Beatuful Christmas pictures for this review... Congrat's again, Chris! I might add that you can use the 56 on Sony full frame, for portraits, with distortion correction ON, b/c, at f/1.4, the vignetting is not so ugly, but can add a stylish effect, depending on the backround. I use it like that on occasions, with good results and almost no post-processing needed, maybe a little crop from time to time.
Jason Vong did a quick comparison against the FE 85/1.8 on FF and I must say the sigma at least matched it in pretty much every aspect all in a smaller package. Really impressive!
just the best review channel of UA-cam, i'am every time here to watch your reviews when i think to buy a new lens, you have also helped me a lot in all those years, and i very glad for it, thanks for it all Christopher, and keep making this revives, of course they helped a lot of people as well as helped me ^^ ~Sorry for the bad english :/
Christopher- my first lens review watching of the year! Thanks ( and now I want one!) I think 2019 is going to be an exciting year for photo news! Continued happy reviewing and thank you for all your hard work in 2018. God bless you and your family for this New Year!
@@ronaldbenz_ Me Too! --In almost a hundred Frost videos I don't think I've ever heard him say that! I paused to ask myself; "Did he just say that?" XD Now I *gotta'* get that lens
Really nice would be if Sigma sends out an aps-c zoom lens with excellent quality for the sony system. Even if it´s price around 800 Euro it would be a great option.
Yes, there are already two good candidates: 18-35 1.8 and 50-100 1.8. Even though not designed for mirrorless flange distance, but for DSLR, they are still worthy for getting native Sony E mount variants.
Nah, I don't want to go down that rabbit hole really. I have done in the past but it's always the same - on FF you get very heavy vignetting. Might as well get a lovely FF lens if you've spent the money on a FF camera. Happy new year to you too though anyway! :-)
if the output of the last element doesnt have the size of 35 to 36 mm there is not much of improvement you also need a higher density of megapixels to read out the smaller glass/light output all cameras i know fixed up the image for the light they got available , you dont see that only using the camera but on the output from the lens last lens-glas element upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Sensorformate_KB.svg
Seeing as my 30mm 1.4 is one of my absolute favorite lenses to use on full frame, I would have loved to see it as well. It's a bit of a hack, but goodness gracious does it yield great results.
Sigma is out for blood. I'm really excited for the 16mm. There is a lot of sharp 50mm lenses (not this sharp maybe), only one 16mm F1.4. I look forward to seeing it here. :)
I've got the Sigma 16mm F1.4 is super nice. At FF equivalent of 24mm it is basically a fantastic vlogging lens if you're into that or just some landscapes..etc.
@@mikeway8188 I've heard all three are fantastic. Im still on a dslr so I got the Rokinon 16mm F2 instead. I'm a bit too poor for the Sigma lenses too.
@@mikeway8188 Ehhh yes and no. I didn't have to have the Rok, but I instantly started to like the pictures out of it well better than my 18-55. That wide aperture really helps a lot. I also do a lot of video in low light. The T2i's sensativity is pretty poor, and the difference between Iso 1600 and 400 is huge. So it was well worth the $130 I spent.
Sigma 60mm f/2.8 or 56 f/1.4, which of the Sigma e-mount lenses is sharper @ f2.8? The Sigma DN 60 is hard to beat on price/performance ratio but this new 56 has the faster aperture and still not expensive. These lenses on an a6400 is tempting. A Sigma 16 f/1.4, 30 1.4 and 56 1.4 with the sony 18-135 is a solid and not too expensive of a kit. The lenses really make the sony apsc attractive. Thanks for the simple and to the point video.
With the way sigma and Tamron are rolling out stellar lenses for Sony, it's going to be interesting to see how many native lenses Sony can be selling at their astronomical prices compared to these third parties.
Ah, I got that same rainbow across one of my images the other day with my 56mm. I'll remember to use the lens hood more, thanks for that tip Christopher!
I love using the Sigma Art 30mm f1.4 with a focal reducer on Micro 4/3rds. It's mind blowingly sharp even at f1.0 giving you f1.6 FF equivalent depth of field allowing you to shoot at ISO lower than 1600 indoors along with high shutter speeds. Amazing Bokeh. It's less than $500 too. Some barrel distortion and CA but easily correctable in Light Room. Best way to get Full Frame results on M43rds without needing a monstrously large lens or spending thousands on full frame camera gear.
@@attentionaddicts The Metabones. It's fairly expensive but you don't lose much quality compared to cheaper speedboosters. It also seems to be more compatible and reliable with most lenses.
