I love my Sigma 50mm ART. It's fast, it's sharp and the bokeh is more than good enough for me. The built quality is actually quite good. No weather sealing though.
I really like Kai, but this time he's just being a fanboy. I own this lens, I use it on my D800. It's not plastic - it's metal - I mean, come on! Bokeh is just beautiful, focus is quick, and yes, it's very very sharp, build quality is very high. For the price, I reckon is the best to buy. And if you have a big dslr body - you'll like the feel of a big lens.
The build quality is superb, the performance is stellar, it outperforms in every measure of lens capability. I own one as do some of my colleagues and we are all thrilled. The people who continue to disparage it are likely fanboys, gear snobs, or the unfortunate who blew money on the uber ridiculous Otus. If you know what you are doing, the bokeh is fantastic. Utilize camera to subject distance, not just the lens. Bokeh is not just a factor of lens deisgn. Stop blaming the gear. I've seen plenty of side by side tests with the 50mm 1.2 where the bokeh is nearly indistinguishable. No offense, but this was a crap review. Not sure what's happening with standards there these days.
I'm with you on this, it's about sharpness and not having super creamy bokeh, and from what I seen the bokeh is good. I didn't see any test with a subject to lens distance test. Every shot looked like a point and shoot. Now for a portrait lens, I have seen other reviews and they all said the same thing, "its AMAZING and super sharp". Isn't that what we want from a portrait lens? With a camera like the D810 and this lens, I'm sure the images would be stellar! I'm getting this lens and I won't let one minor thing like "bokeh" keep me from purchasing a lens that will provide me razor sharp images.
Grant Kennedy Also, given the lens already weighs in at 815g and has a substantial amount of metal and glass inside, making the body out of metal would just be plain stupid. That is unless you'd like a 2.5lb lens.
I think you misunderstand the nuances of bokeh. Bokeh 'amount' is determined by distance from subject, aperture value and focal length. I do not believe this review made any comment about bokeh 'amount'. Bokeh amount should remain the same considering the specifications mentioned above are kept consistent. They should only vary to minor degrees determined by the 'accuracy' of the stated values. For example a 50mm lens may in fact be slightly longer or shorter from one manufacturer to another. What I understand from this review is that the 'quality' of the bokeh is substandard compared with other 50mm lens options. Bokeh 'quality' is determined by the lens design contrary to what you have suggested. Judging by these samples and others, I would tend to agree that the bokeh is substandard when compared to other 50mm lens options. Also to Jason24cf, I know of many portrait photographers who do not favour sharpness in a lens due to it exposing flaws which require more post-production. Everyone has their own techniques and preferences.
TheReptilehumon I think the real issue here is that you don't really understand what you are talking about. You understand the basic concepts but I don't think you have a real grasp on there real world application. Yes bokeh is a fixed factor of optimal lens formulation. However by changing the subject to camera distance you change what is in focus. And as such the bokeh characteristics will in fact change. I'm talking about out influencing the background by controlling DOF. That's why photographers have legs. If you get close enough to the subject not only will you change DOF but you'll also get a more pleasing bokeh because the two are connected. You don't stand 3 meters away from your subject and complain about the bokeh. What you've essentially done is push the elements behind your subject closer to being on the same focal plane. Of course it will not be most attractive at that point. And frankly that's silly, IMO. The bottom line is that the Sigma is a lens which is highly tuned toward micro-contrast and sharpness. Bokeh is a natural compromise point in such a design. I have shot many many many 50mm lenses and saying that the Sigma is only average among them is a terrible misrepresentation of the truth.
I find this strange, since this lens has better bokeh than almost every 50-60mm prime lens except maybe for the 58mm 1.4 that has the best bokeh but is soft as hell for a 1400lens This has better bokeh than canon's 50mm 1.2 (when you step canon down to 1.4, since is too soft at 1.2) and nikkor 50mm 1.4
Take two monitors, watch the cannon and sigma hands on review and compare two shots by drtv. They do look the same to me bokehwise, but the talk is very different.
What are you guys complaining about. He is doing a job. No one is perfect. I'm researching lenses and I wanted to know the Sharpness, vingetting, CA, Bokeh... He answered all of them. "One of the sharpest 50mm lenses", some vinetting but not horrible, basically no CA and the Bokeh is not the best. What more do you want? Stop complaining and give the video a thumbs up and thank him for his time.
Even though the Otus is a 55mm. You guys did do recently a review comparing the 58mm Nikkor to the Sigma 50mm ART. There is a larger gap of difference there than with the 55mm Otus.
