Sigma turned more than a few heads when it hinted its 50mm f1. When we sat down with sigma at this years ces, we got some handson. This sigma lens also has no distortion, unlike any f 1. I have a canon 6d and i have tried all kind of different lenses from m42 lens mount like carl zeiss 50 1. The sigma 50mm art lens, two years later fstoppers. When i first tested the nikon 58mm lens, i liked it. It has a huge 105mm front element and a maximum diameter of 4. Beyond that, however, the sigma art line has also seen a number of larger releases most notably the 50mm f 1. Under exacting test conditions, this sigma lens is sharper than nikons and canons best, and sharper than leicas 50mm f 1. Aug 16, 2016 ive owned this lens, the canon 50mm 1. This lens represents a completely new look and feel for sigma a very positive upgrade from a physical perspective and a big hit from an image quality perspective. Xitek published the first comparison images of the new sigma 50mm f 1.
As a member of sigmas renown art series the sigma 50mm f1. Jan 12, 2014 photographs taken with the sigma 50mm f 1. This was probably the main reason i only purchased canon glass for my first decade as a. The image quality was a slight improvement over the nikon 50mm lens.
Optically it is the best 50mm, 55mm or 58mm slr lens ive ever tested. In this particular comparison, weve pitted it against two existing fastaperture 50mm primes for the ef mount, the ef 50mm 1. Sigma shook up the moribund fast 50 sector back in march 2008 when it announced the 50mm f1. I had the opportunity to run out to the park for some quick test shots with this lens. Brochures manuals lenses download sigma corporation. Its a beautiful lens for both full frame 5d mark iii and crop sensor cameras. Nov 14, 2016 sigma turned more than a few heads when it hinted its 50mm f1.
Sigma corporation about sigma cameras lenses cine lenses accessories download. Thanks to shutter hub for the rental of the sigma 24mm 1. It delivers very good image quality in the center even wide open at f1. In reply to ppchevigny nov 14, 2014 here are raw files produced from a nikon d810 and the nikkor 1. This lens is comprised of elements in 8 groups and features a rounded 9 blade diaphragm which creates an attractive blur to the out of focus areas of the image. Also comes in canon eos, sony alpha minolta maxxum and sigma mounts. Sigma wanted to be upfront about its intentions with the sigma 50mm f 1. This also makes it a perfect choice for shooting in low light.
The nomenclature of the jpg files shown is as followed. How to calibrate the focus of your lenses and why you. But this amazing 50mm is proof that sigmas new lens line is anything but a oneoff stroke of genius. Here is a video from sigma that explains how to use the sigma usb dock and optimization pro software to calibrate the focus of your sigma lenses. To test the sigma 50mm lens nikon version, i compared it against nikon afs 50mm f 1. As a part of sigmas art lens line, this lens goes through sigmas rigorous a1 testing to ensure high image quality. Sample, sample image, sample picture, sigma, sigma 50mm f 1. Bringing you this site is my fulltime job typically 6080 hours per week. I took my 5 yr old son as my model, something he was not too thrilled about doing he wanted to play on the playground. Thus, i depend solely on the commissions received from you using the links on this site to make any purchase.
As a part of sigmas art lens line, this lens goes through sigmas rigorous a1 testing to. The lens is tack sharp, sharper than any of the half dozen l lenses ive used. The first addition to the art category in sigmas global vision, the 35mm 1. Instead, sigma was to compete headtohead with the now legendary zeiss otus 55mm f 1. When we sat down with sigma at this years ces, we got some handson time with the lens. There are 2 main points in each of the pro and con categories.
It is an excellent optical match for some of the better portrait lenses like the canon ef 5mm f2l usm lens though its rendering is not as special as that lens. Apr 15, 2020 sigma wanted to be upfront about its intentions with the sigma 50mm f 1. So first, let me talk about its long term durability. Find out which is better and their overall performance in the camera lens ranking. Aimed unreservedly at enthusiasts this completely revised design has an unusually high total of elements in 8 groups with three sld low. Aimed unreservedly at enthusiasts this completely revised design has an unusually high total of elements in 8 groups with. Something as pricey as the sigma is going to be compared with the zeiss otus 1. First, youll need a sigma usb dock and if you havent already, download and install the sigma optimization pro software available here. And if you do find your sigma 50mm arts autofocus is slightly front or back focus, there is a special usb dock you can use buy separately to fine tune your autofocus settings. It has been redesigned and reengineered with sld glass and has been optimized for rich peripheral brightness, with improved large aperture.
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