Did anyone spot the Easter egg in this video? It might give you a hit as to what else we've been testing for the channel. It's a tough one to spot so let me know the timestamp in a comment below if you find it. 😜
Of course the new one is better, just the the weight alone is worth the upgrade. I’ve had both, and I’m very happy with the DGDN, but let’s better clear both are amazing lenses.
The size and weight difference make it sooooo much nicer than the old one. Plus the fact the AF is actually functional for video work too is a nice bonus 👌
First time seeing your channel but I love the pace and format of this video. Exactly what I'm looking for with a review. Thanks! You just pushed me over the edge to pick up the new version.
Note: you can pick up an excellent condition used sigma HSM for HALF the price of the new DG DN model. Value wise, based on the still-excellent performance of the older model, it’s the better deal IMO.
I have the older Sigma, but with canon EF mount and use that in my A7IV with a Sigma MC-11 adapter. Specially the weight has decided me to buy the DG DN versión. Thanks for your video.
I was strongly considering buying this lens but then learned that the DN version isn't available for the Canon mount. I think I'll wait to see if it becomes available.
Unfortunately I don't think that'll happen any time soon as Canon seem pretty rigid on their plans to not allow third party manufacturers to make lenses for RF mount. Such a shame. Feels very greedy to me 🤷🏻♂️
Hello, from ur experience, I wanted to ask u about bokeh comparison in sigma 85mm f1.4 lens on both apsc and full frame, which camera will result in more bokeh? I know that full frame is better in bokeh but considering the compression we get from the crop factor on apsc in the 85mm distance will that result in more bokeh than using it in full frame body?
recently I bot 105mm instead of 85 & 135mm bc I wanted a lens weighing ton. 105mm really heavy beyond your imagination. both gals and grandpas cannot carry it.
I totally agree! My guess is that we'll see an upgraded 35mm f/1.4 first (to compete with Sony's latest 35mm f/1.4 GM release) then maybe a new 50mm or 135mm. Either way, I feel like this year is going to be a good one for Sony camera owners!
Hi. Very interesting video. I have the opportunity to buy this lens. It is labeled EX SIGMA only on it. Is it an old one ? Good one compared to new model ? Thanks for your feedback
The lens you're referring to is the old, old version of Sigma's 85mm, so not quite the same as either of these two. Couldn't tell you how it compares to these as it's fairly old now and was discontinued a good number of years ago.
Curious, did you do any tests of Sony's in-camera distortion correction in video? I am assuming if it works great for JPEGs it would work fine for video but haven't seen much on it...
I didn't use in camera corrections for this test, but I have used it for videos in the past and it does a really good job of correcting distortion within video. Definitely worth a try!
I just left a comment on another video asking about the letters for the Sigma 85mm 1.4 HSM. Well, I found this video and now officially will not be getting the HSM haha! Would still love to hear an explanation of the lens letters if that's ever a topic you'd want to explore. Thanks!
Hello, thank for a great video. May I ask a question about distortion of Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN. How about distortion in VIDEO recording when you turn on and turn off In Camera Lens Corrections? Thank you!
Thanks for watching and commenting! For video work, so long as you have the lens comp settings enabled on your camera, the distortion and vignetting is almost entirely removed. It seems to work really well 👍
Oh wow, that's a tough one! The 105mm is an awesome lens, but the 85mm is A LOT lighter. So if the weight of the 105mm is stopping you from using it then I would say it's probably worth the switch.
@@TomCalton yes, where she walks towards the camera. Love how she is lit and that yellowish background. Seems like the background is lit separately and a second light is on her face. Hope you will provide some info on this
The old DG HSM version is available on Canon EF mount, but neither are currently on RF mount. My understanding is that Canon doesn't want third party lenses on their mirrorless cameras
You had corrected the distortion on the new lens, then used those results in the comparison, While not correcting for the chromatic aberrations on the old lens. Although I think this a slightly bias, this is still a good review.
That's really not true at all - watch that part again. I corrected for barrel distortion on the new lens to demonstrate the point about it being easily corrected, then I reverted it back to the original uncorrected version for the analysis.
