And again ... you are the master! Your voice stands out and matters in the photographic community! Thank you.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dirk. That is very kind.
@RaymondWong2k
7 жыл бұрын
great review Dustin! I bought this lens after watching your series of video on this lens. I'm loving it so far
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it. It's pretty fantastic!
@RaymondWong2k
7 жыл бұрын
Dustin Abbott any predictions if sigma will release a fast aperture 105 or 135
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Raymond Wong I wouldn't be surprised. They have now covered most of the traditional focal lengths under 100mm
@nuramin5014
7 жыл бұрын
Please do a review on Sony GM 85mm
@dimitristsagdis7340
5 жыл бұрын
Tnx Dustin as usual great review!!! How does the Sigma AF speed compare with the Canon 85mm f/1.4 IS?
@DustinAbbottTWI
5 жыл бұрын
The Canon is a bit faster, but not in a meaningful way.
@jeffrydemeyer5433
7 жыл бұрын
Now the important question, were you one of the 100 that pre ordered the 3Kg mitakon 135mm f1.4? :)
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
I did not ;)
@peterfernandez5876
7 жыл бұрын
Im looking for an 85mm lens, which one do you recommend, this sigma 85mm art or the Zeiss Milvus 85mm? manual focus is not a problem. thank you.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
+Peter Fernandez I do think the Milvus is probably the superior lens in its overall "look" or "rendering", though the Sigma has less vignette and is equally sharp. I prefer the contrast from the Milvus (the Sigma has more CA). Bokeh is a bit smoother from the Milvus. A MF lens isn't for everyone, but if that doesn't bother you, and you can afford it, the Milvus is a gorgeous lens.
@realnowhereman
5 жыл бұрын
I'm using a Canon 80D with Canon 50mm f1. 8 STM lens for portrait work. Is it worth buying this lens to use on a crop sensor body? Would it be significantly better in performance (sharpness, bokeh etc)? Or should i stay with the 50mm STM until i can afford a full frame camera body?
@DustinAbbottTWI
5 жыл бұрын
It would definitely be a stronger performer for portraits, but just know it will be 1) very large and 2) a little long in some situations. You will probably only be able to shoot head and shoulders in a typical room.
@sarahfuchs7006
7 жыл бұрын
it s better from 85 1.4 nikon?
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
I haven't used the Nikon lens, so I can't say definitely if it is better. It is definitely sharper, however.
@JaquanToliver
5 жыл бұрын
Do you still have this lens for me to purchase from you?
@DustinAbbottTWI
5 жыл бұрын
Afraid not. It was a loaner, not mine.
@tedp9945
7 жыл бұрын
I hope the KZitem celebrity's are watching this. This is how you do a real review. Great job. Subscribed!
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
That's kind.
@Gma7788
4 ай бұрын
It's wrong information that's breaking the KZitem rules.
@jameslarsen9814
7 жыл бұрын
Great review. You are always so clear & articulate with your reviews! You give the clear & solid information about everything you review - and you keep everything clean as well (which is a rare thing to see on YT sadly). I'll have to see when I get to that point of buying an 85, which I think I'd use more often. When I start doing Portrait work, a lot is probably going to be outdoors, so I'll have to figure out which would suit me best. Thanks for making these excellent reviews!
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure. Since my real job is as the pastor of a church, you won't have to worry about me keeping things "clean" around here.!
@jameslarsen9814
7 жыл бұрын
Haha, that's good to know! :)
@jamesbryanrulida
7 жыл бұрын
Dustin Abbott are you a pastor? Sub!
@ERoossien
4 жыл бұрын
You need to adjust the micro focus on the Sigma. I had the same problem with chromatic aberrations, but found out that it only occurred with close range pictures. After 2 hours with the Sigma dock, they were gone. It's a hassle, but it makes a huge difference.
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 жыл бұрын
Your point is exactly right. It is a hassle, but it is worth it if you really care about getting exceptional results.
@singletrack29349
7 жыл бұрын
Every additional video makes me more happy with my Tamron... the CA alone would drive me insane.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
The Tamron is a very nice lens, and it certainly didn't embarrass itself in this comparison.
@anthonymorales4368
6 жыл бұрын
LOL, the Sigma is a great looking lens, very beefy and from what I seen the images are beautiful. Now, having said that, I am extremely happy with my new Tamron 85mm. It is hard for me to imagine that the Sigma could be much more better than it. My lens is super sharp a crossed the board with wonderful bokeh. And saved my self about $600.
@hagarthehorrible1391
6 жыл бұрын
Anthony Morales I'm on the fence and almost ready to buy the Tamron 35 & 85. The sigma is way too heavy for my taste. Care to share some of your images using the Tamron 85 1.8?
@Gma7788
4 ай бұрын
Wrong. You know, you can't see the forest cause the trees seem to get in the way. Step back. Stop looking into the minute nano details and realise the AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS are actually aftermarket products. This IS comparable to cars. The standard street corvette is the standard street version. The corvette which has aftermarket products installed, WILL BE a super hero version. The aftermarket lens's exaggerated the background performance. They brought the background in much closer and distorted it in enormous amplification values. Aftermarket products REALLY DO turn your street car version, into a street racer car being driven by a race driver. The standard camera and the aftermarket version are producing vastly different images. It's comparable with automobiles 🚘. In this particular video they're stuffing around the power of capturing the subject in relation with the background. These lenses should be more valued that the highly valued standard version
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 ай бұрын
????
@davec28
5 жыл бұрын
Nice review. You've made my mind up for me. The balance of technical info, real-world applications, comparisons, and aesthetics is the sort of reviews that we are looking for. Thank you.
@DustinAbbottTWI
5 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it helped you make an informed decision.
@jasonsloan
4 жыл бұрын
Always outstanding reviews. Thanks Dustin. I’ll have to consider this as a potential future ‘Christmas’ gift to myself.
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 жыл бұрын
That's a nice present ;)
@OkwyUgonweze
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honest and thorough review. I think the Tamron 85 is proving to be a great value regarding price and what it does.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
That's definitely true. Some people will dismiss it for being only f/1.8, but it is a very competent lens.
