Excellent use of my catchphrase. I want people to start doing that when I walk into a room. 😜👌 Great job, Dunna. Loved the pace of this video. I laughed out loud at "What's up, UA-cam Squad Fam..." Really enjoyed this collab! 😃 Alright...
Thanks Andy! Hopefully Gerald will go for it again. Or maybe it will be an iron man/Cap situation and we’ll have an epic falling out... I’m getting ahead of myself.
I just received my 56/1.4 for MFT (mounted on a g85). It's strongly competing against the 30/1.4 as my new favorite lens. The bokeh is absolutely gorgeous at any aperture, and it's so beautifully sharp wide open. Makes it feel like I'm shooting on a full frame camera at half the weight. Between the Sigma 16, 30 and 56, and (hopefully soon for me) the Samyang 135/2.0, there are so many breathtakingly good MFT options these days. Regarding the focal length, it's also *awesome* for nature stills photography and indoor sports.
I just ordered one for my Sony a6500. I agree 56mm is not a carry around lens. But it is great for portraits. I'm excited to have a lens that is said to be so sharp and the price isn't bad either.
I've had the 56 for a few months and it is my most common lens to use. It has been perfect for portraits but I've also gotten many very good shots of indoor basketball with it. This is my best (of a total of six) lens.
I use my a6500 with Sigma 30mm exclusively for video. I would like to get the 16mm as I think the 56mm is more suited for photography. Great review as always!
Great review, Dunna! I love this lens! The pictures look amazing and I am looking forward shooting some beautiful portraits in the spring and summer time.
It's definitely more practical shooting portraits with a 56mm on APS-C, but of course it's the optical qualities portrait photographers are after using an 85mm (and you'll only get that with an 85mm regardless of the camera). Rather than standing a mile away, I'm still more inclined to shoot portraits with a 56mm on an APS-C, and that f1.4 makes up for what little you might lose not shooting a longer focal length with a 1.8 or 2.8. I've been pondering replacing my long since sold 85mm 1.8 with this 56 if I don't move everything to full frame
@@dunnadidit that's the plan if I do👌. Thanks for this episode. I watched Gerald's recently as well. The Canadians are keeping me covered with the details.
Hi Dunna, I'm still thinking what to buy? I do film making mostly events like weddings and birthdays etc. I want a portrait with a bokeh for tight shots, still choosing between Sigma 30mm f1.4, Sigma 56mm f1.4 or Sony 50mm 1.8?
Dunna, Happy New Year 🎆 and thank you for making this video. So you answered my question about using this lens for vlogging. What lens would you recommend for vlogging that will also work well at night?
Nice review. Great channel. Time to subscribe. I am a fullframe Sony shooter, but I really liked what the a6400 was offering. I also really wanted to the 35 and 55 zeiss. Tho these Sigma are even better in a way. So I ordered the 16,30,56. Looking forward to it.
I've watched your videos regarding the Sigma 16mm the 30mm and the 56mm and your in depth reviews are nothing short of amazing ! I'm going with the 16mm. It just seems like the perfect lens for what i plan on doing. I do a lot of sculpting and like to take photos of my work and I enjoy taking Inner city photos as well. I also plan to Vlog my artwork and on occasion myself. You've earned a subscriber !
I just ordered this for my A6400! I'd love some opinions on how this will perform considering there is no IS in the lens or body of the camera. I don't shoot much video if any and mostly plan to take portrait style photos with this while hunting and being outdoors. I have the 30mm sigma prime, and the kit lens (with OSS) which I use mostly for running and gunning. I've heard I will struggle with focused images in low light situations - however, I do use a tripod a lot. Especially for long exposure night shots etc. Should I be concerned?
I'm a little confused Could you make a video comparing all these Sigma Lenses? All seem to be able to take great portraits and have good low light...but at just different focal lengths?
If you’re looking for portraits, the 56 would be my favorite, then the 30. The 16 isn’t really great for portraits in a traditional sense. They do all have great low light capabilities because of the f1.4 aperture that they share. They’re actually all very similar in their quality, but at different focal lengths, which is probably the idea sigma was going for I think.
@@dunnadidit I guess the objective of Sigmas line of lenses was for photographers to slowly get all of them I'm a student I'm starting to get really interested in photography! Currently own a Sony RX100 IV Thanks for the recommendation So I guess the Sigma 16 is more for wide angle and landscapes
That’s exactly it! I believe they even sell them all as a kit! Each focal length is intended for a different look and different situations. Having a zoom lens that covers lots of focal lengths is great for convenience but often sacrifices some quality or features. This is why you’ll often see people with a kit of prime lenses like this.
@@dunnadidit Just joining in, I'm looking to buy a new lens. Just recently got into photography (hobby) and so far only have the 16mm lens on the a6300. Thinking of going with the 30mm instead of the 56mm, because I do want to shoot portraits, but probably also some street/travel photos and nature photos (including people lol). I think the 56mm might be a bit too specific for me at this point, since I'm not only looking for portrait photos (and it's 55-80 euros more expensive). What's your say on this? Thanks!
You said it’s not that all around lens you can leave on your camera. What kind of prime lens would you say that would fit in to that more all around lens you can leave on your camera?
Great review! Just a quick question: I have a a6000 which doesn't have in body image stabilization. Would that be okay with this lens, mostly for photography (not videos)? What would be a good option for camera with IBIS upgrade?
I know it's an old video but I own the 30mm and it is AWESOME for astrophotography. And the 56mm is even better . I have the GH6 and used it on the GH2 as well. Even if MFT is not the goto system for that kind of photo. With a star tracker, it works just fine. You just have to know how to use photoshop and photo stacking softwares.
