Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC 'Art' lens review (with samples)
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- So many people have been asking for this, so here it is! I liked this lens a lot, despite a couple of problems, and I think it could be really great for a lot of people...as well as looking really cool ;-)
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I have been having since 3 months and this piece of glass is absolutely stunning. i am very happy. Not only super sharp, but fast focus and precise let alone bright. It works as a 50mm in full frame so the perfect lens for all purposes.
I love your accent the main reason why I watch your reviews
You want to bum him Mike 😂
Hahahaha 😂
@@jaimieboy999 He already did 🙀
Dude your videos rock! The side of the house tests are the perfect idea. You have a real talent for explaining concepts. Thank you.
Great review! I can only say it confirms my own experience with this fantastic little lens on the 60d and 5d. I'd just like to add that the colors are absolutely fantastic compared to the 15-85, because of the way this lens renders colors it's become just about my favourite lens!
This one doesn't deserve the name "Art" qualifier (which is pure marketing anyway).
I have bought one and i sold all others lens
All in one prime lens
Cheap and awesome lens
Wow lol. Even better than the Sigma 18-35??
@@CrowClouds Sigma 18-35 is like 300 bucks more though
my baby~
Excellent Review Christopher! You answered all my questions about this lens and I have decided this will meet my needs as an amateur. I was comparing this to the older EX, but after reviewing your video, this is no longer an option. Cheers!
Thank you for the review. I just bough the lens and it is outstanding on Pentax K3-ii. It dose have some of the purple fringing when wide open but it is sharp even when wide open and in low light the purple is not a problem . The purple glow is not present when the light is not as bright so I suspect that it could be simply too much light getting on the sensor.
One of the happy owners right here, with 60d. Great reviews as always!
Christopher, what do you think is better in quality and sharpness: Canon 24mm F/2.8 APS-C or this sigma 30mm? Does Lightroom removes this chromatic aberrations?
Very nice review, and I also liked that you added alternatives if you want more sharpness or range for a higher price. It's good to know of other options, including cheaper alternatives to higher-priced ones.
I own both 30mm f/1.4 and 18-35mm f/1.8, I must say these are very sharp, producing superb lovely bokeh effect and considerably reasonable priced lenses.
So much better than y Canon lenses, expensive and not up to the competition as in performance. (Excluding the "L" lense)
but which is better
It depends on what you want to do with the lens. If you want more range, the 18-35 f1.8 is great, if you just want the maximum light gathering, the 30mm f1.4 will be better.
Hi Chris, what would you choose between the Sigma 30/1.4 Art and the Canon 35/2 IS for stills on a crop canon body?
What's the difference between this, and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 contemporary. Yes I know the art series is higher quality, but what is the difference really?
Isn't the Contemporary version just for mirrorless cameras?
Ah, I see. Thank you very much :)
WHen video taping .. can you still blur the backgrounds?
+Victoria Lyn Beauty Of cause - background blurriness results from shallow depth of field, which in turn is achieved through a wide aperture. If you film at e.g. f/1.4, you get beautifully blurred background.
Confused about the differences?
Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC HSM Art or
Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN or
Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary or
Sigma 30mm f1.4 EX DC HSM ??
1)
DC = for crop sensor cameras,
EX = for full frame cameras,
DN= for mirrorless cameras,
2)
Art = High End lens,
Contemporary = Mid level lens,
SO....Art>Contemporary (theoretically speaking)
3)
HSM=Hiper sonic Mortor, some fancy-named built-in AF system
@@mtv8901 EX is just a line of lenses, like Art. DG stands for FF. My 17-50 f2.8 OS is an EX lens, but APS-C only.
I'm interested in shooting portraits and street photography, was debating if I should buy the Canon 50 mm or this sigma 30 mm, right now I'm using the Canon 600d body. thanks for the help and the great video!!
I would go for the 50mm lens :-)
As Chris says; go for the Canon 50mm; it will give the field of view of around nearly 80mm on a Canon 600D so it will give you some great head & shoulder portraits.