@@busstation9818 : I also got the 50mm NikonG. I had a 50mm D already but I was getting veil glare and my friend pointed out I needed modern coating to help with the glare. Ken Rockwell doesn't appreciate the Sigma. He goes as far as calling it, "Not for professionals". It's too heavy for him and indistinguishable from a 50mm G. But shooting the G and the Sigma together I think the Sigma has a personality I like. Maybe it's the cost and weight and size and I'm being fooled. But it focuses faster and portraits have a ton of 'presence' with this Sigma. I think the Nikon G is going back to B&H. I also tried low light - a rare thing for me. This Sigma is crazy efficient with the light. It's amazing.
I have been using the 35 and 50 mm 1.4 Art for several weddings now. The image quality is awesome. Certainly. the lenses are bigger than others, but this goes hand in hand with an amazing performance!
So, despite your obvious preconceived negative attitude towards Sigma, this is a fairly good lens? I'm just asking, because with the exception of this review, maybe a handful others, and the the guy in the comment field who's opinion trumps all because he owns sooo many lenses, this lens scores immensely well in every review I've read or seen and awards are being thrown at it. Some say the bokeh is beyond, some say its okey, you say its crap.. The only negative aspect there is a general concensus on is the size..?
The thing about bokeh is that it's pretty subjective, its really depends on personal taste. For me, size and weight are the biggest issue for this lens, especially if you compare it to the Canon or Nikon's 50mm f1.4 or the Canon's f1.2L. However, it is just so good!
Hey Kai! I have an idea for you. You should make a video running down what you think are the best lenses,well,ever! Would really like to see that. Kbai.
My local store called and said they finally got one in Nikon mount. Cash in hand, I went fully prepared to buy it. I brought my current 50mm, the sigma 50mm f2.8 macro and took test shots to compare. First, just looking through the view finder, the 1.4A looked sharper. Took pics and compared. I found in every case, I preferred the rendering of the macro to the 1.4A. Asked to store owner, which pic do you prefer, she preferred all the ones taken with the macro also. When I told her, she was surprised and told me not to buy it then.. so I didn't... most reviewers say the bokeh is pretty, except Kai.. amazes me that they are all Wong and he is right, that almost never happens... I pick my lens purely based on bokeh profile... and thus one didn't have great bokeh.
build quality feels way less cheap than a Nikkor, not sure what you dislike about it so much, Nikkors feel like junk to me personally, Zeiss tops both but Sigma is not bad. Also why talk about a "Walk around lense" when you're holding a D4s haha
all these 3rd lenses seem to have problems focusing when light isnt optimum. i would have loved to see a focus test maybe you can have it make a kameo in your D810 review cheers ^__^
Sigma did exactly what most of the photographers wanted. They produced a lent, which is extremly sharp, so that every pixel peeper is satisfied. They made a lens for test chart photographers and 200% Zoomers - and that is what most of the photographers are at the moment… unfortunately, barely no one cares about bokeh or character in this times…
I"ve never own a sigma DG art but it seems to be a great great lens. I am going for the Zeiss Milvus 50mm 1.4 for $300.00 more just because of the weather in Miami. I do a lots of photoshoot on the beach and don't mind shooting a manual lens. Both lenses are very sharp but have their downside - Zeiss not having auto focus - Sigma not weather sealed
Why is this lens so big compared to the other one? I thought the 50mm marks that the glass part is 50mm from the censor, but on this one its more like 150mm from the censor. Wouldnt it make this lens a 150mm lens? Im confused.
A review trying hard to be as negative as possible about a lens that is about as good as possible. Rather silly really. Sigma has done the Photography world a huge favour in pushing the standards up and the prices down. Even if you don't like them and never buy one, all brands will have to respond to what they are doing and everyone will benefit in the long run. Well done to Sigma!
You can not be more right trevorpinnocky. I own the lens myself and the bokeh is great. Better then the bokeh of the Canon F1.2. I used to own that lens, like the the F1.4 and the F1.8. You can not use these lenses full open. Buy a Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 macro if you want a cheap and small 50 mm lens. It is a pity that the movies of DigitalRev TV telling a lot of crap lately. I used to like the humor, but the essence is an honest review in the end. Kai is not sponsored by Sigma, I can not think of another reason.
One thing I've always liked about drtv reviews is Kai doesn't feel the need to jump on the bandwagon of "oh its so sharp its the best lens ever!!!!"'mhe understands that there is more to an image than just its sharpness. He mentioned that the sharpness was amazing but bad bokeh can make an image less appealing and imho is just as important as sharpness. Kai understands that there has to be a balance and some people get so caught up on sharpness they forget about the quality of the overall image
The bokeh isn't 200mm f/2 level- but then, the focal length is one of the most important DOF factors. The Sigma isn't cheap compared to any Canon/Nikon 50mm, but it beats them hands-down all over (build, sharpness etc.). It feels immensely well put together and I'd definitely recommend it over any 50mm bar the Zeisses
I have to say I watch Kai because he's entertaining and sounds like the lizard in those Geico commercials. Now for informative reviews on camera gear I look elsewhere.
