Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 DG DN Art REVIEW : perfect event lens?

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  • @cameralabs
    @cameralabs  2 місяці тому +4

    My review of the Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 DG DN Art, a new high-end zoom range, perfect for events!
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  • @JikoMuskato
    @JikoMuskato 2 місяці тому +11

    With the Canon being the only comparable lens you have to say the Canon lens isn't available on any other mounts than the Canon RF mount, while the Sigma is NOT available for Canon RF. So in the end it pretty much comes down to which system you use - but yeah: No third-party lenses really is the biggest downside of Canon's mirrorless series. I'd love to see a lens like this for Canon. Or Nikon indeed.

    • @cynaraos
      @cynaraos 2 місяці тому +2

      Let's hope the 28-105 is one of the first full frame lenses that Sigma gets to do on the RF mount once Canon stops limiting them to just APS-C lenses

    • @petrpohnan875
      @petrpohnan875 2 місяці тому

      This is ever repeated confusion... I am a happy user of Sigma Art series lenses on my Canon RF body.
      I know what you meant but adding "native fullframe AF" would make your statement clearer.

  • @brianmckeever5280
    @brianmckeever5280 2 місяці тому +3

    I love my OM Systems 12-100 F4 Pro. Good review, but no FF in my future I don't think. Cheers!

  • @everydayisextra
    @everydayisextra 2 місяці тому

    When I started buying into the Sony full frame and Sigma worlds in early 2022, I knew I needed to come up with some sort of strategy as to when to buy what kind of lens with budget concerns in mind. My wishful thinking was to cover the entire range from 10-1000mm, and realistically 14-600mm was on the horizon. Got it all covered, couldn’t be happier. So I thought. Until these amazing engineers in Japan hammer out one after the next and the next … Basically with every new release they’re shaking up my entire lens basket and how I would’ve assorted it had I known from beginning that this and that and then the next new lens was in the making. First world problems, I know. After all, it’s great to see that Sigma constantly produces new lenses and different lenses that are always better than their closest predecessor. It’s comforting to know that whenever I’d need to replace a lens that I could just grab the latest Sigma model and be on my way while being even better off than before. Thank you, Gordon, for keeping a sharp and well seasoned eye on the latest and best. Good to know that my choices so far have been great and will stay great until I have to or want to buy into the latest that’s even better.

  • @SinaFarhat
    @SinaFarhat 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice!
    I would get one myself for my future camera upgrade!

  • @johntupper1369
    @johntupper1369 2 місяці тому +4

    Thank you Mr. Laing! I agree that not all reviews need a sponsor, but B&H, MPB, or KEH would be wise to offer! I'm not convinced I need a zoom lens but glad sigma keeps innovating, great for the market.

  • @sameebah
    @sameebah 2 місяці тому +2

    That range would cover about 90% of my needs . . . with my 150-600 above, plus the 17-40mm (and 4mm fisheye) below I should cover most scenarios.

  • @hervebriancon5066
    @hervebriancon5066 2 місяці тому +1

    Great job, I do apreciate your review as usual . Can I ask you what is your favourite lens for sony camera ?

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому +1

      The FE 35mm f1.4 GM or 24-70 f2.8 GM II.

  • @dreadnoughtandcrow
    @dreadnoughtandcrow 2 місяці тому

    As an event photographer, I've grown rather addicted to the Leicasonic 12-60. 105-120 isn't that big of a deal really, but I'd seriously miss the 24-28. That said, this would be a really really nice lens to use. On a full-frame Foveon. Which I am sure is still in the pipeline and will be here sooner than later. Right, Sigma??
    RIGHT, SIGMA?

  • @Photogopinion
    @Photogopinion 2 місяці тому +10

    I agree about the sponsors. I suspect I’m far from the only UA-cam viewer who now skips the sponsorship messages: Or is so fed up with the omnipresent ones (everybody knows which three or four I mean!) the last thing I’d do is actually buy even a lens cap from them now.

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks! I mean they are an important (and necessary) part of our income, and I do miss making money from a sponsor on more videos, but I also think we should be providing a more pleasant viewing experience from time to time!

    • @robert_may
      @robert_may 2 місяці тому +1

      I don't mind sponsor reads so much when it's sensibly placed in the video, even though I do usually skip them (e.g. @grainydays always puts it at the end of the main content, which I'm generally fine with); but the KEH reads from PetaPixel at the start of videos, for example, are driving me nuts. It's completely irrelevant to half their viewers as only people in north America can feasibly buy anything from KEH in the first place, and it's genuinely turning me off of the videos now. And then after you've suffered that, you get to enjoy a Westcott lighting segment too.

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому +4

      @@robert_may there's definitely good and bad ways to do it. I just feel a bit drained when it's the same ones on every single video, and while it's obviously nice to earn a bit more, I don't like to abuse viewers of my videos! But then I get fewer views than those with regular sponsors, so maybe they're doing it right and I'm not.

