@Nic - that depends on your belief system, but here's my question: what's the point? If there are no sentient beings to appreciate the beauty, is the beauty not wasted?
Dustin Abbott I suppose that’s true, Dustin, & I’m certainly quite a cynical fella 😳, though beauty can still exist, without the need for appreciation, no? Thanks for the chat - it’s very nice that you take the time to engage 🙂 Nic
Really great review Dustin! Wonderful images. Definitely a nice lens this 28mm 1.4 art is! Surprised to see the ghosting/flaring being kinda bad + the autofocus. Well that's kind of where mirrorless has the advantage with autofocus. I don't plan to switching systems anyway (been sorta eyeing the D850!...maybe upgrade end of the year haha). Mirrorless is still pretty new so we'll see how they get better over time. I just love the controls of a DSLR like my D810 and spending less time in the menus and having to change batteries. Hope to see you review the 40mm 1.4 art soon. It's breathtaking in its optics performance. I can't put it down ever sine I got it (well a replacement for the first one being a bad one with scratches on the internal optics). Also I would love to see you one day review the Zeiss Milvus 25mm 1.4! :) Looking forward to your final review.
Hi Dustin. Knowing your love for Zeiss and 35mm I would highly recommend you try out the 35mm 1.4 ZM on your A7rIII. Even though it is a range finder lens I think you’ll find the size favours mirrorless bodies perfectly, and most importantly the image quality of the highest level. In a way it reminds me a lot of the 35Lii in the way it renders but with a bit more transparency. Micro-contrast, saturation, colour, sharpness, bokeh, are all there as you would expect from a Zeiss lens but rendered in a way that I personally think is just magical. I no longer own the 35mmLii to directly compare but I think you’ll find the ZM Zeiss to worthy challenger.
Interesting, though it would be hard for me to accept the tradeoff of MF when the 35LII is so good (plus I have the Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 on Sony, which is also quite good).
Another excellent roundup Dustin with a very top performing Sigma! I've seen a comparison test against the Otus 28mm f1.4 and the Sigma does very well against it, abeit a bit of visible lateral chromatic aberration and a small amount of front field curvature, however, this is a comparison against a lens vastly more expensive than the Sigma! Oh, and always love your grass bokeh shots! lol
It would be great if Sigma could design this lens "ground up" for Sony moun rather than for DSLR and then add an extension. Perhaps it might be slightly smaller.
I've been debating between the 24mm 1.4, the 35mm 1.4, the 24-35mm 2.0, and now this lens. I understand the 24-35 is an f2 but for everyday street use will the f1.4 make that much of a difference and if so which lens between the Sigma f1.4's would you recommend?
I just wanted to say that a comparison between the Sigma 28 1.4 and the Zeiss Otus 28 1.4 would have been nice, but I don't expect you to have such expensive lenses on hand. Would you say that Sigma is better than the Zeiss Otus?
Better is a hard call, as the Otus is fairly perfectly corrected. I will say that the Sigma isn't far off, though, and quality autofocus along with much more reasonable size certainly makes it a logical pick for many.
I personally strongly prefer this lens to the 24mm F1.4. It's optically superior, focuses better, has weather sealing, and just produces more special images.
Hi Dustin, i have a question. If you use this lens on an EOS R, is the field of view the same as it is on a 5D Mark IV if you set your camera on a tripod? or because of the adapter or EOS R the same 28mm is narrower then than mark IV ? thanks
I would consider the Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 VC a good alternative. Better build, nearly as high of magnification (0.40x), and good autofocus. Will need the adapter.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thanks I have the adapter and I went out on a limb and bought the IRIX 15mm and 150mm for specifics but want a tighter wide prime. I also have the new RF 24-105 on the RP and enjoy the handling. I will look at this lens and thanks again.
Question : I also appreciate my Canon 35mm f1.4 M2, but I seem to be unable to get permanent realtime preview DOF (I do not want to waist a customized button just for only that lens - and needing to be kept pushed). Metabones (IV, on A7r3) refuses to answer this question in a strait way. I tried 3 times. Do I miss something? I could consider this 28mm 1.4 - but in FE version - as a replacement. Thank You in advance.
@@DustinAbbottTWI What about my question, announced as such, please ..lol. Every where it seems to be ignored. : Is it impossible with the ef 35mm f1.4 Mark II to have (permanent, not upon as long as pressing a buton) real-time DOF preview?
Thank you for another great review and all the work you do to educate us!
My pleasure!
This lens is great, but let me say, Amazing pictures Dustin! thanks for your review!
Thanks, Dino. My world is starting to get less ugly, which helps a lot!
@@DustinAbbottTWI Maybe the world used to be free from ugliness, pre humans, I'd suggest ;)
@Nic - that depends on your belief system, but here's my question: what's the point? If there are no sentient beings to appreciate the beauty, is the beauty not wasted?
Dustin Abbott I suppose that’s true, Dustin, & I’m certainly quite a cynical fella 😳, though beauty can still exist, without the need for appreciation, no? Thanks for the chat - it’s very nice that you take the time to engage 🙂 Nic
Man you have a gift of the spoken word I respect that you dont use teleprompter - well done sir 🙏
I appreciate that!
Really great review Dustin! Wonderful images. Definitely a nice lens this 28mm 1.4 art is! Surprised to see the ghosting/flaring being kinda bad + the autofocus. Well that's kind of where mirrorless has the advantage with autofocus. I don't plan to switching systems anyway (been sorta eyeing the D850!...maybe upgrade end of the year haha). Mirrorless is still pretty new so we'll see how they get better over time. I just love the controls of a DSLR like my D810 and spending less time in the menus and having to change batteries. Hope to see you review the 40mm 1.4 art soon. It's breathtaking in its optics performance. I can't put it down ever sine I got it (well a replacement for the first one being a bad one with scratches on the internal optics). Also I would love to see you one day review the Zeiss Milvus 25mm 1.4! :) Looking forward to your final review.
