Sigma 35mm 1.2 FE Review + Real Shoot Samples + vs Sony 35mm 1.8?
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- After doing a real shoot with a real couple and the Sigma 35mm f1.2 FE, today I'm giving you my review. Its amazing but BIG, deal breaker for some and not for others. Also is it good enough for me to get it instead of the Sony 35mm 1.8?
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Gear I own:
Sony A7RIII
Sony A7III
Sony 24mm 1.4 GM
Sony 85mm 1.4 GM
This Review was filmed with:
Sony A7R3
Sony 16-35mm 2.8 GM
Rode Video Micro
Edited in Final Cut X on the iMac Pro
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Looking forward to the 1.4 vs 1.2 vs 1.8 video. Nice work Chris, keep it up!
Request: When talking sharpness, *please* include 100% (or more) crops. Anything looks sharp at 16.5%. Would be appreciated.
When you use the Sony A7RIV, thanks to the different cropping options available, the Sigma 35mm F1,2 becomes even more versatile and the rendering is sublime.
I use it with the Sony 20mm F1.8 and the 135mm F1.8.
It is a pleasure to watch a talented photographer who uses exceptional optics. Your customers are very lucky.
I spend a lot of time on photo sites but hadn't seen you before. Also watched your review of the Sony A7R4 and 35mm 1.8.
Informative, solid evaluations, good advice. Thank you.
Nice review, just subscribed! Goodbye to my Zeiss 35 1.4 it was a love/hate relationship with that thing. I ordered the 35 1.2 cant wait until it comes!
cstone710 Why love and hate?
I chose the Batis 40mm F2.0 over the Zeiss 35mm F1.4.
5 months later what do you think
Hi Chris, the first really good review of the 35 / 1.2 - thanks! 👍🏻
CORRECTION: there was a manual focus Voigtlander 35mm 1.2 already made, I really meant autofocus
There is also the Samyang XP 35mm f1.2
Ever heard of the Voigtlander 35/1.2? 🤪
Agree
First AF 35 1.2 would be accurate.
@@JonathanRobsonPhoto ever heard about Techart LM-EA7 Leica M To Sony E AF Adapter?
nxfan I have that adapter and the cv 35 1.2. But the cv 35 1.2 is not af without an adapter
I also have had this lens for about 2 weeks now and have shot with it in a few events and a project. The sharpness, the AF, the bokeh are all just out of this world. the only downside is the weight, every time I took it for a photoshoot, I had the longest day of my life carrying it around. It's huge and heavy and you won't realise it until you pick one yourself.
Hey Chris ltns, great video.
Beautiful shots man
Thank you for your review. I can understand your decision to stay with the f1.8 based on the reasons given, but your sample photos have amazed me. I had no idea a 35mm lens could take such wonderful portraits that remind me of those taken with a 135mm lens, and yet can take scenes with everything in focus. I think you have sold me on the Sigma 35mm F1.2 L mount for my new S5.
Hey Chris, thanks for the review. Oh and nice haircut! Same as mine :)
Please just a helpfull tip could you kindly upload in 4K or provide a source file for the images you show in the video simply because 1080P video is too mushy to be able to get a clear indication on accurate picture quality remember youtube also adds heavy compression to the video you upload and then stream again to us at a lower bitrate. thank you and keep up the good work.
Usually I upload RAW files but not for this one. I’ll upload some later and link
Thanks again for a quick and precise video! I'm going to sell my Sony 35 1.4 and grab the 1.2! Only a casual shooter and I love bokeh so size doesn't bother me!
How's the AF on low light and auto focusing in general? Sigma is notorious for AF hunting which was the main reason I never bought any of the art series.
Forgot to mention that, it’s really good!
@@ChrisTurnerPhotographerMaybe a future comparison between the Sigma 1.2 & Sony 1.8 with practical tests? ;)
I have lucked out and have a very nice copy of the Zeiss 1.4. Nice review!
Haha I know what you mean. It’s nice when you get a good one. I had a good copy
Great review again, keep up the good work!
Great review and images Chris! I've been wanting to get a Sigma lens, but I've heard the auto focus isn't good. A 35mm will probably be my next purchase so I'll keep this lens in mind whenever I decide to buy one.
Hey,
I just wanted to say a big thank you for the video. I have been waiting on a review that compared other Sony lenses.
Going to wait on your comparison videos but I am new to Sony and there just isn’t a perfect option for me yet. Hopefully a 35mm 1.4 GM is in development. I would love some side by side for shooting video.
I have been a lurker on your channel for a while and have now subscribed.
Hi dear. I want to buy Sigma 35 1.2 and I have a question.
Do you think the amount of separation between subject and background in full-length portraits on the Sigma 1.2 compared to the Sony 1.4 is significant enough for me to tolerate the weight and size of the Sigma?
