Thanks! Good to know you liked the “story time.” I try to share a little bit of my own journey whenever I can. The decision over whether or not to buy new pieces of glass or gear is always so personal.
Thanks, man! You're an inspiration for me on the review front my friend! And yes, great pieces of glass. I'm trying to come up with reasons NOT to buy the 20mm right now LOL
Super super informative! I have had the same issues with vignetting with my Sigma lens but the product is always so beautiful that I shoot wide and crop in :) Love the video and the graphics! Can't wait to see what you cook up next!
Wow, interesting to hear that the vignetting is not limited to these lenses. I experience it on my art series 18-35 as well on the bmpcc4k at the widest point of the range 🤔 But like you said, such a great image!
Yeah - bummer. Hopefully that issue would be solved or at least lessened by buying filters that are the right size and not having to use step up rings 😕
Hi Dylan! Have you tested this camera in DC (crop sensor) mode? I ask because I have already invested in Leica t lenses and the 18mm tl is so beautifully small, and the 35mm tl is the best APSC lens on the market. I may be wrong but basically you lose out on DOF when you crop, but the light gathering “brightness” remains fairly similar as using a full frame dg lens? Thanks for your channel! Without you I wouldn’t have bought an fp - especially thanks to your raw video davinci resolve workflow demo/tutorial.
I have! Before this camera I mostly used the BMPCC4K, and before that the Canon 7D, so I have a wide range of APSC lenses that I’ve tried out on the fp. I tend to stick to the full frame glass because I want more than ever to FINALLY take advantage of the full frame image, but I’ve used lenses like the the Sigma Art 18-35mm with great results
First, thanks for all the FP videos. I've been using mine for over two years, but it's great to get alternative perspectives and help. The I series 45mm lens is super easy to find used and generally pretty cheap. It was the 'kit' lens and as such there are a lot around and people don't seem to have appreciated it's excellent quality. Secondly, I bought a set of Pentax Takumars. They are mostly very high quality, easily adapted to the FP and most are extremely cheap ($50 to $100). Other filmmakers have recommended the Pentax Takumars.
You’re welcome! Good to know the Pentax lenses are a great cheap option and pair well with the Sigma fp. I’ve only used the 50mm in the past. I’ll have to look out for some more. I can’t afford the 20mm right now, but I’ll always throw down $50-$100 bucks for a vintage piece. Do you have any experience with wide angle Pentax Takumars?
@@DylColeman Like many from the vintage era, super wide wasn't really a thing. I have the 28mm. It's fine, not amazing, but a bargain at under $50. Many of these lenses are also not speedy. Most are f3.5. The best one I have is the 50mm F4 Macro, it is super sharp. the 35mm is a good allrounder. Really the thing is they are character without being trashy, they are generally good quality optics (professional at the time) built like tanks and extremely cheap to buy right now.
Nice video! I love the tactile feel of these lenses and the image quality. My favourites of the I series lenses are 24mm (3.5 and 2), 45mm, 65mm and 90mm. I also enjoy the 35mm and 20mm too. I just don't use these FOVs as much. I use 67mm filters for all.
The feel of the lenses was my favorite part of the experience as well! It wasn't until after using them for a while that I figured out what the "A" on the aperture ring was for, so I got a good amount of experience adjusting aperture manually as well as via the camera. I don't typically shoot at the wider focal lengths either. I guess that's why I'm now so keen to get an ultra-wide prime in my collection.....
Good discussion of primes vs. zooms. It's really something you feel. A zoom is more practical for a trip when you need just one lens in your bag. But whenever I want to enjoy photography, it's primes all the way. I considered this Sigma line, because I liked the idea of a smaller lens and an aperture ring. But for me they sit right in between two useful poles. Instead I bought two Lumix primes (35mm and 85mm) which are larger than the Sigma but lighter, so easier to carry. When I want something special, I use Contax Zeiss lenses. With an adapter these are almost exactly the same size and weight as the Sigma I series. For example the Planar 50/1.4 is 63mm long and 290g compared to the Sigma Contemporary 50/2 at 68mm and 350g. But the Zeiss has the aperture advantage and imaging the Sigma will never touch. Not only that, you pay €250 instead of €700. That's a no-brainer. Similarly the very special Sonnar 85/2.8 is 61mm and 230g for €300. Compare to the Sigma Contemporary 90/2.8 at 60mm, 295g, and €600. I recognise that the Zeiss are manual focus , but that's why I have the Panasonic lenses on hand. If the Sigma were less expensive and even more compact then they would represent a value proposition. Especially if they had a standardised filter ring.
Wow, really useful info. Thank you 🙏🏾 I have yet to BUY any of the Sigma lenses yet myself mainly due to the price point, so it's good to know there are more than comparable alternatives at an even better price point. Thanks for sharing!
My Sigma I Series 24mm f/3.5 rarely ever leaves my FP. Super compact and a perfect companion when running the FP minimally. Nice video.
Nice! I’m definitely gonna spring for a wide angle contemporary prime at some point. Will have to add the 24mm in the mix of considerations
You explain this in a way that’s super easy and engaging to follow along with! I love a thorough review. Also I love Gary being in your intro shot 🐱
Thanks! And Gary is the real star 😉😆
Pretty pretty pretty good lenses! Loved this breakdown. Sample footage is *chefs kiss*
Thanks, man! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Super informative! And totally dug the anecdote about how you found your way to using prime lenses :) imagery looks awesome as always 😍
Thanks! Good to know you liked the “story time.” I try to share a little bit of my own journey whenever I can. The decision over whether or not to buy new pieces of glass or gear is always so personal.
Love your videos man! Absolutely a great review, thanks again for sharing and I can't wait to see more from your channel!
Thanks so much!