I have been using the Sony A6000 for quite some time, loved your review as always. Very solid, I will pick this lens up very soon for portraits! I also have the 16mm and 30mm sigma lens. I have been using the 16mm cause i love the wide angle look to its images, plus its tack sharp!
Noob question, this VS say a 30mm sigma but with the 30mm taken at a closer distance? Basically you shoot nearer for the 30mm so that the subject is about the same size (like a person). What is the difference? I'm new, sorry
Hey! So the difference there is something that people refer to as “lens compression” here’s a video that will kind of show you what’s going on. ua-cam.com/video/ACFV3aHjbyg/v-deo.html Between 30 and 56, if you move to make the size of the subject similar, I feel like it won’t be a HUGE change, but it will be slightly different.
I just got a Sony a6000 as a gift where do I start I have always been Interested in photography and I want to do street photography and some portraits like weddings and such. Thanks for any help.....
Great review Dunna!!! Got mine a few days back... looks sigma sharp!!! but like u said a lil tight... hope to properly use it in the weekend...keep it up bro!!!!
I totally loved this lens, i was waiting since it was announced, made a video about this on my channel, but thats in my native language, i like the compression when you don’t need much of a details in background and focusing on subject is ur main goal, love ur review it same like mine, u make very good reviews.
Bro...I have 18-105 (only for zoom and videos) and sigma 16mm. I used 16mm for everything like landscapes, family pics, street photography, indoor photography etc; I m super pleased with it. Now can you educate me if 30mm makes any difference? Do you think 16mm is for landscapes only and for rest of the situations 30mm is more preferable? I am thinking to add 56mm for my 16mm to complete my collection for all kind of photography skipping 30mm....with little planning I can afford 30 and 56 both in few months time but don’t want to throw away money for something that is not useful....plz suggest
Ive heard that the Sigma trio can be a little noisy (motor audio noise) in video compared to say the Sony 15mm F1.4 Not sure how true it is. Any thoughts?
@@dunnadidit thanks for the reply! I already use a 30mm F1.4 for an a6500. If you were given the option, should I get the 16mm or 56mm to pair up with my 30?
Unfortunately, they don't make this lens in a Canon mount to my knowledge. Sigma definitely makes some alternatives for Canon though, I think they may be part of the more expensive art line though.
Nice one Dunna, real nice review of this lens man. Been toying around with the idea of it. Currently using the 1.8 50mm Sony lens so not sure if its worth swapping it out just yet.
Thanks brother! I have the 50mm too(as I’m sure you saw from the comparisons in the video) I think the biggest thing for a lot of people is that the 56 doesn’t have oss and the 50 does. So if you shoot on the a6000 or a6300... it’s tough. If you shoot on the a6500, the upgrade is a lot easier to justify.
Hey I recently bought the a6400 currently have the 16mm sigma love it but need a lens for cocktail photography would this lens be a good choice for that in particular?
Hey Dunna, I just watched all your trilogy review of the sigma lenses. I'm new to videography and I want to buy 2 lenses. What do you think would be a good combination for travel? I guess the 16mm is a must for landscapes, would you pick the 30 or 56mm as a secondary lens? I have the a6500 and mainly do video.
Ooh that’s a tough question. If I had to pick two I guess I would go with the 16 and 56. Especially if you shoot mainly video. Because you can use clear image zoom to get the 16mm to a 32mm if you want.
My pleasure, always glad to help. There should be links for both lenses in the description if you feel like supporting the channel when you’re ready to buy 😉
Hi Dunna.. i need your advise. im planning to buy a portrait lens, and i cant decide between sigma 30mm f1.4, sigma 56mm f1.4 , or Sony Fe 85 f1.8. My camera is sony a6500 and currently i hv sigma 16mm f 1.4 and sony 18-105 f4.
Cool! Go with that then, but your original question was more than just that. Honestly, I’d probably bring a zoom lens, but your question was pretty specific lol
Yeah people really love super wide lenses. I'm only just getting used to that field of view now but I dunno how I feel about it yet lol. I love my 16mm f1.4 though. It's great but for what you said, I still figure the 30mm but I don't do urbex... maybe you need an ultrawide for that.
85mm is a niche focal length? i've shot multiple events and weddings with only an 85mm... and i know a lot of pros that do as well. But I agree, it's not a "lets just grab and go out for the day" lens.
Yeah that’s what I mean when I say niche, it fills a specific purpose that in the grand scheme of things really only covers 10% of my shooting or a very specific type(or niche) of photographer may use it more in their setup. Maybe there was a better word than niche but hopefully you get what I mean 😉
Great review! I just got this lens and it is tack sharp! Regarding auto focus, this is my second auto focus lens so not an auto focus expert. I have my A 6500 set on Continuos AF and center spot and the lens set to Apature is slow to focus! If I aim it at a picture frame 12 feet away and it grabs focus, then I put my hand up 3 feet in front of the camera, it won't focus on my hand unless I half press the shutter? I called B&H thinking I have a defective lens and the particular rep I got said that kind of auto focus where you just point the camera at something and it grabs focus when you move between near and far subjects only works in video! What say you? I thought modern auto focus cameras were supposed to quickly grab focus in photo mode as well? I see various lens reviews for Sigma and Tameron on 6000 Sony APSC and the focus is snappy between a near and far object - is that automatic or are they quickly half pressing the shutter? Thanks for your insights!
Great vid once again Dunna! 2 questions for me. 1) Is it possible to handheld video without ibis? 2) how would you compare it with the sony 55mm 1.8 zeiss if the price is not an issue? Keep it up mate!
