Wow, another great example of the incredible developments over the past couple of years: 14mm primes with f/2.8 (in 1982 by Canon) 14-24mm zooms with f/2.8 (2007 by Nikon) and now a 14mm f/1.4, which is four times more light than a f/2.8 Considering the short focal length and maximum aperture it's almost incredible that this lens is somehow affordable. Nikons 13mm f/5.6 cost as much as a new car at that time. Bravo Sigma!
Thats an amazing lens, really pushing the boundaries of what's possible! One thought about astro though: while it's true that this lens enables the brightest image possible, which is a nice feature for astro photography, i think the single most important tool for astro is a tracker. With a tracker even an f/4 lens can achieve the same image quality, as you can expose nearly as long as you want if you have good polar alignment. Of course doing the same with the 1.4 lens is even better but my point is this: if you have a wide angle lens which is just f2.8, put it on a small tracker and it will outperform every non-tracked shot of the sky. I used to think a very fast wide angle lens is the most important thing for astro photography but actually it's a tracker 🙈😅
@@cameraprepper7938 - not in this case. The Sigma focuses faster, has a brighter aperture, and seems to be a bit sharper in the corners. BUT... is it worth it to sell the GM for a little more light and slightly sharper corners? Probably not. A solid choice for people who need it and don't already have the Sony, though.
@@zfreek98 You cannot use autofocus for astro, I do not think the Sigma have better autofocus than GM, the Sigma/Bigma are just too stupid HEAVY and BIG, you will need a helper to carry it. The Sigma/Bigma is NOT a choice for anyone than fools.
damn man honestly the best camera brand making any sort of product these days, absolutely killing the game in quality and price and they seem to listen quite well to their customers. sigma will be around for quite a while if they keep going how they have been.
Thank you for another good review. That horrible focus breathing warping makes me curious how software handles focus stacking the images. Even at 14mm f/16 landscape photographers will want to focus stack now and then. Anyway the size and weight and the fact that I hate big filter holders (yes I have a couple that I NEVER use) make this lens a no go for me. It is not worth it for couple of starscapes per year.
Unless the in camera corrections do a perfect job, stacking deep focus seems like a no go with this lens, because there is no perfect lens, this one had to compromise somewhere.
@@tridinh1011 We don‘t know who is responsible that we haven‘t seen Sigma (and other manufacturers, with AF) producing RF mount lenses. Rumors blame Canon, but then again rumors are not facts. Anyway, it would be great if we would indeed see these lenses coming. Such lenses are, in my opinion, reasons to buy into a camera system.
Wow, a crazy lens. Never seen a f1.4 this wide. Plus it's design is so good. It also has a clever design and features. Using stars is a very good way to test a lens for chromatic aberration, and, as a astrophotographer, this performs very good even at f1.4
Please in Z mount Sigma ! Superb review Christopher it looks like a smaller brother of the 105mm !.4 Art if it comes in Z mount I am finally changing to Z mount x fingers for that ! I own the Bokehmaster 105mm F1.4 Art super happy !
Is it common for this lens when you turn it upside down and back then it makes some clicking noise (when the camera is not powered on)? I know it is common for many lenses as AF motors or aperture blades might make sound, but I was wandering does this lens make this sound too?
Comparing this 14mm 1.4 to the sigma 14-24mm 2.8- Which would you say has better IQ? My use is landscapes and the more than once in a while Astro shooting. Your other video kind of makes me think the zoom is sharper. But 1.4 is significantly more light, and more expensive but if you’re already up in that price range, is the extra worth it?
You didn't mention this, but you did show it: at closer distance, when bokeh is more pronounced at bigger apertures, the focus breathing dimishes considerably. When it comes to Sigma (or any other brand, for that matter) describing it as ideal for astrophotography, I can't help myself think that it simply means "our sharpest lens," because it means making sure such tiny points of light, the stars, won't appear blurred.
Hmm. Now I have a dilemma. Trade in 14-24 DG DN, which I am super-happy with, and loose the versatility of the zoom range, but gain that 1.4 aperture, or not. Decisions, decisions.
It’s also not remotely in the same category of technical performance as this one. This goes 2 stops brighter and overall controls the various second and third order aberrations better.
@@robertdimartino5794 ok cool, you could shoot stock on any camera and if it was of decent quality, it would still make money. That doesn't make this lens any less than leagues more performant. It literally has a claim at being the best 14mm ever made.
@@robertdimartino5794 It's like comparing an F-150 to a Rivian and saying "but my F-150 hauls stuff just fine". It misses the point of having an 800-horsepower, AWD, off-roading truck.