@EmadAbbas89
7 жыл бұрын
I post lot of my photos with chromatic aberration but no one told me that my photos have it.. bokeh, contrast and auto focus is what really matters.. So I do see that Tamron is much better without considering the price difference.. because sigma lost focus twice every ten photos I took.. And I regret buying it rather than tamron or even nikkor 85 f1.4
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Autofocus accurately is a HUGE consideration.
@munak992
7 жыл бұрын
Love it, finally a proper 85mm art lens review
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
I take it there are some "improper" ones out there?
@Nurg1982
7 жыл бұрын
Incomplete would be a better way to describe it Dustin. Great review as always!
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Probably.
@RuiJoaoPhoto
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Dustin Abbott, Great review. You don't have to compare lens to know if a 85 is a real 85mm, you can measure it! Focal distance = [focus distance] X [sensor size] / [Field of view] Let's say you fill your frame with something 1 meter wide (a testing chart for instance) = 1000 milimeters and you use a fullframe sensor (36mm wide). With this in mind, a lens with real 85mm would need to be 2361mm away from that testing chart in order to fill the frame with the testing chart: 85mm = 2361mm x 36mm / 1000mm Cheers!
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
The only problem with that method is when a lens "focus breathes" and shows a different focal length at the "chart distance" than it does at infinity. I like to do real world tests to see how a lens performs where it will actually be used. But you are definitely right about a more technical way to test focal length.
@ernest4483
6 жыл бұрын
Another great content review Dustin which you recommend between the Sigma 85mm 1.4 or the 135mm 1.8
@DustinAbbottTWI
6 жыл бұрын
I like the look of images from a 135mm better, but the 85mm focal length is often more versatile.
@EDCGadgets
6 жыл бұрын
I have used both lenses as well, and while the 135 has a slightly softer bokeh, I would definitely recommend the 85 Art over the 135. Simple reason: there are MUCH more things that you can shoot with the 85, than with the 135. I personally don't like the 135 focal length, because it removes too much environment from the context, but it still does not offer the same amount of compression as a 200mm f2.8 image offers. If you own the 50 Art, then you may consider the 135 for a different look, but other than that, I could shoot an entire day of portrait sessions with the 85 Art exclusively, and still provide hume variety of different looks.
@johndennis5585
6 жыл бұрын
Have just purchased yesterday the Sigma Art 85mm F1.4 on the recommendation of your reviews.I am using it on my Canon EOS. 6D mk2...Blown away by the. sharpness.I have the battery grip which helps in balancing the lens.I have also used this lens on my EOS 77d. It becomes 135mm F1.8 again great sharpness.The EOS M6 produces great results as well.I have the electric viewfinder as the lens would be hard to use.I will keep watching your videos here in the United Kingdom especially the iso and shutter speeds to get good results from the lens.Merry Christmas to you and your family
@DustinAbbottTWI
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you
@MegaLeonidovich
6 жыл бұрын
Good review Dustin, I'm actually renting this lens now for my Canon 80D and testing it out before i make my final decision and its absolutely a amazing lens and i am totally sold, and yes I own other Sigma Art lenses and i love them very much except i need to buy Sigma tune dock to calibrate my lenses
@DustinAbbottTWI
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the lens!
@TheBluesine
6 жыл бұрын
I have previously said you are one of the best reviewers on KZitem..... Well I was wrong Dustin..... You are the number 1, Best reviewer on KZitem,, thanks again.
@DustinAbbottTWI
6 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!
@danielhenzi9729
7 жыл бұрын
Just want to thank you for your exceptional and accurate review on this. That gave me the confidence to get a copy of it. I noticed some of the same AF behaviors you mentioned in your WEB review but absolutely manageable at my point of view. The result is anyway stunning wide open. I have to say that I was just more impressed about the results of the Tamron 15-30 as for a prime lens it's something expected to be good but for a zoom lens really impressive. I'm happy to have made the decision to buy the Sigma and thankful to your expertise pointing out the strength and weakness of this lens I'm pretty confident that it will serve my demands on a perfect portrait lens. Hopefully you will keep ongoing and congrats for your engagement from my side.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the lens!
@trevorpinnocky
7 жыл бұрын
Sigma did an amazing job with this lens and should really be commended. I know they were reluctant to release an updated 85mm for quite a while, but they did a fine job. Again, as you pointed out those key features high degree of sharpness, high resolution, fast autofocus, near 0 vignetting, and quite smooth (even if not to some eyes convincingly artistic) bokeh, make this lens a very sensible buy for a lot of photographers. I suspect that at some point Sigma may do some tweaking to address CA, but honestly, I think this is the last 85mm we'll see from them for quite a few years. I think they're on to a 135mm and maybe a 200mm. They've got a lot of other lenses to get to, not to mention plans to start producing native lenses for the Sony E mount. I do have to say, I'm not seeing nearly the amount of CA you appear to have in your sample. It could be as simple as sample variation. However, I do wonder if it's just the slightest amount of micro mis-focus on the Canon. Just at the point where those light rays are starting to come together you could get a near miss if the lens stops short of perfect focus? The rays won't align and you'll get CA. I've done tests with full AF and full MF wide open and I'm not getting much CA. But then again, I'm shooting a mirrorless body, too. cheers, :)
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
We'll see (re CA) when places like DXO do their testing. If you are shooting on mirrorless (I'm assuming an A7R of some kind), how is the balance?
@trevorpinnocky
7 жыл бұрын
Dustin Abbott the balance with my battery grip is perfect. Shooting without a battery grip would be more awkward and probably create muscle fatigue. A7r ii stills/a7s ii video
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
The grip would definitely make the difference there.
@keshav5252
5 жыл бұрын
I just bought the sigma art 24-35 f2 for my canon 6dmk2, now i'm planning to buy this beauty. I mainly shoot weddings.