Perfect Video, and BIG!! THANKS YOU... wish i come across your video before I purchased the 30mm now after see this vid I will purchase immediately after sending this comment.
I observed from your reviews about Sigma lenses, that Sigma has a major weakness in image stabilization area.. That's a major weakness for some people ... Happy New year!
Optical design for image stabilization seems to spoil bokeh quality too easily. That's probably also, why most good lenses with good bokeh don't have it.
@@tubularificationed Is IBIS better than in the lens IS? If it is the same, then all cameras with IBIS are nowhere as good as non IBIS cameras because of this. I learned my lesson that I need IS because handling a big and heavy camera with heavy glass tend to ruin my picture. Tripod is not a solution for every scenario, but probably having work out in the gym would do.. Or simply having the IS.
@@@gunsts If you are a bokeh connoisseur, then yes, the lenses you find interesting will likely have no OIS, so having IBIS would be better then if you shoot low-light and rather immovable subjects. Because for moving subjects, you would have to go for short shutter speed and high ISO anyway to freeze their action. Then you wouldn't benefit neither from OIS nor IBIS much for your own shake. Unless you use long tele having big shake amplitudes. The scenario you describe sounds like that: big and heavy camera with heavy glass: that is supertele-zooms, isn't it? For these tele scenarios, optical stabilization is actually better than IBIS, because - the correction leeway of IBIS sensors is quite small, maybe too easily too small for long teles's larger shake. OIS in the tele lenses instead are designed to cope with this larger shake which could overwhelm an IBIS. - especially in small bodies like the a6500, there's not much room for the sensor. I suspect, that this is the reason, why Sony IBIS has a worse reputation than e.g. Olympus, even though the CIPA value looks decent in the Sony spec sheets. I suspect, the A6500 was designed to just cope with the standardized CIPA shake, but no "micrometer" more than that. Where in practial applications, the actual shake may well exceed this (esp. with longer exposures). This is also the reason, why stabilized video looks much better stabilized on bigger APSC- bodes (e.g. Fuji X-H1) than on Sony bodies. Because doing video while you walk requires big correction amplitudes beyond CIPA standards, which Sony's IBIS doesn't seem to support too well. That must also the reason, that the OIS takes precedence over IBIS, if you attach an OIS lens to an IBIS body (such as the a6500). So that the IBIS is reduced to do only rotational corrections, which are usually negleglably small or absent.
@@tubularificationed you made everything clear about the OIS/IBIS. I use Canon 5dmk3 and some L lenses that are heavy, I don't shoot very long tele, but I do have 70-200 LII F2.8 that is too heavy for me to hold in longer time. But I think I blame it all in my physical weakness, my hands are not as steady as they used to be. So, I prefer the IS lenses. But some good lenses such as Sigma's don't have it, and Canon doesn't have IBIS. So I was wondering why Canon doesn't make IBIS? But your explanation made me think that Canon might know that IBIS is inferior than OIS hence they doesn't make such thing in their cameras. I also love to shoot macro, and what I have is macro lens without IS, and I find it so difficult to work with. I tried to use the tripod, but that doesn't work well for non static objects. Well, I think I have to practice more...
Sigma doesn’t put IS into their primes, for better or worse. Being someone who really values IS however, the bodies that work best for me are the Sony a7 line, the a6500 and the Nikon Z6 or Z7. Canon have stated many times that they think lens IS is superior to IBIS. But since they keep releasing important lenses without it (the RF 50mm 1.2 and the RF 28-70mm 2), it doesn’t really matter what Canon thinks. It’s rumored that the sequel to their EOS R will finally have IBIS, however. *shrug*
I have been wondering if distortion affect the image quality even after in camera correction? But the image quality as you mentioned is very good nevertheless?
Hello , Cristopher! Thank you for your rewievs! Can you suggest some high quality ultrazooom or telezoom lens for Canon M50. Not native. Midlerange budget. ?
I had the Sigma 56mm DC DN on a Canon M50 and it was excellent, very sharp and fast, great for night time street photography - I have since swapped the M50 for an 850d and I’m looking for an EF or EF-S fit lens comparable to the sigma 56mm - what would you recommend? I guess I’m looking at the Sigma 50mm or one of the Canon 50mm
Your review has been very helpful to me. could you please turn on the option which allows viewers to submit subtitle so that I can translate your video into Chinese and hopefully more people will benefit from your fascinating videos.
Was that focusing test done in live view or video mode? Because if it was live view, this is a really slow mechanism, when compared to most mft lenses. I wanted to use it for indoor sports, but with that focusing speed, it is not too useful for that...