50 for full frame & 30 for crop body
IMO:
For portraits of full body and environmental portraits, you want the 30mm f/1.4 Art for APS-C (equivalent to 48mm and closest to 50mm on full frame canon)
For portraits of upper body and head+shoulders, you want something like the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM or equivalent.
I have this combination and it's really amazing with my 800D
The CA problem really scares me off. I am looking for something that is able to provide me an equivalent 50mm on my 70D. This is the best lens considering its focal length and multiply it by 1.6, however, well, the chromatic aberration is too strong while having the aperture wide-open. It seems I have to look for another one.
+weegeekelvin Whats turning you against the Nikkor 35mm 1.8G ?
Your reviews are really good! Thank you!
This just arrived today from Ebay.. Element was clean but I decided to touch it up a bit. OH Lordy! Because of the way the front lens it made, it makes it a pain to clean. After 20 mins I finally got all the smudges off that I had created,lol!! The UV filter came on the same day as the lens. I RAN to the mailbox to get it so I can cap that front element! Hopefully I won't have to touch it up anytime in the near future!! Whew!!
Hey chris! Would mean a lot if you were to help me pick out which lens to get. I have a 70d and 2 EF-S IS STM Lenses, 10-18mm for my landscape and architectural shots and a 55-250 for sports, wildlife, etc. I'm looking to buy a lens to shoot people with. Street photography and portraits. Also a Milkyway photography capable lens. Should I get the Sigma Art 30mm f1.4, the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8, the Canon 50mm f1.8 STM or the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM? Thanks!!!
Khalil Ramos My inclination is the Sigma 30mm ART, or the Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM, depending on what kind of focal length you want :-)
Thank you so much for this great review! I was really interested in this lens, and your review made my choice a lot easier. Can I annoy you once more and beg you for a Sigma 17-70mm Contemporary review?
I see some people still using this lens on a canon full frame...
Are there any problems with it? Can it still be used on a canon 6d mk ii
Hi Chris, thank you for great review. Could you please give me advise: what should I choose for my Canon 90D as a 50mm equivalent lens - a) Sigma 30/1.4 mm ART; or b) Canon Ef 35/2 IS lens?
This might be a silly question but how do I adjust the aperture down to f1.4 for video mode? I have this lens and I adjusted it down at 1.4 in the aperture section on the camera but I feel like when I go to video mode the background isn't as blurry. Thanks
if you are using Nikon, you must set the aperture before you go to video mode.
on tricky conditions, you can try using it in aperture priority and use auto ISO.
It depends on what you're shooting. But there is no doubt that at f/1.4 your camera is focusing only on a very shallow plane in the frame. For instance, if you were shooting someone's face 2 feet from the camera and focused on his nose, then his ears would be out of focus, possibly his eyes, as well. But let's say you're in a large empty room and you shoot a clock that's on the other side of the room. Well, everything will appear to be in focus. That's because the room is empty! But if there was a chair right in front of you, in the same room, then it would be completely out of focus. Conversely, if you focused on the chair, the clock on the wall would be thrown out of focus. As you change ("close down") the f/stop to a larger number, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, etc. then everything becomes more and more in focus. But the camera will need more light. And your shutter will have a role in this, as well.
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Thanks Unkel Pikchers...that's all good advice and a good explanation :)
Omg! Did you figure this out?? I Just got my lens and I have the same problem on my t5i. On the camera the it's beautifully at f 1.4 & the second I switch it to video mode, the blurry background goes away :( I don't understand why.
the background blur would still be the same. I'm not sure with Canon but maybe there are two profiles between stills and video.
