Hi Christopher, your smooth voice, awesome articulation and choice of background jazz alongside really thourough reviews, puts you at the very top of reviewers. Trustworthy indeed. Best regards, from Denmark.
@ian00007
7 жыл бұрын
I own this lens and I agree to everything you said. Totally blown away by its sharpness and lack of CA at f1.8 and beautiful bokeh. Sold my 85 1.2L to get it. It is terribly heavy though but well worth it if you want the best images. Use it on a 6D too.
@77dris
4 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of selling my Sigma 85/1.4 Art to get this. Are you liking the 135mm length?
@RageStudios
7 жыл бұрын
sigma is really raising the bar!
@franktorres7963
7 жыл бұрын
Rage Studios yeah big-time
@ElbertBesaris
7 жыл бұрын
'The lens stays this sharp throughout the zoom range.' Woops...
@christopherfrost
7 жыл бұрын
Oops! *aperture range
@ElbertBesaris
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry for only pointing out a minor mistake, great and thorough video, as always!
@chrislj2890
7 жыл бұрын
Zowy, that's one impressive performance! I always enjoy it when you include pictures of your wife, since she makes such a lovely model. Thanks for the review.
@BrianMathewDavis
7 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your lens reviews so much. You help me train my eye when looking at the various characteristics of lenses. Keep up the good work!
@RazahLP
4 жыл бұрын
Can edit after using this lens for two years now: ON DSLRs (Canon 80D, 2000D and 7DMk2) I had autofocus issues - but ON DLSM (Canon R6) with eye-autofocus all problems were gone and I had 10 out of 10 sharp pictures - I LOVE this lens, highly recommended
@Dopiek
7 жыл бұрын
What a masterpiece! I would have bought this lens if I had a spare kidney left 😂😂😂
@mingmarlama7987
7 жыл бұрын
Asssssasin424 take mine...
@alexandergomes3317
7 жыл бұрын
you can borrow mine
@alkevinzmedia
7 жыл бұрын
You can have mine too . At this point you can buy 10 Sigma lenses now 😂😂😂
@luis-antoniogomez4094
Ай бұрын
You are the best! I never buy a lens until I watch your review of the lens I am interested on and you say, highly recommend at the end of the video. ¡Muchas gracias!
@NaviRetlav
7 жыл бұрын
One more thing, It would be epic if you also could test the "light transmission" of the lenses. For example , one of my vintage F2.8 lenses is almost that much darker as my Sigma 30mm at F4, that's a really big difference for low light photography.
@MahsinurRahmanLava
7 жыл бұрын
Navi Retlav look at T stops.... Looking at the lens specs will give you the info...
@boudewijnj.m.kegels5198
7 жыл бұрын
T-stops are hardly ever given by the manufacturers specs lists. Often you have to wait until DxO has tested the glass.
@neovo903
4 жыл бұрын
@@boudewijnj.m.kegels5198 DXO still hasn't tested the sigma :(
@bnguyen112
7 жыл бұрын
I have been hoping you would review this lens. I'm am glad you were able to, great review as always.
@АлександрМезенцев-л8д
Жыл бұрын
Я приобрёл это чудо, очень доволен его качеством сборки, съёмки. Автору ролика спасибо за его объективный обзор.
@michelecintramika8482
Жыл бұрын
It's great to read someone's opinion from 2 months ago. Since this video is from five years ago. Do you have photos with this lens on Flickr?
@Magnetron692
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris, for the review! Recently I purchased the counterpart Canon EF 2.0/135mm L USM and I'm very happy with it on my Canon 6D. It is preowned and its condition almost like new. Maybe the pre-owner sold it because of this Sigma.
@TawhidKhan11
7 жыл бұрын
I do not have money nor the will for using a heavy lens like this But your reviews are so soothing I wished you made a video every single day!
@DanielVazquez
6 жыл бұрын
You are my trusted source of reviews. If you say this lens is good, then it really is! Thank you!
@gavthane
Жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, pleeeease can we get a review of the RF 135mm, especially want to see how it compares to the sigma ef 135mm
@rdfilms.