@DustinAbbottTWI
5 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@roadracer247
7 жыл бұрын
You presented a great video, but god almighty were those portraits poorly posed. Terrible posture. Odd use of lighting. I know this sounds harsh, but you kept emphasizing those as your professional paid gigs and yet they did not measure up to the rest of your presentation which again was excellent!
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
+roadracer247 Thanks for your feedback
@sult422
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dustin, I think this is the best review for sigma 85mm f1.4 Art. I found most of my question from this eposide. have a great Holiday.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear. Thanks!
@keshibhalla
2 жыл бұрын
Dustin, I am in the process of ordering Sony a7 IV with Sigma 85mm f1.4 lens. I have just been informed by a Camera seller in London that Sigma 85mm f1.4 only good for New Sony a7 IV sensor. It is NOT good enough for Sony a7S or R series. Is this correct.
@DustinAbbottTWI
2 жыл бұрын
That's completely untrue. The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DN is an extremely high resolving lens.
@SupermanG17
6 жыл бұрын
After 15 days I returned sigma art 85 back and bought the canon 85 1.4 and I’m very happy with the canon . Sigma good lens but definitely not for events !
@arsulaksono881
6 жыл бұрын
typical sigma
@dimitristsagdis7340
5 жыл бұрын
Catalin: Do you use the Canon 85mm f/1.4 IS it for stills? No problems with chromatic aberration in real world usage? And is AF fast and accurate, sticks with the subject, focusing performance in outer regions/focusing points? I mainly want an 85mm f/1.4 for indoor events and sports. What Canon body do you use it with? Any good with a crop body? Sorry for the many questions but I am after the real experiences of people that actually put their money where their mouth is :-) Tnx in advance.
@Ivan__77
4 жыл бұрын
This lens has serious focusing issues with Nikon cameras, not being able to focus with outer focusing points is a deal breaker for a portrait lens in my book. I really wanted this lens, but for a price of around 1K I expect the lense to focus properly :(
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 жыл бұрын
This is a big part of why I'm moving almost entirely to mirrorless (I still own one DSLR). I love being able to use wide aperture lenses focused anywhere I want and getting accurate results.
@inphotograph3r484
2 жыл бұрын
I did read several reviews about it, some of them, show a focusing problem..! what can you tell us about?
@DustinAbbottTWI
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately there could be some focus inconsistency with the lens. It wasn't always reliable in that sense.
@mtcrew3079
7 жыл бұрын
Hello mr .Dustin Abbott.Can you give me an advise? I'm using the nikon d800 and sigma 35mm . I want an 85mm for potrait,so what should be the priority to buy : sigma 85 art, tamron 85 vc...thank you so much !
@PaulKentSkates
5 жыл бұрын
Your intro music is the best!
@DustinAbbottTWI
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@naveensmart87
6 жыл бұрын
9:55 if you focus any lens at infinity or far there won't be noticeable background difference.. A 85 mm lens is more usable for a half length shot .. so frame shots like that and show if there is any difference in background blur ..
@howardkahn717
6 жыл бұрын
As usual your presentations are the best......
@DustinAbbottTWI
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cyberchick87
7 жыл бұрын
When I found out the weight of this lens I compelety ruled out purchasing one even though I love my 35mm Art...but..I couldn't help myself I just had to get it and test it out. I Love it! Super sharp, reliable fast AF and solid build quality. Yes it's heavy but you really do get used to it, love the 35mm art and 85mm art with my D810
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
+cyberchickgeek It is big and heavy, but it is also those other things. I'm glad you are enjoying it. D810 is a great platform to get the best out of it.
@pahountisg
7 жыл бұрын
Great review Dustin! And yes a lens is always a lot more than how sharp it is :) If I did not have the canon 1.2 I would definitely consider this giving myself a good workout without ever going to a gym again ! And I thought the canon was huge :)
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
The general trend is bigger and bigger. I think a lot of photographers had better hit the gym!
@k2jwd
7 жыл бұрын
My Canon 1.2 is heavy enough for me :( Especially on my 1D MK IV. Much better on my 5D MK IV. Have you compared the Canon 1.2 and the Sigma/Tamron versions? Thanks for the fine videos.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Melvin Markowitz I haven't, actually. The Canon doesn't look great by comparison on chart tests, but we all know it produces some pretty special field results.
@kvguptha1989
7 жыл бұрын
SIR THANKS FOR YOUR INFORMATION . I AM PLANNING TO PURCHASE NEW SIGMA 85 MM F 1.4 IS IT SUGGESTIBLE FOR MARK IV FOR WEDDING AND EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY. PLEASE ADVISE ME THANKS IN ADVANCE...
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
I reviewed it on a Mark IV, and it works very well there.
@kvguptha1989
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for your info and please let me know if you have any tutorials about Mark IV Functionality as well as Tips for Events (i.e Lighting, Flash etc..) thanks in advance
@pranavsasikumar8077
2 жыл бұрын
Is this lense better for sony a6400?
@DustinAbbottTWI
2 жыл бұрын
Better than what? I think it is too big a lens for such a compact body. I would recommend something like the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 instead - it's a much better pairing with your camera.
@brianminkc
4 жыл бұрын
Well I watched your videos on this lens and several other Nikon shooters as well. I almost didn't purchase the lens because of all the supposed problems with focus issues. Yesterday I got the lens I purchased off of Ebay. I shoot a Nikon D700 body. As I found when I owned a D7000 years ago which I had to dial in focus adjustments into the camera for every lens I owned... frankly the focus on that body was horrible. I finally sent it to Nikon for adjustment and they calibrated the focus plane by the sensor its for the optical viewfinders focus system. Well back to the 85mm Nikon ART.... I got the lens I purchased in good condition used on Ebay for $730. I have shot about 100 test photo's at various distances and lighting conditions many at 1.4.... I am pleased to say the focus is spot on.... very fast and no misses in 100 photo's. I wanted to post this comment for people wanting to buy this lens... my comment is the lens I got has excellent focus even at 1.4. If you have problems its probably your camera body not the lens.
