New Sigma 35mm f/1.4 HSM

Na Horuk · 12-11-2012, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

I wonder how it compares to the FA31 on FF.

That would be a very interesting comparison

NeverSatisfied · 12-11-2012, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by gazonk

But seriously, the vignetting is more pronounced than the vignetting I usually add in Aperture when I want vignetting

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If your'e taking pictures of white walls it's noticeable, but wouldn't it depend on your subject matter as to whether it was really that objectionable? The YouTube test was done on a full-frame Canon; do you think the situation would improve at all using a K5, for example? At least until we get some testing done on Pentax cameras, I still don't see the vignetting as a deal-breaker. I'm still interested!

thibs · 12-12-2012, 11:24 PM

Vignetting is clearly an issue but the lens seems impressive nonetheless.
Sigma definitely goes up, and price accordingly.

rawr · 12-13-2012, 06:50 AM

The Lenstip review also highlights how relatively good the 35mm SamYang is ...

jogiba · 12-17-2012, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

But seriously, the vignetting is more pronounced than the vignetting I usually add in Aperture when I want vignetting

I wonder how it compares to the FA31 on FF.

Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM Image resolution

Pentax smc FA 31 mm f/1.8 AL
Image resolution

filorp · 12-17-2012, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by jogiba

Pentax smc FA 31 mm f/1.8 AL

unfortunately, the test sample they had was'nt up to the standard sample of 31limited we all know very well - there was a big quarrel on polish version of this test about that.... another example of dropping QC in Vietnam Pentax Factory to say the least...

Freak · 12-17-2012, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by jogiba

Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM Image resolution

Pentax smc FA 31 mm f/1.8 AL
Image resolution

The numbers aren't comparable, between different cameras.

**jeffshaddix** · 12-18-2012, 11:57 AM

Wow what a review! If I ever decided to replace my Zeiss 35/2, this lens would be in the top of the list (of course I consider my Zeiss perfect, so I doubt this would happen).

I am looking forward to seeing Sigma surge. They make good products, and have a very creative camera line that I'd love to see improve.

Sol Invictus · 12-21-2012, 12:21 PM

The dpreview/dxo review is out and it's pretty much in line with everyone else. I have to say, if sales of Nikon and Canon 35mm f/1.4s don't drop like a rock, I will be highly disappointed. You would have to be out of your mind to pay hundreds of dollars more for inferior products.

Class A · 12-22-2012, 03:54 AM

Why not link to the DPReview review of the Sigma 35/1.4?

Winder · 12-22-2012, 10:38 AM

If the Sigma was weather sealed it would be st the top of my list right now, but since I already have an excellent copy of the 31mm I just don't see me buying it currently.

Sigma talked about a 135mm F/2 a couple of years back. It was mentioned at the same time as the 35mm so hopefully the 135mm will be making an appearance soon. I just hope it is WR.

Blue · 12-22-2012, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by Winder

If the Sigma was weather sealed it would be st the top of my list right now, but since I already have an excellent copy of the 31mm I just don't see me buying it currently.

Sigma talked about a 135mm F/2 a couple of years back. It was mentioned at the same time as the 35mm so hopefully the 135mm will be making an appearance soon. I just hope it is WR.

There is a limit to how much I will pay for a Sigma lens (relative to the focal length of course).

Winder · 12-22-2012, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by Blue

There is a limit to how much I will pay for a Sigma lens (relative to the focal length of course).

I have the Sigma 50mm and the 85mm and they are both really good lenses. I don't really care who's name is on the lens as long as it produces excellent images, and the new Sigma glass is definitely up there.

Blue · 12-22-2012, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by Winder

I have the Sigma 50mm and the 85mm and they are both really good lenses. I don't really care who's name is on the lens as long as it produces excellent images, and the new Sigma glass is definitely up there.

I am not arguing whether or not they are good. However, the 85mm cost more than my FA 77mm and the new version of the 105mm macro is more than the D FA 100/2.8 WR IF they had it in k-mount which they don't. I used the Sigma 105/2.8 EX DG macro a long time and it was an excellent lens. It was also very competitively priced at the time.

Winder · 12-22-2012, 11:28 PM

Originally posted by Blue

I am not arguing whether or not they are good. However, the 85mm cost more than my FA 77mm and the new version of the 105mm macro is more than the D FA 100/2.8 WR IF they had it in k-mount which they don't. I used the Sigma 105/2.8 EX DG macro a long time and it was an excellent lens. It was also very competitively priced at the time.

For a Macro lens I would buy the D-FA 100mm WR over the Sigma. I almost bought the 77mm instead of the 85mm. Both are really good lenses, and I wish I had the slightly shorter focal length. I don't think you can go wrong with either.

Give the quality and warranty that Sigma has been providing over the last couple of years, I think they have surpassed Pentax in optics. The innovation, the warranty, the selection, the quality..... right now Pentax has a lot o catching up to do.