6 жыл бұрын
The King of Portraits! Great review Chris
@galor7954
7 жыл бұрын
One of the best explainers. I'm very helpful. Thank you. I would like to, for a lot of photographers begin and want to move to Paul Frame to make a comparison between 24-70 2.8 and the significant difference between them. There is no one who explains something like you and gives a professional picture. The lenses are expensive and it's not cheap chocolate and if they do not enjoy it, it's not bad. Thanks.
@adrijobecq
7 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you're updating your gear. Are you going to purchase a Canon 5D?
@robbiefishing
7 жыл бұрын
My 2 favourite lenses are ART series lenses. They're amazing lenses.
@allwynrajkumar5975
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful review. I bought this lens yesterday. Wonderful lens , beautiful sharp images . But boy it’s heavy , can you please advise how to hold this lens ? I am using it on a6000, Will it cause strain on the camera body if I don’t hand hold it ?
@FrankBau
7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful review Christ!
@Glazehikes
2 жыл бұрын
This lens is blowing my mind !! I love it for outdoor portrait work. Can’t wait to document hikers on trail using this lens. Worth the weight penalty imo
@hzubovi1
7 жыл бұрын
Thank You for this review, been looking forward for this one :D
@MikeBrunetti
7 жыл бұрын
Very good review, as always! I’d love to see your opinions on the new Sigma 24-70 Art. That lens seems to be stirring up some controversy.
@mamo4104
10 ай бұрын
How does this lens compare to the new Nikon Z 135mm f1.8 Plena? I am mostly interested in the quality of Bokeh..... thank you
@mofi3641
11 ай бұрын
i own this lens for years - for nikon - and had never problems with the AF. this is a canon problem but only a canon problem. btw. it's one of my all time favourites!
@tts3874
7 жыл бұрын
Just picked this up, been hoping you’d take a look at this for ages bud haha. Keep up the great work. I’m impressed, but using the 5ds so far and find it sometimes wanting, amazingly haha. Only in the more difficult situations though. The rest of the time, it’s a new favourite.
@miamidolphinsfan
7 жыл бұрын
That is one heck of a lens....total beast. I will invest in this one when I can afford it. By next Spring !!!
@blueRC
7 жыл бұрын
Verg good, as always ;)
@ArunWadhwa
7 жыл бұрын
blueRC Sigma is doing a great job with its ART series, and of course, Christopher Frost Photography is the best camera when it comes to Lens reviews.
@allabouthim03
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review Chris, now can you call Sigma for me and tell them to stop dragging their feet on the new 70-200, lol.
@dunnymonster
7 жыл бұрын
Whatever you think of Sigma you can't deny this lens is very impressive in terms of edge to edge optical sharpness. Dare I say I'm very impressed.
@mehrdadhaghighi5140
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!! I've been waiting for this review for quite some time now and I just bought the Sigma 85mm 1.4...I would love to have the 135 1.8 as well even though I don't need it haha
@kyle_medina
7 жыл бұрын
That thing is a beast!
@kerbholzgt
7 жыл бұрын
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ---------> can you make a comparision with the samyang, canon, sigma and canon 135mm primes ??? i know, its very special - but you are absolutly the right guy for this - do it :D
@Twobarpsi
11 ай бұрын
I need to consider this lens. Great review!
@LittleBirdie888
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review. In your opinion which lens is better 105mm or 135mm Sigma Art for portraits.
@christopherfrost
6 жыл бұрын
They're both simply amazing. I'd personally prefer the 105mm but of course it does cost a lot more
@guglielmoarehsoriente2014
7 жыл бұрын
hello christopher awesome video!! listen i wanted to ask you something. i'm going to buy a new wide angle lens in a few days and i can choose between a canon 10-18 mm or a tokina 12-24 mm. with one do you think i should choose? thanks in regard. Guglielmo
@quadcoptervision
7 жыл бұрын
Sticking with the 135mm f2 dc Nikkor ... another great review Chris.
@TheMetalButcher
6 жыл бұрын
Gonna need 5DSR to really test this lens lol.