All the doubting Thomas' can say whatever they want about Sigma. The fact is Sigma has increased the quality of their products as well as visibility. I owned the 50 1.4 (non-art) and used it for high school basketball in poorly lit gymnasiums. It performed much better than the Nikon 1.4 or 1.8G lenses. With that said, I don't feel $950 for a 50mm lens is worth it.
If it's not bokehlicious enough for you, then I'd be more than happy to have it show up as a donation in my mailbox. :) I really want a prime lens for my 70D, and was going to buy the Canon 50mm f1.4, but they recently switched from instant rebates to mail in rebates, and I decided I'd wait until they fixed that. I hate having a hundred bucks sitting out there in limbo for 8-12 weeks.
***** I know... I wish I could have gone for a full frame, especially since I mainly do landscape photography. And yeah, I could go for 28mm or 35mm f1.4 prime, but again, cost comes into play. I try to work around the crop sensor issue by doing a lot of pano/multi photo work. I might take 4 photos, and merge them together into one final piece of work. Or, with panos, I'll take a bunch of photos. But, the thing I really want is good sharp glass. My kit lenses are dropping the ball on sharpness throughout the full depth of the photo.
I have the 24-105 it feel less cheap than canon, the quality of the build is far superior than canon the only complaint is not weather sealed, this should be have the same fabrication standards so far.
what would be great if DigitalRev and Kai stopped with all the stupid bullshiting and focus on an accurate review..if you bias to Nikon or Canon you shouldn't be doing reviews..DigitalRev reviews have become horrible, their are so many other reviews that are more useful and not as annoying.
Interesting review to look at in 2024. I am wondering if those bold statements about build quality, bokeh, AF speed and sharpness are still holding up. The more time goes by, the more it seems that build quality is in fact way superior to most major brands - except Sony GM series, but hey this glass plays in a different price range. Also the bokeh is amongst the best ones - even the very best can be pointed to a lighting situation where it fails. I guess, the only negative feature of this lens is the size and weight, compared to other 50/1.4 FF AF lenses, although none of the smaller ones built for DSLRs are designed with an ultimate IQ objective. I have reviewed both Canon, Nikon, and Sony's 50/1.4 AF DSLR glasses and none of them is playing in the same IQ league. Ever since this was released the much newer MILC 50/1.4 AF glasses cought up, but mainly in terms of AF speed, IQ, size and weight, but this old glass is still worth considering.
Sigma makes a leans that hands-down beats all others on nearly every objective metric (price included) and everyone rags on the only subjective thing left--bokeh quality. If people want to shoot inferior glass because of some faithful dedication to the big name brands, all the more power to them. This lens has been on backorder since it's release three months ago, and for good reason. Bravo Sigma.
In your "Nikon Fast 50's" video you said that the Sigma 50mm 1.4 non art was the best performing and had the best bokeh. The non art costs half as much as the art. Put them in a comparison video or create an entire new review. Please!
is the lens compatible with SONY a77? Sorry, I'm a newbie in this sort of thing. :D I was comparing this lens to Zeiss 50mm 1.4, & found out that this lens outlasted all 50-something mm lenses (except Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 Distagon Lens)
Mykey Brooks Their newer lenses (Art series) are better than older sigmas, of course. And sharper than Nikon and Canon lenses in the same aperture and distance The 24-70mm definitely goes to Tamron.
Hi kai i was on vacation in hongkong with a group. I saw you guys walking and i knocked on the glass and you didnt noticed it :( i was like noooo the last day:(
how would you say the AF accuracy is with the 70D? I have a 70D myself and am looking to get this lens as well. Though I heard it can have focus problems.
Although this channel can be entertaining, digitalrev is biased towards 1st party gear. Kai also knocked the sigma 18-35 lens, which in my opinion is a fantastic lens.
ART series is just the over priced version of their Convenience series. About your 'fullframe', lenses that are DG are for full frame, lenses that are DC are for APS-C sensors.
+Bum Head (beginner here) , what would u recommend that's similar to this lens due to its sharpness? And what lens is similar to it that is less than $500?
I'm a Nikon guy so if you're using a Canon sorry! But I'd say a Nikkor DX 40mm f2.8G Micro, if you were to get a full frame, I'd say a 50mm f1.8G, another APS-C that is a Sigma and is the ART series is an 35mm f1.4 DC, which is barely under your $500 price tag.
