New Sigma 35mm f/1.4 HSM

TOUGEFC · 11-19-2012, 04:10 PM

It out performs the samyang 35 1.4 then its safe to assume it will out perform the Nikkor 35 1.4 G too.

noVICE · 11-20-2012, 05:48 AM

Some good examples here
Gear for Image :: Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG HSM-First Impression
Thanks Simon.

thibs · 11-20-2012, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

That $300+ also includes AF and Sigma's USB support, which is kinda nice.

But doesn't include a screwdrive AF nor an aperture ring.
Not that a lot of people wil be annoyed but it certainly does come into consideration for me.

Sol Invictus · 11-21-2012, 07:06 PM

LensRentals.com - Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Arrives. Announces New World Order.

The news keeps getting better and better...

JinDesu · 11-21-2012, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by Sol Invictus

LensRentals.com - Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Arrives. Announces New World Order.

The news keeps getting better and better...

Damn, this looks just so good... too bad I don't like the 35mm FL

Sol Invictus · 11-21-2012, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Damn, this looks just so good... too bad I don't like the 35mm FL

Are you a Pentax shooter? Then it's more like a 50mm.

JinDesu · 11-21-2012, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by Sol Invictus

Are you a Pentax shooter? Than it's more like a 50mm.

I am a Pentax shooter, and I do not like 35mm on my k-x. Neither do I like 50mm on my Super ME.

I prefer 35mm on my Super ME or 24mm on my k-x.

TOUGEFC · 11-22-2012, 05:01 AM

Originally posted by Sol Invictus

LensRentals.com - Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Arrives. Announces New World Order.

The news keeps getting better and better...

Great link! Its sounds like it will be the best AF 35mm 1.4 on the market.

StephenHampshire · 11-22-2012, 05:19 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

I am a Pentax shooter, and I do not like 35mm on my k-x. Neither do I like 50mm on my Super ME.

I prefer 35mm on my Super ME or 24mm on my k-x.

I'm the same, in film days I used 35mm as my "standard" lens with 24 mm for my wide option
I had the DA35 F2.4 and sold it, just didn't light my fire as a foacal length. I have the Sigma 30mm f1.4 which is an interesting lens to say the least, when it is good it is very good, but when it is bad iti is horrid! Still good to see Sigma keeping things fresh and supporting the K mount. Now how about a re-release of the 100-300 F4??

Class A · 11-22-2012, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by StephenHampshire

I have the Sigma 30mm f1.4 which is an interesting lens to say the least, when it is good it is very good, but when it is bad it is horrid!

When and how is it bad?

Originally posted by StephenHampshire

Now how about a re-release of the 100-300 F4??

That would be awesome, but please no OS for the Pentax version. The construction of the lens should support relatively straightforward weather-sealing which would be a nice plus.

Sol Invictus · 11-22-2012, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by Class A

When and how is it bad?

That would be awesome, but please no OS for the Pentax version. The construction of the lens should support relatively straightforward weather-sealing which would be a nice plus.

It's really soft in the corners even stopped down. It's sharp in the center though so good for shallow DOF work.

It would be nice if Sigma removed the OS for that lens but I doubt they would go through the trouble of removing the OS for such few sales.

frank · 11-26-2012, 05:59 PM

Held the lens (Canon mount) for a while a couple of days ago, what a monster! To me at least, I feel it's almost as big as the Pentax 200/2.8 lens, well, might be a bit shorter and slimmer, but not by much. I guess I'm spoiled by our tiny Pentax prime lenses, don't really like to carry that as a walk about lens. I'd much rather carry an FA31 or the plastic wonder DA35/2.4 instead.

SyncGuy · 11-26-2012, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by frank

Held the lens (Canon mount) for a while a couple of days ago, what a monster! To me at least, I feel it's almost as big as the Pentax 200/2.8 lens, well, might be a bit shorter and slimmer, but not by much. I guess I'm spoiled by our tiny Pentax prime lenses, don't really like to carry that as a walk about lens. I'd much rather carry an FA31 or the plastic wonder DA35/2.4 instead.

Haha! Agreed.... Tried it also and oh well~ The sigma 30/1.4 is good enough! This 35/1.4 is huge... to me....too.... It really must deserve to be mounted on a FF body..

thibs · 11-26-2012, 11:05 PM

How is it compared to the Samyang? The Samyang is really huge but much lighter than I thought.
It sure looked good on my Super A

So, What about the Sig?

Blue · 12-03-2012, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Indeed, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is fantastic.

This new 35mm f/1.4 is a full frame lens and thats its target market.

The interesting thing is that the aps-c 30/1.4 is larger than Pentax full frame lenses.