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, I'm with you until your final statement. While there are some cameras that do have defective AF systems, most focus issues are attributable to the lens and not the camera itself. I'm glad you got a good copy.
@sampathanpuj2002
4 жыл бұрын
Do it is Best for wedding videography
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 жыл бұрын
It's a nice lens.
@EDCGadgets
7 жыл бұрын
Great in-depth review Dustin! However, I think I'll save up a bit more money for the Nikon 85 1.4G, because for me the bokeh rendering looks way smoother. I only shoot 24 MP for portrait, so the sharpness difference should not be huge.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Bokeh rendering is a highly subjective category, so I would say that looking at a lot of photos from the lenses you are considering and choosing what rendering you prefer is probably wise. Renting the contenders for a week is another lower risk approach.
@5up3rAIN002
7 жыл бұрын
EDC Gadgets Keep in mind though that the 85 1.4 G has a pretty huge amount of abberation that can be difficult to correct. But if that doesn't bother you, and you enjoy its other features more, then go for it :)
@nicolasotero7089
7 жыл бұрын
@DustinAbbott: They (Sigma) are just offering rubber gasket for the mount to prevent dust to come in, but not a fully weather sealing on the new art lenses, Kazuto Yamaki's words: "No, not really. The only seal is around the lens mount. It’s not a perfect weather-proofing like our Sports series" www.dpreview.com/interviews/9146806951/cp-2017-sigma-interview-we-ve-learned-that-some-customers-require-exceptional-lens-performance
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
That's good information to have. It's clear from the careful wording of the language that they are not claiming a full weather sealing.
@richmondke1805
4 жыл бұрын
Is this camera good for 4k videos
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 жыл бұрын
Camera? Or lens? The lens is fine, though it's focus isn't the smoothest or quietest for video AF.
@leefoxall6469
7 жыл бұрын
Hello Dustin. I found this link which gives some information on this lens' weather sealing - www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_62&product_id=496. If someone has already sent you this, forgive me. Keep up your great work, both with photos & videos, and all the best.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
That's helpful. Looks like the weathersealing is at the mount and with coatings on the front, but they aren't yet to the internal seals stage.
@martynphillips6646
6 жыл бұрын
An interesting review, at this price point the Sigma with its autofocus and lack of VC (which needs to be off for the very best results anyway) has to win overall. Though the very best of this lens comes from Nikon bodies looking at DXO data.
@DustinAbbottTWI
6 жыл бұрын
DXO ALWAYS favors Nikon, even when the data elsewhere is contradictory. That's one of the frustrating things about them. They seem to be all about empirical data and then just make up their final score.
@ytbobo31
7 жыл бұрын
Wow.... not focusing 100% with focus point near the edges?? Isn't that a huge negative for a lens like this!?!?
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Yes it is, but this is actually a better performance than what I've seen with other Sigma ART series lenses. That's been a shortcoming for them, and this lens is the closest to solving it that I've seen. I could use this one.
@EliasLopez
7 жыл бұрын
I'm getting this lens for portraits just because of this review, very helpful.! Thanks Mr. Abbott.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Glad to help out!
@wallstreetoneil
7 жыл бұрын
Dustin - great honest review. In terms of the outer focus points, rule of 3rds etc, it is a problem on I think all Canon DSLRs - and yes - even on my new 1Dx_ii (you mentioned the 5D4 so yes both Canon's newest bestest cameras still suffer from this). I have tested the 1Dxii pretty well on the outer AF pts (using 35Lii @ F1.4) and the Tamron 45&85 and I can say that absolutely 100% the extreme outer focus points are nowhere near as good as the Center Double Cross Type AF Pt. I can however say that I did come up with an improvement - you must, at least on the 1Dxii, turn OFF the NON Cross Type points - and only use the Cross Type - it makes a noticeable improvement - so much so that the outer point on the 1Dxii is really not very good at all. Your review is spot on - it all comes down to the CA and whether or not you can live with it and that you must factor this into the actual performance, post CA correction, and whether or not the contrast is there - I think your Otus rendering perfectly showed this (and that is disappointing) because on paper this lens looked amazing. The other thing I think is working for the Tamron is that I believe it is slightly faster (T-Stop wise) than other similar type lenses (as an example if you shoot it at F2.8 versus the Canon 70-200 F2.8 II IS) it is almost 1/2 a stop brighter. I would be interested in one last test, if you happen to borrow the lens again, and that is using your 5D4, and pixel peeping, if you shot handheld at 1/80th, how many out of 10 can you get tack sharp versus the Tamron. Great review as usual. Paul
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
I can definitely tell you that trying to handhold low shutter speeds with the ART is going to be a challenge. It's a big, heavy, long lens. That being said, I rarely do that even with lenses that do have VC like the Tamron. The risk of subject movement isn't worth it, and higher ISO bodies make the cost of upping the ISO setting much smaller. Regarding the light transmission point: the Sigma is exceptional in this regard. It is probably the brightest 85mm I've used.
@Guitarslngr
7 жыл бұрын
I have bench tested my Sigma 85mm Art to my old Nikon 85mm AF-D and they are exactly the same focal length...
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I'm not familiar with that Nikkor lens, but if that is true, then it would suggest the Nikkor was either a little shy of 85mm or exhibits some focus breathing. What distance did you test at?
@goodonlyknows
4 жыл бұрын
Dear dustin, I have seen many reviews of this lens and many say that this lens is inconsistent in focusing.... And u might get at least 30 percent shots that are soft and unuseable... What is your take on that...
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 жыл бұрын
This lens came towards the end of a period where this was a definite issue for Sigma (fortunately one they seem to have resolved). But I have heard a fair number of anecdotal reports of focus inconsistencies. Newer lenses may be better, however.
@johnadams9044
7 жыл бұрын
Your selection of the park bench comparison between the Otus and the Signa was poor. There appears to me a significane amount of some haze in the vertical center of the Otus image. Also, the photos were time spaced apart since the snow had melted. Appreciate your reviews very much.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
I did specify that they were not shot at the same time nor with identical conditions. I used it as an illustration mostly to help reinforce a general observation: the Sigma is sharp, but in real world use the Otus is far more special in its rendering. It was one of the few images I had in my Otus catalog where I shot the same scene.