Hey Jim! Thanks so much! 1. It might be a bit sketchy, I found that even with ibis, I had to be quite careful. But if you’re willing to take the extra time to steady yourself and try a few times to get the shot, it’s doable. 2. I don’t have any experience with the 55 but from what I’ve seen, I think this lens will outperform the 55mm
If you’re looking between the 30 and 56, I personally would go for the 30. Especially if you plan to shoot landscape. The 56 won’t be wide enough for a lot of landscape photos.
If it was only for landscape, I do agree with the 16 but for portraits, the 30 is better... I feel like it’s probably more between the 16 and the 30 than the 30 and 56.
I am considering getting the Sony A6600 (my first camera) for youtube reviews. Which lens do you recommend for review videos. I don't want a lens that zooms in so much on my face. And considering the high prices on lenses, I am looking for one that I can use most. Any recommendation?
Should I still buy it for my a6000 or just get th Sony alternatives with OSS? What it is like to shoot with the Sigma trio on the a6000 hand-held? Thanks for any answer, would be very helpful.
Hey! The sigma stuff is still alright on the a6000, you just have to be very careful and deliberate with your movements. If you’re hoping to be able to just wander around and point the camera, probably not the best. But if you’re willing to take your time and get smooth movements, then they will be ok. Especially the 16mm
@@dunnadidit | Thanks. But I'd still get usable shots when I shoot with these lenses hand-held right? Especially under good lighting and with a tripod on low light. What do you think?
Absolutely possible. I use them handheld with my a6400 regularly. Again, I have the be careful, but it turns out great. And as soon as you are on a tripod, then it will be rock steady.
Dunna Did It 55, and its only $179. Please check it out, it will surely get some traffic through your amazon referral link. Its a bokehbuster for sure!
Can the in body lens correction in a5100, fix the pin cushion distortion of the sigma 56. I am currently using the sigma 16mm (and canon adapted lens) and mostly do landscapes. Would like to do portraits. Also will the sony 50mm be more versatile than the sigma?
I’ve never had a problem with distortion just using the in body correction. The only advantage of the 50mm is the OSS but the 56 outperforms it in every other way.
Hey nice video again. Do you think you could compare it to the Sony fe 50mm ? It's a full frame lense and I'm interested in whether it would be better to get that one over the sigma 56 as I will be able to use it on a full frame camera if I get one in the future.
Hey bro question When I put my 56mm 1.4 on my A7III, I notice the brackets on the screen. Almost like the phase detection brackets or af brackets. How do I remove these brackets?
I’m not 100% sure tbh. I don’t have an a7iii to try it out with, but it sounds similar to when I use clear image zoom. You may not be able to change that.
@@BrandonColePhotography I am guessing it automatically goes into crop mode because it is an ASPC lens, but that is just a guess. I have the 56 for m43.
It’s automatically gone into crop mode. It’s just to let you know that you’ve put a cropped lens on a full frame body. You can change it to full frame in the settings and the marks will disappear. You’ll have a wider field of view but it will have a vignette.
I've sent 3 long questions to you on Instagram. I didn't want to spam the comment section. It'd be great if you could reply or make a short video/ Insta story or share pictures to answer the questions. Thanks in advance!
Not a dumb question at all! They will work, but they will put the camera into crop mode. Which on the a7riii is still just about as many megapixels as any other camera anyway 😂
@@dunnadidit Thank you for the reply! So you reckon it's worth buying them, or should I just invest in other lenses? I just bought the a7riii as my first camera, but i ony bought the body, and now I was looking for a lens for portrait shooting, and one for nature and outdoor/sports shooting. What would you recommend?
These would still be fantastic lenses on the a7riii. But just not quite as fantastic as true full frame glass. The advantage of these is that they’re cheaper and smaller. So they make a great travel kit. If you don’t mind big expensive lenses, then going with some true full frame glass would make sense to get the extra quality out of the a7riii
So, I have a question. I have the sigma 60mm 2.8 art series lens, and I do like it, but it's nowhere near as sharp as my 16mm, 30mm sigmas or my 35mm, 50mm sonys. Why is the art series so lauded when it seems like they don't keep up with their contemporary lenses?
Honestly I think they’ve just gotten better at making lenses. The 60mm is supposed to be almost as sharp as the newer 30mm f1.4 though so you should still be getting great results but it is an older lens than the 16 and 30. And it should definitely be sharper than the song 50mm
@@dunnadidit The sigma 60mm f/2.8 is probably one the sharpest lens that was made for the Sony apsc series and it still holds up today. Not sure if @shadda got a bad copy but my copy when I had it was crazy sharp. It rivals the 30mm f/1.4 and the 16mm f/1.4, the 16mm being the sharpest out of the bunch.
Excellent use of my catchphrase. I want people to start doing that when I walk into a room. 😜👌
Great job, Dunna. Loved the pace of this video. I laughed out loud at "What's up, UA-cam Squad Fam..." Really enjoyed this collab! 😃
Alright...
I have literally been singing that for days just hoping you’ll walk in 😉 G
Glad you enjoyed it man! Thanks so much for the collab!
Thanks Andy! Hopefully Gerald will go for it again. Or maybe it will be an iron man/Cap situation and we’ll have an epic falling out... I’m getting ahead of myself.
Whats the point of Dunna Did It when Gerald Undone it🤔
Someone has to did it back up after Gerald keeps undoning it!
I sing dum dum Gerald Undone... he's crazy. You're never gonna survive unless you get a little crayayayazy 😃. You guys both do great work.
