NICE!! I have been using the NISI 4x4.65 filters with the Tilta Mini Matte Box (but like the new NISI one) I have been eyeing these lenses up! Thanks for the vid bro!
So well covered, thank you for taking the time to make this video. Using the joker figure for the color comparison was really clever, got range of colors in a small space and was easy to compare. I think, at their price point, the NISI lenses offer a lot and will make sense for a lot of people.
I heard issues with the back focus possibly hitting speedbooster elements. I rarely use a speed booster these days, so I know its not as much as an issue for some. But did you notice any back element movement when dialing in focus? I understand its impossible while on camera, but when moving the focus ring and looking into the rear element. Is the focus adjustment built into the back of the lens?
I am looking for "budget" cine lenses but I think I will not consider the Nisi just because the back element moves and therefore they cannot be used with speedboosters. However I really like how clean they are. For what I can see online I could get the DZOs or save some money with the 7artisans vision or Sirui nightwalkers (not really a fan of the last one). However for a better and future proof purchase I would like to find some full frame lenses. Have you tried any Irix lenses? The ideal lens would have low aberation, colour matching and decent focus breathing. And thank you for this video, I find it very informative!
The NISI seem like nice lenses. I don’t have them because I like the option of ef mount. But the Sigma’s are a different league. You can get a full 11 lens set with electronic communication and they are almost a stop faster. One of the rental companies did a tear down and confirmed that they are very well built as well. Also, you can buy a used set very cheaply right now. There major flaw is that they were designed as photo lenses and have the resulting focus breathing and lack of character that goes with that.
The focus breathing is definitely a huge issue, but I don’t mind it. I will say that CAN produce some slight characteristic charms, you just have to find their “weaknesses”. I was very surprised on some of the flaring
@@Ansonandco The sigma cine 50 has a very odd (and problematic) flare....light a white backgroup, no direct light, lens wide open, and BAM...a huge green orb engulfs the frame. At first you might not notice it (since it's huge), but it's there and tints the image. Can be seen better if you put a curve on it. Anyway, just my findings since shooting with them for a few years now.
@@Ansonandco Well according to people from Reddit that have attempted: So for anyone that comes across this thread in the future: Sigma Cine lenses ARE NOT compatible with the DJI focus Pro. Sigma uses a cable system, that has a variable focus range, NOT linear. DJI focus pro assumes you have a lens with a linear focus pull.
Clamp on matte boxes are nasty and slow to work with. Consistency matters. Your sharpness perception is off. Nisi Athena has far better range in micro contrast, which makes them look less sharp with no abuse, but if you try sharpening the image the athenas will not fall apart anywhere near as fast due to the microcontrast
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What do you all think of the new Nisi lenses?
NICE!! I have been using the NISI 4x4.65 filters with the Tilta Mini Matte Box (but like the new NISI one) I have been eyeing these lenses up! Thanks for the vid bro!
So well covered, thank you for taking the time to make this video. Using the joker figure for the color comparison was really clever, got range of colors in a small space and was easy to compare. I think, at their price point, the NISI lenses offer a lot and will make sense for a lot of people.
Thanks! Honestly your comment made me decide to make the video so I appreciate it. Made sure I got all the titles right this time hahaha
@@Ansonandco I think it really ads value to the conversation, serves as a good reference point.
Would you mind doing a Dzofilm Arles lens set comparison with the nisi athena primes?
Sigmas are much shaper ….. not just slightly …. And at f1.5 vs f1.9 …. That means a lot to me …. Thanks for the test !
Yeah I was being a little modest with that statement lol
Do you find yourself using T1.5 a lot? I’ve learned that I don’t really go faster than T2.4, which is why I put the sigma and nisis on the back burner
@@paoloa424 lol I actually shoot my videos at t1.5
Yes, I do use f1.5, but always planning ahead as things get out of focus easily if you are not careful.
Great Video!
Quick question -
would you consider the 7artisans primes any good?
For the price they are great! Compared they definitely have flaws
I heard issues with the back focus possibly hitting speedbooster elements. I rarely use a speed booster these days, so I know its not as much as an issue for some. But did you notice any back element movement when dialing in focus? I understand its impossible while on camera, but when moving the focus ring and looking into the rear element. Is the focus adjustment built into the back of the lens?
So I was using the mirrorless option, so all focusing was covered up, but I have seen that with the PL mount variant
I am looking for "budget" cine lenses but I think I will not consider the Nisi just because the back element moves and therefore they cannot be used with speedboosters. However I really like how clean they are. For what I can see online I could get the DZOs or save some money with the 7artisans vision or Sirui nightwalkers (not really a fan of the last one). However for a better and future proof purchase I would like to find some full frame lenses. Have you tried any Irix lenses? The ideal lens would have low aberation, colour matching and decent focus breathing.
And thank you for this video, I find it very informative!
Are you looking for PL mount? What camera are you using it with?
@@Ansonandco I have a Sony camera but I am thinking at either EF or PL, just for future proof the purchase
In consistency is subject look little bit bigger in sigma?
It may, the minimum focusing is slightly better on the sigmas
Do Nisi Athenas have a greenish yellow tint? From what I have seen here and other places on YT, they seem to have some kind of tint.
They do seem that way
The NISI seem like nice lenses. I don’t have them because I like the option of ef mount. But the Sigma’s are a different league. You can get a full 11 lens set with electronic communication and they are almost a stop faster. One of the rental companies did a tear down and confirmed that they are very well built as well. Also, you can buy a used set very cheaply right now. There major flaw is that they were designed as photo lenses and have the resulting focus breathing and lack of character that goes with that.
The focus breathing is definitely a huge issue, but I don’t mind it. I will say that CAN produce some slight characteristic charms, you just have to find their “weaknesses”. I was very surprised on some of the flaring
@@Ansonandco The sigma cine 50 has a very odd (and problematic) flare....light a white backgroup, no direct light, lens wide open, and BAM...a huge green orb engulfs the frame. At first you might not notice it (since it's huge), but it's there and tints the image. Can be seen better if you put a curve on it. Anyway, just my findings since shooting with them for a few years now.
Thank you so much! I am glad that my modded Sigma art lenses are still banging image quality charts! :D
Absolutely! They are still amazing lenses. Way ahead of their time
I was interested in both of these lenses, but found out that DJI focus. Pro doesn’t work with the sigma lenses.
@@MichaelBrianAZ do they not?
@@Ansonandco Well according to people from Reddit that have attempted: So for anyone that comes across this thread in the future: Sigma Cine lenses ARE NOT compatible with the DJI focus Pro. Sigma uses a cable system, that has a variable focus range, NOT linear. DJI focus pro assumes you have a lens with a linear focus pull.
I have the photography versions and was interested in the fine and DJI focus pro.
@ oh yea the photo version won’t work but the cine will
@@Ansonandco They are saying that the cine sigma version doesn’t work.
Do you have an irix Cine lens? For a comparison vs Nisi?;
i do not have any irix lenses
considering the price difference, these Nisi lenses are comparing very well.
Very good comparison
Thanks dude!
Great test. The sharpness and color between lenses are the real reason they are priced the way they are. Still a great bargain for starting off.
to see chromatic aberration you'd need to point to some really bright and look at fringes, especially in the corner or sides of the frame
Nice video and tests :)
Thanks!
Clamp on matte boxes are nasty and slow to work with. Consistency matters. Your sharpness perception is off. Nisi Athena has far better range in micro contrast, which makes them look less sharp with no abuse, but if you try sharpening the image the athenas will not fall apart anywhere near as fast due to the microcontrast
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