Step One - buy Sony A7 Step Two - Buy Fe 55mm 1,8 Step Three - Enjoy the sharpness of the sigma with the bokeh of a zeiss, in a camera package that is lighter than the sigma alone Step four- ignore all the trolls saying that mirrorless is crap etc.
4yrs later mirrorles is still crap to work with in low light, i've tried a7 mk2 - impossible to work in dim space, you won't see anyting in viewfinder, any dslr woud be just fine. i can surely take good pix in low light, but you can't WORK as you'd do with dslr
You have got to do a video pointing out that Bokah issues you point out. I see blurry back ground, but you see doubling and all so many other things,. I only saw it on the first picture of the old man, I looked at the sign in the BG and the Kanji looked more like a doubled kanji offset, and blurred, but you have to look hard for what you call BAD bokah. HELP!
I'm a beginner in photography and wanted to get a DSLR, which one should i get? I will eventually learn all the details and skills that professional photographers have, and my budget would be around.. $900/£600. I was thinkin about getting the D5300,but not sure about which lens to get.. Help?
it all depends on what u wanna do... there is no 1 size fits all lens. If u have nothing to begin with, a general purpose 18-70 ish wud not be a bad place to start imho.
I love my Sigma 50mm ART. It's fast, it's sharp and the bokeh is more than good enough for me.
The built quality is actually quite good. No weather sealing though.
I really like Kai, but this time he's just being a fanboy. I own this lens, I use it on my D800. It's not plastic - it's metal - I mean, come on! Bokeh is just beautiful, focus is quick, and yes, it's very very sharp, build quality is very high. For the price, I reckon is the best to buy. And if you have a big dslr body - you'll like the feel of a big lens.
The build quality is superb, the performance is stellar, it outperforms in every measure of lens capability. I own one as do some of my colleagues and we are all thrilled. The people who continue to disparage it are likely fanboys, gear snobs, or the unfortunate who blew money on the uber ridiculous Otus. If you know what you are doing, the bokeh is fantastic. Utilize camera to subject distance, not just the lens. Bokeh is not just a factor of lens deisgn. Stop blaming the gear. I've seen plenty of side by side tests with the 50mm 1.2 where the bokeh is nearly indistinguishable.
No offense, but this was a crap review. Not sure what's happening with standards there these days.
I'm with you on this, it's about sharpness and not having super creamy bokeh, and from what I seen the bokeh is good. I didn't see any test with a subject to lens distance test. Every shot looked like a point and shoot. Now for a portrait lens, I have seen other reviews and they all said the same thing, "its AMAZING and super sharp". Isn't that what we want from a portrait lens? With a camera like the D810 and this lens, I'm sure the images would be stellar! I'm getting this lens and I won't let one minor thing like "bokeh" keep me from purchasing a lens that will provide me razor sharp images.
I was pretty suprised that he's ragging on the lens quality. I've got a 35 Art and these things feel and look really good. Bit strange..
Grant Kennedy Also, given the lens already weighs in at 815g and has a substantial amount of metal and glass inside, making the body out of metal would just be plain stupid. That is unless you'd like a 2.5lb lens.
I think you misunderstand the nuances of bokeh.
Bokeh 'amount' is determined by distance from subject, aperture value and focal length. I do not believe this review made any comment about bokeh 'amount'. Bokeh amount should remain the same considering the specifications mentioned above are kept consistent. They should only vary to minor degrees determined by the 'accuracy' of the stated values. For example a 50mm lens may in fact be slightly longer or shorter from one manufacturer to another.
What I understand from this review is that the 'quality' of the bokeh is substandard compared with other 50mm lens options. Bokeh 'quality' is determined by the lens design contrary to what you have suggested. Judging by these samples and others, I would tend to agree that the bokeh is substandard when compared to other 50mm lens options.
Also to Jason24cf, I know of many portrait photographers who do not favour sharpness in a lens due to it exposing flaws which require more post-production. Everyone has their own techniques and preferences.
TheReptilehumon I think the real issue here is that you don't really understand what you are talking about. You understand the basic concepts but I don't think you have a real grasp on there real world application. Yes bokeh is a fixed factor of optimal lens formulation. However by changing the subject to camera distance you change what is in focus. And as such the bokeh characteristics will in fact change. I'm talking about out influencing the background by controlling DOF. That's why photographers have legs. If you get close enough to the subject not only will you change DOF but you'll also get a more pleasing bokeh because the two are connected.