Dunna you're the man! I appreciate you too because of the fact you reply to almost anybody. Much respect!
Thanks for saying that! And thanks for watching!
I just received my 56/1.4 for MFT (mounted on a g85). It's strongly competing against the 30/1.4 as my new favorite lens. The bokeh is absolutely gorgeous at any aperture, and it's so beautifully sharp wide open. Makes it feel like I'm shooting on a full frame camera at half the weight.
Between the Sigma 16, 30 and 56, and (hopefully soon for me) the Samyang 135/2.0, there are so many breathtakingly good MFT options these days.
Regarding the focal length, it's also *awesome* for nature stills photography and indoor sports.
That’s awesome! Thanks for the input! Sounds like you have a great kit!
Absolutely love some of the shots we've been getting in the studio with this lens!
Not to mention Conch the cleaner!
I just ordered one for my Sony a6500. I agree 56mm is not a carry around lens. But it is great for portraits. I'm excited to have a lens that is said to be so sharp and the price isn't bad either.
It’s is now my go to portrait lens for sure! I’m stoked for you to have it!
I've had the 56 for a few months and it is my most common lens to use. It has been perfect for portraits but I've also gotten many very good shots of indoor basketball with it. This is my best (of a total of six) lens.
That’s awesome to hear! Glad you’re loving it!
Watching this guy talk makes me so happy.
Talking about camera stuff makes me happy 😃
I use my a6500 with Sigma 30mm exclusively for video. I would like to get the 16mm as I think the 56mm is more suited for photography. Great review as always!
I definitely can see why you would think that and I don’t disagree! Thanks for watching!!
Great review, Dunna!
I love this lens! The pictures look amazing and I am looking forward shooting some beautiful portraits in the spring and summer time.
Thanks a lot Patrick! I appreciate it!
An 80mm with f1.4 would be ideal for me😍 Sadly mine just gave up on focusing automatically recently out of the blue! 🙄
Oh no! That’s so weird! Gonna get it repaired?
It's definitely more practical shooting portraits with a 56mm on APS-C, but of course it's the optical qualities portrait photographers are after using an 85mm (and you'll only get that with an 85mm regardless of the camera). Rather than standing a mile away, I'm still more inclined to shoot portraits with a 56mm on an APS-C, and that f1.4 makes up for what little you might lose not shooting a longer focal length with a 1.8 or 2.8. I've been pondering replacing my long since sold 85mm 1.8 with this 56 if I don't move everything to full frame
If you stick it out with apsc I would DEFINITELY look into this as your portrait lens.
@@dunnadidit that's the plan if I do👌. Thanks for this episode. I watched Gerald's recently as well. The Canadians are keeping me covered with the details.
Solid review man! Wonder what sigma has in store next 🧐 also great collab.. both of your backdrops blended very nicely together!
Yeah! I’m thinking the same thing... fingers crossed it’s an 18-35 f1.8 art with an e mount!
Dunna Did It I would buy 5 of that lens tomorrow if they did that!!
I might get 2. I can’t think of what I would do with 3 more 😉
Hi Dunna, I'm still thinking what to buy? I do film making mostly events like weddings and birthdays etc. I want a portrait with a bokeh for tight shots, still choosing between Sigma 30mm f1.4, Sigma 56mm f1.4 or Sony 50mm 1.8?
I probably find myself using the 30mm most out of those three if that helps!
I got sony 50mm 1.8 oss for my a6000, but sold it and bought 56mm sigma. Sigma is much better) amazing lense. You will not be disappointed.
Great video Dunna. Def helped influence my decision to purchase both this lens and the 16mm in the near future.
Thanks so much! That’s great to hear! Let me know if you have any questions!
Good review.. was thinking about this lens.. would you recommend the 56mm for full body shots? Or any other option?
Hmm I might go with the 30mm for full body shots
*What is your favorite portrait lens?*
Sony 35 f1.8! I think equivalent 52mm is perfect. I think its sharp enough and very light. Having oos is big plus since i have 6300
Tamron 60mm f/2 ;) great episode.
Dan - Nice! Before I got this lens, my go to portrait lens was the Sigma 30mm so I know what you mean with that focal range! It’s great!
Mateusz - Awesome! I hope to try some more Tamron soon!
I'm going to have to go with the sigma 35mm F1.8
Awesome video as always brotha
Dunna, Happy New Year 🎆 and thank you for making this video. So you answered my question about using this lens for vlogging. What lens would you recommend for vlogging that will also work well at night?
Sigma 16mm f1.4
Thank you 🙏🏼. Still learning the different types of lenses and what they do, especially with crop sensor cameras, it’s all foreign to me.
gahhh I just wanna get all 3 of the contemporaries, think I'll start with the 30mm
Good call!
Nice review. Great channel. Time to subscribe. I am a fullframe Sony shooter, but I really liked what the a6400 was offering. I also really wanted to the 35 and 55 zeiss. Tho these Sigma are even better in a way. So I ordered the 16,30,56. Looking forward to it.
I really hope you love the trio as much as I do! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!
Thank you for this superb review Dunna! Much appreciated.
My pleasure Ariel! Glad you enjoyed it!
I've watched your videos regarding the Sigma 16mm the 30mm and the 56mm and your in depth reviews are nothing short of amazing ! I'm going with the 16mm. It just seems like the perfect lens for what i plan on doing. I do a lot of sculpting and like to take photos of my work and I enjoy taking Inner city photos as well. I also plan to Vlog my artwork and on occasion myself. You've earned a subscriber !
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! I hope you love the 16mm as much as I do!