@zackchoy1969
7 жыл бұрын
May I ask is this 135mm sharper than the Sigma 85mm f/1,4 Art?
@christopherfrost
7 жыл бұрын
Yes
@dorinos80
5 жыл бұрын
sharp, sharper, Jordan Peterson
@k1k13004
2 жыл бұрын
I was not sure 85 F1.2 canon or this one for portrait. Now I know what to buy. Tomorrow I'll test both
@TriantafyllosThessaloniki
6 жыл бұрын
Chris, i am thinking to buy this lens or the Canon EF 70-200mm F1.8 IS II. which one is for the best for Portrait Photography? I would like to know yor opinion about that. Thank you a lot.👍
@christopherfrost
6 жыл бұрын
Personally I'd go for this 135mm f/1.8 lens for that extra edge of 3D to your images. The 70-200 will be a lot easier to use though and more versatile
@zacharyfrieben1033
7 жыл бұрын
Sharpest lens ever? That's mind-blowing! Also Chris, could you do a review of the Tamron 150-600 "G2" at some point if possible?
@radhomez
2 ай бұрын
This lens def needs a re-review. I mean 135mm right,, at F1.8!! Showing such good control over chromatics, etc. We'd love to see this lens get put thru some ruthless testing. There are so many people now, with much higher megapixel cameras that have more technological upgrades and updates since end 2017 going 2018. How would this fair against full frames of the R5 (and now R5ii is out, or adapted to A7RV), and especially against the challenge of the crops like R7's (or 90D or M6ii who are all) higher density 32MP sensors?? I need this focal length on my 90D, and sooner will need this when upgrading (Probably R6ii but A7RV might take me to Sony with the Sigma 85mm).
@rollingnome
2 жыл бұрын
It would appear that fast Sigma lenses below 105mm have focus issues, but over this focal length, they focus accurately. My 105mm f2.8 macro never misses. I'm a DSLR user, and never use LV. Nikon D500.
@CanditoTrainingHQ
11 ай бұрын
I think its more date than anything. The 105mm f1.4 bokeh master I have is pretty mediocre at AF and definitely worse than the 40mm f1.4 I have (newer, but still not a dg dn by any means).
@csmorgan
7 жыл бұрын
Would love to see videos on your editing process, your photos are natural and beautiful
@christopherfrost
7 жыл бұрын
They would be boring videos hehe
@sarahwaters4448
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the suggestion! (yes, i already own one great lens !the 85 f1 8! . . maybe not quit as creamy as an 85 f1.2) i have something to ask of you that no one has asked you ever on ths site . . i think! . . but i cant do it now-i thought i had time . . in the meantime, god bless you!!!!
@fotowillimzig
7 жыл бұрын
What a beast of a lens
@AVPROJECT1
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris!!! Do you think it would be useful for event s like meetings convention etc??
@sarveshparakh7289
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for the images while you talk and not just your own vlog type video. This made clear why I shouldn't get the lens. It is technically brilliant but has no character what so ever. Those photos are great but they clearly show how less of a character this lens has (or how character less this lens is). For others that may not matter but for people like me who crave for that aesthetic character in a lens, this is a failed product. Thanks a lot for the video. I can peacefully sleep now because I don't need to spend $1.5k lol P.S. Subbed because you showed me what I wanted to see.
@GBftw
7 жыл бұрын
I was looking at the zoom ins thinking that it was a bit fuzzy, so perfect seemed a bit extreme, then I realised that you were way beyond 1 to 1 on a 4k video using a 20mpix camera.
@raulmt1
6 жыл бұрын
thank you for your prompt answer. but if i may ask a follow up question, Did you experience much focus hunting with this sigma?
@christopherfrost
6 жыл бұрын
Can't remember - sorry!
@brandonj8018
6 жыл бұрын
probably not. :)
@raulmt1
6 жыл бұрын
thank you
@FinalLugiaGuardian
7 жыл бұрын
Chris you have done a lot of lens reviews with your Canon 6D. But do you think we will ever get a review of your camera itself too one day?