11-21-2012, 07:48 PM	#66
Sol Invictus Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 392	Originally posted by JinDesu Damn, this looks just so good... too bad I don't like the 35mm FL Are you a Pentax shooter? Then it's more like a 50mm. Last edited by Sol Invictus; 11-21-2012 at 08:40 PM.

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11-19-2012, 04:10 PM	#61
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561 Original Poster	It out performs the samyang 35 1.4 then its safe to assume it will out perform the Nikkor 35 1.4 G too.

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noVICE Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 164	Some good examples here Gear for Image :: Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG HSM-First Impression Thanks Simon.

11-20-2012, 07:09 AM	#63
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by JinDesu That $300+ also includes AF and Sigma's USB support, which is kinda nice. But doesn't include a screwdrive AF nor an aperture ring. Not that a lot of people wil be annoyed but it certainly does come into consideration for me.

11-21-2012, 07:06 PM	#64
Sol Invictus Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 392	LensRentals.com - Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Arrives. Announces New World Order. The news keeps getting better and better...

11-21-2012, 07:21 PM	#65
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Sol Invictus LensRentals.com - Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Arrives. Announces New World Order. The news keeps getting better and better... Damn, this looks just so good... too bad I don't like the 35mm FL

11-21-2012, 08:05 PM	#67
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Sol Invictus Are you a Pentax shooter? Than it's more like a 50mm. I am a Pentax shooter, and I do not like 35mm on my k-x. Neither do I like 50mm on my Super ME. I prefer 35mm on my Super ME or 24mm on my k-x.

11-22-2012, 05:01 AM	#68
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sol Invictus LensRentals.com - Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Arrives. Announces New World Order. The news keeps getting better and better... Great link! Its sounds like it will be the best AF 35mm 1.4 on the market.

11-22-2012, 05:19 AM	#69
StephenHampshire Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Winchester Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,523	Originally posted by JinDesu I am a Pentax shooter, and I do not like 35mm on my k-x. Neither do I like 50mm on my Super ME. I prefer 35mm on my Super ME or 24mm on my k-x. I'm the same, in film days I used 35mm as my "standard" lens with 24 mm for my wide option I had the DA35 F2.4 and sold it, just didn't light my fire as a foacal length. I have the Sigma 30mm f1.4 which is an interesting lens to say the least, when it is good it is very good, but when it is bad iti is horrid! Still good to see Sigma keeping things fresh and supporting the K mount. Now how about a re-release of the 100-300 F4??

11-22-2012, 03:28 PM	#70
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by StephenHampshire I have the Sigma 30mm f1.4 which is an interesting lens to say the least, when it is good it is very good, but when it is bad it is horrid! When and how is it bad? Originally posted by StephenHampshire Now how about a re-release of the 100-300 F4?? That would be awesome, but please no OS for the Pentax version. The construction of the lens should support relatively straightforward weather-sealing which would be a nice plus.

11-22-2012, 03:56 PM	#71
Sol Invictus Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 392	Originally posted by Class A When and how is it bad? That would be awesome, but please no OS for the Pentax version. The construction of the lens should support relatively straightforward weather-sealing which would be a nice plus. It's really soft in the corners even stopped down. It's sharp in the center though so good for shallow DOF work. It would be nice if Sigma removed the OS for that lens but I doubt they would go through the trouble of removing the OS for such few sales.

11-26-2012, 05:59 PM	#72
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Held the lens (Canon mount) for a while a couple of days ago, what a monster! To me at least, I feel it's almost as big as the Pentax 200/2.8 lens, well, might be a bit shorter and slimmer, but not by much. I guess I'm spoiled by our tiny Pentax prime lenses, don't really like to carry that as a walk about lens. I'd much rather carry an FA31 or the plastic wonder DA35/2.4 instead.

11-26-2012, 08:14 PM	#73
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	Originally posted by frank Held the lens (Canon mount) for a while a couple of days ago, what a monster! To me at least, I feel it's almost as big as the Pentax 200/2.8 lens, well, might be a bit shorter and slimmer, but not by much. I guess I'm spoiled by our tiny Pentax prime lenses, don't really like to carry that as a walk about lens. I'd much rather carry an FA31 or the plastic wonder DA35/2.4 instead. Haha! Agreed.... Tried it also and oh well~ The sigma 30/1.4 is good enough! This 35/1.4 is huge... to me....too.... It really must deserve to be mounted on a FF body..

11-26-2012, 11:05 PM	#74
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	How is it compared to the Samyang? The Samyang is really huge but much lighter than I thought. It sure looked good on my Super A So, What about the Sig?

12-03-2012, 09:12 AM	#75
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Indeed, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is fantastic. This new 35mm f/1.4 is a full frame lens and thats its target market. The interesting thing is that the aps-c 30/1.4 is larger than Pentax full frame lenses.