@6:55
Actually, the 18-35mm F1.8 lets in a bit MORE light than the 30mm F1.4 Art you're reviewing (DXOMark). Light transmission is measured in T-Stops, not F-Stops, and the 18-35mm is rated at 1.8 T-Stops while the 30mm is rated at 1.9 (probably has to do with less quality glass and/or the smaller front element). The 35mm 1.4 is rated for 1.7 T-Stops (which isn't far off either). That being said, the larger apertures (F-Stop) on both the 30mm and 35mm f1.4 provide narrower depths of field and have better bokeh.
The 18-35mm (your "baby") really is an incredible lens :) I don't mind slightly less bokeh for the extra versatility, sharpness and incredible performance.
Great review as always.
I knew this lens had some sort of a fault. Thanks a million for making such a comprehensive review.
no faults when I use it
I know I'm a little late, but I need your advice.
Would you recommend this lens for a 200D (SL2)? I shoot street and portrait and I afraid a 50mm (80 on crop) will be zoomed in to much.
Any advice?
btw you make great videos, really, your work is amazing.
Sure, it'll be nice
The 50 on the crop body isn't too zoomed in for street photography and definitely not for portrait. However, I would prefer the sigma 30 over the canon 50 because it's newer and better built, despite the chromatic aberration.
Chris, great review. Could you confirm whether this lens will work as a full frame option adapted to RF mount? Canon's own EF-S lenses force my EOS R into crop frame mode.
It should fit with the adapter but your camera will still most likely crop with this lens also. I believe Canon causes their full frame mirrorless cameras to crop on EF & EF-S adapted lenses.
Hi Chris, first of all a very good job on the comprehensive and lovely review of the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens. I'm actually looking for a f/1.4 prime lens myself, but I'm hoping to have not just fast but a sharp lens as well. In terms of of sharpness, would you recommend the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 or the Canon 50mm f/1.4? I'm using a Canon 550D by the way
+Calvin Gan I'd say the Sigma lens might have the edge, and the wider angle is more pleasant to use
+Christopher Frost Photography Alright thanks for the recommendation! God Bless!
thanks for the review, Chris.
Gnarly is pretty much the last word I'd expect to hear you say. hahaha
Hey Chris! Love your videos mate. Any lens review, you are my first choice. Just need to ask whether or not should I go for this lens? I have the 50 1.8 but want a lens that gives a 50mm equivalent on my Canon 80D, with creamy bokeh. Is it more/less sharper than 50 1.8? I am really looking forward to your reply. Thanks. Cheers!
It's slightly sharper but has slightly higher chromatic aberration. Take a look at the test pictures in the review - all the best
Christopher Frost Photography Okay thanks! Do you think it is a good portrait lens for 80D (crop-sensor)? I mean will it give me that very shallow 1.4 depth of field in full body shots?
I like the original version of this, I don't get the hate.
Great lens. I didn't get to use it enough before switching to mirrorless. I didnt like it as much adapted. The sigma 30mm for Sony and MFT also got Amazing reviews.
Hello! whether to buy Sigma 30mm 1.4 for the 60D? Budget is not too much or are there other options? What else have any suggestions? I still have enough to only 50mm 1.8), whether to save money on sigma?) Help please) transfer through a translator if that strongly do not judge)
What about the image quality of it when using on FF ?
Is it the nearly the same as on APSC at the corner?
Sorry, I didn't test that...
I have this Sigma lens, which is quite good. A nice 45mm equivalent when used with a DX camera.
I also have a Sigma 50-150 mm f/4 zoom which is mediocre at best, although it's solidly built.
Does the Sigma 30mm lens autofocus on Canon Rebel t3i while video taping? I just received this lens in the mail and I tried it on my Canon Rebel t3i and it wouldn't autofocus while video taping.