I need a len for my gym photos, i already have the 30mm but it makes look smaller than what I'm and this a setback for gym photos.
I definitely leave 85mm-ish primes on at all times for general use
I just ordered this for my A6400! I'd love some opinions on how this will perform considering there is no IS in the lens or body of the camera.
I don't shoot much video if any and mostly plan to take portrait style photos with this while hunting and being outdoors. I have the 30mm sigma prime, and the kit lens (with OSS) which I use mostly for running and gunning. I've heard I will struggle with focused images in low light situations - however, I do use a tripod a lot. Especially for long exposure night shots etc. Should I be concerned?
Was a great long end, low light, for wedding photography on the M43 :) easy to carry as an extra lens
I'm a little confused
Could you make a video comparing all these Sigma Lenses?
All seem to be able to take great portraits and have good low light...but at just different focal lengths?
If you’re looking for portraits, the 56 would be my favorite, then the 30. The 16 isn’t really great for portraits in a traditional sense. They do all have great low light capabilities because of the f1.4 aperture that they share. They’re actually all very similar in their quality, but at different focal lengths, which is probably the idea sigma was going for I think.
@@dunnadidit I guess the objective of Sigmas line of lenses was for photographers to slowly get all of them
I'm a student I'm starting to get really interested in photography!
Currently own a Sony RX100 IV
Thanks for the recommendation
So I guess the Sigma 16 is more for wide angle and landscapes
That’s exactly it! I believe they even sell them all as a kit! Each focal length is intended for a different look and different situations. Having a zoom lens that covers lots of focal lengths is great for convenience but often sacrifices some quality or features. This is why you’ll often see people with a kit of prime lenses like this.
@@dunnadidit Just joining in, I'm looking to buy a new lens. Just recently got into photography (hobby) and so far only have the 16mm lens on the a6300. Thinking of going with the 30mm instead of the 56mm, because I do want to shoot portraits, but probably also some street/travel photos and nature photos (including people lol). I think the 56mm might be a bit too specific for me at this point, since I'm not only looking for portrait photos (and it's 55-80 euros more expensive). What's your say on this? Thanks!
I agree with your thoughts. The 56 is great but on apsc I use my 30mm way more!
Amazing! what size ND filter would go on it?
I have the 16mm (top). Now I would like the 56mm. I don't now if is better the panasonic 25mm 1.7 or sigma 30 1.4...
It's not so much about better or worse and more about what you need.
I am going to get this lens for weddings, using A6300 with crane 2 already have the 18-35F1.8 What do you suggest?
Sounds great to me!
@@dunnadidit bought it its KRAZY sharp! Thanks
You said it’s not that all around lens you can leave on your camera. What kind of prime lens would you say that would fit in to that more all around lens you can leave on your camera?
I wouldn’t say that any prime lens really fits that bill. I’d look into something like the new sigma 18-50 f2.8 or Tamron 17-70 f2.8 for that
Damn, I just got the 16mm. Now I have to get this too.
Good, my subliminal messaging is working 😉
Great review! Just a quick question: I have a a6000 which doesn't have in body image stabilization. Would that be okay with this lens, mostly for photography (not videos)? What would be a good option for camera with IBIS upgrade?
Hey dunna, I've heared this lense has some weird rainbow effet when recording with certain angles. Was wondering if that has happened to you!
Interesting! I haven’t run into this yet!
Would you recommend this for Gym content for like Instagram reels and TikTok?
Do you have the review for the Sigma 35mm 1.4?
I know it's an old video but I own the 30mm and it is AWESOME for astrophotography. And the 56mm is even better . I have the GH6 and used it on the GH2 as well. Even if MFT is not the goto system for that kind of photo. With a star tracker, it works just fine. You just have to know how to use photoshop and photo stacking softwares.
Hell yeah! Expose that camera sensor baby! Im over my fears now
Lol 😂
I have been using the Sony A6000 for quite some time, loved your review as always. Very solid, I will pick this lens up very soon for portraits! I also have the 16mm and 30mm sigma lens. I have been using the 16mm cause i love the wide angle look to its images, plus its tack sharp!
You’ll have the whole set! I love the fact that I’ve got all three now! They just make an awesome team!
Good to see two Canadian camera fam in the same vid... you both produce excellent content.
Thanks so much! Definitely a whole lot of Canadian Pride over here!!
Noob question, this VS say a 30mm sigma but with the 30mm taken at a closer distance? Basically you shoot nearer for the 30mm so that the subject is about the same size (like a person). What is the difference? I'm new, sorry
Hey! So the difference there is something that people refer to as “lens compression” here’s a video that will kind of show you what’s going on. ua-cam.com/video/ACFV3aHjbyg/v-deo.html
Between 30 and 56, if you move to make the size of the subject similar, I feel like it won’t be a HUGE change, but it will be slightly different.
Loved your review. It was very helpful!
Glad to hear it Charleen! Thanks for watching!
I just got a Sony a6000 as a gift where do I start I have always been Interested in photography and I want to do street photography and some portraits like weddings and such. Thanks for any help.....
Surprised and happy to know that this line of lens by Sigma have 9 blades at this price point compared to the 7 blades Sony 50mm f1.8.
It’s really a fantastic lens! And so sharp!
@@dunnadidit Yes! I have the 30 and 16 and getting the 56 very soon thanks to your reviews. Selling my Sony 50 f1.8 next.
Nice! We’ll have the same kit!
My ever favorite lens to my M50.
Great review Dunna!!! Got mine a few days back... looks sigma sharp!!! but like u said a lil tight... hope to properly use it in the weekend...keep it up bro!!!!
