Sigma 85mm f/1.4 ART Review | IQ + Autofocus

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 ART Review | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 ART Final Review | In this final review, photographer Dustin Abbott shares an in depth look at the build, specs, bokeh, image quality, and autofocus performance of the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART lens. Compared with the Tamron 85mm f/1.8 VC and Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4. Read my Written Review: bit.ly/2gIt0sy | See the whole playlist: bit.ly/2h2rvJW
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@davec28 4 года назад

Nice review. You've made my mind up for me. The balance of technical info, real-world applications, comparisons, and aesthetics is the sort of reviews that we are looking for. Thank you.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 года назад

I’m glad it helped you make an informed decision.

@alivenesscyclingroadcyclin2673 7 лет назад

And again ... you are the master! Your voice stands out and matters in the photographic community! Thank you.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Thank you, Dirk. That is very kind.

@sult422 7 лет назад

Thanks Dustin, I think this is the best review for sigma 85mm f1.4 Art. I found most of my question from this eposide. have a great Holiday.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

That's great to hear. Thanks!

@swtu8400 6 лет назад

Wow! What a review! I've been searching for a good in depth review for this lens and you sir delivered it. I could watch you just talk about cameras all day!

@DustinAbbottTWI 6 лет назад

LOL. Another commenter (on another video) just a few minutes after you complained that I was far too "chatty" :)

@tedp9945 7 лет назад

I hope the RU-vid celebrity's are watching this. This is how you do a real review. Great job. Subscribed!

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

That's kind.

@Gma7788 2 месяца назад

It's wrong information that's breaking the RU-vid rules.

@jasonsloan 4 года назад

Always outstanding reviews. Thanks Dustin. I’ll have to consider this as a potential future ‘Christmas’ gift to myself.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 года назад

That's a nice present ;)

@jameslarsen9814 7 лет назад

Great review. You are always so clear & articulate with your reviews! You give the clear & solid information about everything you review - and you keep everything clean as well (which is a rare thing to see on YT sadly). I'll have to see when I get to that point of buying an 85, which I think I'd use more often. When I start doing Portrait work, a lot is probably going to be outdoors, so I'll have to figure out which would suit me best. Thanks for making these excellent reviews!

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

It's my pleasure. Since my real job is as the pastor of a church, you won't have to worry about me keeping things "clean" around here.!

@jameslarsen9814 7 лет назад

Haha, that's good to know! :)

@jamesbryanrulida 7 лет назад

Dustin Abbott are you a pastor? Sub!

@OkwyUgonweze 7 лет назад

Thanks for the honest and thorough review. I think the Tamron 85 is proving to be a great value regarding price and what it does.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

That's definitely true. Some people will dismiss it for being only f/1.8, but it is a very competent lens.

@MarjanApostolovic 7 лет назад

As always, masterful review!

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Thank you very much!

@EliasLopez 7 лет назад

I'm getting this lens for portraits just because of this review, very helpful.! Thanks Mr. Abbott.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Glad to help out!

@parolajd 7 лет назад

Thank you Dustin for another informative review.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

My pleasure, John.

@danielhenzi9729 6 лет назад

Just want to thank you for your exceptional and accurate review on this. That gave me the confidence to get a copy of it. I noticed some of the same AF behaviors you mentioned in your WEB review but absolutely manageable at my point of view. The result is anyway stunning wide open. I have to say that I was just more impressed about the results of the Tamron 15-30 as for a prime lens it's something expected to be good but for a zoom lens really impressive. I'm happy to have made the decision to buy the Sigma and thankful to your expertise pointing out the strength and weakness of this lens I'm pretty confident that it will serve my demands on a perfect portrait lens. Hopefully you will keep ongoing and congrats for your engagement from my side.

@DustinAbbottTWI 6 лет назад

Enjoy the lens!

@RaymondWong2k 7 лет назад

great review Dustin! I bought this lens after watching your series of video on this lens. I'm loving it so far

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Glad to hear it. It's pretty fantastic!

@RaymondWong2k 7 лет назад

Dustin Abbott any predictions if sigma will release a fast aperture 105 or 135

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Raymond Wong I wouldn't be surprised. They have now covered most of the traditional focal lengths under 100mm

@alainmeloche1860 7 лет назад

Very good reviews, easy to understand, Thank's

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

+Alain Meloche You're welcome

@KieranWrightPhoto 7 лет назад

what a baller of a lens! thanks for the review - very concise and clear :)

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Glad to help out, Kieran

@munak992 7 лет назад

Love it, finally a proper 85mm art lens review

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I take it there are some "improper" ones out there?

@Nurg1982 7 лет назад

Incomplete would be a better way to describe it Dustin. Great review as always!

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Probably.

@ERoossien 4 года назад

You need to adjust the micro focus on the Sigma. I had the same problem with chromatic aberrations, but found out that it only occurred with close range pictures. After 2 hours with the Sigma dock, they were gone. It's a hassle, but it makes a huge difference.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 года назад

Your point is exactly right. It is a hassle, but it is worth it if you really care about getting exceptional results.

@johndennis5585 6 лет назад

Have just purchased yesterday the Sigma Art 85mm F1.4 on the recommendation of your reviews.I am using it on my Canon EOS. 6D mk2...Blown away by the. sharpness.I have the battery grip which helps in balancing the lens.I have also used this lens on my EOS 77d. It becomes 135mm F1.8 again great sharpness.The EOS M6 produces great results as well.I have the electric viewfinder as the lens would be hard to use.I will keep watching your videos here in the United Kingdom especially the iso and shutter speeds to get good results from the lens.Merry Christmas to you and your family

@DustinAbbottTWI 6 лет назад

Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you

@howardkahn717 6 лет назад

As usual your presentations are the best......