Hey Christopher, what do you think about micro contrast? I see you do not include it in your reviews. To me it looks like some magical property of the lens that just few can notice, I personally do not see it. Do you think it is a real thing, or people look at lenses too religiously?
Good question. Occasionally people ask me to review the 'microcontrast' of a lens and I always say the same thing: 'Please tell me a way to empirically test for it and I will'. And they never, ever get back to me...because it's a total myth. There are two factors to consider when talking about sharpness: resolution, and contrast. There is no such thing as microcontrast - it's made up by amateur photographers (and one or two others who should know better) who want to sound like they know what they're talking about. Very often Zeiss and Leica fanboys will claim their lenses have amazing 'microcontrast' because they're trying to justify to themselves the ridiculous amount of money they've spent on their lenses hehe.
Thanks for your great channel I have question which I think your the only one can answer it. I have M50 and Looking for sharp portrait lens with good quality tell me which is the best in these lenses --Canon 32mm f1.4 for M series --Sigma 56mm f1.4 for m series --Canon 50mm F1.4 with adapter or do you think there is any better lens that can give me kinda Full frame quality and sharp image with my M50
Hey Chris. Regarding sigma 56 and sony 50 oss, did you find the sharpness of sigma justify the price difference against sony? Currently in my country, sigma is priced more than twice as much as sony. So with the same budget, I can buy either 30mm 1.4 sigma + 50mm sony oss or only 56mm sigma
Oh, also I shoot with an a6500 + adapted sigma 30 1.4 A currently (adapted AF speed sucks), so looking for a new, best-value lens for my new system. Thank you in advance
I'd like to see a back to back but I'd go to Vegas with the odds that the Sigma is significantly better than the STM 50 1.8 which isn't that sharp to start with. I would like to see a back to back though as I'd like to replace my STM 50 1.8. Also the Sigma is 10mm shorter and 2mm smaller in diameter than the STM 50 with adapter.
I do the tests on the a5100 because its sensor (24pm) is higher resolution than the a7Rii in crop mode (18mp) so you can get more indication of the lens's sharpness
I'm very interested 0:40 How do you get that math for the aperture equivalent? I thought the crop factor is applied for the focal length only but I don't know how to calculate the aperture equivalent between full frame and micro four thirds.
In terms of light intensity (how 'bright' the lens is) it's still f/1.4. But the equivalent depth of field is just over twice as deep - so, f/1.4 to f/2.2
If the camera had a 1.4x crop sensor (which don't currently exist on the market) then the equivalent depth of field would be exactly twice as deep (e.g. from f/1.4 - f/2)
In addition to what Christopher wrote, the crop factor applies to everything. Yes, the lens has f/1.4 brightness on APS-C sensor, but a FF sensor collects more overall light, so the f-number applies there as well. Basically, simply multiply focal length and f-number by the crop-factor and you'll get FF equivalent image quality, angle of view and DoF.
@@brois841 I reckon that argument about light collection would be applicable if a full frame lens were to be used on an APS-C sensor because of a larger image circle than is perceived by the sensor. The APS-C sensor, however, gathers light from the APS-C image circle in the same way a full frame sensor would from a full-frame image circle.
@@johnkevin7992 the crop factor applies no matter which lens you use (the sensor size is what matters). However, if you do use FF glass with an APS-C sensor, then you can negate crop-factor math by using a focal reducer. In effect you'd be concentrating FF image circle worth of light onto a smaller area. Does that make sense?
Have you tested the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 lens, for HSS (High Speed Sync) compatibility? My new Sigma 56mm f/1.4 lens FAILS, when used with my Sony a6400 camera and Godox V860iii speedlight. Illumination is massively overdone.
Hello, I have a canon 70D. I am confused between sigma 150-600 and canon 70-200 f/4 l non is (with 2x teleconverter). Is the second option worth of the extra money? Please help me.
Two totally different classes of lenses there. The sigma has more reach even when the 70-200 has the tele converter and will be faster at that length too. The Canon will be sharper in the overlapping range without converter. Likely a toss up in sharpness in with the teleconverter, but the sigma will be faster.
Hey can you please tell me that if we multiply 1.5 to the focal length for apsc then will it multiply with the apperture too ? I read at some website it doesn't but you said it does. I am confused
@@christopherfrost How about using crop sensor mode in the original A7? It will get the equivalent of 84mm if I'm not mistaken. Is the reduction of resolution affect the final result?