Hi there. I will take a look at both those lenses at some point.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Sweet :) You are the best reviewer!
Hi Dustin.
Knowing your love for Zeiss and 35mm I would highly recommend you try out the 35mm 1.4 ZM on your A7rIII. Even though it is a range finder lens I think you’ll find the size favours mirrorless bodies perfectly, and most importantly the image quality of the highest level. In a way it reminds me a lot of the 35Lii in the way it renders but with a bit more transparency. Micro-contrast, saturation, colour, sharpness, bokeh, are all there as you would expect from a Zeiss lens but rendered in a way that I personally think is just magical. I no longer own the 35mmLii to directly compare but I think you’ll find the ZM Zeiss to worthy challenger.
Interesting, though it would be hard for me to accept the tradeoff of MF when the 35LII is so good (plus I have the Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 on Sony, which is also quite good).
Hi Dustin, beautiful video. Have you been able to test the lens even with photos of moving subjects? How does it behave?
Thanks for the review Dustin !
Sure wish there was a way for you to test and compare the Nikon 28mm f/1.4 with this lens .
Hi Troy - I just don't have the time (or inclination) to add Nikon to the Canon, Sony, and Fuji reviews that I already do.
Another excellent roundup Dustin with a very top performing Sigma! I've seen a comparison test against the Otus 28mm f1.4 and the Sigma does very well against it, abeit a bit of visible lateral chromatic aberration and a small amount of front field curvature, however, this is a comparison against a lens vastly more expensive than the Sigma! Oh, and always love your grass bokeh shots! lol
That sounds about right, Chris. But the margin is pretty small.
The sigma autofocuses, hence the Otis is useless for some.
It would be great if Sigma could design this lens "ground up" for Sony moun rather than for DSLR and then add an extension. Perhaps it might be slightly smaller.
I agree. I'm looking forward to when they start that kind of development.
Great review thanks
You're welcome.
I've been debating between the 24mm 1.4, the 35mm 1.4, the 24-35mm 2.0, and now this lens. I understand the 24-35 is an f2 but for everyday street use will the f1.4 make that much of a difference and if so which lens between the Sigma f1.4's would you recommend?
I would go with either the 24-35 or this 28mm (which is the best lens of the bunch optically).
Only $650 now lol about to grab for my 6D and EOS R adapted. Known to be one if the BEST astrophotography lenses
That's a really solid buy for this lens, as it is very, very good optically.
I just wanted to say that a comparison between the Sigma 28 1.4 and the Zeiss Otus 28 1.4 would have been nice, but I don't expect you to have such expensive lenses on hand. Would you say that Sigma is better than the Zeiss Otus?
Better is a hard call, as the Otus is fairly perfectly corrected. I will say that the Sigma isn't far off, though, and quality autofocus along with much more reasonable size certainly makes it a logical pick for many.
Hy, Dustin! What about the final verdict for Sigma 28mm? Thank you!
It just launched about 10 minutes ago
Very good news! Thank you, Dustin!
How does it compare to the Sigma 24mm F1.4 ART? Is it worth the extra money and weight?
I personally strongly prefer this lens to the 24mm F1.4. It's optically superior, focuses better, has weather sealing, and just produces more special images.
Hi Dustin, i have a question. If you use this lens on an EOS R, is the field of view the same as it is on a 5D Mark IV if you set your camera on a tripod? or because of the adapter or EOS R the same 28mm is narrower then than mark IV ? thanks
The field of view is identical.
Does this lens perform well with the Canon 5d mkIII?
It should
Thanks!
You're welcome
Thumbs up, possible an alternative to the RF 35mm f /1.8 IS STM ? Cost worth it or how about another scenario EF35mm f/2 IS USM vs RF35mm f/1.8 IS STM
I would consider the Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 VC a good alternative. Better build, nearly as high of magnification (0.40x), and good autofocus. Will need the adapter.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thanks I have the adapter and I went out on a limb and bought the IRIX 15mm and 150mm for specifics but want a tighter wide prime. I also have the new RF 24-105 on the RP and enjoy the handling. I will look at this lens and thanks again.
@@DustinAbbottTWI thanks
Question : I also appreciate my Canon 35mm f1.4 M2, but I seem to be unable to get permanent realtime preview DOF (I do not want to waist a customized button just for only that lens - and needing to be kept pushed). Metabones (IV, on A7r3) refuses to answer this question in a strait way. I tried 3 times. Do I miss something? I could consider this 28mm 1.4 - but in FE version - as a replacement.
Thank You in advance.
This lens is the closest replacement that I can think of right now. Very nice performance.
@@DustinAbbottTWI What about my question, announced as such, please ..lol. Every where it seems to be ignored. : Is it impossible with the ef 35mm f1.4 Mark II to have (permanent, not upon as long as pressing a buton) real-time DOF preview?
it's a beauty just to look at
LOL
@@DustinAbbottTWI hey some of us cant afford one - it's nice just to admire : )
plz compare it with otus 28mm and nikon 28mm f1.4
I'm afraid not. I don't shoot Nikon, and I've previously covered the Otus already.
Dustin Abbott thanks for your reply.Huge fan of your review.I believe you are one of the best lens reviewers
Please do a coma test...
Done! It is a part of the final review.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Great! Thank you.
You've overexposed your skin by at least a quarter of a stop.
Hmmm, exactly the takeaway I was looking for when releasing a heavily researched review.