    • @robert_may
      @robert_may 2 місяці тому

      @@cameralabs Haha yeah I know the feeling. My approach so far has been that I'm happy to do sponsored videos if it's something I would have otherwise made anyway, e.g. if a company wants to send me some gear to test but don't want it back; but I'm super uncomfortable doing straight ad reads, probably because I personally skip them all on other people's videos anyway I guess 😅

    • @classic.cameras
      @classic.cameras 2 місяці тому

      You gotta make bank but personally, I am not interested in KEH, SquareSpace, VPN and Fum. Maybe those ear buds from raycon but thats about it.

  • @ryevisuals
    @ryevisuals Місяць тому +1

    What's going on with the sensor dust spots jumping around at 0:49 ??? not a good look

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  Місяць тому +1

      Hmmm, I'm not sure, I'd not noticed that until you pointed it out. I'll check if they're on my camera, but why would they move like that? Very odd

  • @Wistbacka
    @Wistbacka 2 місяці тому +2

    My ideal lens? 24-150 f/2.0-2.8 that is sharp edge to edge throughout its zoom range😂😂
    We'll need to invent new materials and physics for that though. And I'd probably have to sell both my kidneys too

  • @kenneth6102
    @kenneth6102 2 місяці тому +2

    I cannot wait to replace my travel lens RF24-105mm F4L, which is rubbish, with this. (The RF24-105 F2.8 will break both my bank and my neck.) Thx, Gordon, for the review. Which of the Sigma F2.8 lenses is better, this 28-105mm or the 24-70mm ii?

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому

      I thought the 24-70 was a tad crisper in the corners, plus it has 24 and a slightly smaller barrel BUT I'd choose it on range. That said, none of the full-frame Sigma lenses are available for Canon RF mount yet. Only Sony and Leica L as I noted at the start.

    • @petrpohnan875
      @petrpohnan875 2 місяці тому +3

      You can quickly forget about this Sigma to be available in Canon mount.
      The RF 24-105/4 is everything but rubbish. On contrary it is a great balance between IQ, size, FL range, weight and price. IQ wise is the the best from all three 24-105/4 lenses Canon ever made (two EF, one RF).

    • @kenneth6102
      @kenneth6102 2 місяці тому

      @@cameralabs Yes, it's very clear that canon is not going to share its cake for many years to come. Hopefully there will be a RF mount release of the mark v. LOL

    • @kenneth6102
      @kenneth6102 2 місяці тому

      @@petrpohnan875 I don't know, I switched from the Sigma EF 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM. I have been very bothered by the chromatic aberration which I didn't get with an old Sigma lens. I used the Sigma for everything but I'd only use the RF f4 zoom for travel and my other primes for my work portfolio. It's basically the same lens as the EF24-105mm F4L ii, which is what I had before the Sigma. I admit "rubbish" may be too opinionated, but the RF F4 zoom is definitely a disappointment when it costs double of a used EF lens that has a very similar performance.

  • @lionheart4424
    @lionheart4424 2 місяці тому

    So sad that this won't be allowed in the RF mount anytime soon.
    Hopefully it gets to Z mount since I would probably prefer it over Tamron's 35-150mm 2-2.8 just for the size and weight.

  • @Keenonhang
    @Keenonhang 2 місяці тому +1

    I don't see what I'd get this because I have the Tamron 35-150 f2/f2.8

  • @spost26
    @spost26 2 місяці тому

    This lens is making me want to switch to either Sony or Panasonic L mount (from Canon). Shooting weddings and want to do hybrid photo/video coverage

  • @ernestoquintero747
    @ernestoquintero747 2 місяці тому

    lol 24mm lock at 2:40, 28MM is so unusual for wide end you automatically mentioned 24MM. I love Sigma does it, I have the 24MM -35MM f/2, beast zoom, but it's like three primes in one.

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому

      hah! I knew I'd slip up in there somewhere!

  • @villageblunder4787
    @villageblunder4787 2 місяці тому

    Trouble is when you close the aperture down, you start to get birds in your photos.

  • @oc2phish07
    @oc2phish07 2 місяці тому

    Would love this in Nikon Z Mount or Fuji X Mount.

  • @GreenLightFlight
    @GreenLightFlight 2 місяці тому

    I think I'm going to go sony. No, I'm gonna stick with canon. But i can't afford premium lenses and sony has so many nearly perfect 3rd party options and there first party lenses are on par or even better than rf. But sony doesn't have that 24-105 parfocal 2.8.. Oh, but sigma has one thats close.. and its reachable. Well canon has the best all in one body. Ya, but they don't have a global shutter option. Out of my mind thinking someday I could justify that one as a second body.. Long term i want to go sony, but for some short sighted reason, sticking with canon is currently more feasable.