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12-11-2012, 09:14 AM	#91
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by gazonk I wonder how it compares to the FA31 on FF. That would be a very interesting comparison

12-11-2012, 03:45 PM	#92
NeverSatisfied Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 688	Originally posted by gazonk But seriously, the vignetting is more pronounced than the vignetting I usually add in Aperture when I want vignetting . If your'e taking pictures of white walls it's noticeable, but wouldn't it depend on your subject matter as to whether it was really that objectionable? The YouTube test was done on a full-frame Canon; do you think the situation would improve at all using a K5, for example? At least until we get some testing done on Pentax cameras, I still don't see the vignetting as a deal-breaker. I'm still interested!

12-12-2012, 11:24 PM	#93
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Vignetting is clearly an issue but the lens seems impressive nonetheless. Sigma definitely goes up, and price accordingly.

12-13-2012, 06:50 AM	#94
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	The Lenstip review also highlights how relatively good the 35mm SamYang is ...

12-17-2012, 08:22 AM	#95
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by gazonk But seriously, the vignetting is more pronounced than the vignetting I usually add in Aperture when I want vignetting I wonder how it compares to the FA31 on FF. Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM Image resolution Pentax smc FA 31 mm f/1.8 AL Image resolution

12-17-2012, 09:45 AM	#96
filorp Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 398	Originally posted by jogiba Pentax smc FA 31 mm f/1.8 AL unfortunately, the test sample they had was'nt up to the standard sample of 31limited we all know very well - there was a big quarrel on polish version of this test about that.... another example of dropping QC in Vietnam Pentax Factory to say the least...

12-17-2012, 09:34 PM	#97
Freak Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 361	Originally posted by jogiba Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM Image resolution Pentax smc FA 31 mm f/1.8 AL Image resolution The numbers aren't comparable, between different cameras.

12-18-2012, 11:57 AM	#98
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Wow what a review! If I ever decided to replace my Zeiss 35/2, this lens would be in the top of the list (of course I consider my Zeiss perfect, so I doubt this would happen). I am looking forward to seeing Sigma surge. They make good products, and have a very creative camera line that I'd love to see improve.

12-21-2012, 12:21 PM	#99
Sol Invictus Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 392	The dpreview/dxo review is out and it's pretty much in line with everyone else. I have to say, if sales of Nikon and Canon 35mm f/1.4s don't drop like a rock, I will be highly disappointed. You would have to be out of your mind to pay hundreds of dollars more for inferior products.

12-22-2012, 03:54 AM	#100
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Why not link to the DPReview review of the Sigma 35/1.4?

12-22-2012, 10:38 AM	#101
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	If the Sigma was weather sealed it would be st the top of my list right now, but since I already have an excellent copy of the 31mm I just don't see me buying it currently. Sigma talked about a 135mm F/2 a couple of years back. It was mentioned at the same time as the 35mm so hopefully the 135mm will be making an appearance soon. I just hope it is WR.

12-22-2012, 11:04 AM	#102
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Winder If the Sigma was weather sealed it would be st the top of my list right now, but since I already have an excellent copy of the 31mm I just don't see me buying it currently. Sigma talked about a 135mm F/2 a couple of years back. It was mentioned at the same time as the 35mm so hopefully the 135mm will be making an appearance soon. I just hope it is WR. There is a limit to how much I will pay for a Sigma lens (relative to the focal length of course).

12-22-2012, 08:51 PM	#103
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Blue There is a limit to how much I will pay for a Sigma lens (relative to the focal length of course). I have the Sigma 50mm and the 85mm and they are both really good lenses. I don't really care who's name is on the lens as long as it produces excellent images, and the new Sigma glass is definitely up there.

12-22-2012, 10:04 PM	#104
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Winder I have the Sigma 50mm and the 85mm and they are both really good lenses. I don't really care who's name is on the lens as long as it produces excellent images, and the new Sigma glass is definitely up there. I am not arguing whether or not they are good. However, the 85mm cost more than my FA 77mm and the new version of the 105mm macro is more than the D FA 100/2.8 WR IF they had it in k-mount which they don't. I used the Sigma 105/2.8 EX DG macro a long time and it was an excellent lens. It was also very competitively priced at the time.

12-22-2012, 11:28 PM	#105
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Blue I am not arguing whether or not they are good. However, the 85mm cost more than my FA 77mm and the new version of the 105mm macro is more than the D FA 100/2.8 WR IF they had it in k-mount which they don't. I used the Sigma 105/2.8 EX DG macro a long time and it was an excellent lens. It was also very competitively priced at the time. For a Macro lens I would buy the D-FA 100mm WR over the Sigma. I almost bought the 77mm instead of the 85mm. Both are really good lenses, and I wish I had the slightly shorter focal length. I don't think you can go wrong with either. Give the quality and warranty that Sigma has been providing over the last couple of years, I think they have surpassed Pentax in optics. The innovation, the warranty, the selection, the quality..... right now Pentax has a lot o catching up to do.