Nope
Would love to see the Batis 40mm in the comparison too! I know...difficult to compare, but in terms of sharpness, contrast, weight, size and overall performance, I would love to see it in the video too!
Thank you very much for your video. Now I am sure to get the Sony 35mm 1.8. I am not a very strong person and I like to have a good lens without having to carry that much (weddings). Thank you! Your videos are always very informative and I like your style of photography & video making. Kind regards
What a fantastic photos. Love it. Thank you
Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f1. 2 Leica m-mount precedes the Sigma 35mm. Both version I & II. I've adapted mine to use on the original a7 mark I.
Yep already been commented
I don't do weddings so for me it's a non issue. I use for a make shift macro on occasion though. Also, it's not the only lens I own. The beauty of the lens is it's unique look and being able to employ that when it fits the shot. It's gem, maybe not in the contemporary sense of sharpness and maybe not by modern technical standards. Uniqueness, has it place. At least in my bag. Your mileage may differ.
nice shots man
Hi !
Beautiful review
I've always seen your videos and if I can ask you a question
I am undecided between the 35mm 1.8 from Sony and the Sigma 1.2 I'd like to know your advice
Thanks
Well there is a 35mm F1.2 from Voigtländer. It's been out for ages, and is much much smaller. Manual focus of course...
Omg people need to read the comments 😂😂
You have great videos. Love you channel!
is this worth getting over the 35 1.4 tho
Nice information my man! Have a super duper day. Peace and love
I thought the 1.2 was a typo... 🤷♂️
So I had to click the thumbnail...
Thanks for the review. I would love to see a comparison of the bokeh rendering at 1.2 compared to 1.8 .. thanks !
Are you getting the 35mm f1.4 gm? :) Would love to see a review when you get your hands on one.
Somebody please do a comparison of the Sony 35mm 1.8 vs Zeiss 40mm 2.o
Craig Gerald Hopefully Chris takes the Batis 40 in the comparison video as well!
The 5 mm of wide angle you have with the 35 mm is alone worth it over the 40 mm .
@@sadenb Only if you want exactly the 35mm look. If you want an allround lens then the difference between 35mm and 40mm isnt a big deal.
And for me the closest focus distance of the 40mm is alone worth it over the 35mm.
vm 35mm f1.2 says hi :)
SLR Magic Cine 35mm 1.2 for SonyE says hi :)
great vid! the contrast on the editing of the images was a bit too strong for me
Really beautiful photos 🌱✌️
Do you think you'll use the 35mm 1.8 often for weddings or just stick to your 24/85 combo?
Man I dunno eh... I feel like I’m gonna go 35 most of the time lol but I never know. I’ll usually change things up half way through a wedding season anyway. I get 20 weddings deep and I’m like, yeah need a change up
@@ChrisTurnerPhotographer Fair enough haha. I'm trying to decide on a wide prime to complement my 50mm. Either a samyang 24 1.8, sony 28 f2 or 35 1.8....any thoughts?
Joel Samways Loving my Batis 25mm F2.0! Got it used for 850 bucks. Totally in love with it!
Go for Tamron 28-75mm and you are fine 😂 changed my wedding lenses combo too many times and that zoom lens is so sharp and fast as f**k. If i need faster lens I grab my 55mm 1.8 and I’m ok.
Hi Chris Ive always found Sigma lenses faultless, but that's just me. You're images as always are gorgeous and maybe we can't match that, but your thoughts are always appreciated
Yeah I’ve owned a few and had mixed results. Never had a good one when I was Nikon. While I’ve been on Sony I’ve personally owned the 24,35,50,135 sigma emount lenses (with my own money) and had mixed results but more positive than negative for sure
On Nikon myself. Never had an issue but it's a little hit and miss I suppose. I don't know what it is but there's just something about Sigma that I really like. Build quality, image fidelity..... really appreciate your thoughts though Chris, keep up the good work. And keep backing yourself, your images suggest you have a good rapport with people which is always the most important thing
Canon had 35mm 1.2 for a while if I am correct, but I am happy that sony have this as an option as well😇
Canon's 35mm is a 1.4 😊
@@alyssamakesamigurumi I probably mistaken it with 50mm ;)
I thought that 1.2 was impossible for the e mount because of sizes, i know there is like a .95 manual lens but the quality is not good wich give me the impression that it was because the physical impossibility.
What do you prefer shooting weddings with at the moment. Would it be more the 85mm gm or the 24mm gm? (I can only afford one at the moment and I‘m not sure in which direction I‘d like to go) Thanks!
I hardly ever use my 85. I’d say I use my 24 probably 90% of the time
Chris Turner Photographer Thanks for answering! Great review again! I might prefer the 24gm to the sigma 35 1.2 because of its size but as you‘ve said in your video, hopefully we‘ll see a 35 gm in the future!
Hey Chris, did you get rid of your 55 1.8? I noticed you only have the 24GM and 85GM under “gear I own”
I did but I bought it again haha. Check my latest gear kit video ;)
Can you do sigma 85 .1.8
What you stated is wrong. Voigtlaender released the Nokton 35mm f/1.2 back in 2003.