@Ben-kz7fy
7 жыл бұрын
Shame to hear about the focus accuracy - I have the 35mm Art prime and at f1.4 it nearly always misses focus. Might be time to try the USB dock and see if it can be brought under control. I love that lens though and at 1.8 and higher it's spectacular - this 135mm looks just as brilliant.
@timnguyen4494
2 жыл бұрын
I have sigma 35mm 1.4 e mount and it’s tack sharp. Color is nice. It urged me to get sigma lenses
@alexbormanbou
7 жыл бұрын
Great job Mr. Frost
@smashexentertainment676
3 жыл бұрын
Would you say that Canon f2 is far behind Sigma in terms of overall performance, or you need some serious pixel peeping to see the difference? Your Canon video is from 2014 and you said the quality of the lens is outstanding. But here a small rant in the end threw me off the track. And I couldn't find any worthy comparison on YT. I want a good performance, but also Canon could save me some money and AF issues. I hear Sigma has a lot of them on DSLR's and AF is completely fixed when paired with RF cameras. f0.2 is not a big of an issue for me.
@jkohero
7 жыл бұрын
Sigma never fail to impress us
@Ben-kz7fy
7 жыл бұрын
Do you have any plans to test the new Sigma Art 24-70mm at all?
@kvicalam
5 жыл бұрын
Sigma is simply the best lens producer these days...
@raggedyexynos6826
5 жыл бұрын
Miroslav Kvíčala their autofocus still hs room for improvement tho
@BenjaminKanarek
5 жыл бұрын
Just bought mine today...for the Fujifilm X-T3 and the Fringer Pro ll AF converter.
@ptaf92
2 жыл бұрын
Needs a revisit on canon mirror less cameras
@galor7954
7 жыл бұрын
Please test the two new professional lenses of sigma and tamron 24-70, art and g2, many are waiting for you
@alexabadi7458
3 жыл бұрын
Great lens (Nikon tested) good build quality and excellent sharpness.
@gur262
7 жыл бұрын
Focussing in liveview, no problems= working better on mirrorless via mc11 ?
@jontaylor1586
6 жыл бұрын
I love Sigma’s optics, but those autofocus issues make their lenses so frustrating to use. I’ve owned a couple of Art lenses and won’t be going back to Sigma until they figure that out.
@dannyklesh
4 жыл бұрын
Jon Taylor it’s called lens calibration
@stanimal8
2 жыл бұрын
@@dannyklesh Can't calibrate out AF issue that is inconsistent. Although AF accuracy isn't an issue using LiveView or on the newer Canon RF mount mirrorless cameras. Just need a simple RF to EF adapter.
@TheBobes
7 жыл бұрын
Just wondering: you said you'll be getting a higher res camera this Christmas. Any plans of doing preview/review of that? :)
@christopherfrost
7 жыл бұрын
Almost certainly an a7R II, but I will probably adapt full-frame lenses onto it to test them at high resolution. I need to future-proof my videos, and I believe full-frame sensors will generally kind of level-out at about 42mp (in the same way that most APS-C sensors are now 24mp)
@TheBobes
7 жыл бұрын
I think that's a good choice. Sony is making lovely cameras in both specs and looks. I would go for a7R myself but I have quite a collection of K-mount lenses by now... so I'm just waiting for a new Pentax APS-C flagship.
@FinalLugiaGuardian
7 жыл бұрын
I want to see a review of the canon 6D dslr after all those lenses have been tested on it.
@Nano-sx1iq
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, Chris! Please test Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art with Canon APS-C like this test, not using House Picture. Thanks
@ralfahsbahs2223
7 жыл бұрын
Superb Video as always, superb lens but i will stay with my Samyang because I shoot manual even with my 6D Mk II :)
@hendrikscheel4919
4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't say that the canon 135 has aged.... I LOVE IT
@Tbarlow99
3 жыл бұрын
It's more than 34 years old! Predates any consumer digital camera! It's a good lens, but certainly old
@hendrikscheel4919
3 жыл бұрын
@@Tbarlow99 ok.... old design... who cares... if it aint broke, don't fix it
@NaviRetlav
7 жыл бұрын
You are planning to get the Sony A7 R II or maybe the new R III ? :) Also, it would be great if you could add the lens color shift test to the video, to show us how much the lens changes the colors of the skin tones and world. ;)
@christopherfrost
7 жыл бұрын
Almost certainly the a7R II unless the 'III' is a major improvement.
