Sigma 20mm f/1.4 Art Review
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2016
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It is designed for APS-C also and full-frame. Thats the meaning of DG, when talking about sigma.
Tony , why don't you do a review on full frame lenses like Sigma , adapted to aps-c cameras ! Fringer lens adapters , adapter to Sigma lenses !
Wow. I'm always amazed at how much info you share. You and Chelsea are so great, and you sure know what you're doing.
I love your reviews and waited so long for a good rev on this lens. Thanks :-) Made my day
Would you recommend putting this on a sony a7riii with an adapter. Mainly for landscape photography and vlogging?
Hey Tony!
Great review video!
How come there is so much noise at ISO 100 in the astro shot with the sigma? did you artificially increase the exposure in post?
Thanks!
Thanks for the quick review Tony!
I just got this lens a couple weeks ago, with the idea of using it primarily for astrophotography. However, I have found that I actually love using it at weddings too since it gives a look that not a lot of other lenses can create. Definitely agree with your review so far after a couple weddings and a few times out shooting. The coma is not great, but acceptable in my opinion. Now I just need to pick up a 5DSr to replace one of my mark IIIs to make use of all that sharpness, haha! Great review as always!
Hi Tony and Chelsea. Thank you for your helpful work. Could I please ask which would be your preference for a crop-sensor camera, primarily for video work, between the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8, Sigma 24mm f1.4, or Sigma 20mm f1.4? I'm looking to upgrade my canon 28mm f1.8 on my canon 600d. Thank you in advance, Ruben
Tony! I shoot with the APS-C D500. What would you recommend for astrophotography? I have the Dx 17-55mm f2.8 and 12-24mm f4. 35mm f1.8.
how is the continual auto focus in video mode with Nikons? is it fast and quiet or does it make a noise picked up by the mic? wondering if this can be used for vlogging? thanks
I recently bought this lens and I gotta say i have never seen such built quality, sharpness and reasonable pricing all in one package, it is an amazing wide angle and I believe now has become the new benchmark.5Stars
I think for the aps-c it will be awesome too. Esp for those who are looking for that 35mm focal length. Right?
Would you recommend this lens for video? I'm using the Nikon d750? Thank you..🤓
Are you comparing to the canon 16-35 mark ii or mark iii? Thanks!
HI Tony, Am I wrong in thinking that this would be an excellent lens for underwater photography? or am I missing something
Question can you use this lense for filming?
I picked one up late last year. It works great on the a7rii with the metabones adapter. I was debating the 20mm or 24mm, but chose the 20mm since it was a focal length I had not shot at before, and I planned to get a 24-70 at some point.
What are your thoughts on using something like this for night photography vs something like Tamron's 15-30 2.8 with VC? Are they comparable? How much does the VC (and slower shutter speed) contribute to the capture of light? I have the 35 1.4 art and love it; I also have the 15-30 and would like to know if I can justify the 20 1.4 art. Thanks so much in advance if you reply!
Hi Tony - does Sigma make wide primes for Sony E-mount (A9)? It's a little confusing when I search online. I'm looking for the best Sony e-mount lens for astrphophotography that is of course, below 2.0 aperture.
? Thank you Tony, If you Compare it with Canon 24-70 F2.8 LII USM which one is sharper
Which the better lens between sigma 20mm art or 18-35mm art? Anyway I've 70d but sometimes I'm using full frame camera. So what camera lens can do the best?
did you review the nikon 20 mm f 1.8 lens?
Hi Tony :) How does it compare with the tamaron 15 -30 @2.8 and further?
Can u pls make a real time test for that?
Do you think they will ever make this lens native with a Sony E-mount? Or should I not bother waiting and get the Sigma MC-11 adapter?
i love the astrophotography, but i'm also a concert photographer. i think this will help me so much for the public shoots during the night or indoor shows, can't wait to get this lens!
Hi Tony & Hi Chelsea! How are you? I have a question.
I want to decide a camera between Nikon D5500 & Canon 80D. Which one is good? I require it basically for landscape & Wild life photography.
@Tony so you say I shouldn't get this lens for my Nikon D500?
I wonder if the native E-Mount Sigma 20mm f/1.4 Art that was just released keeps the same quality (or if it's even better - you guys mentioned that using MC-11 had some side-effects especially in the corners?)