To receive any product for free (or discounted) would compromise his position as an independent reviewer. I'm sure Christopher could easily arrange to get lenses and cameras, but he would no longer be able to claim "but as usual, this is a totally independent review," one of his comforting and familiar phrases : )
Am I seeing it wrongly or is there moustache distortion in the distortion test? I wonder if this is causing the crazy warping in the focus breathing test?! Otherwise, it looks like an Amazing lens.
Just compared your previous tests of Sony 14 GM and Sigma 14-24 Art, I can only say that the sharpness of this lens doesn't justify its huge size and weight at all. Better use the Sony GM or the zoom brother of Sigma than this lens.
The f/1.4 aperture does justify its size though. By the way, do keep in mind that testing UWA lenses using test charts is less than ideal as it requires the tester to move very close to the chart thus compromising the results. Very few lenses perform as well at close focus distance as they do for longer focus distances. And knowing that the lens is optimized for astrophotography, bets are that it's performing best near infinity.
@@opalyankaBG I checked Gordon Laing's video of both lenses. At infinity focus, the Sony GM is actually sharper wide open and at f2.8 than Sigma. Both lenses don't have coma at widest aperture. Maybe Sigma has the advantage for that extra 2/3 stop if one is shooting for time lapse, but for me the price, size, weight outweighs that benefit, especially when you can choose a smaller lens and choose stacking to obtain better results.
horses for courses ....the GM is great, portability-wise ........ I was attracted to the Sigma by the thoughtful additions which potentially save a lot of grief while shooting; the lens collar, manual focus lock and the dew heater lip ..... 60% more light is a welcome bonus too !!
i dont like very much the sharpness at 1.4, it has also a lot of color ftinging and saw it very soft even at the center as seen in the camera clock shot. i have a 1.2 nikon lens and its superb, sharp and contrasty wide open.
viltrox IMO is still better. it has no dstortion and focus breathin and is a 3rd the price. you lose all focal length benefit with this much distortion :s
@Caleb Cudjoe Yeah, I'd say the Viltrox looks the same wide open in the corners. The Sigma performs better with CA. I wonder how the weathersealing performs on the Viltrox.🤔
I think if you would make a gofundme (crowdfunding) thing. People will let you get this lens very quickly. It's the way how I got my camera of the same price tag. Patreon does work well, TH-cam is oke.
Wow, another great example of the incredible developments over the past couple of years:
14mm primes with f/2.8 (in 1982 by Canon)
14-24mm zooms with f/2.8 (2007 by Nikon)
and now a 14mm f/1.4, which is four times more light than a f/2.8
Considering the short focal length and maximum aperture it's almost incredible that this lens is somehow affordable. Nikons 13mm f/5.6 cost as much as a new car at that time. Bravo Sigma!
Not forgetting this is full frame. Those weren't. Which is more appreciated.
@@graham2088 …they all were full frame as well.
The first channel I go to when I want a solid review of any lens! Love your work!
The performance of Sigma’s lenses for the price is incredible!
I mean its a $1600 wide angle prime, they don't really get much more expensive than that so I'd hope it would perform well
I think it is time to upgrade to the 60 megapixel sensor to push lenses harder in the resolution tests
Making a new test chart with money with tiny little lines is a better upgrade and cheaper.
I agree with 61 megapixels Camera !
Only Chris can tell the difference, on TH-cam everything will be compressed and 4k video will look the same on either a 12mp sensor or 60mp.
Hopefully not! That 60 mp sensor is getting a bit old and by the time we get a few 60 mp tests the newest high-res trend will be 80+ mp.
@@jeroenvdw You do realise Chris magnifies the image, don't you?
I've never seen Christopher so passionate about a lens! Any others of his reviews that are as emphatic as this one?
Thats an amazing lens, really pushing the boundaries of what's possible! One thought about astro though: while it's true that this lens enables the brightest image possible, which is a nice feature for astro photography, i think the single most important tool for astro is a tracker. With a tracker even an f/4 lens can achieve the same image quality, as you can expose nearly as long as you want if you have good polar alignment. Of course doing the same with the 1.4 lens is even better but my point is this: if you have a wide angle lens which is just f2.8, put it on a small tracker and it will outperform every non-tracked shot of the sky. I used to think a very fast wide angle lens is the most important thing for astro photography but actually it's a tracker 🙈😅
Only tuned in to the video to see how big this monster lens is. My back hurts just looking at it.