@Gershy13
7 жыл бұрын
from all the videos ive seen it seems to be quite a big step up, especially if you are doing video too.
@christopherfrost
7 жыл бұрын
Not sure about that. We'll see
@simonleung1027
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent review as usual. On the subject of auto-focus, this lens require some familiarization to fully unleash its potential. F1.8 is very shallow when less then 2 meters away, slightest movement could mis-focus. Also, this lens does not have image stablization and being a medium telephoto lens, requires a steady pair of hands and/or faster shutter speed. A higher mp sensor would be even harder to keep things tact sharp. First lens I own before you review it. Am glad that you got to experience this beast, did you rent it for the review or is it a keeper?
@markrouse4514
6 жыл бұрын
Great, informative video. I thank you. But my wallet hates you right now. LOL
@jasonfry5846
7 жыл бұрын
damn, sigma is doing amazing things.
@RRan-dk7ct
2 жыл бұрын
So Sigma 135mm F/1.8 doesn't have auto focusing abilities on Sony E-mount Cameras ?
@mrnomore
7 жыл бұрын
very happy with my Samyang 135. it's flawless.....but waiting for 135 AF and 85 AF :D
@JetBen555
6 жыл бұрын
what a beast
@JadenWhite
2 жыл бұрын
Has anyone used this lens on a R camera or specifically an R5? Looking to get one for grad season and i know this will blow my clients minds
@vognarov
4 жыл бұрын
question onSony A7iii - is the focus ring always ON? I mean, will it move focus when you move the ring even in AF mode?
@christopherfrost
4 жыл бұрын
Hmm, good question - I'm not sure to be honest
@studentmom49cj
4 жыл бұрын
Question I have this lens. The problem is it’s an L mount lens. Bought it believing it would fit my Canon cameras. But when ?I tried it does not. Do they make an adapter for this lens so it fits my canon cameras or even my Nikon D3400?
@smashexentertainment676
3 жыл бұрын
Sigma glass comes in all kinds of mounts. You should pick the one that fits your camera xD
@ZaberAnsaryOfficial
7 жыл бұрын
Please Get the 5Dm4 and maybe an A7r2
@TeemuTuunanen
7 жыл бұрын
Have you thought about testing the new Fuji GF lenses? I would love to hear your opinion on those. ^^
@imranraza125
3 жыл бұрын
Hi @christopher_frost I have a question on urgent basis. Kindly tell me how to get aberration correction data in Canon 6D for sigma 135mm 1.8. in my camera it shows correction data not available. cannot correct no data. kindly guide me about this problem thanks. waiting for your answer.
@closmasmas9080
7 жыл бұрын
Through out the zoom range? Prime lens?
@christopherfrost
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I meant to say "aperture range"
@sarahwaters4448
7 жыл бұрын
i just came here to mention i should stay humble!!!! . . especially since one of my cats is about $4OO ill i hust found out :-( . . thats a lot!! for me plus a 135 (the sigma is triple that amount!! . . and i do have the 135mm softfocus that 135 soft focus should go in another "affordable 24- 85, 35 f2 non usm, 80-210 L, 75-300 non-usm, etc video!") . . frost, thank you for the help! . . 85 1.8, 1OO f2! what lens did you mean by 1.8?
@christopherfrost
7 жыл бұрын
The 85mm :-)
@toast1797
7 жыл бұрын
Which new full frame camera are you getting? The A7R III or 6D MK II ?