I don't think the Canon T3i actually features continuous autofocus while shooting video
Always like your reviews- You surely knows well how to cover enthusiast(like me) and professional audience. I felt you weren't really happy about this lens's picture quality. So can you tell me if the 40mm STM from Canon is a better value for money ? I don't mind the extra light advantage, just optical quality. Also how it compares in optical quality to the new 35mm f/2 IS and 28mm f/2.8 IS or older 28mm f/1.8 ignoring the IS capabilities and extra stop advantages of light gathering (considering bokeh would be nice though). Is all these options worth more than 40mm for optical quality. Lets just say all lenses at f/2.8 with no IS. Sorry, I know I'm asking too much, but it would be a great help. :)
Take a look at my reviews of those lenses, they will help you make a decision, although it sounds like the 40mm will be good for you :-)
I'm debating on whether I should get the 35mm f2 or the 30mm f1.4. Which would u recommend for both video and photography?
+The Baking Bomb I talk about that at the end of my review of the 35mm f/2 IS USM. It's a hard choice. You have to decide whether you value a faster aperture and slightly better sharpness, or image stabilization
I have the older version of this lens I purchased for $200. I wish I would’ve seen this review before hand!!! Would you recommend upgrading? Or is it not worth the extra couple hundred? Thank you again for such a comprehensive review!!!
Personally I would upgrade
@@christopherfrost me too.
You should mention if you are a Nikon shooter then there is the excellent Nikon 35mm f/1.8G for a very cheap price.
Canon users might also consider the Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM, is much slower but wider, and also really cheap (only US$150!). Or Canon's 40mm pancake.
Thanks for the review. Just one question though, is the quality control for the "art" series bad? I heard alot of stories about the predecessor for this lens and the quality ranges from really good to really bad. I hope it is not a noob question but I could not seem to find the answer anywhere :/
No, quite good and quite consistent.
what the heck is going on with that weird distortion in the bottom left 4:35 ?
Lovely bicycle photo at the end. I'm considering this lens right now, might be able to get it between 300 to 400
I have one on Ebay right now for $330 if you're still interested!
Great review, thanks!
But seriously, thanks for this video. I was debating this lens, but wanted to upgrade to a 6d (from a 700d) soon also and wondered if it was a good investment
Would you recommend this over buying both the 24mm 2.8 stm and the 50mm 1.8 stm and still having a little cash left or the 1.4 is really worth it?
Mainly for street photography, hand held on a 600
+jmz7v Hmm, tricky question - it's up to you really and what you want. I'd probably just go for the 30mm
jmz7v It depends, on what you're looking to achieve, Zack Arias recommended in one of his videos to buy a 85mm and a 35mm, so you can have something wide and something telephoto in full frame (this advice was on starting in wedding photography), for an aps c camera that'll be 50mm and 20mm, so the ef 50mm f1.8 and the efs 24mm f2.8 would be a nice option, another reviever made a video about having primes "in halves", if you have a 50mm, it goes with a 25mm and a 12mm, or 85mm you can go for 40mm and 20mm. I am currently following both advices, I got myself a 50mm f1.8, but I'm taking some time to decide for either the efs 24 f2.8, or something more versatile, like the tokina 11mm to 20mm f2.8, to have two lenses with the focal distances I'm looking for.
Another option is to get the efs 60mm f2.8 macro with this sigma 30mm f1.4 and the tokina 11 to 16mm f2.8, but I think it'll be more expensive.
I'm ok with 2.8, if I buy something faster, I'll use it at 2.8 anyways.
if you're into street photography, take the crop factor into account, a 20mm will be 36mm and 18mm will be closer to 30mm (28.8mm), a 24 will be 44mm, I would choose the efs 24mm f2.8, because it's fast enough and it's af is accurate and fast, but the best part is it's price, the sigma 18-35mm f1.8 would be ok or better but it's way heavier.
Hi Adrian, thank you for your response! It's an old comment but I decided to buy the 24mm 2.8 STM well over a year ago and I LOVE IT for its colors, it's my favorite lens and it's really compact, so I now carry my camera to more places, I use it mainly for street photography so it works really well for me.
For the entire year I was able to save some money and bought the Sigma 18-35mm 1.8, its a really fine and beautiful lens but way larger than the 24mm pancake.