I think what he means is that you did the sharpness test without distortion correction on the new one even though you demonstrated the correction just a few seconds previously. I am deeply opposed to software distortion correction as you are cropping and scaling the image and wasting the sensor which is the most expensive part of the camera. Someone else did a sharpness test where he compared the old sigma 85mm to the new one both with and without distortion correction, and the old one can be sharper at smaller apertures. At 7:16 you corrected the distortion, then at 7:21 you uncorrected it to do your sharpness test, which is flawed as you lose contrast from scaling the image.
no cmon this is a commercial not a real review. no one honest could go for a lens that distort that way and rely on software that necessarily will alter the details close the borders.
Did anyone spot the Easter egg in this video? It might give you a hit as to what else we've been testing for the channel. It's a tough one to spot so let me know the timestamp in a comment below if you find it. 😜
5:20 ?
3:28
@@megapixelphotos338 Good guess, but we're not diving in to the realm of film photography just yet 😉
@@whatsupdate Not quite, but good guess!
4:10 you're shooting a zeiss lens
Of course the new one is better, just the the weight alone is worth the upgrade. I’ve had both, and I’m very happy with the DGDN, but let’s better clear both are amazing lenses.
The size and weight difference make it sooooo much nicer than the old one. Plus the fact the AF is actually functional for video work too is a nice bonus 👌
First time seeing your channel but I love the pace and format of this video. Exactly what I'm looking for with a review. Thanks! You just pushed me over the edge to pick up the new version.
Thanks Connor, glad you enjoyed it! Hope you enjoy the new lens ☺️
Note: you can pick up an excellent condition used sigma HSM for HALF the price of the new DG DN model. Value wise, based on the still-excellent performance of the older model, it’s the better deal IMO.
If size, weight and features aren't high up on your list of priorities, I would agree. It's still a very good option of anyone shopping on a budget 👍
I have the older Sigma, but with canon EF mount and use that in my A7IV with a Sigma MC-11 adapter. Specially the weight has decided me to buy the DG DN versión. Thanks for your video.
5:22 The old Sigma is definitely louder because it uses the linear manual focus.
Absolutely!
I was strongly considering buying this lens but then learned that the DN version isn't available for the Canon mount. I think I'll wait to see if it becomes available.
Unfortunately I don't think that'll happen any time soon as Canon seem pretty rigid on their plans to not allow third party manufacturers to make lenses for RF mount. Such a shame. Feels very greedy to me 🤷🏻♂️
Hello, from ur experience, I wanted to ask u about bokeh comparison in sigma 85mm f1.4 lens on both apsc and full frame, which camera will result in more bokeh? I know that full frame is better in bokeh but considering the compression we get from the crop factor on apsc in the 85mm distance will that result in more bokeh than using it in full frame body?
recently I bot 105mm instead of 85 & 135mm bc I wanted a lens weighing ton. 105mm really heavy beyond your imagination. both gals and grandpas cannot carry it.
I have the new 85mm never had the old one. I do have the 50mm tho .. that thing weighs a ton. I wish sigma would update the 50 as well.
I totally agree! My guess is that we'll see an upgraded 35mm f/1.4 first (to compete with Sony's latest 35mm f/1.4 GM release) then maybe a new 50mm or 135mm. Either way, I feel like this year is going to be a good one for Sony camera owners!
Very useful review. Thank you for making this review video.
My pleasure - thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Resale on the new one will also be higher so it’s not really a loss of money to upgrade.
Very good point! Thanks for the comment 👍
Amazing.. 👏 shooting camera?
Hi. Very interesting video. I have the opportunity to buy this lens. It is labeled EX SIGMA only on it. Is it an old one ? Good one compared to new model ? Thanks for your feedback
The lens you're referring to is the old, old version of Sigma's 85mm, so not quite the same as either of these two. Couldn't tell you how it compares to these as it's fairly old now and was discontinued a good number of years ago.
At last! The king of 85mm!
👑👑👑
hi Tom. It seems that the Index (Time stamp) is all wrong? Maybe? Thanks
Hey, thanks for letting me know. All fixed now 👍
I had both and sold the older one. Enough said.