@williamc4353
7 жыл бұрын
This was great info... I am on the fence between it and the Canon 85L and now I am leaning a little more toward the Sigma because of you... I am a wedding Photographer so need some speed for focusing and this might be the better choice.. Don't really need the 1.4 will shoot around 2.0 just to make sure both eyes are in focus.. If you have another idea for a 85 lense I would love to hear about it. I feel your reviews is honest and your not getting paid to sell one of another which is great to have a honest review. Thank you for your info again... you put allot of work into the test and we the shooters out there appreciate it. Bill
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
If you are going to shoot mostly at f/2 then the Tamron 85mm f/1.8 is a solid alternative. You gain the image stabilizer, it's much smaller and lighter, and has more robust weather sealing. More vignette, but less CA. Focuses nearly as quickly. Not quite as ultimately sharp, but can have a bit more contrast due to less CA.
@sia3soot1368
7 жыл бұрын
Great Review Dustin, if you want to chose between sigma 85,ziess otus and milvus, which one do you choose?
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
If money were no object, I'd go for the Otus. If I needed to shoot events with the lens, I'd go for the Sigma.
@eivinha
7 жыл бұрын
Fantasticly well done, you explain everything very clearly and informatively. Your notion of the lack of "magic" compared to the Otus is what interests me the most. To me this difference seems very pronounced. How would you subjectively compare it to the Canon 85 1.2L II with regards to bokeh, contrast, color, punch and "magic"? Would you also happen to know what the CA on this Art lens is like compared to the aforementioned Canon offering?
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
The Canon also has quite a bit of CA, but manages to produce beautiful real world results. I sometimes refer to ART series lenses as "clinical". They have tons of sharpness and do most things "right" in a testable way, but I'm rarely blown away by the real world results. Zeiss lenses are different. They do have some flaws, but the rendering is often very, very special. If only they had AF...
@bicycleninja1685
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Sigma Art lenses produce very sharp, professional looking images, but I've always felt they're missing the magic, as you say. I sold my Sigma Art 50mm. I currently own a Cannon 85mm 1.8 Ultrasonic. I use it with my Canon EOS 3 and my GH5 w/adapter. Fireworks, landscapes, architecture, time lapse. I keep hearing raving reviews about the Sigma lenses, but I can't get myself to buy one again. I found it very hard (and at times frustrating) to create interesting photos with it. It's almost like they forgot the "Art" in "Sigma Art." They may be a better fit for a corporate shoot or a product catalog where detail and perfectionism is the goal.
@DustinAbbottTWI
6 жыл бұрын
It's for that reason that Zeiss lenses are so special. They have that extra degree in rendering.
@floex831
7 жыл бұрын
+Dustin Abbott Between this and the Resolution and Image Quality video, I feel the Tamron is the better bang for buck.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
That a conclusion some are gathering, while others like having the sharpest possible lens. I prefer to let people make that decision for themselves.
@mikeearussi
7 жыл бұрын
I never thought about high microcontrast being directly related to low CA, but it makes sense once pointed out. Thanks
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
In this case at least I do believe this is a contributing cause.
@kimitaby
7 жыл бұрын
6:41. Did you shoot at almost the same timing? The otus shows snow beautifully falling down, while Sigma has in the air.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
No, the two shots were taken basically a year apart. I didn't have the lenses at the same time, but wanted to show the differences in their rendering with a similar scene.
@jc7109
7 жыл бұрын
From what I've seen Sigma's lenses are all very very sharp, even to the corners wide open. This makes them look very good on paper, and get very high reviews. However, in personal testing with their other lenses (35mm and 50mm), while they are sharper than competing glass, it seems like they tend to sacrifice color variation and longitudinal depth. I guess that's kind of a personal preference whether you want to shoot for maximum sharpness or depth/richness etc. In the end none of the sigma's really suited my taste and I ended up purchasing the Canon trinity of primes (35, 85, 135) Other people's shooting styles might prefer the Sigma art style of rendering. In the end I think it's important to remember there is no single best lens at any given focal length. Some favor certain styles, depending on shooting style, subject matter, lighting styles, etc. I'm glad to see Sigma and Tamron creating solid 3rd party lenses. Zeiss lenses are amazing but they're often too expensive or practical to use being manual focus.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
+Joel C That's some great observations, and an opinion I share. I do love the the sharpness from Sigma lenses, but I don't love the overall rendering from the lenses. A lens like the Canon 85L II isn't nearly as sharp, but it has beautiful rendering. Part of why I think the 35L II is such an amazing lens is that is it all - incredible sharpness but also magical rendering. That's unusual, and it is the closest thing to the Zeiss Otus lenses that I've seen
@fatlumramadani9639
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for these videos regarding Sigma 85mm Art , but I think its now fair to compare it with Tamron , it would be even more interesting to compare it with the Canon 1.2L
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
You'll find a few comparisons like that out there. One has been referenced in the comments below.
@k2jwd
7 жыл бұрын
Have you used the Canon 1.2 on your 5D MK IV? I find the focusing speed much faster than on my 1D MK IV and comparable to my other Canon lenses.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
I haven't, but that doesn't surprise me. A number of slower lenses on previous bodies are snappier with the improved voltage on the 5D Mark IV.
@SA-zm2wy
4 жыл бұрын
so heavy dont think I can hold it. what are the alternatives?
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 жыл бұрын
What camera system are you using?
@SA-zm2wy
4 жыл бұрын
@@DustinAbbottTWI Hello, going to purchase Canon EOS 5D Mark III. Will use for taking photos of historic sites, flowers, birds, nature, etc.
@sandipsolleti4264
7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review:)im using it!and its beautiful lens,am just wondering with warm tone in this lens!?could you give me a solution please.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Sigmas often render a bit warm. Just shoot RAW and adjust the color balance to taste in post.