Awesome review as always... Nice! I have the 14mm Sony GM. A fantastic focal length, both challenging and rewarding.
I also have the Sony 14mm 1.8 GM which are much sharper than the Sigma
@@cameraprepper7938 - not in this case. The Sigma focuses faster, has a brighter aperture, and seems to be a bit sharper in the corners. BUT... is it worth it to sell the GM for a little more light and slightly sharper corners? Probably not.
A solid choice for people who need it and don't already have the Sony, though.
@@zfreek98 You cannot use autofocus for astro, I do not think the Sigma have better autofocus than GM, the Sigma/Bigma are just too stupid HEAVY and BIG, you will need a helper to carry it. The Sigma/Bigma is NOT a choice for anyone than fools.
@@cameraprepper7938 Copium
Mr. Frost thanks your tireless work!
Nice astro timelapse at the end!
damn man honestly the best camera brand making any sort of product these days, absolutely killing the game in quality and price and they seem to listen quite well to their customers. sigma will be around for quite a while if they keep going how they have been.
So cool! I've never seen focus breathing like this before.
I think it's because of in camera correction
Thank you for another good review. That horrible focus breathing warping makes me curious how software handles focus stacking the images. Even at 14mm f/16 landscape photographers will want to focus stack now and then. Anyway the size and weight and the fact that I hate big filter holders (yes I have a couple that I NEVER use) make this lens a no go for me. It is not worth it for couple of starscapes per year.
Unless the in camera corrections do a perfect job, stacking deep focus seems like a no go with this lens, because there is no perfect lens, this one had to compromise somewhere.
“Mom, I only want one thing for Christmas this year…”
What a performance; well done, Sigma! Now please agree on a cooperation with Canon and release this lens for the RF mount, too!
You should ask canon about that because i think sigma would want to make rf mount themselves
@@tridinh1011 We don‘t know who is responsible that we haven‘t seen Sigma (and other manufacturers, with AF) producing RF mount lenses. Rumors blame Canon, but then again rumors are not facts. Anyway, it would be great if we would indeed see these lenses coming. Such lenses are, in my opinion, reasons to buy into a camera system.
I wish you do a comparison of the new Sigma 14mm F1.4 FE vs the old Sigma 14mm F1.8 FE
Time-lapse at the end of the video is a nice touch
Wow, a crazy lens. Never seen a f1.4 this wide. Plus it's design is so good. It also has a clever design and features. Using stars is a very good way to test a lens for chromatic aberration, and, as a astrophotographer, this performs very good even at f1.4
Technically no one has seen a 1.4 this wide haha
That glass looks massive 🤩
Nice timelapse there at the end :-)
Please in Z mount Sigma ! Superb review Christopher it looks like a smaller brother of the 105mm !.4 Art if it comes in Z mount I am finally changing to Z mount x fingers for that ! I own the Bokehmaster 105mm F1.4 Art super happy !
5:08 "Ground Breaking Lens" ... Is that an intended pun? I mean, the lens is so heavy it would crack a floor when fall :'
What a gorgeous lens. Amazing performance. This will for sure interest astro shooters!
Is it common for this lens when you turn it upside down and back then it makes some clicking noise (when the camera is not powered on)? I know it is common for many lenses as AF motors or aperture blades might make sound, but I was wandering does this lens make this sound too?
Ooof that Focus pull Distortion is still noticeable in shorter pulls
Looks amazing, but think I'll stick with the Sony 14mm GM, almost as bright, but MUCH smaller and lighter.
The Sony are also sharper
@Camera Prepper if there's any difference (would need a side by side), it would be so small, you'd only notice while pixel peeping
@@cameraprepper7938 how do you know without trying the Sigma ?
I wish Sigma would make this for Nikon's Z mount.
if nikon opened up to sigma I'd have stuck with the system
Fantastic! Just think…we may not even have this lens if Sony restricted its lens mount like Canon. Competition is a win for everyone.
Excellent, thanks! I’m particularly enjoying your all your “left-field” adjectives...Let’s hope they make a Z mount version.
Can you add a mission is Sunstar Test like F11~F16 RoadLight Star (Starbrust)
I'm struggling to find any information about the lens' video performance. Every review seems to focus exclusively on photography
Great lens and review Chris!
Comparing this 14mm 1.4 to the sigma 14-24mm 2.8- Which would you say has better IQ? My use is landscapes and the more than once in a while Astro shooting. Your other video kind of makes me think the zoom is sharper. But 1.4 is significantly more light, and more expensive but if you’re already up in that price range, is the extra worth it?