You don't stand 3 meters away from your subject and complain about the bokeh. What you've essentially done is push the elements behind your subject closer to being on the same focal plane. Of course it will not be most attractive at that point. And frankly that's silly, IMO.
The bottom line is that the Sigma is a lens which is highly tuned toward micro-contrast and sharpness. Bokeh is a natural compromise point in such a design. I have shot many many many 50mm lenses and saying that the Sigma is only average among them is a terrible misrepresentation of the truth.
I find this strange, since this lens has better bokeh than almost every 50-60mm prime lens except maybe for the 58mm 1.4 that has the best bokeh but is soft as hell for a 1400lens
This has better bokeh than canon's 50mm 1.2 (when you step canon down to 1.4, since is too soft at 1.2) and nikkor 50mm 1.4
Take two monitors, watch the cannon and sigma hands on review and compare two shots by drtv. They do look the same to me bokehwise, but the talk is very different.
Of course they're going to trash the less expensive one, wouldn't want them to have people buying a cheaper product do they?
After travelling to HK this year I'm now mostly watching your videos to catch a glimpse of that awesome city...
I was going to buy this from your store and now you've put me off. Good job.
What are you guys complaining about. He is doing a job. No one is perfect. I'm researching lenses and I wanted to know the Sharpness, vingetting, CA, Bokeh... He answered all of them. "One of the sharpest 50mm lenses", some vinetting but not horrible, basically no CA and the Bokeh is not the best. What more do you want? Stop complaining and give the video a thumbs up and thank him for his time.
not really, he is really bad photographer
David Léspar no he isnt. You are a nasty piece of shit.
Even though the Otus is a 55mm. You guys did do recently a review comparing the 58mm Nikkor to the Sigma 50mm ART. There is a larger gap of difference there than with the 55mm Otus.
Since I got the Sigma 50 mm F/1.4, I've put my Canon 24-70 mm F / 2.8 on the way side.
Just ordered this lens on the recommendation of a professional cinematographer friend. He calls it the best out there, especially for a grand.
@@busstation9818 : I also got the 50mm NikonG. I had a 50mm D already but I was getting veil glare and my friend pointed out I needed modern coating to help with the glare. Ken Rockwell doesn't appreciate the Sigma. He goes as far as calling it, "Not for professionals". It's too heavy for him and indistinguishable from a 50mm G. But shooting the G and the Sigma together I think the Sigma has a personality I like. Maybe it's the cost and weight and size and I'm being fooled. But it focuses faster and portraits have a ton of 'presence' with this Sigma. I think the Nikon G is going back to B&H. I also tried low light - a rare thing for me. This Sigma is crazy efficient with the light. It's amazing.
The Canon's 50mm f1.8 is still the best bang for the buck and I don't think any lens will beat it any time soon. Or ever.
How come they havent posted a single video in 2 weeks?
I know right? Hmm wonder why...
I wonder too
Maybe there isn't any new dslr or lens to do review
BTW, where is my pentax k-3 review?
Oh i forgot the sony a7s
I'd like to see another Lok C Top Tips Video in case Kai is on holiday. Actually, I'd like to see more Lok in general.
I have been using the 35 and 50 mm 1.4 Art for several weddings now. The image quality is awesome. Certainly. the lenses are bigger than others, but this goes hand in hand with an amazing performance!
but which is better for a crop sensor
Black Titan 35mm
Great review, found this very useful in my quest for lenses.
So, despite your obvious preconceived negative attitude towards Sigma, this is a fairly good lens? I'm just asking, because with the exception of this review, maybe a handful others, and the the guy in the comment field who's opinion trumps all because he owns sooo many lenses, this lens scores immensely well in every review I've read or seen and awards are being thrown at it. Some say the bokeh is beyond, some say its okey, you say its crap.. The only negative aspect there is a general concensus on is the size..?
The thing about bokeh is that it's pretty subjective, its really depends on personal taste. For me, size and weight are the biggest issue for this lens, especially if you compare it to the Canon or Nikon's 50mm f1.4 or the Canon's f1.2L.
However, it is just so good!
"some say"... I "say"marketing bullshit.
Hey Kai! I have an idea for you. You should make a video running down what you think are the best lenses,well,ever! Would really like to see that. Kbai.