@@GRJCLyon This is because i also have A5100. It would be nice if i can use that lens for both. Since I'm also looking forward to buy Sony FE 85mm f1.8. Anyway, thanks for your suggestion.
Beatuful Christmas pictures for this review... Congrat's again, Chris!
I might add that you can use the 56 on Sony full frame, for portraits, with distortion correction ON, b/c, at f/1.4, the vignetting is not so ugly, but can add a stylish effect, depending on the backround. I use it like that on occasions, with good results and almost no post-processing needed, maybe a little crop from time to time.
Sorry, need to ask: what is b/c?
Bokeh seems even a bit better than that of the Sony 85mm on full frame. Secondly more micro contrast than on the SEL50F18
Jason Vong did a quick comparison against the FE 85/1.8 on FF and I must say the sigma at least matched it in pretty much every aspect all in a smaller package. Really impressive!
Just got this a few days ago. Great lens so far on my a6500. Happy New Year and thanks for all of the great videos this past year.
Happy new year, Christ. Happy to see Sigma involved more and more in crop sensor camera with high quality lenses.
its a good job when sony has only released 1 aps-c lens in 5 years and that was pritty average
just the best review channel of UA-cam, i'am every time here to watch your reviews when i think to buy a new lens, you have also helped me a lot in all those years, and i very glad for it, thanks for it all Christopher, and keep making this revives, of course they helped a lot of people as well as helped me ^^
~Sorry for the bad english :/
Thanks!
this is the only persons opinion that matters, his and my lawyers
It looked like some diffraction was already settling in at f/8, but my gosh, that performance at f/2.8 took my breath away. Amazing!
Christopher- my first lens review watching of the year! Thanks ( and now I want one!) I think 2019 is going to be an exciting year for photo news! Continued happy reviewing and thank you for all your hard work in 2018. God bless you and your family for this New Year!
"...really kicks ass here." - Nice!
I'm dying.
@@ronaldbenz_ Me Too! --In almost a hundred Frost videos I don't think I've ever heard him say that! I paused to ask myself; "Did he just say that?" XD
Now I *gotta'* get that lens
I had to replay that part too! LOL
By far this is one of my favorite lenses for my Sony a6500. Thanks Sigma for providing APS-C lenses where Sony has dropped the ball.
Infinitely beautiful, infinitely exciting!! A true artist of nature. Congratulations and thanks.
Thanks for testing the autofocus noise! It’s crazy how similar this lens is to the 85 1.8, but the 85 is totally silent so I prefer it for video
My Sigma 56 & 16 F 1.4s were shipped last night! a6400 very soon.
Nice combination...you're going to love it (but potentially wishing for OSS/IBIS)
One of the reviews I waited for ;)
Great lens
Great review CF, your reviews and presentation are professional and perhaps most importantly trustworthy! Happy New Year.
Really nice would be if Sigma sends out an aps-c zoom lens with excellent quality for the sony system. Even if it´s price around 800 Euro it would be a great option.
Yes, there are already two good candidates: 18-35 1.8 and 50-100 1.8. Even though not designed for mirrorless flange distance, but for DSLR, they are still worthy for getting native Sony E mount variants.
@@tubularificationed how about 16-50 f/1.8 (equivalent FOV 24-70 f/2.7)
They did it (18-50 2.8)
Listen! if this dude hasn't reviewed a lens i don't want it!
Thanks for this one Chris. Been hunting a while now for a perfect prime for my photography and this lens really hits the proverbial nail. Paid.
If Christopher Frost doesn't have a lens review for it, it doesn't exist to me
Happy New Year Chris,
Please review the newest Sigma 60-600 mm .Thanks for your wonderful reviews as always
Happy new year to you too. Great review as always
I was hoping to see results and tests on FF. I know it's designed for aps c but it covers a good portion of FF sensors. Happy new year, Christopher!
theizza68 Same here.
Nah, I don't want to go down that rabbit hole really. I have done in the past but it's always the same - on FF you get very heavy vignetting. Might as well get a lovely FF lens if you've spent the money on a FF camera. Happy new year to you too though anyway! :-)
if the output of the last element doesnt have the size of 35 to 36 mm there is not much of improvement
you also need a higher density of megapixels to read out the smaller glass/light output
all cameras i know fixed up the image for the light they got available , you dont see that only using the camera but on the output from the lens last lens-glas element
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Sensorformate_KB.svg
Seeing as my 30mm 1.4 is one of my absolute favorite lenses to use on full frame, I would have loved to see it as well. It's a bit of a hack, but goodness gracious does it yield great results.