@jacobcherry990
7 жыл бұрын
Dustin, what's your preference tamron or sigma 85? for a wedding and corporate headshot shooter?
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
If you are using it specifically for that kind of purpose, probably the Sigma. I like the Tamron better as an "all-arounder".
@ernest4483
6 жыл бұрын
Dustin on this lens on what I've heard is to be out focus do you recommend to get Sigma tap in console to calibrate
@DustinAbbottTWI
6 жыл бұрын
I definitely recommend having the USB Dock for focus calibration and so you can do firmware updates.
@kevinfranklin6382
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dustin. Your reviews are second to none! Any further info or updates on the outer focal points? I'm seriously considering this lens for my D750.
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 жыл бұрын
There has been a firmware update to the lens that may help on that front, but the second time I looked at the lens, I looked at it on Sony where the focus issues don't exist the same way.
@cristobalramolete6993
4 жыл бұрын
How it works on canon rp sir
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 жыл бұрын
I haven't tested it on the RP, but it should work via adapter.
@haremsewaisi
7 жыл бұрын
I bought it today for my Nikon D750. looks cool to be honest. Thanks for your reviews about it. keep this great works up (Y)
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
It's a great looking lens.
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a very thourough review. I often use the Canon 100mm Macro L-version, which is far lighter than this, but do allow using a tripod collar for better balance. With such a heavy lens as the Sigma I would think that might have been a useful option. What is your experience of that, is it very front-heavy, or does it balance reasonably well?
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
That will depend on the body you are using. I mostly tested it on a full frame 5D Mark IV. It is somewhat front heavy there, but if you shoot with the left hand supporting (as I do), it's fine. But yes, it is getting very close to territory where some shooters would like to use a tripod collar.
@BB-ft6nd
7 жыл бұрын
It's huge....I'm probably going for the Tamron....
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
For some shooters that is going to be a very real concern.
@KoldPhaze
4 жыл бұрын
Lens + a defense weapon 👍
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 жыл бұрын
Pretty much :)
@emph66
7 жыл бұрын
Great review Dustin, this 85mm Art lens is a real gem. Definitely one big piece of glass but this apparently is what it takes to get tack sharp resolution across the frame shooting wide open. Thank you for sharing a wealth of knowledge on this top quality lens.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
I think you are right. I'm seeing a trend towards ever bigger lenses as lens makers try to manufacture lenses for high MP bodies. This is a huge lens, but it will test well and a lot of people will buy it based on that. I think the bigger issue will be if people will consistently reach for it because of its size.
@DerPhiL
6 жыл бұрын
A AF tracking test (vs. the Tamron) would be interesting, maybe a runner like of your other reviews (your son). And maybe you can tell me/us why you kept the Tamron 85 1.8 VC :)? Because of the lightweight and the VC?^^
@DustinAbbottTWI
6 жыл бұрын
I think the Tamron is a great balance of size, IQ, and the VC is very useful.
@DerPhiL
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dustin, as always a great review and fast reply :)! I have watched your two big 85mm comparision videos now. I m looking for the Tamron for such a long time. Here in Germany you can have 5 years of warranty If you registry your Tamron lenses. Thats really nice I think. But I need first a 24-70 2.8 IS for events and I own already the Canon 135 2.0L - but a IS would be so helpfull in bad light situations.
@MarjanApostolovic
7 жыл бұрын
As always, masterful review!
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@clairesophia3569
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Dustin! Thanks for such a great review. I just purchased the Nikon D500 DX body Cropped Sensor. I wonder if I could use this lens with it?
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 жыл бұрын
It will work, for sure. Just know that the equivalent focal length will be longer on a crop sensor (127.5mm equivalent). That can be a little tight for framing in certain situations.
@clairesophia3569
4 жыл бұрын
@@DustinAbbottTWI Hi Dustin! Thank you so much! As you know this lens doesn't have Image Stabilization. And also my Nikon 500 doesn't have Image Stabilization build in body...You think it is still be ok to pair them together??? Sorry my English writing really bad. Hope you understand... It's is only reason It so hard for me to decide if I would go with this Len..
@markchan7759
7 жыл бұрын
Superb review. Since you have used both the Milvus 85 and the Sigma 85 Art, which would you recommend?
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
That really depends on how proficient you are at manual focusing. I would say that I slightly prefer the rendering from the Milvus, but if you aren't a strong manual focuser you will end up with a lot of missed shots. Most people will be more comfortable with the Sigma.
@markchan7759
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot.
@Ken-yu7vv
7 жыл бұрын
hi, Dustin. Like your review! How about Zeiss milvus 85mm with Sigma 85mm art? Have you shot them side by side? Im planing to buy milvus one, I donnt care about autofocus too much. its 85 art as good as milvus? Thanks.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
+ken zhang I haven't shot them side by side, though I've spent a good amount of time with both of them. The Sigma is definitely as sharper (probably a bit sharper), but has less contrast due to having more chromatic aberrations. I probably slighter prefer the Milvus rendering, but not having autofocus is a deal breaker for many shooters, plus the Sigma is a lot cheaper
@Ken-yu7vv
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. I think I still gonna milvus now. I already have 15mm one, really like it. Autofocus is nothing important on my side. Thanks, Dustin!
@trisonat7235
7 жыл бұрын
Brother i am awaiting a detailed review of canon 100-400 IS Usm Mark II. If you don't mind please care my request on future updates. God bless you
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
If you look on my channel I already have one. I also have a written review on my website (dustinabbott.net).
@trisonat7235
7 жыл бұрын
Brother but that one not more detailed. Your new reviews are awesome and explaining style is totally different. So i am expecting a complete review of canon 100-400mm L IS USM MARK II. Hope you will care my request. God bless you.
@pyroBlastM
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Dustin, I. have some question that I am trying to find and answer to but it is very difficult. Hope you can clarify: We all know that the sigma lenses have a bit of bad fame for their focusing system. Some people say that don't experience any problems and others say they do. Now read that live view when used the people that experience the problem they don't see that problem. (assuming for DSLR) 1) Have you tried a sigma lens that had this problem? 2) Have you seen that problem in live view? 3) Have you tried to use that same lens in a mirrorless camera with adaptor? To double check if the problem still there? 4) Do you know why sigma have this problem on DSLR? 5) Do you know if this problem still persists nowadays? 6) Do native sigma lenses for mirrorless camera have this problem?