Thanks Adrian! I hope you love it as much as I do! The more I shoot with it, the more I get used to the tight focal length!
@@dunnadidit i hope so too bro!!!
I have 16mm and 18-105. Should I buy 30mm or 56mm
I totally loved this lens, i was waiting since it was announced, made a video about this on my channel, but thats in my native language, i like the compression when you don’t need much of a details in background and focusing on subject is ur main goal, love ur review it same like mine, u make very good reviews.
Yeah it’s quite a wonderful lens! Thanks so much Junaid!
Dunna Did It thank you for making great content. 👍🏻
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Bro...I have 18-105 (only for zoom and videos) and sigma 16mm. I used 16mm for everything like landscapes, family pics, street photography, indoor photography etc; I m super pleased with it. Now can you educate me if 30mm makes any difference? Do you think 16mm is for landscapes only and for rest of the situations 30mm is more preferable? I am thinking to add 56mm for my 16mm to complete my collection for all kind of photography skipping 30mm....with little planning I can afford 30 and 56 both in few months time but don’t want to throw away money for something that is not useful....plz suggest
I personally use the 30 more often than the 56. The 30 is a bit more versatile whereas I find the 56 is really zoomed in.
Dunna Did It thanks bro...can you suggest in what kind of scenarios you use 30mm? All kind of photography like street/portrait/family?
Do you have any videos of how you edit your portraits??
I don’t yet, but I’ll add that to my list of ideas!
Which u prefer for video the sigma 30mm or 56mm ? By the way i got the 16mm for my a6500 ... thanks man !!! 👌
That’s a tough one. I probably use the 30mm more but I really do like the 56mm. Can it be a tie??
Thanks man !!! I just bought the 30mm ..
Its dope !!! 👌
Nice!!
ive been debating between this and the sony Fe 85mm 1.8
What camera do you shoot?
@@dunnadidit shooting with an a6000
The 85mm is going to be super tight then at 127.5! I think that would be too tight for me most of the time.
Ive heard that the Sigma trio can be a little noisy (motor audio noise) in video compared to say the Sony 15mm F1.4
Not sure how true it is. Any thoughts?
Would you recommend this lens for event videography? I don't shoot photos.
Might be a bit tight for event videos. You would probably be better off with the 16 or the 30.
@@dunnadidit thanks for the reply! I already use a 30mm F1.4 for an a6500. If you were given the option, should I get the 16mm or 56mm to pair up with my 30?
Probably the 16. I get more use out of my 16 and 30 than I do my 56. The 56 is fantastic but I find it only comes out for more specific reasons.
this guy is A very nice guy he replied every message you sent very humble go follow him on Instagram...thanks bro
Awww thanks!!
Ataa Ataa I wouldn’t subscribed if he wasn’t nice. 😂 Just love him
Aww you guys are making me blush 😊
is it better for basic camera but good lens or good camera and basic lens?
Both have their importance, but I would argue that having a decent camera with great lenses is better.
Would this lens work on a cropped Cannon 200d ?
Unfortunately, they don't make this lens in a Canon mount to my knowledge. Sigma definitely makes some alternatives for Canon though, I think they may be part of the more expensive art line though.
What about using it like a landscape photography especially when something is really far?
Solid review guys! Entertaining and informative. What else could you ask for. 👌
Thanks so much Paul! Glad you liked it!
Awesome looking lens. I would love to replace my canon 50mm 1.4 + speed booster with something like this.
What camera are you shooting with?
Dunna Did It Sony a6000. The speedbooster works as an adapter, but gave me some great shots!
Nice one Dunna, real nice review of this lens man. Been toying around with the idea of it. Currently using the 1.8 50mm Sony lens so not sure if its worth swapping it out just yet.
Thanks brother! I have the 50mm too(as I’m sure you saw from the comparisons in the video) I think the biggest thing for a lot of people is that the 56 doesn’t have oss and the 50 does. So if you shoot on the a6000 or a6300... it’s tough. If you shoot on the a6500, the upgrade is a lot easier to justify.
Thanks.
Can u suggest any software for photo editing.
And where to get
Please
I suggest Adobe Lightroom and photoshop, you can get them here - kit.com/dunnadidit/photo-video-editing/adobe-creative-cloud
Capture One and Affinity Photo are good choices too, and no subscription.
Hey I recently bought the a6400 currently have the 16mm sigma love it but need a lens for cocktail photography would this lens be a good choice for that in particular?
Hmmm, yeah the 56mm could work, and if you want to get a little bit closer, you can always grab a set of macro tubes.
How's the vdo footage?can i vlpg with this?sigma 16mm without ibis
Hey Dunna, I just watched all your trilogy review of the sigma lenses. I'm new to videography and I want to buy 2 lenses. What do you think would be a good combination for travel? I guess the 16mm is a must for landscapes, would you pick the 30 or 56mm as a secondary lens? I have the a6500 and mainly do video.
Ooh that’s a tough question. If I had to pick two I guess I would go with the 16 and 56. Especially if you shoot mainly video. Because you can use clear image zoom to get the 16mm to a 32mm if you want.
@@dunnadidit I had not even thought about the clear image zoom, that's a great point! Thanks for the reply :)
My pleasure, always glad to help. There should be links for both lenses in the description if you feel like supporting the channel when you’re ready to buy 😉
Hi Dunna.. i need your advise. im planning to buy a portrait lens, and i cant decide between sigma 30mm f1.4, sigma 56mm f1.4 , or Sony Fe 85 f1.8.
My camera is sony a6500 and currently i hv sigma 16mm f 1.4 and sony 18-105 f4.