@@Wabajak13 did you have to remove a baffle or something? That lens was my favorite when I was on apsc but the vinetting was extreme on FF
Sigma is out for blood. I'm really excited for the 16mm. There is a lot of sharp 50mm lenses (not this sharp maybe), only one 16mm F1.4. I look forward to seeing it here. :)
I've got the Sigma 16mm F1.4 is super nice. At FF equivalent of 24mm it is basically a fantastic vlogging lens if you're into that or just some landscapes..etc.
@@mikeway8188 I've heard all three are fantastic. Im still on a dslr so I got the Rokinon 16mm F2 instead. I'm a bit too poor for the Sigma lenses too.
@@TheMetalButcher you don't need fancy glass to take great pictures! Save up your money and buy it later but it won't be holding you back!
@@mikeway8188 Ehhh yes and no. I didn't have to have the Rok, but I instantly started to like the pictures out of it well better than my 18-55. That wide aperture really helps a lot. I also do a lot of video in low light. The T2i's sensativity is pretty poor, and the difference between Iso 1600 and 400 is huge. So it was well worth the $130 I spent.
Happy new year Chris! And OMG Sigma really got it right on this one. If I don’t have tons of other 85mm equivalents I’m for sure buying this one!
Happy New Year Christopher. Another fab review, sigma have really raised there game over the last few years...
I love your shots! Sadly I'm stuck with my 1000D Canon dslr :( Well at least I have a dslr.
hey, its better than nothing;)
Sigma 60mm f/2.8 or 56 f/1.4, which of the Sigma e-mount lenses is sharper @ f2.8? The Sigma DN 60 is hard to beat on price/performance ratio but this new 56 has the faster aperture and still not expensive. These lenses on an a6400 is tempting. A Sigma 16 f/1.4, 30 1.4 and 56 1.4 with the sony 18-135 is a solid and not too expensive of a kit. The lenses really make the sony apsc attractive. Thanks for the simple and to the point video.
I haven't tested the 60mm lens I'm afraid
With the way sigma and Tamron are rolling out stellar lenses for Sony, it's going to be interesting to see how many native lenses Sony can be selling at their astronomical prices compared to these third parties.
Nice Test. Thanks a lot Christopher!
Do the Nikon Z version when it comes out and compare it to their 50mm 1.8 S, please!
If you are on a tight budget, I recommend the Sony 50 f1.8 OSS
It is a great pick for portrait
Hi, I agree, see 3:25 line bending!
Another great review, thank you. Also I see you like Keith Green as well.
Ah, I got that same rainbow across one of my images the other day with my 56mm. I'll remember to use the lens hood more, thanks for that tip Christopher!
Great review, as usual. Wavining from The Bahamas :)
I love using the Sigma Art 30mm f1.4 with a focal reducer on Micro 4/3rds. It's mind blowingly sharp even at f1.0 giving you f1.6 FF equivalent depth of field allowing you to shoot at ISO lower than 1600 indoors along with high shutter speeds. Amazing Bokeh. It's less than $500 too. Some barrel distortion and CA but easily correctable in Light Room. Best way to get Full Frame results on M43rds without needing a monstrously large lens or spending thousands on full frame camera gear.
Which focal reducer do you use?
@@attentionaddicts The Metabones. It's fairly expensive but you don't lose much quality compared to cheaper speedboosters. It also seems to be more compatible and reliable with most lenses.
great review as usual. thanks. could you review focal reducers?
Very nice. Complete review!
Happy New year ✌️
Sony a6400 + Sigma 56mm f1.4 vs Sony A7III + Sony 85mm f/1.8 for full body portraits ?
looking forward to see yongnuo 14mm f2.8 , thanks
The pincushion distortion I really don't like. Is that only at close focusing distance?
When Christopher is excited enough to use a wirty dord, then you know it's an impressive result!
''Ass': a hoofed mammal of the horse family, which is typically smaller than a horse and has longer ears and a braying call.'
As a British person, if I'd meant the other kind of 'ass', then I'm happy to confirm that, of course, I would have spelled it with an 'r' ;-)
@@christopherfrost so..... This lens is not PETA approved. 😔 🐴
@@joshuacornelius25 THAT'S RIGHT ;-) well the review, the lens is fine
Nice review as always!
But will ef-m mounted one share the identical characteristics?
I own M6, old one with 24mp sensor.
yes it will :)
Perfect Video, and BIG!! THANKS YOU... wish i come across your video before I purchased the 30mm now after see this vid I will purchase immediately after sending this comment.
