NOT WHAT I EXPECTED! Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN vs Sony Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 ZA (Photo & Video Tests)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2024
- The newly released Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art goes up against the fan favorite, the Sony Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 ZA - which of these high performing lenses is the best? Let's find out...
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⏳ TIME STAMPS ⏳
Intro - @0:00
Build & Features - @0:20
Size & Weight - @0:46
Manual Focusing - @1:08
Focus Breathing - @1:24
Scoring | Build & Handling - @1:30
Price - @2:06
Scoring | Price - @2:39
Photo Auto Focus Tests - @2:54
Scoring | Photo AF - @3:19
Video Auto Focus Tests - @3:36
Auto Focus Noise - @3:51
Real World Video - @4:08
Scoring | Video AF - @4:43
Bokeh - @4:49
Scoring | Bokeh - @5:20
Lens Flare - @5:30
Longitudinal Chromatic Aberration - @5:45
Real World Photos - @5:52
Fringing Issues - @6:58
50mm vs 55mm - @7:22
Distortion - @7:39
Sharpness - @8:12
Minimum Focusing Distance - @8:22
Scoring | Image Quality: @8:32
Verdict - @9:07
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I have the Zeiss 55 and I'm seriously considering swapping it for the Sigma 50. I have the Sigma 14-24 and the 100-400 and am really impressed with the quality of Sigma lenses. Thanks for helping me choose. Subbed.
I dislike the Sigma's distortion performance very much and appreciate that of the Zeiss much, plus the excellent anti-flare performance and the feather light weight of the Zeiss 1.8 which can let you easily carry one or two more lenses when you shoot out, so Zeiss 1.8 is the winner IMO.
Thanks! Your videos are soo dynamic and consistent. Keep up with the great work! 📸
Thanks Ivo, appreciate the kindness 🤜💥🤛
Great job👏which Camera did You use for it
Do you hear the aperture blades rattle a little bit when you turn the camera on or off? I have the 55 Zeiss and it seems to do that.
Love your vídeos!
Wow didn’t expect this video was thinking if this was worth the upgrade since I’ve been enjoying what sigma is doing now…thank you for this and all your other videos !
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching and commenting 🤘🏻
Look forward to a comparison with Samyang 50 1.4 ii.
Keep ‘em coming man we love ya broseph 💯🫡
Regarding the 55, which I own, I never felt it was a “real” 50 mm,.. and here you can clearly see how much more is on the fov a 50 vs the 55.
I’m considering buying the 55mm for my only lens (I’m buying my first sony so this would be my only lens for at least a year), I’m curious why you think it never felt like a real 50mm 🤔 choosing a one and only lens is stressful 😬
@@romalibra_books it really depends on what you will be shooting. If you shoot portraits why not. Anything else I'd go for a 24 - 70 zoom or a 28 (or 35) prime if you can only have 1 prime lens.
I’m praying for the f2 will be as good as the 65!!. Oh.. First by the way😊
Don't like the green fringing on contrasty situations of Sigma, it's a bit to much. I wouldn't mind this amount of it on Viltrox or Samyang but i think Sigma could do better with that. Still really good lens!
I can't say I disagree with you.
Wanted to buy the sigma but found a good deal with Zeiss 50 mm 1.4 at about 700 euro and couldn't pass out. Hope i made a good choice
Thank you!
No, thank you!
Yess! Thank you ❤️
You're welcome! Hope it was helpful 😃
@@TomCalton indeed. Now I can stay with my old Zeiss in peace :)
I have 55mm Zeis 1.8 and 35mm 2.8 Zeiss and I'm very happy with size versus results... with a A7Riv sony. In the other hand, I have the 105mm sigma art DG DN macro and I did test with 90mm sony macro and I did prefer the sigma.
I also have the Sony Zeiss 35mm and 55mm Lenses, But for macro, I use Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm 2.0 and 110mm 2.5 which are outstanding !
i would pass on Sigma, waiting for GM version if its worth the price.
had zeiss 55. Liked the lens a lot until started to get a little disappointed by the bokeh quality. Finally sold the lens. Lens is super sharp and build quality, handling is top notch though.
Now I look forward to seeing your opinion about new 50mm 1.4 GM vs Sigma:D
Thanks! As soon as I can get my hands on the new 50mm I'll be making a video on it ☺️
Thank you for your extensivly and full reviews and comparision, but this is the first time when I feel your point for the more expensive Sigma is unfair - the Sony is cheaper, period. Without the prize this two lenses would finish in a tie - and I think it would be a fair result!
Glad you liked the review and thanks for the comment.
Ultimately, this review and the scoring is just my personal opinion. If you disagree with me, that's absolutely fine. My word is not gospel and you should always watch multiple reviews before making a final decision. ☺️
Interesting to compare sony 50mm 1.2 g master to this one.
