints are the weight and, given the weight the lack of image stabilization is an issue for me. I think I'm regretting this purchase. Or maybe I'm regretting not being able to afford a full frame camera and a 24 -70 /2.8 lens.
can i ask you how are you feeling about your choice now? I also shoot on 80d and have already the 18-35, was thinking to get this one to have more options.
Dany Reyes Are you having focusing issues when shooting with the 80D with the 18-35 at f/1.8? I've been wanting that lens but people say that there are focusing issues with the lens when paired with the 80D
Evelyn Garcia the focusing is WAY better with pretty much any other(canon STM) lens, but i would say it's reliable enough. I'd give it a 7/10. The only thing i would change in my shopping, honestly, would be the 80d itself. Dinamic range is one of the bests on the Canon lineup but it's still a joke compared to sony.
Great info
i think it's APS-C because SD Quattro is APS-C and it is set to be the game changer for Sigma camera
Good job Sigma
BTW when will SD Quattro review arrive?
where did u get the chair at that forest 5:57
Let do a full field test with the Fuji xt3 xt4 to a Canon Fringer lens adapter . Mounted to either the Sigma 105 or the 135 mm lenses !
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Hope a Pentax version will be released. I wanted the 18-35, but I keep hearing issues about the focusing with Pentax, so who knows? Could you guys test the 18-35 to see if it doesn't work well with Pentax?
There were focusing problems when looking through the viewfinder, as opposed to using the LCD screen; but that was an issue with different brands, not just Pentax. My friend let me borrow his USB connector and downloaded Sigma's lens app, fixed the focusing issue.
If they add OS, how much more will the lens cost? Back in the old days, OS wasn't needed :)
Well, keep in mind that Sigma has had a 50-150 mm 2.8 with Image stabilisation for a APC sensor. So that is a better equivalent for the 70-200 mm lens.
Would you recommend the 70-200mm f/2.8 on a D500? Or just stick with sigma 50-100mm? I already have the Sigma 18-35mm
f/1.8 and I LOVE that lens.
The 70-200mm, being a FX lens, wouldn't give you too many better results that the 50-100mm Sigma. It's drastically more expensive, heavier, and would have similar focal lengths (sigma's would be 75-150mm in FX terms). I've seen lots of recommendations for the 50-100mm on APS-C bodies, specifically the D500
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im using the 750D should i buy this ?
What are the most obvious advantages when comparing FF to APS-C nowadays? I own a Nikon APS-C camera, and I do not think I would need to upgrade to FF in the near future.
Perfect short telephoto lens for indoor dance photos in very dim lighting with my Nikon D500. Weather sealing and optical stablization (VR) is not important criteria for indoor theater for fast moving dancers. I own this specialty lens and it works great for what I use it for. Very sharp wide open.
I wonder how the lack of VR would impact image quality. I'm looking to get a macro/portrait/telephoto lens and I suppose that working with a heavier (than my current 35mm) lens can't be very easy without VR. Any experience in that regard?
Thanks for the great review! May I ask for Canon DSLR shooters, do you recommend changing the Canon Eh-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen when using aperture values below 2.8 for this Sigma 50-100mm glass?
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH is a fast zoom lens too.
How will it perform on the Olympus E-M1 with Metabones Speedbooster (with AF)? Need a test with that combo :-)
Sigma designed this lens for the Sigma sd Quattro, they'e kind enough to offer it for other mounts.