Hope this comments help someone in the future. ✌️
Julio Montaño I just saw it's 1 year old, lol, I'm glad you're happy with your purchase!
Adrian Zarate what lens combination did you go with in the end? I'm in the same dilemma as you are. I like the sigma 18-35, but it's really heavy. I like the samyang prime lenses 14mm f/2,8 and 16mm f/2 but those are heavy as well and both have manual focus. Tokina 11-20 it's a little bit overpriced but it has a nice focal length and nice aperture. The only viable ultra wide lens is canon 10-18mm STM, but it's not very good is low light scenarios...
Great review!! :))
does it come with the slide button for manual and auto on the side for nikon mount too?
+XxBeccaGracexX Not sure - I imagine it will do, but I don't cover Nikon lenses
Hello Chris. I was wandering whether this lens is comparable to the sigma 17-50, 2.8, as far as bokeh is concerned. I don't really have the ability to test both of them and see by myself. What i am really looking is a fun lens. is the 30 mm on both lenses enjoyable an comparable? or would i find the 2.8 quite doll?
This is an f/1.4 lens. So, at the 30mm focal length, your backgrounds would potentially be 4 times more out of focus
I have being trying to find some comparable samples of those two lenses at 30, and i am convinced to go with sigma 1.4. I find it a more "artistic" lens, and prominently a more fun to use. My only concern is the focusing problem that most people are complaining about, but i assume this depends on the copy. Luck is a major issue on this aspect. Nevertheless, i hope you didn't face any of those problems.
Love your videos. Have health. Cheers.
I think these are both great lenses and are the two main ones I use. I love the 30 for environmental portraits and as a general walkaround lens and the zoom for when I don't know what the shot will be and have to stay versatile. I don't really care about the characteristics of out-of-focus areas- if that's where my viewers are looking I've failed as a photographer to communicate anything.
Chris. I'm thinking about this for my first prime, but reading a lot about serious problems with the AF on this and other Sigma lenses, due to poor reverse engineering of the Canon (and others) AF systems. Do you have any experience of this yourself? Your reviews of this and the 35mm suggest you are pretty happy with both lenses.
Christopher Hooper The AF wasn't always spot-on, but it wasn't too bad, either. Phase-detect AF (AF through the viewfinder) really isn't always very accurate anyway, especially with such fast lenses. Liveview AF is always nice and accurate, though :-)
would this be a good lens with a canon rebel t3i?
+Ven Alluri Sure
+Ven Allure Yes!!! Ive got mine in October of 2015 and I love it, its amazing, and I'm also running on a Rebel T3i
I actually have the t2i, I'm guessing it also works for my camera? Really want a 30 or 35mm lens and sigma seems a lot more affordable than the canon ones
It would be excellent.
Thanks for the reviewI just bought of these in sale but have yet to use it. One thing: in your house photo test you say about pink and green colours at f1.4 in the centre of the image as well as at the edge. I must be honest and say that I couldn't see them at all.
People reporting that auto focus is a problem with this lens. Very poor focusing performance.
The chromatic aberration isnt that bad with this lens that it's easily fixed in lightroom, right? Im trying to make decision between this and 35mm f1.4 (and maybe 18-35).. 35mm would be really cool, but on the other hand this is so much cheaper..
Ohh, and you have really nice videos! Keep up the good work :) btw, is it possible to download raw files of these pictures you use in reviews?
+piavo What did you go for in the end?
Neither. For many reasons i kept delaying the purchase and now im studying so don't have too much extra money at the moment, maybe during the summer.. :P
Final verdict- recommended or highly recommended or very highly recommended?
Which would you say is a better lens? This lens or the tamron 35mm f1.8 vc? The tamron costs about $100 more where i am. Which would you say is a better buy? I do mostly landscape/portraits/landscape portraits.
I also occasionally take videos
I have an apsc camera
The Tamron is for full-frame cameras and it has image stabilization. If it only costs $100 more where you are then I would get the Tamron
Love your reviews. Would love to see this lens in the ef-m format against the canon 32mm 1.4 ef-m since they are similarly priced.