I think you made the right choice my friend - nice one 👍
Curious, did you do any tests of Sony's in-camera distortion correction in video? I am assuming if it works great for JPEGs it would work fine for video but haven't seen much on it...
I didn't use in camera corrections for this test, but I have used it for videos in the past and it does a really good job of correcting distortion within video. Definitely worth a try!
@@TomCalton good to know, thanks, Tom!
can someone tell if i can use the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF on a canon 5d Mark II... please
Yes, you can 👍
@@TomCalton great cause I purchased this lens for my wife.
Gonna score some serious brownie points there! Hope she likes it 😊
I just left a comment on another video asking about the letters for the Sigma 85mm 1.4 HSM. Well, I found this video and now officially will not be getting the HSM haha! Would still love to hear an explanation of the lens letters if that's ever a topic you'd want to explore. Thanks!
Hello, thank for a great video.
May I ask a question about distortion of Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN. How about distortion in VIDEO recording when you turn on and turn off In Camera Lens Corrections? Thank you!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
For video work, so long as you have the lens comp settings enabled on your camera, the distortion and vignetting is almost entirely removed. It seems to work really well 👍
@@TomCalton Thanks, I ask that because somehow my Sigma 24 70 DG DN still being distorted with that function turned on
Hoping you have a comparison review between sigma 50 1.4 and sony 50 1.4 zeiss.
It's definitely on the agenda - there are just so many lenses to review, so little time 😂
sigma 105mm 1.4 or sigma 85mm 1.4 DG DN ,, i want your advice ,, i have sigma 105mm but i wan't change to 85mm beacuse 105mm very very heavy
Oh wow, that's a tough one! The 105mm is an awesome lens, but the 85mm is A LOT lighter. So if the weight of the 105mm is stopping you from using it then I would say it's probably worth the switch.
Thank you ♥️
Can you give us a lighting setup at 4:42? Really love how she is lit
You mean for the part where she's walking to camera? Or was the time stamp wrong?
@@TomCalton yes, where she walks towards the camera. Love how she is lit and that yellowish background. Seems like the background is lit separately and a second light is on her face. Hope you will provide some info on this
Thank you 4 the video ❤️
You're welcome! Thanks for watching 👍
Must have been cold in the studio?
Not sure what you mean... 🙄😂
@@TomCalton nipples xD
I wasn't a fan of the edge on the lens, it seemed to cut against my fingers. Ended up just keeping my Samyang 85...and that yellow tint 😕
I did warn you the Sigma was sharp 😜😂
@TomCalton is this lens available for the Canon ef or rf mounts?
The old DG HSM version is available on Canon EF mount, but neither are currently on RF mount. My understanding is that Canon doesn't want third party lenses on their mirrorless cameras
@@TomCalton Ok thanks for your help
Thank you
You're welcome!
I love the new one!
Me too bro, me too ♥
Upgrade for the sake of 200 dollars? You must be kidding! The true cost is the difference between trade in on the old and the cost of the new.
You had corrected the distortion on the new lens, then used those results in the comparison, While not correcting for the chromatic aberrations on the old lens. Although I think this a slightly bias, this is still a good review.
That's really not true at all - watch that part again. I corrected for barrel distortion on the new lens to demonstrate the point about it being easily corrected, then I reverted it back to the original uncorrected version for the analysis.
I think what he means is that you did the sharpness test without distortion correction on the new one even though you demonstrated the correction just a few seconds previously. I am deeply opposed to software distortion correction as you are cropping and scaling the image and wasting the sensor which is the most expensive part of the camera. Someone else did a sharpness test where he compared the old sigma 85mm to the new one both with and without distortion correction, and the old one can be sharper at smaller apertures.
At 7:16 you corrected the distortion, then at 7:21 you uncorrected it to do your sharpness test, which is flawed as you lose contrast from scaling the image.
There is small size of sigma 85mm 1.4 *DG* but no *DG DN* !!!
I had both and the new one is awful.
I think myself, my review video, and also most of the internet would strongly disagree with you. But I'm interested to know why you think that?
no cmon this is a commercial not a real review. no one honest could go for a lens that distort that way and rely on software that necessarily will alter the details close the borders.