Coming soon my friend 😊
Like Always good content
Thank you, appreciate the kindness
I think the Zeiss is the 🏆. Value for the money.
Also the king of ugly CA
Did Sigma win the price comparison because it had the higher price? That was difficult to understand.
He said for $164 more it’s worth the benefits of a 1.4 plus other features
ok, well ill keep the 55!
@2:15 £290 Isn't really a 'touch cheaper', you could buy a second lens with that difference.
You're right - in the UK, it's significantly cheaper, but in US$ it's not a big difference. I'm sure this price difference will flextuate wildly in every country.
@@TomCalton I recently found a used/like new Sony Planar t* FE 50mm f/1.4 for £670 which I thought was a good sweet spot between these two.
@@Pablomache, that's an absolute steal at that price point.
The only thing I don't like about the Planar is its lens hood. It feels very cheap.
@@Solarfactor being the only plastic part of the lens, I'd agree it is a bit out of place. At least it doesn't add any noticeable weight difference
@@Pablomache, a fair consideration, I should remark!
Julia Trotti put the Planar up against the newer 50 GMs and the Canon RF f/1.2 and you would struggle to tell the difference in a blind test. That's how good the Zeiss lens is.
There's one thing to be said: when it comes to 3D the zeiss wins every time. What I mean by this is that it always is easier to understand where every part of the image is positioned, call it 3D pop, although that term is really subjective.
I do not like the 50mm focal length, any Lens shorter or longer than 50mm. So the 55mm Lens is ok, I have the Sony ZEISS Sonnar 55mm 1.8 ZA Lens which is compact, light (281g), it have very good sharpness, contrast and colors. I do not need aperture 1.4, the Sigma (Bigma) is huge and heavy, 660g, 735g with Lens Hood. Right now in november 2023 in my local Camera store you can get a used Sony 55mm for US$358 (included taxes). I can highly recommend the Sony ZEISS Sonnar now in 2023 and into the future.
there are 2 versions of the ZEiss 55mm
You sure?
@@TomCalton yep, yours is the more recent one...the previous one has "Carl zeiss" written on the front of the lens, the newer one just "zeiss"
@@bijosn What are the differences? I noticed mine says "Carl Zeiss" on it.
@@The_three_egos I’ve only seen one comment about this on yt where a guy claims they made some improvements to coma correction. I think it was just a cosmetic change by zeiss to use only “zeiss” instead of “Carl zeiss” for consistency
Oh man the sigma in greece costs 960 euros and the sony 800. 😂 and thanks again super video as always and you make me lough 💪
Ah man, sorry to hear that! 💸🤣
Thanks for the support, appreciate it
I think it would be much better to compare lenses in the same category. F/1.8 lenses are usually not comparable to f/1.4 lenses. I would prefer seeing it against the Sony Zeiss f/1.4 and the Sony f/1.2 G Master. But anyhow thanks for the review!
Thanks for your input. Though, I'd argue the Sony 50mm f/1.2 isn't really in the same category as the Sigma, either. There's a $1200 price difference between the two.
In any case, once the new Sony is out and I can get hold of a test copy I'll be sure to test it against the Sigma.
Thanks for watching!
@@TomCalton Maybe the Sony Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 would be a good match for the comparison.
50/1.4 and 55/1.8 are actually very comparable, especially regarding bokeh and separation - the extra 5mm focal length pretty well balance out the slightly wider apeture.
@@sternschnupper Yes, but You can’t comment on size and weight and portability, as these lenses are in a different cathegory, due to different maximum apertures. And the 5mm matters. I had that lens and the old Sigma 50mm as well and You can certainly feel that the Zeiss is narrower when shooting, so You need to make one step back to get the same framing. You could make a comparison with some 40mm lens as well-it is close, but not the same.
@@radimpalus everyone has their own usecase, of course. to some the step from 50 to 55mm matters, to others it's basically the same. and the difference in aperture also has it's usecase - in my case they matter regarding wonderful bokeh, great rendering and good separation from the background. and there the 55/1.8 and the 50/1.4 are VERY comparable. and regarding light gahtering 1.8 and 1.4 are not that different, especially since the 55/1.8 also has a transmission of 1.8 (haven't seen a transmission number of that 50/1.4 yet, the older zeis 50/1.4 had a transmission of 1.6, so even closer to the 1.8)
The Sigma uses the same type of AF motor as the Sonnar.
Sony 50mm f/1.4GM it is.
Zeiss is better cuz it has this old style bokeh swirl . Like Biometar o Helios. Sigma is modern soulless lens with perfect params but so boring
why am i seen this, even already have GM.
I do too but toms vids are awesome👍
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