I've already reviewed the EF-M format lens and a review of the Canon equivalent on a 32.5mp camera is coming soon
Thank you for that review!
thank you for this!
I just bought this lens used and I'm noticing tons of green longitudinal CA at f/1.4, green circles around anything shiny (sequins, for example), and magenta and purple CA on all the contrasting edges of background objects. How can I tell if this is just something I need to calibrate out or if it's a flaw with the lens?
bro i am sick and tired of canon misaf's can be seen on mirror dslrs. i used mirrorless system and never missaf in any conditions, but with body with mirror 50mm 1.8stm missaf every one of 5 shots, it focuses sometimes a little front sometimes litte backwards... is it related to lens or body? is that normal? what about this sigma art 30mm 1.4, will i get blurry images too?
Hey Chris! Do you think i should get the sigma 30mm 1.4 lens for my 70d. I don't do that much video work and if i do it is on a tripod. And i just want a good sharp lens for under 600$ what would you recommend? I'm open to anything really. I have a nifty 50 but i want to step up my game a little.
+LobbyStats Well, that's up to you! As you can see in this video I think it's a very good lens :-)
+Christopher Frost Photography but is the chromatic aberration to much of an issue?
+LobbyStats It's a little bit of an issue, as you can see in this video.
Hey Chris, what would you recommend : the 18-35 f1.8 or this 30mm f1.4. My main regards would be the picture quality. The extra zoom isn't of much use to me. Thanks in advance :)
+Bryant Server I actually slightly prefer the IQ of the 18-35, but this 30mm is a lot smaller and cheaper
I need help deciding what to do with a lense. I recently purchase the Cannon 50mm 1:1.4 for my 70D camera I use it for creating beauty youtube videos now I'm trying to decide whether to exchange it for this 30mm 1.4 Art Lens from Sigma. I don't want to regret exchanging my lens if this one is not better than my cannon 50mm 1.4 lense . What would u say in comparison which one do u think is a much better and clearer lens? Also would they work and function the same in bringing the subject forward and blurring out the background? Should I stay with my 50mm or go with the sigma 30mm?? Please Need your Help ASAP
BeautyByDamaris I'd go for the Sigma lens. Take a look at my review of the Canon 50mm lens, and you will learn all about why they are such different lenses
thank you so much for answering :) subscribed to you
BeautyByDamaris The 50mm will be more flattering because it's a longer focal length. If you're doing beauty/portrait video I would go for the 50mm.
Hi Chris! I am about to purchase my first dslr "D80" and I am trying to pin point what lens to match with . After watching many online reviews, I am leaning towards the sigma 30 mm 1.4. Would you recommend this lens for portrait and landscape fotos? My concern is that I have read that sigma lenses have focusing issues. Will that be the case if I purchase this lease or has sigma resolved this issue? I have also looked at the Tamron 35 mm vc which seems to be a great lens as well. Based on your professional experience, which between the two you recommend? I am looking to get sharp pictures with occasionally video shooting. Thank you
can you still recommend this for my Canon 800D/ t7i , or do have any recommendation for other portrait lens?
I'm also using 800D and this lens.
I cound not ask for more for a prime lens.
I’m Sorry I disliked your comment by mistake, I recommend a sigma 35mm F1.4 art because the 30mm isn’t sharp enough on 24mp from my experience, I used it on my 80D .. 🌷
Hallo Christopher Frost!
I'm experimenting with a Sigma SD 15 (in 2018!), And I wanted a pseudo 50mm.
Do you advise me to buy this Art version, or its predecessor that you reviewed in the past?
My doubt is that the SD15 does not have enough pixels to enhance the difference in sharpness, and that vertical chromatic aberration that you have identified it makes me think...
(On the other hand I could go to a Sigma FF in the future - if it will ever be produced, and Art seems to be FF, I'm in doubt)
The price difference is not great: I find the old model from 300eur, and in new ART from 400eur...