Hey Christopher, why do you use the Sigma 50mm over the Sigma 40mm?
Ok now I feel confident they might just launch replacements for the 18-35 and 50-100. This is insane!
Long overdue. As well as 70-200.
9:05 i was drinking and water came out my nose i was laughing so hard
Does sony camera support camera correction for 3rd party lenses? 🤔
How do you compare it to Sony 14mmf1.8? Thanks a lot.
The Sony 14mm 1.8 GM are sharper
... has less chromatic aberration, physically smaller than Sigma when both lenses do not have coma at widest aperture
@@cameraprepper7938 he exclaims while never having touched the Sigma !!
For ultra-wide angle lenses, I would love to see some discussion on the distortion
Nikon shooter here 😢 should I buy a second hand sony body to enjoy such beauty? 🤔
Just use the E to Z adapter
I bought on Gray market the best wide lens Z 14-24 2.8 at $2000 which also weights 550g less than Sigma´s.
Awesome video/review yet again!
Love your videos. Keep up the great work. 🙏🏻👍🏼🥰
Hi Christopher, what's the nearest equivalent of this for Canon (ideally Mirrorless but would settle for EF). Thanks!
You didn't mention this, but you did show it: at closer distance, when bokeh is more pronounced at bigger apertures, the focus breathing dimishes considerably. When it comes to Sigma (or any other brand, for that matter) describing it as ideal for astrophotography, I can't help myself think that it simply means "our sharpest lens," because it means making sure such tiny points of light, the stars, won't appear blurred.
I always assume it just means it’s primarily corrected for infinity focus with macro being a lower priority.
I own 2 Sigma lenses and use them on my M50 with pride, this brand is amazing.
Great reveiw. Did you soeed your voice audio up on ghis video?
The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 was quite chunky for APSC - I wonder if they can do something similar to this 14mm for us crop sensor guys? Like a 9mm f/1.8
The Sony 11mm f/1.8 seems to be the closest you can get to that right now. But would be cool to have an even wider bright optic indeed.
Hmm. Now I have a dilemma. Trade in 14-24 DG DN, which I am super-happy with, and loose the versatility of the zoom range, but gain that 1.4 aperture, or not. Decisions, decisions.
Do et.
Sigma with another bazooka again.
please test kamlan 70mm f/1.1
Wow, this lens doesn't seem like it could possibly be real. Would love to rent one of these one day!
Can you ask 7artisans to send you their new 14mm t2.09 full frame cine lens to review for us? Cheers
I wish Canon allowed Sigma to make rf mount lenses.
It's a major oversight on their part. If their lenses were heads and shoulders above the competition I wouldn't care, but they're not
@HotRatsAndTheStooges it's unfortunate because in order to get that type of lens performance I have to go to sony.
@@ChristianKatja Do it.
What if one day (although unlikely), Canon decided to attack camera makers that allow third party lenses instead?
Hi everyone
Is sigma 14mm f1.4 available for canon ef mount
Since sigma lens is not available for canon ef mount
In my ignorance I ask this question for those in the know, is it possible to use this lens for an APSC sensor of a Sony A6400?
Yes it is possible, but the lens will be equivalent to 21mm f/2.1. It won't be as wide and it won't be as fast.
The Samyang 14mm f/2.8 manual lens is very sharp and only $300. USD.
It’s also not remotely in the same category of technical performance as this one. This goes 2 stops brighter and overall controls the various second and third order aberrations better.
@@robertdimartino5794 ok cool, you could shoot stock on any camera and if it was of decent quality, it would still make money. That doesn't make this lens any less than leagues more performant. It literally has a claim at being the best 14mm ever made.
@@robertdimartino5794 It's like comparing an F-150 to a Rivian and saying "but my F-150 hauls stuff just fine". It misses the point of having an 800-horsepower, AWD, off-roading truck.
would love to see more astrophotography!
We can put it on Sony A7S III
Wow! Just thinking of the Viltrox 16mm 1.8 while watching this. Thanks for awesome review as always!
then go back to viltrox again haha
Is there a Canon mount?
I'm a Nikon guy, but ironically it was this lens that got me into the mirrorless system.
It beats 14GM in every aspect in term of astro photography. That is impressive.
Wish this came in EF or RF but it is what it is 😭. Hopefully Canon gives the RF L treatment to UWA primes soon.
pretty great lens! Just don't scratch that front element 😳
Yes the lens designers have worked very hard for this model to absolutely minimise aberrations. Would have cost as much as a house a dozen years ago.