My local store called and said they finally got one in Nikon mount. Cash in hand, I went fully prepared to buy it. I brought my current 50mm, the sigma 50mm f2.8 macro and took test shots to compare. First, just looking through the view finder, the 1.4A looked sharper. Took pics and compared. I found in every case, I preferred the rendering of the macro to the 1.4A. Asked to store owner, which pic do you prefer, she preferred all the ones taken with the macro also. When I told her, she was surprised and told me not to buy it then.. so I didn't... most reviewers say the bokeh is pretty, except Kai.. amazes me that they are all Wong and he is right, that almost never happens... I pick my lens purely based on bokeh profile... and thus one didn't have great bokeh.
build quality feels way less cheap than a Nikkor, not sure what you dislike about it so much, Nikkors feel like junk to me personally, Zeiss tops both but Sigma is not bad. Also why talk about a "Walk around lense" when you're holding a D4s haha
all these 3rd lenses seem to have problems focusing when light isnt optimum. i would have loved to see a focus test maybe you can have it make a kameo in your D810 review cheers ^__^
Sigma did exactly what most of the photographers wanted. They produced a lent, which is extremly sharp, so that every pixel peeper is satisfied. They made a lens for test chart photographers and 200% Zoomers - and that is what most of the photographers are at the moment… unfortunately, barely no one cares about bokeh or character in this times…
KAI AND LOK! I NEVER KNEW YOU GUYS USED TO WORK WITH REDWOLF AIRSOFT OH MY GOOSSHHH
I wonder how many more videos about 50mm lenses I'll see in the near future..
I"ve never own a sigma DG art but it seems to be a great great lens. I am going for the Zeiss Milvus 50mm 1.4 for $300.00 more just because of the weather in Miami. I do a lots of photoshoot on the beach and don't mind shooting a manual lens. Both lenses are very sharp but have their downside - Zeiss not having auto focus - Sigma not weather sealed
Why is this lens so big compared to the other one? I thought the 50mm marks that the glass part is 50mm from the censor, but on this one its more like 150mm from the censor. Wouldnt it make this lens a 150mm lens? Im confused.
A review trying hard to be as negative as possible about a lens that is about as good as possible. Rather silly really. Sigma has done the Photography world a huge favour in pushing the standards up and the prices down. Even if you don't like them and never buy one, all brands will have to respond to what they are doing and everyone will benefit in the long run. Well done to Sigma!
You can not be more right trevorpinnocky. I own the lens myself and the bokeh is great. Better then the bokeh of the Canon F1.2. I used to own that lens, like the the F1.4 and the F1.8. You can not use these lenses full open. Buy a Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 macro if you want a cheap and small 50 mm lens.
It is a pity that the movies of DigitalRev TV telling a lot of crap lately. I used to like the humor, but the essence is an honest review in the end. Kai is not sponsored by Sigma, I can not think of another reason.
One thing I've always liked about drtv reviews is Kai doesn't feel the need to jump on the bandwagon of "oh its so sharp its the best lens ever!!!!"'mhe understands that there is more to an image than just its sharpness. He mentioned that the sharpness was amazing but bad bokeh can make an image less appealing and imho is just as important as sharpness. Kai understands that there has to be a balance and some people get so caught up on sharpness they forget about the quality of the overall image
What art requires sharpness? Art melts lines, gives great contrast and renders colours more vividly that nature (computer lights).
When are you guys doing a review on the Fuji 56mm f1.2?!?! Would love to see that!
What mic is used? Can't see on Kai's tshirt. The background noise is quite loud
The bokeh isn't 200mm f/2 level- but then, the focal length is one of the most important DOF factors. The Sigma isn't cheap compared to any Canon/Nikon 50mm, but it beats them hands-down all over (build, sharpness etc.). It feels immensely well put together and I'd definitely recommend it over any 50mm bar the Zeisses
I have to say I watch Kai because he's entertaining and sounds like the lizard in those Geico commercials. Now for informative reviews on camera gear I look elsewhere.
Ooooo! too mean.....but spot on.
What about Sigma 18-200 and Canon 18-200? Would you please make a review about it. Thanks
Omg where are you guys. You havnt posted a vid in 2 weeks
the bookeh is beyond amazing. It kills the 50 mm 1.2 from Canon. Its creamy, smooth and NOT CHOPPY. I really dont see what the problem is here.
You guys haven't uploaded anything in 2 weeks! Also, why aren't you shooting with a c100/300 yet?
All the doubting Thomas' can say whatever they want about Sigma. The fact is Sigma has increased the quality of their products as well as visibility. I owned the 50 1.4 (non-art) and used it for high school basketball in poorly lit gymnasiums. It performed much better than the Nikon 1.4 or 1.8G lenses. With that said, I don't feel $950 for a 50mm lens is worth it.
Love yr review!! I looked at the pictures u took from other videos! Really brings out the “HK taste” love ur work!!! Btw love yr accent as well Hahaha
Miss for the good old 10-15 min DRev reviews...
Im just waiting for the 85mm 1.4 art. WE KNOW ITS ON ITS WAY!