I use the 30mm more than the 56mm so I’d probably suggest the 30 next
f/1.4 on 56 looks better than on 30
My MAN! You're the best! Thanks dude
I’m super happy that you liked the video! Thanks for watching!
Great review! I’m currently shooting my portraits on my a6300 with the 50 1.8... is it worth it to upgrade?
Thanks! I definitely think so. The 56mm is definitely a step up. Especially if you can sell the 50mm to get back some of the cash!
That’s what I was thinking. I can probably get $150 or $200 back on the 50 1.8 and then get the 56! Thanks for the advice!
My pleasure! Feel free to use the link in the description 😉
Hey, how did you edit the first picture (one with a tensed guy and laptop)? It was dope 🔥
Great one with a Sony A6400 (small killer combo)...
100% agreed!
just what i was looking for...thank you!
Nice! My pleasure!
@@dunnadidit. I have a request. please make a video on davinci resolve
If I ever decide to learn resolve I will definitely make some videos about it!
Im visiting abandoned places and also do a lot of street photography,crowds and concerts.
What lense from the sigma trio would you recommend?
Probably the 30mm f1.4
@@dunnadidit But someone who does urbex photograhy said that wide angle lenses have main priority
Cool! Go with that then, but your original question was more than just that. Honestly, I’d probably bring a zoom lens, but your question was pretty specific lol
@@dunnadidit Lol I asked the same stuff others and they said the 16mm or even sony 10-18mm which I think is too wide.. what you say?
Yeah people really love super wide lenses. I'm only just getting used to that field of view now but I dunno how I feel about it yet lol. I love my 16mm f1.4 though. It's great but for what you said, I still figure the 30mm but I don't do urbex... maybe you need an ultrawide for that.
85mm is a niche focal length? i've shot multiple events and weddings with only an 85mm... and i know a lot of pros that do as well. But I agree, it's not a "lets just grab and go out for the day" lens.
Yeah that’s what I mean when I say niche, it fills a specific purpose that in the grand scheme of things really only covers 10% of my shooting or a very specific type(or niche) of photographer may use it more in their setup. Maybe there was a better word than niche but hopefully you get what I mean 😉
Can I slap it on my full frame Sony camera??
Great review, thanks!
Thanks Jess! I really appreciate it!
Great review! I just got this lens and it is tack sharp! Regarding auto focus, this is my second auto focus lens so not an auto focus expert. I have my A 6500 set on Continuos AF and center spot and the lens set to Apature is slow to focus! If I aim it at a picture frame 12 feet away and it grabs focus, then I put my hand up 3 feet in front of the camera, it won't focus on my hand unless I half press the shutter? I called B&H thinking I have a defective lens and the particular rep I got said that kind of auto focus where you just point the camera at something and it grabs focus when you move between near and far subjects only works in video! What say you? I thought modern auto focus cameras were supposed to quickly grab focus in photo mode as well? I see various lens reviews for Sigma and Tameron on 6000 Sony APSC and the focus is snappy between a near and far object - is that automatic or are they quickly half pressing the shutter? Thanks for your insights!
Great vid once again Dunna! 2 questions for me. 1) Is it possible to handheld video without ibis? 2) how would you compare it with the sony 55mm 1.8 zeiss if the price is not an issue? Keep it up mate!
Hey Jim! Thanks so much!
1. It might be a bit sketchy, I found that even with ibis, I had to be quite careful. But if you’re willing to take the extra time to steady yourself and try a few times to get the shot, it’s doable.
2. I don’t have any experience with the 55 but from what I’ve seen, I think this lens will outperform the 55mm
@@dunnadidit thanks for the response mate!
My pleasure!!
How's the auto focus of this lens
Will it be good with a6000 ? I already own the 16mm which is fantastic
Right now i am confused between 30mm and this
Either one would be great! I probably use the 30mm more often.
Y D thanks. I will buy both anyways. Just not sure which one to start with. Btw which camera do you use ?
Want to buy first sigma lens
Which should I buy. 30 or 56
I like landscape, traveling and people photography.
Can u please help??
If you’re looking between the 30 and 56, I personally would go for the 30. Especially if you plan to shoot landscape. The 56 won’t be wide enough for a lot of landscape photos.
Take 16 if u want landscape
@@dunnadidit I will go with it then
thanks man😊👍
If it was only for landscape, I do agree with the 16 but for portraits, the 30 is better... I feel like it’s probably more between the 16 and the 30 than the 30 and 56.
Hey dunna , what do you recommend for portrait on sony a6000?
This would be the one!!
Awesome video man! Just wish they had an EF-M mount!!
Thanks brother! Yeah, I’m surprised Sigma isn’t doing any EF-M. 🤔
@@dunnadidit I think they'll come around. Finally got our speedbooster from Viltrox so it's progressing!
Nice!
Curious, did you get a degree in music?
I am considering getting the Sony A6600 (my first camera) for youtube reviews. Which lens do you recommend for review videos. I don't want a lens that zooms in so much on my face. And considering the high prices on lenses, I am looking for one that I can use most. Any recommendation?
Check out the sigma 16mm f1.4!
@@dunnadidit I ordered it. Thanks!
Great video and review, looks like a fantastic lens.
Thank you so much! I definitely think it is a great lens!
What program do you use for editing your pictures?
Primarily Adobe Lightroom Classic CC
Should I still buy it for my a6000 or just get th Sony alternatives with OSS?
What it is like to shoot with the Sigma trio on the a6000 hand-held?
Thanks for any answer, would be very helpful.