  • @sunflowerdeath
    @sunflowerdeath 2 місяці тому

    Fuck This lens is gorgeous! I want it right now! 😂😂

  • @RedshiftDougal
    @RedshiftDougal 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for another thorough and well structured video, Gordon. Seeing the title starting with "Sigma", my heart skipped a beat as I thought it be an early look at the Canon RF-mount APS-C primes due out in Q4. Soon, Soon, I hope.😅

  • @kofiampaduthicklenskat9512
    @kofiampaduthicklenskat9512 2 місяці тому

    I wish it won’t be expensive in Africa

  • @mandofan2616
    @mandofan2616 Місяць тому +2

    28mm?? why sigma, why??

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  Місяць тому

      Because a 24-105 2.8 would be too big, heavy and expensive

  • @vicentvanmole
    @vicentvanmole 2 місяці тому

    .I will not consider it big heavy & limited range .Wish it has 18-150.The worst it's the price,sure no competition

  • @mattstolzman
    @mattstolzman 2 місяці тому

    This or the 35-150 from Tamron?

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому

      I've not tested the Tamron, but I think it might be even bigger and heavier, and I'm really not fond of big lenses anymore

  • @alexanderaleksander4272
    @alexanderaleksander4272 2 місяці тому

    This lens is a dream for reportage photography. I think it will be incredibly popular among those who work with Sony! 🙌
    Personally, I am especially attracted by the price: sometimes I simply refuse to use my Sony 70-200 II. The pay for reportage photography is usually too low in my region to risk the equipment for some long shots, and a couple of times I accidentally broke the lenses before.🥲

    • @andersistbesser
      @andersistbesser 2 місяці тому

      My 14-140mm (28-280 )mft lense is laughing..😂😂 28-105 is not nearly enough for me the best reportage combo always is a mft camera.

  • @funtaril
    @funtaril 2 місяці тому

    I absolutely believe you deserve to have a sponsor in every single review Gordon

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому

      Thanks, I appreciate your support!

  • @ATunnel1
    @ATunnel1 2 місяці тому

    Good evening Gordon

  • @tammytrashbags
    @tammytrashbags 2 місяці тому +2

    I think my ideal zoom would be a 20-50 f2 - add a fast 90mm or 135mm prime and I'd be set for basically everything I like to do, street photography wise. I'm no engineer though, and I assume there's a good reason no such thing exists already!

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, a 20-50 f2 would be great, but any f2 zoom would be huge, especially starting as wide as 20.

    • @dreadnoughtandcrow
      @dreadnoughtandcrow 2 місяці тому

      Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm, F1.7

    • @tammytrashbags
      @tammytrashbags 2 місяці тому

      @@dreadnoughtandcrow that is indeed a fantastic lens! I'm just greedy and would like the full frame separation equivalent of f2

    • @tammytrashbags
      @tammytrashbags 2 місяці тому

      @@cameralabs damn laws of physics always spoiling the party!

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому

      @@dreadnoughtandcrow that is a fantastic lens, although in full-frame DOF terms, it's closer to a 20-50 f3.4

  • @108u9
    @108u9 2 місяці тому

    Hi Gordon does the RF 24-105 F2.8 do “sync IS” with the Canon bodies for photos and video?
    Also does the IS on the Canon lens make a significant difference vs the Sigma using IBIS only for photo and video? Any chance to do a video doing a comparison? Thank you!

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому +2

      Canon lenses with IS work alongside IBIS in bodies that have it to enhance the total compensation, although in my tests I don't always find much difference vs lenses without. Most of Sigma's lenses do not have optical IS, and most are not available in the Canon mount either. Actually today they did launch one for Canon RF, the 10-18mm f2.8 DC DN but only for APSC sensors. I actually have a review of it coming next week where I compare the stabilisation against the Canon 10-18 which does have IS, and TBH, there wasn't much in it.

  • @andrear9500
    @andrear9500 2 місяці тому +1

    I would keep watching your videos sponsored or not. If sponsor is at the beginning or at the end.
    Ciao

  • @sansin6250
    @sansin6250 2 місяці тому

    Any thoughts on how it compares to the Lumix 24-105mm at f4? I am primarily concerned about sharpness.

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому

      Strangely I've not tested the 24-105 f4 Lumix at all

  • @Princeton_James
    @Princeton_James 2 місяці тому +1

    Im preordering now

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому

      D'oh, I suspect my link wasn't there in time for you!