Would love to see some revies on Chinese glass like the Mitakon 50mm f/0.95.
Thanks!
Great video as always!
If it's not bokehlicious enough for you, then I'd be more than happy to have it show up as a donation in my mailbox. :) I really want a prime lens for my 70D, and was going to buy the Canon 50mm f1.4, but they recently switched from instant rebates to mail in rebates, and I decided I'd wait until they fixed that. I hate having a hundred bucks sitting out there in limbo for 8-12 weeks.
***** I know... I wish I could have gone for a full frame, especially since I mainly do landscape photography. And yeah, I could go for 28mm or 35mm f1.4 prime, but again, cost comes into play. I try to work around the crop sensor issue by doing a lot of pano/multi photo work. I might take 4 photos, and merge them together into one final piece of work. Or, with panos, I'll take a bunch of photos. But, the thing I really want is good sharp glass. My kit lenses are dropping the ball on sharpness throughout the full depth of the photo.
Where are you guys !! It's been a while you posted the last video.
Can you guys do a video on your film setup, I really am looking for a film lens and your videos are perfect. I gotta know the deets!
Lok just tends to use a 5D3 with 24-105mm f4.
what kind of camera is he using to shoot this video?
Says on the tin - New episodes every Monday & Thursday
Really - No new episodes for 2 weeks !
I have the 24-105 it feel less cheap than canon, the quality of the build is far superior than canon the only complaint is not weather sealed, this should be have the same fabrication standards so far.
Will Kai ever review the Zeiss Otus??
The bokeh seems good enough to me, but the sharpness is what you want. very good indeed.
Even the 17-70 C is an alright lens for a walkabout lens. Not the best, but it's good, between excellent and good.
DigitaRev, are you guys dead? Nothing for 2 whole weeks :'(
what would be great if DigitalRev and Kai stopped with all the stupid bullshiting and focus on an accurate review..if you bias to Nikon or Canon you shouldn't be doing reviews..DigitalRev reviews have become horrible, their are so many other reviews that are more useful and not as annoying.
What's the focal adjustment diference between usb dock and camera itself?
So you make a 50-ish mm f 1.4 showdown for dslr lenses but completely overlook the zeiss otus 55mm? Why?!
Should i get 50mm Art lens or 85mm f1.8 canon lens for portrait?
can i use these lens with "Canon 9000D" or "800D" ??
So which is the most creamy nikon 50mm lens ??
Interesting review to look at in 2024. I am wondering if those bold statements about build quality, bokeh, AF speed and sharpness are still holding up. The more time goes by, the more it seems that build quality is in fact way superior to most major brands - except Sony GM series, but hey this glass plays in a different price range. Also the bokeh is amongst the best ones - even the very best can be pointed to a lighting situation where it fails. I guess, the only negative feature of this lens is the size and weight, compared to other 50/1.4 FF AF lenses, although none of the smaller ones built for DSLRs are designed with an ultimate IQ objective. I have reviewed both Canon, Nikon, and Sony's 50/1.4 AF DSLR glasses and none of them is playing in the same IQ league. Ever since this was released the much newer MILC 50/1.4 AF glasses cought up, but mainly in terms of AF speed, IQ, size and weight, but this old glass is still worth considering.
You Are the BEST !
Love your videos !
Sigma makes a leans that hands-down beats all others on nearly every objective metric (price included) and everyone rags on the only subjective thing left--bokeh quality.
If people want to shoot inferior glass because of some faithful dedication to the big name brands, all the more power to them. This lens has been on backorder since it's release three months ago, and for good reason. Bravo Sigma.
Yeah he is an apple sheep of a photography vlogers
So RAW is Jared Polin's fetish, and Bokeh is this guys' fetish? a couple of measurebators if you ask me
Is het better than the former EX model?
Hey guys any chance of a Tamron 150-600mm review?
In your "Nikon Fast 50's" video you said that the Sigma 50mm 1.4 non art was the best performing and had the best bokeh. The non art costs half as much as the art. Put them in a comparison video or create an entire new review. Please!
where is Alamby? :(
Holy shit, Kai wearing a Panerai? Must be raking it in
is the lens compatible with SONY a77? Sorry, I'm a newbie in this sort of thing. :D I was comparing this lens to Zeiss 50mm 1.4, & found out that this lens outlasted all 50-something mm lenses (except Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 Distagon Lens)
Please do a review of the Mitakon 50mm 0.95
Hi @DigitalRev
I have been checking your website.what does white box mean? i found on some lense on your website !
Thanks in Advance!
DigitalRev
I would take a good copy of a sigma lens over some L series lenses.