Happy New Year ! And more and more happy viewers, also!
I observed from your reviews about Sigma lenses, that Sigma has a major weakness in image stabilization area.. That's a major weakness for some people ... Happy New year!
Optical design for image stabilization seems to spoil bokeh quality too easily. That's probably also, why most good lenses with good bokeh don't have it.
@@tubularificationed Is IBIS better than in the lens IS? If it is the same, then all cameras with IBIS are nowhere as good as non IBIS cameras because of this. I learned my lesson that I need IS because handling a big and heavy camera with heavy glass tend to ruin my picture. Tripod is not a solution for every scenario, but probably having work out in the gym would do.. Or simply having the IS.
@@@gunsts
If you are a bokeh connoisseur, then yes, the lenses you find interesting will likely have no OIS, so having IBIS would be better then if you shoot low-light and rather immovable subjects.
Because for moving subjects, you would have to go for short shutter speed and high ISO anyway to freeze their action. Then you wouldn't benefit neither from OIS nor IBIS much for your own shake.
Unless you use long tele having big shake amplitudes. The scenario you describe sounds like that: big and heavy camera with heavy glass: that is supertele-zooms, isn't it?
For these tele scenarios, optical stabilization is actually better than IBIS, because
- the correction leeway of IBIS sensors is quite small, maybe too easily too small for long teles's larger shake. OIS in the tele lenses instead are designed to cope with this larger shake which could overwhelm an IBIS.
- especially in small bodies like the a6500, there's not much room for the sensor.
I suspect, that this is the reason, why Sony IBIS has a worse reputation than e.g. Olympus, even though the CIPA value looks decent in the Sony spec sheets. I suspect, the A6500 was designed to just cope with the standardized CIPA shake, but no "micrometer" more than that. Where in practial applications, the actual shake may well exceed this (esp. with longer exposures).
This is also the reason, why stabilized video looks much better stabilized on bigger APSC- bodes (e.g. Fuji X-H1) than on Sony bodies. Because doing video while you walk requires big correction amplitudes beyond CIPA standards, which Sony's IBIS doesn't seem to support too well.
That must also the reason, that the OIS takes precedence over IBIS, if you attach an OIS lens to an IBIS body (such as the a6500). So that the IBIS is reduced to do only rotational corrections, which are usually negleglably small or absent.
@@tubularificationed you made everything clear about the OIS/IBIS. I use Canon 5dmk3 and some L lenses that are heavy, I don't shoot very long tele, but I do have 70-200 LII F2.8 that is too heavy for me to hold in longer time. But I think I blame it all in my physical weakness, my hands are not as steady as they used to be. So, I prefer the IS lenses. But some good lenses such as Sigma's don't have it, and Canon doesn't have IBIS. So I was wondering why Canon doesn't make IBIS? But your explanation made me think that Canon might know that IBIS is inferior than OIS hence they doesn't make such thing in their cameras. I also love to shoot macro, and what I have is macro lens without IS, and I find it so difficult to work with. I tried to use the tripod, but that doesn't work well for non static objects. Well, I think I have to practice more...
Sigma doesn’t put IS into their primes, for better or worse. Being someone who really values IS however, the bodies that work best for me are the Sony a7 line, the a6500 and the Nikon Z6 or Z7.
Canon have stated many times that they think lens IS is superior to IBIS. But since they keep releasing important lenses without it (the RF 50mm 1.2 and the RF 28-70mm 2), it doesn’t really matter what Canon thinks. It’s rumored that the sequel to their EOS R will finally have IBIS, however. *shrug*
Rumor says this lens is coming to Fuji. Would love to see how it does compared to Fuji's 56.
Good job yet again
Happy new year!
I have been wondering if distortion affect the image quality even after in camera correction? But the image quality as you mentioned is very good nevertheless?
Thanks for the information. Can you please tell me, does this lens go on Lumix G85?
Hello , Cristopher! Thank you for your rewievs! Can you suggest some high quality ultrazooom or telezoom lens for Canon M50. Not native. Midlerange budget. ?
I had the Sigma 56mm DC DN on a Canon M50 and it was excellent, very sharp and fast, great for night time street photography - I have since swapped the M50 for an 850d and I’m looking for an EF or EF-S fit lens comparable to the sigma 56mm - what would you recommend? I guess I’m looking at the Sigma 50mm or one of the Canon 50mm
Your review has been very helpful to me. could you please turn on the option which allows viewers to submit subtitle so that I can translate your video into Chinese and hopefully more people will benefit from your fascinating videos.