Thinking about buying this lens for Sony for me A7R3. Looking for tight/small spaces for boudoir in low light. Do you think this is the lens or what would you suggest? Thank you
That micro contrast was very impressive 👍🏼 No mention of the mis focusing that everyone mentions.
I am very new to cameras. Can I use this on my Panasonic Lumix G85? Thanks!
hi Tony, one thing I don't understand is why cropping down will reduce sharpness compared to Canon sharpness at certain equivalent focal?
Hey guys, I'm looking to upgrade to a full frame canon body, and as what I can tell the 5D mk II and the 6D is my only choices. Which should I pick? Is there another body I needa know about?
Hi,Tony! I probably say a stupid thing, but if compare with a sigma 19mm-2.8 ART for crop sensors? How well 19mm is? Thanks beforehand.
Thanks for the review @Tony. I'm going to rent this lens in August for a wedding contract before making a definite purchase... so far I only shoot primes (35A, 50L, 85L & 135L) but I need something wider. What makes me hesitate the most is the amount of back focus I get with the Sigma 35A ... although I calibrated multiple times with the dock. It's bad enough that I am ready to sell it for a 35L mark I ... a less sharp lens that will look sharper anyway because it'll nail focus better :S.
which one should i choose for wide angle on wedding photography? 20mm or 24mm?is this 20 lens is to extreme for wide angle?should i choose 24mm ?
i own this lens since today and I didn't have the chance to try it out. But the few test-shots look promising. Thanks for the fantastic review. I thing I'm going to like this lens, especially in low light situations.
When I see the nightsky over that house, the Rokinon makes a very different light in the sky with dark corners. The Sigma image looks strange with light corners and is dark in the middle. Is that just for this image or is it caused by lens caracteristics? Will that be good for astro photography?
What about shooting weddings on aps-c camera (D500) like inside church etc... in low light where you need wide angle?
Dear Tony, could you (or other people having experience with the following three lenses) please illuminate us on the following question(/s):
On a full sensor Canon body (e.g. 6D, 5DIV), and I'm talking about straight out of the camera, will the Sigma 20mm at f/1.4 have the same amount of vignetting as the Sigma 24mm at f/1.4 and/or the Canon 24 L II at f/1.4. And at f/1.4 is the image quality the same across all three lenses? Tnx in advance
i use this lense for astrophotographie and i'm super happy with it so far. but i must also say, that it has defininetly more coma than the rokinon 24mm, as shown also in this video. but the wider angle is the bigger advantage for me :-)
Nice review guys! Very useful!
I got this lens last May, it got CRAZY image quality on the D810 for landscapes, sharpness wise - but as all Art lenses I've ever laid my hands on, it probably needs a little focus tuning in camera for it to perform optimally
Thanks for showing the coma. No-one ever mentions the coma, but that's the most important thing!
Tony, can you explain what you meant by extra optics used to stabilize a lens and how they degrade image quality? It would be cool to see a video on how stabilized lenses work and maybe even a comparison between different brands.
I would watch said video if they make it
It's kinda obvious. Extra optical element equals extra two air to glass boundaries. Air to glass boundaries degrade the image quality. This is the sole reason why all manufacturers still produce lenses without image stabilization - it's a compromise.
Great review! Good to see this art lens is a winner since the art lenses have been kinda a mixed bag. I have to say the comparison of the rokinon interested me the most though. Its literally half the price of the sigma which just confirms its incredible value and why ill probably buy it over the sigma.
any problem if using with 1DX II?
Tony & Chelsea Northrup can u review new Tokina 24-70 i cant find any good reviews for it. also can u compare it with tamron 24-70. btw i saw ur comparison 24-70 but without tokina
It's a fairly new lens, so give them some time.
Nice review! The coma kind of kills it for me for astro when comparing what the Rokinon costs v.s. the Sigma. Have you ever reviewed the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8? It's my go-to for astro and I've managed to get great results.
Hi Tony, would love to know your opinion on how the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 stacks up against the Nikon 20mm f/1.8G. Are the sharpness and extra 2/3rd stop of light worth the extra size and weight over the Nikon? The Nikon is almost a third the weight of the Sigma, not to mention that the Nikon supports a standard 77mm filter thread while the Sigma lacks one. Thanks.