I expected it to be 2k usd. Good price.
It amazes me how you don't get a lens like this for free, or at least with a huge discount. You seem to want it. And you do so much good for everyone.
To receive any product for free (or discounted) would compromise his position as an independent reviewer. I'm sure Christopher could easily arrange to get lenses and cameras, but he would no longer be able to claim "but as usual, this is a totally independent review," one of his comforting and familiar phrases : )
Am I seeing it wrongly or is there moustache distortion in the distortion test? I wonder if this is causing the crazy warping in the focus breathing test?! Otherwise, it looks like an Amazing lens.
What would be scarier to videographers than focus breathing? Here comes focus warping!
Just compared your previous tests of Sony 14 GM and Sigma 14-24 Art, I can only say that the sharpness of this lens doesn't justify its huge size and weight at all. Better use the Sony GM or the zoom brother of Sigma than this lens.
The f/1.4 aperture does justify its size though.
By the way, do keep in mind that testing UWA lenses using test charts is less than ideal as it requires the tester to move very close to the chart thus compromising the results. Very few lenses perform as well at close focus distance as they do for longer focus distances. And knowing that the lens is optimized for astrophotography, bets are that it's performing best near infinity.
@@opalyankaBG I checked Gordon Laing's video of both lenses. At infinity focus, the Sony GM is actually sharper wide open and at f2.8 than Sigma. Both lenses don't have coma at widest aperture. Maybe Sigma has the advantage for that extra 2/3 stop if one is shooting for time lapse, but for me the price, size, weight outweighs that benefit, especially when you can choose a smaller lens and choose stacking to obtain better results.
Why is canon not letting 3rd party lenses to manufacture for their rf cameras💔💔💔 we are missing out from a lot of great cheap lenses
You should really switch to Sony. Canon is being greedy.
@@shootermcgavin4999 and at any moment, Canon might turn themselves into another Leica
What if one day (although unlikely), Canon decided to launch a campaign that attacks camera makers that allows third party lenses?
If my ex didn't buy me the GM version then this would probably be the lens I'd buy... But not sure because of the size and weight.
horses for courses ....the GM is great, portability-wise ........ I was attracted to the Sigma by the thoughtful additions which potentially save a lot of grief while shooting; the lens collar, manual focus lock and the dew heater lip ..... 60% more light is a welcome bonus too !!
Thank you for a great review! Good lens. Fortunately, I do not need a 14mm lens.
Impressive lens 👍🏻
I more prefer the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8
Come on Canon...let Sigma make RF mount lenses!!
well this has stole the thunder of the viltrox 16mm this week... whoa!
Damn i already bought the 1.8 last year lol
Oeh me want this one :P no, I MUST/NEED this one!
I’m there….front of the queue!
not worth considering the weight + $ , my vote is for viltron 16mm f1.8 winner in all category
Oh no i really want this now haha
i dont like very much the sharpness at 1.4, it has also a lot of color ftinging and saw it very soft even at the center as seen in the camera clock shot. i have a 1.2 nikon lens and its superb, sharp and contrasty wide open.
Your recommendation wide lens night and landscape just got r7 crop sensor I do have an EF - RF adapter thanks
Sony 14mm 1.8 GM are much sharper
You keep saying that...
The gm is great and travel friendly
Viltrox: i just created a revolutionary lens!
Sigma: Hold my beer.
viltrox IMO is still better. it has no dstortion and focus breathin and is a 3rd the price. you lose all focal length benefit with this much distortion :s
@Caleb Cudjoe Yeah, I'd say the Viltrox looks the same wide open in the corners. The Sigma performs better with CA. I wonder how the weathersealing performs on the Viltrox.🤔
Crystal Pepsi?! Mother of God😂
Test samyang 35-150mm f2-2.8 pls x5
Just wow
god didn't create the stars, otherwise good review.
Canon is doing a disservice to us _its users_ by not allowing Sigma to make lenses for the RF mount.
Wake up Canon! Open the RF Mount!
Wow!
nice
Sigma always give razer sharp. Love it.
I use sigma 50A DG HSM
I think if you would make a gofundme (crowdfunding) thing. People will let you get this lens very quickly. It's the way how I got my camera of the same price tag.
Patreon does work well, TH-cam is oke.
Are you learning Greek?
I learned Greek for a year at theological college :-) ...how much I can actually REMEMBER now is quite another matter...
I have never listen you so excited coment about corner sharpness lol
i thought this was gonna stay a rumor....this is wild
03:18 Horrible bowing effect