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 жыл бұрын
That's a lot of questions. I've tried Sigma lenses in basically every possible configuration. The good news is that they are vastly improved on mirrorless and that newer Sigma lenses seem to have solved this problem.
@pyroBlastM
4 жыл бұрын
@@DustinAbbottTWI sorry about that. It is just that can't find these info anywhere and I know you have tested a a lot of sigmas. But when you say they have improved are you talking about native lenses? For example, if you were to take a 85mm f1.4 ef mount that had seen some issues with the AF, to a EOS R or Sony A7III would these persist? Or is it because it is being used on a mirrorless?
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 жыл бұрын
It is true of either native or adapted, though the native mount lenses are the best...and the lenses produced in the past two years are the best.
@pyroBlastM
4 жыл бұрын
@@DustinAbbottTWI thanks. Glad to know. I am thinking in acquiring a 85mm lens. I got the Canon f1.2L II and the sigma f1.4 art is on the way to compare. Thinking in the future with a possible acquisition of a mirrorless camera either Canon EOS R or a Sony A7III I am thinking also in the future. So I don't know if I should go with the sigma or the canon knowing before hand that in principle the sigma will be more sharp than the canon. But everyone knows that the canon you go because of that 1.2L but there wasn't till recently a 85mm f1.4 option in the canon lineup but that one is very expensive used compared to both stated above. So in one hand would be going to the canon not 100% because fo the f1.2 but because I want an 85mm and it is less expensive than the shaper canon f1.4. The alternative is the sigma f1.4 but I have doubts because of the AF problems that people have been reporting for the past couple of years. If the sigma 85mm f1.4 art lens was manufactured like 1 or 2 years ago the AF inconsistencies are fixed (for the DSLR version, EF)? Of course for the 85mm that I am referring here but for every other lens. Or the comment you did about the last 2 years was more related to the native glass for mirrorless like the Sony? Thank you so much for taking the time to answer to these questions.
@pyroBlastM
4 жыл бұрын
@@DustinAbbottTWI Ok Dustin, thanks for your answer and time to reply. Have one more question. Did you have any lenses that had a severe AFMA adjustment close to the extremes but that it worked very well on the EOS R? I know that mirrorless cameras don't have mirror but wanted to know from experience and not just theory. Thanks in advance.
@brandontemple20
5 жыл бұрын
what is your favorite AF lens at 50 or 85mm?
@DustinAbbottTWI
5 жыл бұрын
My favorite 50mm right now is the Sony Zeiss Plana 50mm F1.4. My favorite 85mm? I'm not so sure on that one. I like the Zeiss Otus the best optically, but it's crazy expensive. Let's say the jury is still out.
@swtu8400
6 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a review! I've been searching for a good in depth review for this lens and you sir delivered it. I could watch you just talk about cameras all day!
@DustinAbbottTWI
6 жыл бұрын
LOL. Another commenter (on another video) just a few minutes after you complained that I was far too "chatty" :)
@peeechku
7 жыл бұрын
can you please do a comparison review with canon 85mm f1.2L ii
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid that's not in the schedule right now. I have neither lens on hand, but I do have a LOT of other gear to review!!
@aseemsikka6811
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Dustin, I am a bit confused between this and the older version. What do you suggest for someone who doesn't get paid for their photos? (hobbyist) Do you think the difference is huge and noticeable? Why i ask is because if the differences are very subtle (maybe slow focus speed) then i don't mind getting the older version. Can you please help me understand the difference.
@DustinAbbottTWI
4 жыл бұрын
The older lens is much more compact but isn't as sharp. I think it actually has nicer bokeh, though. If you are a hobbyist, I would actually consider going with the older lens.
@aseemsikka6811
4 жыл бұрын
@@DustinAbbottTWI do you have both the lenses ? Would it be possible to click a same picture with both the lenses as a comparison? I see no other videos/website showing a direct comparison and even if I saw just some stills with both these, that would be a great help.
@srinisesh75
7 жыл бұрын
Hi dustin , I have the canon ef 85 1.2 lens .Is it worth switching over to the sigma 85 1.4 considering that I mainly do outdoor portraits .Would love to hear your inputs on this .
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Are you unhappy with the Canon? That would be the only real compelling reason to switch. That or if you are having an issue with resolution.
@srinisesh75
7 жыл бұрын
I assume that the images from the sigma 85 1.4 are sharp even wide open as against the canon.If there is not too much difference in sharpness across these 2 lenses I might as well stick with the canon as you suggested .Also I think canon has a 85 1.4 coming up sometime soon
@alainmeloche1860
7 жыл бұрын
Very good reviews, easy to understand, Thank's
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
+Alain Meloche You're welcome
@altar7885
7 жыл бұрын
@13:57 isn't the chromatic aberration very strong?
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Put the lens in the wrong kind of situation and the CA is very strong.
@MrMom950
6 жыл бұрын
You say it front focused horribly on the outer edges and that is very important for portrait work, then in the same breath you say you wouldn’t hesitate to use it professionally So you are just willing to overlook the auto focus issues and recommend people buy it even though it can’t focus on the outer points?
@DustinAbbottTWI
6 жыл бұрын
I felt like I was able to successfully overcome the shortcomings in portrait work..
@MrMom950
5 жыл бұрын
Dustin Abbott you mean you worked through the issue, even though the issue was present, not using anything but center point? Or you found a fix for the issue?
@arpitagrawal214
7 жыл бұрын
@Dustin need your advice now a days i can get Sigma art for about 1400SGD in Singapore and 85L for about 1700 SGD. Which one of these you recommend i am using 5d3 and A7r2 using metabones IV.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
I'd say go for the Sigma if you are going to be use it a fair bit on the A7RII.