Been using this lens for a few months now. Unreal for landscapes and night photography.
How does the Sigma 20mm 1.4 Art compare to the Nikon 20mm 1.8G (the closest competition)?
Why did you not test it wide open with a shorter exposure time for astro?
Why only look at CA at f/5.6?
why would you not want to put this on an apsc body? what is another good 20mm lens?
Question Tony, how did you manage to get correct exposure of yourself and the Monitor in the background? I find that when I film something off a monitor it's one or the other (monitor or everything else). Thank you!
We spent more than an hour tweaking the brightness, contrast, and color of the monitor. It actually looks a little weird in person, but it looks good on camera.
Tony & Chelsea Northrup Ah,of course, that makes sense :) Thank you
It should be great with a speedbooster on a GH4, don't you think? Equivalent of a fast 30 mm?
I didn't wait to see the whole video but I press the like button because I know it will be a good one! :)
Tony your thoughts on the Pre Sigma Art 50 mm 1.4. Found a great deal on this Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon for less than $400
This lens for northern lights here in Alaska is absolutely amazing
What happened with the high noise in comparison with the rokinon? ISO 100 on both lenses and same time !!!
Will you be reviewing the new Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR?
I like the 20 mm Sigma lens . But my question is why would you not put it on a aps-c sensor camera ?
Maybe the best lens for low Light, low ISO handheld photography.
is the glass stil put in place with glue?? this way the are not repairable
HI sir, i hope you shall be fine, i am reading your marvelous book SDP. it is a great help. sir i am from pakistan, i want to setup a weeding photography service here. but wedding shoots here are bit different from you area. i want to ask you which 85mm lense is best in sharpness as well as budget. also which dslr would you suggest for video shooting in wedding apsc or fx? here 4k video is not known to people most of the shooting is done from contemporary video tape camera or a few times from DSLR in hd. also suggest any other second lense to compliment 85mm
thanks in advance
thanks! I have been looking at this lens
Tony... Thank you for putting up so many great reviews!!!! I shoot video on a GH4. Would this be a decent lens for that? I don't know a lot about going FF to MFT and what it does to the image. Obviously it is literally compatible, but would there be any crazy vignetting or something like that? Thoughts? Keep up the great work! Peace
John C, that would be an amazing combo with the GH4 and always with the sharpest part of the lens (no corners, no vignetting). Putting that Sigma beast in a GH4 with SpeedBooster XL gives you a 26mm (1080) and 30mm (4K), and the best is f/0.9 FF equivalent!!! And with a dumb adapter would be a 40mm (1080) /46mm (4K) f/1.4 hehehe
Thanks for the video. Good info. Have you tested the Nikon 20mm 1.8? How does it compare for astrophotography. Thanks!
the Nikkor 20mm is not as sharp as the Sigma and sure there's the difference in f-stop. But the Nikkor is a reliable beast when it comes to focusing which cannot be said about the Sigma. I shoot a lot of weddings and I'll pick the "unsharp" yet in focus photo over the "I sure I hope I get this shot in focus" shot every single time.
If you are doing landscapes, astral etc. where you can manually focus then by all means go for the sigma.
good point, being properly in focus is MUCH more important than the lens being a razor sharp optic!
I have had this lens for only a few weeks, but have shot at least 500 rounds thru it seeing what it will do. Thing is amazing sharp for a wide angle fast lens. Yea its burly. thats right, you could probably drop the thing 5 or 6 feet on the concrete and it would be fine. It is built like THEY USED to build many things, with longevity in mind. I couldn't believe it when I picked it up, wow its a super build quality. Makes the GM lens I have and LM lens look like Childs play, in regards to build quality.... In regards to your concern of "missing focus" a lot, mine doesn't miss focus almost at all, unless I have done something screwy and then its my fault., Yea its not a fast on the AF as other native lens I have, but I can take the weight and size for MORE light as yes I am 90% landscape and astro.
It's AF focus is just fine. don't know where this concern comes from.
I know you say not to use it on apsc sensor cameras but I've heard it has fantastic results on 90d.