I sold the Sony 50 and bought this one, which is quite a bit sharper.
best apsc lens on market
Is this a crop lens in a full frame body? Does it have vinneting? And the files is 10mp?
It does mount to full frame bodies. Vignetting if you use FF mode. The file size will be 10mp in crop mode on 24mp FF bodies.
Was that focusing test done in live view or video mode? Because if it was live view, this is a really slow mechanism, when compared to most mft lenses. I wanted to use it for indoor sports, but with that focusing speed, it is not too useful for that...
Chris, when are you going to make a video of all your "Highly recommended" Lens's for each platform?
Maybe one day :-)
can you review SLRMagic lens? like 35mm 1.2 and 50 1.1
Hey Christopher, what do you think about micro contrast? I see you do not include it in your reviews.
To me it looks like some magical property of the lens that just few can notice, I personally do not see it.
Do you think it is a real thing, or people look at lenses too religiously?
Good question. Occasionally people ask me to review the 'microcontrast' of a lens and I always say the same thing: 'Please tell me a way to empirically test for it and I will'. And they never, ever get back to me...because it's a total myth. There are two factors to consider when talking about sharpness: resolution, and contrast. There is no such thing as microcontrast - it's made up by amateur photographers (and one or two others who should know better) who want to sound like they know what they're talking about. Very often Zeiss and Leica fanboys will claim their lenses have amazing 'microcontrast' because they're trying to justify to themselves the ridiculous amount of money they've spent on their lenses hehe.
Thanks for your great channel I have question which I think your the only one can answer it.
I have M50 and Looking for sharp portrait lens with good quality
tell me which is the best in these lenses
--Canon 32mm f1.4 for M series
--Sigma 56mm f1.4 for m series
--Canon 50mm F1.4 with adapter
or do you think there is any better lens that can give me kinda Full frame quality and sharp image with my M50
Hey Chris. Regarding sigma 56 and sony 50 oss, did you find the sharpness of sigma justify the price difference against sony? Currently in my country, sigma is priced more than twice as much as sony. So with the same budget, I can buy either 30mm 1.4 sigma + 50mm sony oss or only 56mm sigma
Oh, also I shoot with an a6500 + adapted sigma 30 1.4 A currently (adapted AF speed sucks), so looking for a new, best-value lens for my new system. Thank you in advance
Hi, just wondering what if you put this lens on a full frame A7 and see how it performance.
What do you mean by "it performance"?
Hello, Christopher! Will you review a Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN? Only after your review I'll decide to buy it or not)
A review is coming
thx a lot Chris and happy new year !
I have a question : does the IBIS in Sony alpha cameras cancel the need to OSS in the lens ?
This lens does not have OSS. On Sony lenses which /do/ have OSS then the IBIS and OSS work together.
Did you notice that focus shift when you stopped the lens down to test longitudinal CA?
can the pin cushion distortion be corrected with the in body lens correction on a sony a5100
Always on lightroom U do ur post right??
@@StorytellerImphal Luminar.. Yes but for instant photo jpeg sharing in body corrections are necessary
Ok. I dont have a5100 i have 6300 , it has inbuilt correction
Is it worth using this on the Sony A7riv or better for a 85mm full frame lens at f/1.8?
At last u did it. Other reviewers suck
So Chris - on a Canon eos m6 (MK1) which is best the Canon STM 50 1.8 with adapter or this Sigma lens ???
I'd like to see a back to back but I'd go to Vegas with the odds that the Sigma is significantly better than the STM 50 1.8 which isn't that sharp to start with. I would like to see a back to back though as I'd like to replace my STM 50 1.8. Also the Sigma is 10mm shorter and 2mm smaller in diameter than the STM 50 with adapter.
Keith green. +1
Why would you show the lens on an a7r ii (not sure but thats my guess what it is lol) but only show the pictures from an a5100 ?
I do the tests on the a5100 because its sensor (24pm) is higher resolution than the a7Rii in crop mode (18mp) so you can get more indication of the lens's sharpness
I'm very interested 0:40 How do you get that math for the aperture equivalent? I thought the crop factor is applied for the focal length only but I don't know how to calculate the aperture equivalent between full frame and micro four thirds.
In terms of light intensity (how 'bright' the lens is) it's still f/1.4. But the equivalent depth of field is just over twice as deep - so, f/1.4 to f/2.2
If the camera had a 1.4x crop sensor (which don't currently exist on the market) then the equivalent depth of field would be exactly twice as deep (e.g. from f/1.4 - f/2)
In addition to what Christopher wrote, the crop factor applies to everything. Yes, the lens has f/1.4 brightness on APS-C sensor, but a FF sensor collects more overall light, so the f-number applies there as well.