Thanks in advance
Obviously if you have a source with favorable prices, you can link me an affiliate link!
:-)
I have no idea about how to use the SD 15. I'd recommend this newer 30mm over its terrible predecessor any day.
Thank you, thank you, thank you 😊
nice review!
Would it be better to buy this lens or the SamYang 24mm 1.4???
I'm not really into lenses but I'm eyeing for this. Does this auto focus on video? like stm lens? thank you!
it doesn't have STM feature bulti in, but if used on Canon 70D or 80D, it should autofocus during video just fine. albeit not as smooth as STM lens
ohhh thanks for that! :) I have Canon 760D /T6s only
it features a hybrid autofocus, should work quite well the lens (although not as good as dual pixel af) You're welcome
Basically any modern lenses will auto focus on video. You have to make sure your camera is able to auto focus not the lens.
Looking at this 10 years later... what passes for very sharp is so funny.
i would recommend to see what camera you used for each shot you took with any Lens to know if its Crop or FF
Great video, i really love your work. Also, between this len and the Canon ef 28mm f1.8, what would you recommend? I mostly just shoot street life and some landscape. Thank you.
This Sigma lens is far better - the old Canon lens is an underperformer
@@christopherfrost thank you for replying :D really looking forward to try this len
Hello Chris, thanks for this review. Can this lens also good for astral photography?
You probably want a wider angle lens
when you put this lens in 6d, is it in camera apsc mode activated? look like its
You can't change the mode, if a camera is Full frame you can't turn it into a APS-C, and 6D is full frame
@@joaobernardo3145 yes you can, in latest camera,
Is it for full frame camera?
Can I use with 5d mark iii?
Great review!! Your opinion...which one is better, the 35 1.4 or this one?
Watch to the end, and bear in mind that the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 is slightly better than the Canon 35mm f/1.4.
Yes Christopher I saw the end, but I didnt understand how much better was the 35mm ;)
Hi, nice review. I would like to know if this lens suffer from "onion ring" bokeh like most other older sigma do. Thanks.
An ok review but I really think the "faults" you highlighted need to be put into perspective in the real world. Most people when looking at photos do not pick up on these faults. This lens has pretty much zero competition in terms of build quality, performance, speed and price. Build quality is actually better than lenses costing more than twice as much. If you start 100% cropping photos you will find "faults" in most lenses. The main point of this lens was to replace my Canon F1.4 50mm for use in video as it with the crop factor it gives you a 48mm (as you stated) equivalent rather than 80mm using the 50mm. It seems pretty pointless to use it on a FF camera as you might as well just use a 50mm lens. For crop sensor cameras (which is what it is designed for) this lens is awesome especially for video, my 50mm lens is now pretty much redundant as the Sigma blows it away.
...that's basically everything I said in my review...so I don't know why you're saying my review was just okay if you completely agree with it all...
Christopher Frost Photography I wasn't trying to criticise your review Chris, just adding my point of view for other users especially as some have asked about it's use on FF cameras.
Did you use the hood while shooting with the Canon 6D? I want to know if the vignetting was with the hood or no hood?
In the video footage I show, there was no lens hood
when I move on video, how do I get it to autofocus?? please help!
Hello Chris! I am really torn between this and the Samyang 35 mm f 1.4. Which of the two would you recommend? I know that samyangs doesn't have AF, but I want to know mainly about image and build quality. I mainly shoot street and landscape.