Build quality on the art line are pretty good to me.
0:49 That's what she said!
I really thought he was gonna say that
***** pricey
Thanks for nice reviews. Related to bokehlicius, have you ever considered making a review of the Nikon 1 lens 32 1.2?
Atb/Layjay
Sigmas are just a no go, tamron are good for their zooms considering there price though shame they dont really do primes much
just my opinion man, ive had many just break on me to make me not touch them. Maybe just bad luck.
Mykey Brooks Their newer lenses (Art series) are better than older sigmas, of course. And sharper than Nikon and Canon lenses in the same aperture and distance
The 24-70mm definitely goes to Tamron.
Hi kai i was on vacation in hongkong with a group. I saw you guys walking and i knocked on the glass and you didnt noticed it :( i was like noooo the last day:(
Does anyone know if Kai ever did a review on the Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 lens?
I'd love to see that.
The bokeh looks good to me.
What the 50MM lens with the best bokeh??
would this lens autofocus well for videos
Used it on a Canon 70D. I thought it was amazing. But in other hand I didnt have anything to compare with.
how would you say the AF accuracy is with the 70D? I have a 70D myself and am looking to get this lens as well. Though I heard it can have focus problems.
Sabo I would say its very accurate and fast. Best is to watch more videos about it. Yes a few 70D had some focus issues.
3:28 best photo))))
is this e mount capable ?
Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8 FE Mount review!?
Kai, ask your Canon industry buddies about the 5D Mark IV, 4K video?
Once upon a time, the Sigma 50mm ART was the best 50mm lens on earth for its price. The End.
What is it now
+JMJ its still once upon a time... so its still accurate.
I like the 55 otus
he did say for the price
Why u no use your standard wireless mic ? Sound in this video is awful
Does it have a wheather sealing?
Although this channel can be entertaining, digitalrev is biased towards 1st party gear. Kai also knocked the sigma 18-35 lens, which in my opinion is a fantastic lens.
Seems like a quality lens. I just don't see myself paying $950 for a 50mm.
hey sorry to ask this but what is the difference between art lens and the normal sigma lens on a fullframe?
ART series is just the over priced version of their Convenience series.
About your 'fullframe', lenses that are DG are for full frame, lenses that are DC are for APS-C sensors.
+Bum Head (beginner here) , what would u recommend that's similar to this lens due to its sharpness? And what lens is similar to it that is less than $500?
I'm a Nikon guy so if you're using a Canon sorry! But I'd say a Nikkor DX 40mm f2.8G Micro, if you were to get a full frame, I'd say a 50mm f1.8G, another APS-C that is a Sigma and is the ART series is an 35mm f1.4 DC, which is barely under your $500 price tag.
If you are a Canon user, you could buy the Canon mount Sigma 35mm f1.4 ART
Please do a review of the new sigma dp2 quattro!
Step One - buy Sony A7
Step Two - Buy Fe 55mm 1,8
Step Three - Enjoy the sharpness of the sigma with the bokeh of a zeiss, in a camera package that is lighter than the sigma alone
Step four- ignore all the trolls saying that mirrorless is crap etc.
4yrs later mirrorles is still crap to work with in low light, i've tried a7 mk2 - impossible to work in dim space, you won't see anyting in viewfinder, any dslr woud be just fine. i can surely take good pix in low light, but you can't WORK as you'd do with dslr
Kai you should test this Sigma 50mm on the Nikon D810...I use it on my D800...one of the best with tack sharp and clean, clear images. Excellent Lens.
mr kai why you don't have a review from tamron lens 70-200 2.8 vc.?
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3:27
good shot!
You have got to do a video pointing out that Bokah issues you point out. I see blurry back ground, but you see doubling and all so many other things,. I only saw it on the first picture of the old man, I looked at the sign in the BG and the Kanji looked more like a doubled kanji offset, and blurred, but you have to look hard for what you call BAD bokah. HELP!
So what 50mm lens should I purchase for my 700D? I was thinking this one but now I'm wondering if I would be wasting my money?
projectzip i have 700D and this sigma, it is soo damn sharp and has a great bokeh, they overflamed it
projectzip youd be wasting your money
Can you next review the Sigma 30mm f1.4?
I'm a beginner in photography and wanted to get a DSLR, which one should i get? I will eventually learn all the details and skills that professional photographers have, and my budget would be around.. $900/£600. I was thinkin about getting the D5300,but not sure about which lens to get.. Help?
it all depends on what u wanna do... there is no 1 size fits all lens. If u have nothing to begin with, a general purpose 18-70 ish wud not be a bad place to start imho.
i wonder why they didn't use the lapel mic for this.