Does it have AF?
But I stand corrected anyway :)
@@ChrisTurnerPhotographer No, but your statement was not restricted to autofocus lenses.
Yeah I guess that’s what I meant but your right
The Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 Nokton Aspherical E-mount lens tends to get overlooked as well - admittedly manual focus too but native E-mount with EXIF data, great IQ, small, and weighs only 420 grams.
Hey man, there is the voigtländer 35mm 1.2 (mark I and mark II) and -the new voigtländer 40mm 1.2 ... so the sigma definately is not the first one in that range. Cheers!
AF voightlander?
So I got a Sigma 35mm 1.2 expecting some sort of behemoth. Honestly, its a total myth that its too heavy or large. If you have any sort of upper body strength its literally not a problem. Try using the Sigma 105 1.4...thats a heavy lens. Seriously, its fine.
I want the 35mm 1.8 but I’m debating just getting a sigma 35mm 1.4 for same price. Thoughts?
Sony 1.8 without question
Yep sony 1.8 all the way ;)
Sony!
this was one of the best lens reviews i've ever seen on youtube. wish you would review crop lenses for a6xxx series too. again, great video and keep up the good work :)
Thanks man. Tell you what I’ll do one just for you haha.
i was canon with 70 200 and 24 70 etc etc
tbh i will never to huge heavy gear.
Did you really call the 2015 introduced FE 35mm 1.4 ZA an "old lens" that needs an update?
Jonas V there’s a lot of problems I experienced with that lens. Mostly soft focus at 1.4 and it’s doesn’t improve much when you stopped down to 2.0, inconsistent AF, a lot of chromatic aberrations and fringing throughout the images. Had it replaced twice; than ultimately switched to Samyang 35 AF 1.4; still using that lens today as we speak
From min. 5:10, are the photos taken with the Sony FE 35 1.8?
Sven Evertz every photo is the sigma
Which preset pack did you use? 1 or 2?
It’s usually a mix haha. Usually The soft preset and the universal
Amazing, as always! Your portrait shots are incredible, Chris! They outshine the gear reviews portion of your videos in my book, which is highest praise!
Thanks Joe!
This lens might be useful for astrophotographers. No one seems to be mentioning this. What are your thoughts?
You're just an amazing photographer, so the lens you use doesn't matter because all the photos you take are incredible!
Thanks man! Should have seen when I started weddings lol was pretty bad
Voightlander has a 35 1.2 for years..
8th person to comment the same manual focus lens.
@@ChrisTurnerPhotographer So what is your point ? It's still true. Sorry, I never read all the other comments.
Gregory Rogalsky the point is I’ve corrected myself in the comments. I meant auto focus lenses. As in something you can use at a wedding fast past environments
@@ChrisTurnerPhotographer So your saying you cant use anything but a AF for fast past enviroments ? you cant be serious ? First of all hate to burst your bubble. Weddings are not fast enviroments. and despite your assertion many of us are still able to take photos with fast glass in low light of moving people. I for us the Canon 50 mm f0.95 for shooting street. I also use a legacy Nikkor glass Likenthe 300 2.8/400 2.8 800 5.6 AIS to shoot street with Sony Mirrorless and NikonN D4. Not to mention Leica and Canon rangefinder camera's. My point is "any" camera in the right hands is capable of focusing lens. I get your reviewing Af glass. But before you come at me Do some research. Check out my FB Greg Rogalsky for many examples of my work with manual focus glass.
NOT as excellent as Sigma 40/1.4 art, I will stick to my perfect copy of FE 35/1.4 ZA, the extra 460 grams is too much for me.
Not quite as sharp although still amazing. Bokeh is significantly better with the 35 though.
@@promedianz actually I like the LoCA of Zony 35/1.4, surrounded green bokeh ball is sexy. LoL
@@promedianz completely agree. I have the Sigma 1.2, and it's definitely the best combination of sharpness and pleasing bokeh that I've ever seen in a lens.
Maybe Chris could compare the Sigma 40mm F1.4 with the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2.0!
we see your face more than lens
Lucky huh
Crap, just bought the Sony 35/1.8 😭
I’m getting it too. It’s awesome
wow dude. Too many really's. It distracts from your message.
Really?
:)
and just's. :)
Regardless... good review. I appreciate that you give real-world evaluations and not just studio shots. Studio shots are fine, but they don't tell the whole story. The Sigma 1.2 is out of my range price-wise, since I don't really need it, but good engineering is always appreciated.
I've been a Fuji guy for years but am considering the Sony A7R4 and 35mm f1.8 as a first jump into a new manufacturer. Getting REALLY tired of no image stabilization in Fuji bodies. I'm 69 and can't hand-hold so well anymore.
Nah, Dwight is just easily distracted.