Solid review dude! Love these lenses for sure
Thanks, man! You're an inspiration for me on the review front my friend! And yes, great pieces of glass. I'm trying to come up with reasons NOT to buy the 20mm right now LOL
@@DylColeman haha you just gotta give in… welcome to the review world, where you constantly want to buy the gear you test 😂
Nice review! Did you get a feel for how long the focus throw was on the 20mm?
Thanks! From what I remember, the focus throw on the 20mm wasn't bad at all. The only one that stood out to me was that of the 90mm.
That's good to know! Do remember approximately? 180 degrees? Longer, shorter?
Super super informative! I have had the same issues with vignetting with my Sigma lens but the product is always so beautiful that I shoot wide and crop in :) Love the video and the graphics! Can't wait to see what you cook up next!
Wow, interesting to hear that the vignetting is not limited to these lenses. I experience it on my art series 18-35 as well on the bmpcc4k at the widest point of the range 🤔 But like you said, such a great image!
That sample footage 😍 Love the video!
Thank you so much! And thanks again for such a great product. These lenses are a gift. You guys are killing it!
Wooooo that vignetting though!!!
Yeah - bummer. Hopefully that issue would be solved or at least lessened by buying filters that are the right size and not having to use step up rings 😕
Hi Dylan! Have you tested this camera in DC (crop sensor) mode? I ask because I have already invested in Leica t lenses and the 18mm tl is so beautifully small, and the 35mm tl is the best APSC lens on the market. I may be wrong but basically you lose out on DOF when you crop, but the light gathering “brightness” remains fairly similar as using a full frame dg lens? Thanks for your channel! Without you I wouldn’t have bought an fp - especially thanks to your raw video davinci resolve workflow demo/tutorial.
I have! Before this camera I mostly used the BMPCC4K, and before that the Canon 7D, so I have a wide range of APSC lenses that I’ve tried out on the fp. I tend to stick to the full frame glass because I want more than ever to FINALLY take advantage of the full frame image, but I’ve used lenses like the the Sigma Art 18-35mm with great results
@@DylColeman thanks for verifying! Wish I came from a canon with those ef glass options.
First, thanks for all the FP videos. I've been using mine for over two years, but it's great to get alternative perspectives and help.
The I series 45mm lens is super easy to find used and generally pretty cheap. It was the 'kit' lens and as such there are a lot around and people don't seem to have appreciated it's excellent quality. Secondly, I bought a set of Pentax Takumars. They are mostly very high quality, easily adapted to the FP and most are extremely cheap ($50 to $100). Other filmmakers have recommended the Pentax Takumars.
You’re welcome! Good to know the Pentax lenses are a great cheap option and pair well with the Sigma fp. I’ve only used the 50mm in the past. I’ll have to look out for some more. I can’t afford the 20mm right now, but I’ll always throw down $50-$100 bucks for a vintage piece. Do you have any experience with wide angle Pentax Takumars?
@@DylColeman Like many from the vintage era, super wide wasn't really a thing. I have the 28mm. It's fine, not amazing, but a bargain at under $50. Many of these lenses are also not speedy. Most are f3.5.
The best one I have is the 50mm F4 Macro, it is super sharp.
the 35mm is a good allrounder. Really the thing is they are character without being trashy, they are generally good quality optics (professional at the time) built like tanks and extremely cheap to buy right now.
Thanks Dylan. Would be good if we can get Tamron/ Samyang to send you the 35-150 mm to review on the FP. haha
That would be a beast of a lens to pair the fp lol. I would try it though
Nice video! I love the tactile feel of these lenses and the image quality. My favourites of the I series lenses are 24mm (3.5 and 2), 45mm, 65mm and 90mm. I also enjoy the 35mm and 20mm too. I just don't use these FOVs as much. I use 67mm filters for all.
The feel of the lenses was my favorite part of the experience as well! It wasn't until after using them for a while that I figured out what the "A" on the aperture ring was for, so I got a good amount of experience adjusting aperture manually as well as via the camera. I don't typically shoot at the wider focal lengths either. I guess that's why I'm now so keen to get an ultra-wide prime in my collection.....
Good discussion of primes vs. zooms. It's really something you feel. A zoom is more practical for a trip when you need just one lens in your bag. But whenever I want to enjoy photography, it's primes all the way.
I considered this Sigma line, because I liked the idea of a smaller lens and an aperture ring. But for me they sit right in between two useful poles. Instead I bought two Lumix primes (35mm and 85mm) which are larger than the Sigma but lighter, so easier to carry. When I want something special, I use Contax Zeiss lenses. With an adapter these are almost exactly the same size and weight as the Sigma I series.
For example the Planar 50/1.4 is 63mm long and 290g compared to the Sigma Contemporary 50/2 at 68mm and 350g. But the Zeiss has the aperture advantage and imaging the Sigma will never touch. Not only that, you pay €250 instead of €700. That's a no-brainer.
Similarly the very special Sonnar 85/2.8 is 61mm and 230g for €300. Compare to the Sigma Contemporary 90/2.8 at 60mm, 295g, and €600.
I recognise that the Zeiss are manual focus , but that's why I have the Panasonic lenses on hand. If the Sigma were less expensive and even more compact then they would represent a value proposition. Especially if they had a standardised filter ring.
Wow, really useful info. Thank you 🙏🏾 I have yet to BUY any of the Sigma lenses yet myself mainly due to the price point, so it's good to know there are more than comparable alternatives at an even better price point. Thanks for sharing!
@@DylColeman Well, as usual I did too much research and so then need to share to justify my time. D-)
its freaking $2500 body + 45mm i got sigma fp body for amazing price of $1800 like super cheap freaking europe prices...
Nice. I think it’s even cheaper now. I saw the fp with a lens for less than $1800 the other day at Adorama 😳