I'd stick with the Sigma (so long as you have an APS-C camera)
Hello Chris, I just had the chance to try this lens, and I must say that in comparison with my 50 1.8 canon lens, pictures i took are just another world. So i decided to buy this one. In the shop though we found out that this particular lens was front focusing approx. 1.5 cm and when using higher F stops it was even more. I was just wondering if I should expect this from all these lenses - that it is necessary to take it to the service and recalibrate. (they had only one lens in the shop unfortunately) I am also curious when I have the lens recalibrated once will it stay in focus or is there a chance i would have to do this over and over again ? Thank you very much for help. Tomas
It's a random lottery I'm afraid for whether your lens will be perfectly calibrated to your camera out of the box. You /might/ be able to use a Sigma USB dock to try and calibrate it yourself although I'm not sure if this particular lens is compatible with it
The USB dock works well to calibrate it- I did that with my T3i and it was then fine.
Hi Chris, do you recommend it for full frame body? I always shoot @f2.8 anway. Im just curious because you didn't really show how it dissappeared @f2.8 😁 thanks!
Why buy a full-frame camera to put APS-C lenses on? If you don't mind cropping all your pictures then go ahead
Hello Mr. Great reviews. I was wondering if you could give me your opinion on a new lens. I have not yet decided which lens to get, but my two picks are this 30mm Sigma F1/4 or Samyang 16mm F.2. To be honest i have never shoot with manual lens - this is why i am scared to buy this one. On the other hand I am looking for a lens that would be able to shoot family pictures indoors (so close distance). I also like your review of the sigma 30mm, but i am a owner of a canon 50mm 1.8 lens and i feel like there will be not that big difference in the wideness. I would also prefer the smallest size of the lens. I would be great for any of your thoughts. Thank you tomas
The 30mm lens will be much wider - it'll be really nice for family pictures unless you need a very wide angle
I wanna buy it cause it's so light and compact. Don't like huge cameras and my actual lens is so heavy... I would like to combine this lens with a d5500 that has a tiny body
+Tai Oliveira I've got a Rebel T3i myself and this lens is actually heavier than the body of my camera itself lol
+Tai Oliveira Did you buy it man. I've also got a d5500 and would love to hear your opinion
Tai Oliveira I'm currently running s set up of 100D and 24mm pancake, the whole thing is tiny! A little too small for my liking though, it would be a lot easier to balance with more weight
what lens did u use for this video ? '(not the samples)
Hmm, can't remember
Thanks for the review! By the ways, please give me some experiences in using lens for studio photos? I want to take beauty makeup photos in studio. Is this sigma 30mm 1.4 art worthy? Or Canon 28stm? I already have Canon 50 stm and yongnuo 560 iv and going to buy some softboxes in the future.
The Canon 50mm STM would be a great start - see how you get on with that
Christopher Frost Photography I'll try. Thank you sir.
Great Review! I also looked into the sigma 50 mm 1.4 non-art. Which of the two lenses would you recommend for me considering I am using a crop censored camera? Which lens do you personally like more?
Hmm, tricky. The 30mm is more much more useful, but the 50mm has better picture quality...but then again, the autofocus accuracy of the 50mm is poor. I don't know...I think I'd rather have the 50mm just for the sheer images it can produce
So in your opinion, which lens (it doesn't have to be between these two) do you think is the best standard lens?
Отличный объектив и подходит на ФФ.
Единственное, дает небольшую прозрачную темную виньетку по углам, но это даже украшает кадр!
Is it good for canon mirrorless camera m50 ?
I'm getting this.
Did you? lol
Chris is the purple fringing normal on this lens. At f1.4-2.8 it is quite apparent. Took a picture of hot cup of tea on a table outside (night time) and around the edges when zoomed there was a lot of purple fringing. Just want to know if this is worth replacing or it is normal for this type of lens. Would appreciate your help.
+Calisthenics and Fruit A weakness of this lens is mild purples fringing and chromatic aberration
Christopher Frost Photography I think I will keep it, such a shame about the purple fringing though. On a positive, now I will have to learn Affinity Photo and how to edit and remove it in post. Really appreciate you taking time to reply. Have a good night Chris and thank you for the great video :)
Any thoughts on the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 OS macro lens?
what is the quality at Sigma 24 1.8 and 28 1.8
nice reviews
Is that lens can use on Canon 600D?