Basically, simply multiply focal length and f-number by the crop-factor and you'll get FF equivalent image quality, angle of view and DoF.
@@brois841 I reckon that argument about light collection would be applicable if a full frame lens were to be used on an APS-C sensor because of a larger image circle than is perceived by the sensor. The APS-C sensor, however, gathers light from the APS-C image circle in the same way a full frame sensor would from a full-frame image circle.
@@johnkevin7992 the crop factor applies no matter which lens you use (the sensor size is what matters). However, if you do use FF glass with an APS-C sensor, then you can negate crop-factor math by using a focal reducer. In effect you'd be concentrating FF image circle worth of light onto a smaller area. Does that make sense?
I connected sigma 56 mm 1.4 to zv e10, but blades are not moving, how to mount I'm new
How good is it for focussing on kids with Eye AF?
Have you tested the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 lens, for HSS (High Speed Sync) compatibility? My new Sigma 56mm f/1.4 lens FAILS, when used with my Sony a6400 camera and Godox V860iii speedlight. Illumination is massively overdone.
Whats the diff bet sigma 50mm art vs sigma 56mm contemporary ? Why is art so costly ?
what is adaptive field?
How does the lens compare to the samyang 85mm 1.8 for apsc?
Take a look at my review of that lens for the full details :-)
Hello, I have a canon 70D. I am confused between sigma 150-600 and canon 70-200 f/4 l non is (with 2x teleconverter).
Is the second option worth of the extra money?
Please help me.
Two totally different classes of lenses there. The sigma has more reach even when the 70-200 has the tele converter and will be faster at that length too. The Canon will be sharper in the overlapping range without converter. Likely a toss up in sharpness in with the teleconverter, but the sigma will be faster.
Hi i really like your reviews , they are really good compiled , you will make review about Yongnuo 35mm f/1.4 ?
Yes, when it's available
@@christopherfrost Is aviable already ...💪🤗
How is focus breathing?
Can we use this with the a7 series and get the 1.4 max aperture?
Which lens is better for portraits (photo), Sigma 56/1.4 DC DN or Fuji 56/1.2?
Fuji 56/1.2 for a bit softer and less clinical look.
Happy new year to you.... Wishing you good luck....
Happy new year Chris, was just wondering when are you giving the results of the give away?
Which giveaway was that?
@@christopherfrost Hi Chris it was the camera and lens one.
@@paultrunfull3324 Not me. I think you might be thinking of Chris Winter
Can you review the 16mm f1.4 from sigma for sony? I really love and trust your review
I am testing that lens - a review will come out quite soon.
Hey can you please tell me that if we multiply 1.5 to the focal length for apsc then will it multiply with the apperture too ? I read at some website it doesn't but you said it does. I am confused
The intensity (brightness) of the light does not change. But the depth of field does.
@@christopherfrost super thanks !!
Nice video bro
You forgot to mention the total light gathering equivalent. ;)
Urgh I'm not getting into that again! ;-) (it's f/1.4)
what is the coverage on a full frame sensor though?
As with any APS-C lens on a full-frame body, you will get very heavy vignetting
@@christopherfrost How about using crop sensor mode in the original A7? It will get the equivalent of 84mm if I'm not mistaken. Is the reduction of resolution affect the final result?
@@eghaadam5794 You lose quality when using crop mode on FF. Buy a FF lens for your FF body.
@@GRJCLyon This is because i also have A5100. It would be nice if i can use that lens for both. Since I'm also looking forward to buy Sony FE 85mm f1.8. Anyway, thanks for your suggestion.
Please test the camera FUJI XE3... lens... Fuji 10-24mm f4
does this work really well with doing real close up macro/micro type photos? bugs and such? thanks
Watch the video. I talk about close-up image quality
no.
This 56mm or the Sigma 50mm?
do we lose resolution when taking pictures with a sony e mount full frame camera?
Yes and No. You go from 24 mp to 10 mp when you use Super 35mm on your full frame e-mount
very interesting
For full frame. Wil it use apc mode or full sensor readout?
By default the FF camera will enter aps-c mode, but you can disable it to use the full sensor (with vignetting)
I got a question, i got same sigma and a7ii, biggest resolution is 10mp :(
What was the question? Whether you should buy an A7R iv or an aps-c body? 😬
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