@arpitagrawal214
7 жыл бұрын
Dustin Abbott i already own a 85GM. Just that ictchy hands for Sigma after seeing your review
@arpitagrawal214
7 жыл бұрын
I am looking something for my Canon. And could always use my lenses on Sony offcourse
@AnthonyMC67
7 жыл бұрын
Hello Dustin...I am looking at making my next purchase a Sigma 85mm or a Tamron 70-200 for wedding photography. I am having such a hard time deciding between the two. I love the images that come out of the Sigma but the again, there is the versatile of the Tamron 70-200. If you were to pick between the two for wedding ceremonies, which one would you prefer??
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
I'd personally go for the zoom. I mostly shoot primes on a daily basis, but when I shoot for events I reach for the 24-70 and 70-200 combo. It's hard to beat that versatility!
@AnthonyMC67
7 жыл бұрын
I agree, with you...the versatility is what got me hung up in the decision. Because as far as the images I love the looks of the images coming out of the Sigma Art 85mm. Thank you Dustin.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
It's always a tough trade-off, which is why I shoot primes most of the time. But you don't always get the chance to "zoom with your feet" when shooting an event or wedding.
@lsaideOK
7 жыл бұрын
I had to check the review after looking at the portrait in Flickr. Another terrific review. Worth watching even without having a great interest in the lens. My bias toward Tamron may be showing, but, from this review, I would probably get the Tamron. I have grown weary of the CA distortion in several of my lenses and have been looking for low ca values in my lens shopping. CA's also detract from black and white conversions. Even corrected, there can be halos around contrasty edges. The other issue you mention is accuracy of focus using the off center focus points. I am a big user of off center focus points in my photography using focus/recompose less and less. Those two factors weigh heavily for me in your review. Plus, the actual weight, cost, real focal length and stabilization all are pluses for the Tamron. The light transmission may be the Sigma's best feature in my view and the recent Tamron 150-600 G2 also seems to lose out in that regard. Overall, for me, the Tamron wins. But, one question: how does the 85 art compare to the 85 ex in overall image quality. The earlier model may be a steal at this point.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Larry, the new lens has a VERY different personality from the old one. It's sharper and with less vignette, obviously, but it also has a more "modern" rendering that is more digital and less analog. Some will love it; others won't. It is very much a taste thing.
@lsaideOK
7 жыл бұрын
When I first got into Flickr, viewing a wide variety of images, I was often taken by images from the old Sigma 85. The bokeh seemed very sweet. It might have been the quality of the photographers. Vignetting and some loss of sharpness are not necessarily deal killers for me if I like the overall image quality and, especially, the bokeh.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
***** It sounds to me that the Sigma 85 EX might be the lens for you, then. I actually really liked it when I reviewed it.
@crisfranco71
7 жыл бұрын
Great review. There isn't a better review out there! I'm really on the fence about this. I shoot to edit so don't really need the "Magic", although nice. I can always make the magic in post. What I wonder about is the benefit of VC. I imagine being able to push longer into golden hour shoots without flash and end with more keepers using VC. But, I also think the overall IQ of the Sigma Art at 1.6 or 1.8 would be much nicer than the Tammy wide open. I don't know what to do.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
+Cris Franco That's a tough call. If you have a high megapixel body VC has a lot of value, though I do tend to keep shutter speed up because of subject movement anyway.
@crisfranco71
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Dustin, I bit the bullet and went with the Sigma 85mm Art. It's on backorder so I'm awaiting delivery. Thanks for your great review.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Cris Franco Enjoy the lens!
@willparsons32
7 жыл бұрын
Just wondering how this lens would work with the Canon 70D?
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
It would work fine. It basically functions like a 135mm lens there.
@maltimoto
7 жыл бұрын
Ironically, I think that the Canon 85 1.8 has more "magic" than the Sigma 85 1.4 Art. It is something which can hardly be described with words.
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Interesting. It's a fabulous value lens, though I personally strongly prefer the Tamron 85mm f/1.8 over the Canon.
@maltimoto
7 жыл бұрын
Dustin Abbott I wanted to buy the Tamron but I saw in the reviews that the vignetting up to f/2.8 is quite heavy. What is your experience?
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
There is some vignette, yes, but no more than the Canon, and it optically blows it away in every other area, not to mention that it has a pro-grade build, a great image stabilizer, and very accurate focus.
@BernardoGarcia
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Dustin, I think this lens will be the perfect partner for my 5DSR
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
+Bernardo Garcia I suspect it will be.
@giovanottilive
7 жыл бұрын
Great review Dustin Abbott, one question... ¿did you calibrate the lens whit the dock when you tested it?
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
I definitely did.
@giovanottilive
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dustin for you reply, one more question.. did you calibrate the tamron too?
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, using the Tap In.
@satyayaya14
7 жыл бұрын
what do you think, for wedding is it better to choose 50mm or 85mm length?which one is more versatile?
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
Are you shooting full frame or crop?
@satyayaya14
7 жыл бұрын
Dustin Abbott im shooting fullframe
@DustinAbbottTWI
7 жыл бұрын
I personally like 85mm as an event lens, though in some cases it might frame a little tight for you.
@omarnour9986
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Dustin thanks for great review as always. do u thing the sigma 85mm art is a reliable lens on the longterm when it comes to af consistency ? we chatted before about af problems with sigma art and to be honest i thing as image quality goes u cant beat sigma but if it doesnt focus consistently then its worthless
@omarnour9986
6 жыл бұрын
i sold my beloved sigma 50mm art even after i sent it to sigma japan to calibrate it cause had a problem that cant be resolved with the sigma dock and in the end they told me just use the center focus point only which did work after they sent it back to me,but im a working photographer that cant afford any af inconsistency
@DustinAbbottTWI
6 жыл бұрын
I do think that Sigma has improved somewhat since your 50mm lens, but that remains a weak point. Focus isn’t excellent outside of the center point and/or group.
@omarnour9986
6 жыл бұрын
thanks for the reply man. then in my point of view its not worth investing in unfortunatly.
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