Hey! The sigma stuff is still alright on the a6000, you just have to be very careful and deliberate with your movements. If you’re hoping to be able to just wander around and point the camera, probably not the best. But if you’re willing to take your time and get smooth movements, then they will be ok. Especially the 16mm
@@dunnadidit | Thanks. But I'd still get usable shots when I shoot with these lenses hand-held right? Especially under good lighting and with a tripod on low light. What do you think?
Absolutely possible. I use them handheld with my a6400 regularly. Again, I have the be careful, but it turns out great. And as soon as you are on a tripod, then it will be rock steady.
Opinions on the kamlan 1.1? Really loving it, but its also my first manual lens.
Never used it! What’s the focal length?
Dunna Did It 55, and its only $179. Please check it out, it will surely get some traffic through your amazon referral link. Its a bokehbuster for sure!
Hmm 🤔 I’ll definitely look into it!!
I would have thought a great interview lens for movies
Yes! Totally, great call! I wish I would have said that!
Can the in body lens correction in a5100, fix the pin cushion distortion of the sigma 56. I am currently using the sigma 16mm (and canon adapted lens) and mostly do landscapes. Would like to do portraits. Also will the sony 50mm be more versatile than the sigma?
I’ve never had a problem with distortion just using the in body correction. The only advantage of the 50mm is the OSS but the 56 outperforms it in every other way.
@@dunnadidit Thank you for your reply.. Will definitely add the 56mm in my lens collection.
Hey nice video again. Do you think you could compare it to the Sony fe 50mm ? It's a full frame lense and I'm interested in whether it would be better to get that one over the sigma 56 as I will be able to use it on a full frame camera if I get one in the future.
I’d say if you’re planning on going full frame, get the full frame lens. But if not, I think the 56 will probably be a better bet.
@@dunnadidit thanks. i guess im gonna stick with aps-c for the time being :)
Nice!!
please do a review for 56mm 1.4 vs new sigma 86mm 1.4 plz
Hey bro question
When I put my 56mm 1.4 on my A7III, I notice the brackets on the screen. Almost like the phase detection brackets or af brackets. How do I remove these brackets?
I’m not 100% sure tbh. I don’t have an a7iii to try it out with, but it sounds similar to when I use clear image zoom. You may not be able to change that.
Dunna Did It Yea I know it did it with phase detection on my A7r2 but don’t seem to be able to get rid of these brackets
Very interesting! Not sure Brandon sorry!
@@BrandonColePhotography I am guessing it automatically goes into crop mode because it is an ASPC lens, but that is just a guess. I have the 56 for m43.
It’s automatically gone into crop mode. It’s just to let you know that you’ve put a cropped lens on a full frame body. You can change it to full frame in the settings and the marks will disappear. You’ll have a wider field of view but it will have a vignette.
can u please tell me about auto focusing? i mean which of all these three sigmas has best autofocus and which one has the worst? please reply
They’re all pretty similar. They’re not quite as quick as native Sony glass but they all work quite well.
Whats apps you used for editing?
I use Adobe Lightroom Classic cc for editing photos and premiere pro cc for video.
Great video! Do you think the AF compatibility will carry over into Sony’s new A6400?! It seems to be a revamped AF System all together. Thanks!
Yeah it totally should! I think a lot of the new AF system comes from the new processor. If anything it should just make it better!
Great video! Thanks.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
I've sent 3 long questions to you on Instagram. I didn't want to spam the comment section. It'd be great if you could reply or make a short video/ Insta story or share pictures to answer the questions.
Thanks in advance!
Cool! I’ll check em out when I get a chance!
why does sigma won't make for fuji x mount, just like 7artisans/meiki?
Not sure tbh!
which is sharper? 16 or 56?
Its very close... I think the 56 might win by a hair though.
This lens is awesome specially for photography
It’s pretty great!
Probably a dumb question, but do the 3 lenses work with the sony a7riii ? Thank you !
Not a dumb question at all! They will work, but they will put the camera into crop mode. Which on the a7riii is still just about as many megapixels as any other camera anyway 😂
@@dunnadidit Thank you for the reply! So you reckon it's worth buying them, or should I just invest in other lenses? I just bought the a7riii as my first camera, but i ony bought the body, and now I was looking for a lens for portrait shooting, and one for nature and outdoor/sports shooting. What would you recommend?
These would still be fantastic lenses on the a7riii. But just not quite as fantastic as true full frame glass. The advantage of these is that they’re cheaper and smaller. So they make a great travel kit. If you don’t mind big expensive lenses, then going with some true full frame glass would make sense to get the extra quality out of the a7riii
So, I have a question. I have the sigma 60mm 2.8 art series lens, and I do like it, but it's nowhere near as sharp as my 16mm, 30mm sigmas or my 35mm, 50mm sonys. Why is the art series so lauded when it seems like they don't keep up with their contemporary lenses?
What camera are you shooting it on?
@@dunnadidit A6500
Honestly I think they’ve just gotten better at making lenses. The 60mm is supposed to be almost as sharp as the newer 30mm f1.4 though so you should still be getting great results but it is an older lens than the 16 and 30. And it should definitely be sharper than the song 50mm
@@dunnadidit The sigma 60mm f/2.8 is probably one the sharpest lens that was made for the Sony apsc series and it still holds up today. Not sure if @shadda got a bad copy but my copy when I had it was crazy sharp. It rivals the 30mm f/1.4 and the 16mm f/1.4, the 16mm being the sharpest out of the bunch.
Yeah that’s kind of what I thought! From what I’ve heard and seen, the 60 should be tack sharp.
I think it's great for portrait.
Agreed 100%