  • @goldenstasgs
    @goldenstasgs 2 місяці тому

    Unfortunately Canon has worse image quality than Sigma. Blurred close image wide open in 105, severe chromatic aberration extreme high weight.
    I keep my 24-70 f2.8 + 70-200 f2.8 after testing rf 24-105 f2.8 Canon.
    But sigma did perfect work. Well done!
    Rf 24-70 also has blurred close focusing 70mm wide open and chromatic aberration. But rf 24-105 f2.8 has them even more. It’s step back in image quality.
    But rf 70-200mm f2.8 has no weak spots. No chromatic at all, no close blur image. Perfectly sharp and clean. It’s same like prime image quality.

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому

      I've not tested the Canon 24-105 f2.8, but the 24-105 f4L was never as good as I hoped it would be.

  • @robmcd
    @robmcd 2 місяці тому

    Hi Gordon I’m happy to watch a thousand sponsors if it means fearless editorial and unfortunately the silence on the lFuji autofocus scandal makes me feel that fearless editorial in this space doesn’t exist and diminishes the value of accurate reporting.

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому

      Do you mean the firmware updates?

    • @robmcd
      @robmcd 2 місяці тому

      @@cameralabs yeah the fact that so many people have a worse camera than what all the initial reviews provided. Not a single premium camera-journalist has said a single thing on this topic. Fuji is being tight lipped. The head of service in my country has stated they’re aware of the issue but Fuji Global is keeping them in the dark.

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому +1

      @@robmcd the problem from my perspective is most gear testers, including myself, only see the product when it's first launched. We generally have a loaner for one to two weeks, running the earliest firmware, then they're returned to the manufacturer and we move onto the next product. So we rarely get to see the impact or test firmware updates unless we manage to borrow the camera again, or in the rare cases where we might own one. For example, I can talk about the long term usage of an X100V or Lumix S5 or Sony A6400 as I own all three and have used them daily for years, including updates. So for other issues we have to listen out to the community mentioning them, and remember that's multiple systems to monitor, so we may not ever hear about certain issues at all. I came across the AF issue when I stumbled across a UA-cam video about it by someone I didn't know. It would be hard to replicate in testing as I'd need a fresh camera body with earlier firmware, before performing the same tests with multiple firmware updates. It would be hard to do with a loaner, so I'd really need to buy one, and I don't have the budget for that. So this is why we all play to our strengths. Reviewers have access to early hardware, so we're best-suited to making news or initial reviews. Then long-term tests and firmware update reviews are best done by the people who own them, who have the product for a long period, don't have to test other products constantly and also have access to a community to discuss it with. That said, next time I meet with Fujifilm I'll ask them about this and if I get any useful information beyond what you already know, I'll pass it on. Clearly they don't want their cameras underperforming, so I suspect the answer would be that they're working on it.

  • @patientbear7279
    @patientbear7279 4 дні тому

    7:35 why are you so sassy actin all cute and stuff

  • @classic.cameras
    @classic.cameras 2 місяці тому

    Sucks for anyone who ditched their Sigma 24-70 version 1 for the version 2 only to see this lens come out like 4 months later. Me? I will just keep my version 1.

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому +1

      Not necessarily, the 24-70 II was a bit better in some of my tests, has the wider 24, and is smaller and cheaper too.

  • @drummerg3331
    @drummerg3331 2 місяці тому

    Great review Gordon. Looks like a great lens. But I must ask, where did you get that old school Mario shirt; it’s great 😀?

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks! I think that one isn't official Nintendo, it's from a market stall in London's Brick Lane - I've seen them at several markets.

  • @moishelande-se6sf
    @moishelande-se6sf 2 місяці тому

    I don't think f2.8 gives you double the light as f4

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому

      Yes it does. That's how the aperture scale is designed to work. One stop = double or half the light. A portion of the one stop scale goes f2, f2.8, f4, f5.6, f8, f11 etc

    • @moishelande-se6sf
      @moishelande-se6sf 2 місяці тому

      Oh

  • @HappeningPhotos
    @HappeningPhotos 2 місяці тому

    For event work, this has to be teamed with two other lenses - shorter and longer. OTOH, a 35-150/2.0-2.8 needs only one additional lens. I pair mine with a 20-40/2.8.

  • @carboncut
    @carboncut 2 місяці тому

    Still not clear if the linear function of Lumix body menus applies to Lumix lenses only, or if Sigma have this feature enabled on L mount variant. Reviews are good, the antics of beach goers always amuses, and the outdoor tests are valuable.

  • @PolPhotographs
    @PolPhotographs 2 місяці тому

    daw it extends. I guess there needed to be at least 1 caviat

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому

      It'd be huge if it had a fixed barrel

  • @Kuw2006
    @Kuw2006 2 місяці тому

    What a joke from Sigma sorry … 35-150 Tamron ! Nobody needs this ! Save your Money worst Sigma this year and i Love my 50 1.2

  • @RichardFraser-y9t
    @RichardFraser-y9t 2 місяці тому

    That's a chunky lad.

    • @cameralabs
      @cameralabs  2 місяці тому

      It is rather substantial