I thought I was sold on the 24mm art for team photos in gyms with the bonus of astro, now there is this? I think the 20mm might be a better astro lens but might be too wide for my team shots in the gym? Back in dilemma mode. Thx lol
I have the Sigma 20 ART, and I agree with you. It's a great lens. I like the 20mm focal length very much, way more than 24mm.
hello Tony , could you review Sigma Art 35mm 1.4 please ... many thanks
Dxo doesnt have how many pixels it will produce on APs-c
Hi guys, great job that you're doing, love you channel and videos. Keep doing what you're doing, you're great! One little thing that keeps bugging me, why don't you hide the cable that's coming out of the TV?
What about the Nikon 20mm 1.8? That would have been the better comparison. I think it's overall the better lens. Less weight and a filter thread. Greetings from beautiful bavaria
Just wanted to write the same. I think the Sigma will be sharper, but as you said, the Nikon has a filter thread. Some (or many?) astrophotographer are using didymium filter (also known as red intensifiers) to cut of light pollution.
I´m still waiting for DxOMark to test the Nikon version of the Sigma to have a side-by-side comparison with the Nikon 20mm F1.8.
Greetings from Stuttgart, Germany
+Ferdigrafie bought the Nikon 20mm yesterday, and it's ridiculously sharp lens. Way sharper than my nikon 14-24 2.8 and I'm looking forward to carry it around. The 14-24 is sooo heavy.
Griassle ins spätzleland
If i had a FF, i would already have the Nikon 20 :) But atm i am stuck at APS-C :(
Guts Nächtle
Maybe suggest it to someone that shoots with Nikon.
Do you know if they Plan to make it for K mount ?
Would sure like to see this compared to the Nikkor 20mm f/1.8G ED.
which one should i choose for wedding photography this 20mm or the sigma 24mm art, which is more versatile? i want to combine it with sigma 35mm f1.4 art and 85mm..
or should i choose nikon 16-35mm instead of 20mm or 24mm?
I'm torn between getting this 20mm lens, or Sigma's 35mm 1.4, or even Sigma's new 14mm 1.8; somebody help me make a decision. I would be using the lens for Astrophotography (of course) and possibly Landscapes, such as sunrises and sunsets. I would be using a D810 btw.
I love your videos Tony (and Chelsea), but (and that's a huge one): these videos cost me a lot of money. Because of you I already bought a few lenses for my camera and guess what: I'm extremely happy with it ;) long story short: greetings from germany and have a great day/week/month/year/life. Wish you all the best! Maybe I'll see you at photokina in Cologne :) Dirk
tamron 15-30mm f2.8 or this??
How would the sigma 18-35mm f1.8 compare to this lens?
How would this be on the eos m3?
Hi Tony, as a keen astro-shooter I'd point out that AP is not just about wide angle shooting. If you want to make hubble-like images then you need to use a longer focal length like 200-600mm. I shoot mine primarily with 70-200mm at the moment. My most recent purchase is the Canon 35mm f/1.4 L II, which I'll also use for astro. Do yourself a favor and test the 35mm L II, it will blow your mind.
Can you share some of your pictures? I´m looking a 35mm
Here is my favourite target: the Carina Nebula. flic.kr/p/HW56r5 (Shot with the 70-200mm, 1036 images stacked i.e. 43min of exposure) Only got the 35L II a couple of days ago and there's been stormy weather here so will finally get to shoot astro with it tomorrow night when humidity is lower.
Nico Ramirez I'm planning on shooting a wider field shot of the Southern Cross and Carina, as well as a wide field shot of Scorpius constellation.
maybe it would be better to call it astrolandscape when at wide angles. Of course there's also the term deep sky astrophotography...
Charles Talhelm I'm no art-world authority, but I subscribe to Eileen Rafferty's rhetorical question: "What is your subject?" I consider something to be astro-photography when the astronomical structures are the subject of the image.
Based on this premise an "astro-landscape" is a landscape shot where the night sky is just an added element. For example I would therefore classify star trails as landscape shots, not astro-photography, as the night sky could just as easily be replaced by a Ferris-wheel or an interesting cloud formation and the image would still work.
Also, with astro-photography it is preferable to shoot a decent amount above the horizon otherwise you lose a lot of resolution due to atmospheric scattering.