@christopherfrost
7 жыл бұрын
Almost certainly an a7R II, but I will probably adapt full-frame lenses onto it to test them at high resolution. I need to future-proof my videos, and I believe full-frame sensors will generally kind of level-out at about 42mp (in the same way that most APS-C sensors are now 24mp)
@toast1797
7 жыл бұрын
Nice choice I hope this implies more lenses from different brands. I shoot Canon but their bodies are boring and the day they implement 4K in their mid tier cameras would be when they consider 4K a low end standard (when 8K or whatever new becomes the new high end)
@subaktagin
6 жыл бұрын
I have canon 80D(APSC) please help which one is more better sigma 85 mm 1.4f art OR sigma 135 1.8f art OR canon 85mm 1.4 IS due to IS. Hope for you kind feedback soon. :)
@christopherfrost
6 жыл бұрын
The Sigma lenses will be a little sharper, but personally I would probably go for the Canon lens because of the image stabilization
@subaktagin
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Christopher.
@HansensUniverseT-A
6 жыл бұрын
This is nuts.
@brandonj8018
6 жыл бұрын
love it
@adeyoga118
4 жыл бұрын
Sir, please review the tamron 24mm f2.8 iii for sony🙏
@SeanRustay
7 жыл бұрын
If you don't mind me asking what full frame camera are you thinking about upgrading to? Also how was your experience with the canon 6D?
@christopherfrost
7 жыл бұрын
Almost certainly an a7R II, but I will probably adapt full-frame lenses onto it to test them at high resolution. I need to future-proof my videos, and I believe full-frame sensors will generally kind of level-out at about 42mp (in the same way that most APS-C sensors are now 24mp)
@vrp87
7 жыл бұрын
"This lens had focusing issues and missed quite a bit" - Every Sigma lens review ever
@christopherfrost
7 жыл бұрын
Just to clarify for everyone, I didn't actually say that in this review! (although Pleatnov Adenip is largely correct, hehe :-)
@stanimal8
2 жыл бұрын
@@christopherfrost Thanks for the review. This AF issue is no longer present on the newer RF mount mirrorless cameras.
@raulmt1
6 жыл бұрын
i own a canon 77d. would this lens be good for indoor basketball photography??
@christopherfrost
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, it would be a very nice option
@raulmt1
6 жыл бұрын
thank you for your prompt answer. but if i may ask a follow up question, Did you experience much focus hunting with this sigma?
@emanuelhardaut8253
Жыл бұрын
I'm planning to buy the Sigma 135mm f1.8 EF and to use it with a Viltrox EF-EOS M2 (speedbooster) on a Canon M6 mark II. Has anyone tried this configuration? Will it work?
@hasanmaherashid
3 жыл бұрын
Does it work with canon R5 by using EF to RF mount ?
@btownshreds1
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@patpaw
7 жыл бұрын
Sigma lenses seem to have a problem with autofocus. I've tried Sigma 18-35 1.8 on my Nikon D7200 and it was missing focus through viewfinder but focusing correct with LV. Yesterday i've tried Sigma 17-50 2.8 os, and the same thing happened...
@andyfink4419
7 жыл бұрын
so maybe it´s your nikon...?
@skshuvo5157
7 жыл бұрын
Sigma 17-50 that's I'm using.. it has some autofocus issue..
@Lemon-uz4mc
7 жыл бұрын
A higher resolution camera...... A 5D IV I guess? It'll be perfect for you Chris, although it is kinda costly.
@christopherfrost
7 жыл бұрын
Almost certainly an a7R II, but I will probably adapt full-frame lenses onto it to test them at high resolution. I need to future-proof my videos, and I believe full-frame sensors will generally kind of level-out at about 42mp (in the same way that most APS-C sensors are now 24mp)
@Mrgreenyfed
7 жыл бұрын
maybe sony a7r iii?
@christopherfrost
7 жыл бұрын
Don't really need the 'III'. They're both 42mp and my primary need for the reviews is that resolution sensor
@Micco07
7 жыл бұрын
You are the best.
@Sunrazor
6 жыл бұрын
Have had 2 of Sigma 50mm art and 3 of 18-35mm art on different bodies but ALL of them were so inaccurate they were unusable. Have used them on 70D, 760D, M5 and 6D and a Nikon D610. I dread buying another sigma but I can't help being impressed with their glass.
@bartromanowski1262
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta plug them into the system and adjust the settings if they're missing focus. 5 minute fix
@metphmet
6 жыл бұрын
For such a lens you should test LoCA ( bokeh fringing) .
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