This len is good for landscape ?
Not quite fair comparison. A 1.4 prime vs a F4 zoom? and closing the aperture down on the prime vs wide open zoom. Compare it to the cheaper Nikon 20mm F1.8G?
Nikkor isn't as sharp as the Sigma, but the autofocus is far more reliable. Nikkor is also a lot cheaper, less bulky and not as well built, but has weather sealing. That's pretty much it.
Perfectly fair. In framing a photograph, the field of view is of prime importance. If i can't get the framing I want, I'm not likely to shoot. in choosing my lens, any lens that frames my desired image is a contender.
In practice, any choice of lens is a compromise, Tony touched on the ability to vary the focal length. I want a lens with movements, that requirement eliminates both of these lenses.
+John Summerfield I dont think you;re understanding where Im getting at. Comparing a F4 zoom wide open vs a 1.4 prime stopped down. IQ wise isnt fair. Itss not about the framing of the shot or the focal length when you're comparing 2 wide angle lenses. Generally wide open a lens doesn't perform the best. Usually lenses perform the best when they have stopped down a stop or 2. I did not mention the framing or the focal length rather the apertures those 2 lenses used.
Here you had Tony using the zoom wide open @ F4 and the prime stopped down to F2.8. Obvious the stopped down lens is going to be performing way better.
This episode isn't about framing a photograph and how to shoot, but rather a lens review and comparison
Tony try and review the new Zeiss Batis 18mm... seems the new "Ooo-la-la..." for the Sony A7 series.... Could be very interesting testing it not only for stills but also for video - using manual AND auto focus. Regards.
I tried with Sony A7S-II and adapter it was awesome for astrophotography in a zero light pollution with no moon. Epic.
You started out by saying that one wouldn't want to put this on an APS-C camera. The only camera I have is an APS-C, so what wide-angle lens you would recommend for my Canon EOS 760D/Rebel T6s when shooting Astrophotograpy? Thanx for another great review!
While far from perfect the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 is a good place to start, as you can use it for much else. If you don't already have it the Sigma 18-35 f1.8 which is made for crops is stunning, makes for a good astro lens that you can also use as a walking around lens. Hope that helps.
hyperlocal length of 20mm for 5d at 5.6f is 2.38mts, so how can it be out of focus, as u are mentioning at 7:48. Truth is that this lens is not sharp at corners compared with canon 16-35 f4 lens.
well there is a huge thing you left out which i use it for... party photography! i work in clubs and take pictures inside and ususally u want to flash just a tiny bit. in many situation the 1.4 aperture can be used there! :p
Thanks for pointing out the use of this lens-anyway some samples photos can be seen at F1.4? thinking to get this lens for indoor and looking for as much info as possible, regards
Hey Tony, I have the Nikon 20mm 1.8 and I think it's much better. I don't need the 1/3 extra stop... I've looked for a review from you on the 20mm Nikon and can't find anything... the nikon allows for a 77mm filter mount
Hi. Can you help in choosing 20mm or 24mm for me. Small 4mm gap is not an issue. My main purpose from this lens would be video making with good auto focus. Unable to decide between sigma 20mm and 24mm
on a full frame camera i prefer 24mm. note that the Sigma lenses are too loud for video use.
Thanks for the advice. Noise is an issue but since I was looking for wide angel lens faster than f2 and Canon 24mm 1.4 II is way over my budget, this was the best available option I guess. I will be using with C100 Mark II. Any change in your advice.
I'm surprised you even brought up the Rokinon 24mm for astrophotography. That has been my go to lens at point reyes.
Please make a comparison video about Budget telephoto lens (70-300,55-200). your channel is great!!
I hope you're next lens review is for the sigma 50-100mm f1.8
"a huge dump" 😂😂😂
Finally coming to native Sony E mount in a couple weeks
Just went out and shot the Milky Way tonight off the Oregon Coast and could definitely feel the restrictive nature of my 28-75mm f2.8 Tamron lens when shooting the stars. I had to go Shooting 10 second exposers based on the NPF rule, I had to use 5000-6400 ISO, (which isn't terrible on my a7III, but still) to compensate for that f2.8. This lens would definitely be a game changer for me if I could afford it.