@DustinAbbottTWI 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@emph66 7 лет назад

Great review Dustin, this 85mm Art lens is a real gem. Definitely one big piece of glass but this apparently is what it takes to get tack sharp resolution across the frame shooting wide open. Thank you for sharing a wealth of knowledge on this top quality lens.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I think you are right. I'm seeing a trend towards ever bigger lenses as lens makers try to manufacture lenses for high MP bodies. This is a huge lens, but it will test well and a lot of people will buy it based on that. I think the bigger issue will be if people will consistently reach for it because of its size.

@MegaLeonidovich 6 лет назад

Good review Dustin, I'm actually renting this lens now for my Canon 80D and testing it out before i make my final decision and its absolutely a amazing lens and i am totally sold, and yes I own other Sigma Art lenses and i love them very much except i need to buy Sigma tune dock to calibrate my lenses

@DustinAbbottTWI 6 лет назад

Enjoy the lens!

@kevinfranklin6382 4 года назад

Thank you Dustin. Your reviews are second to none! Any further info or updates on the outer focal points? I'm seriously considering this lens for my D750.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 года назад

There has been a firmware update to the lens that may help on that front, but the second time I looked at the lens, I looked at it on Sony where the focus issues don't exist the same way.

@robalexwar 6 лет назад

I've had a Sigma 85mm f1.4 for about 6 months now. I did a shoot the other day and found that a large number of my shots were just not focusing on the right place (where I thought I was focusing) - shooting wide open. I just put it down to me but then I was chatting with a friend who has the canon version (I'm on Nikon D850) and he mentioned that he had some focus issues and apparently it is a bit if a common problem. I did some test shots with a calibration image at both f8 & f1.4 and they were all terrible, apart from one at f1.4. In general most were best at wide open. I've just completed a calibration with Reikan's FoCal and now it is spot one. Definitely worth checking the calibration on these things. Shooting at f1.4 isn't at all forgiving :)

@DustinAbbottTWI 6 лет назад

It's very rare that a lens like this doesn't require some calibration. I'm just glad you were able to successfully dial it in.

@trevorpinnocky 7 лет назад

Sigma did an amazing job with this lens and should really be commended. I know they were reluctant to release an updated 85mm for quite a while, but they did a fine job. Again, as you pointed out those key features high degree of sharpness, high resolution, fast autofocus, near 0 vignetting, and quite smooth (even if not to some eyes convincingly artistic) bokeh, make this lens a very sensible buy for a lot of photographers. I suspect that at some point Sigma may do some tweaking to address CA, but honestly, I think this is the last 85mm we'll see from them for quite a few years. I think they're on to a 135mm and maybe a 200mm. They've got a lot of other lenses to get to, not to mention plans to start producing native lenses for the Sony E mount. I do have to say, I'm not seeing nearly the amount of CA you appear to have in your sample. It could be as simple as sample variation. However, I do wonder if it's just the slightest amount of micro mis-focus on the Canon. Just at the point where those light rays are starting to come together you could get a near miss if the lens stops short of perfect focus? The rays won't align and you'll get CA. I've done tests with full AF and full MF wide open and I'm not getting much CA. But then again, I'm shooting a mirrorless body, too. cheers, :)

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

We'll see (re CA) when places like DXO do their testing. If you are shooting on mirrorless (I'm assuming an A7R of some kind), how is the balance?

@trevorpinnocky 7 лет назад

Dustin Abbott the balance with my battery grip is perfect. Shooting without a battery grip would be more awkward and probably create muscle fatigue. A7r ii stills/a7s ii video

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

The grip would definitely make the difference there.

@singletrack29349 7 лет назад

Every additional video makes me more happy with my Tamron... the CA alone would drive me insane.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

The Tamron is a very nice lens, and it certainly didn't embarrass itself in this comparison.

@anthonymorales4368 6 лет назад

LOL, the Sigma is a great looking lens, very beefy and from what I seen the images are beautiful. Now, having said that, I am extremely happy with my new Tamron 85mm. It is hard for me to imagine that the Sigma could be much more better than it. My lens is super sharp a crossed the board with wonderful bokeh. And saved my self about $600.

@hagarthehorrible1391 6 лет назад

Anthony Morales I'm on the fence and almost ready to buy the Tamron 35 & 85. The sigma is way too heavy for my taste. Care to share some of your images using the Tamron 85 1.8?

@askg4563 7 лет назад

Great Review dude

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Thanks, Mate :)

@eric_cantona2198 7 лет назад

Thankyou, looking forward to the 12-24 review.

@trevorpinnocky 7 лет назад

Wei Yan awesome lens. 👍🏽

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

You are welcome. My thorough coverage will start being released next week.

@wallstreetoneil 7 лет назад

Dustin - great honest review. In terms of the outer focus points, rule of 3rds etc, it is a problem on I think all Canon DSLRs - and yes - even on my new 1Dx_ii (you mentioned the 5D4 so yes both Canon's newest bestest cameras still suffer from this). I have tested the 1Dxii pretty well on the outer AF pts (using 35Lii @ F1.4) and the Tamron 45&85 and I can say that absolutely 100% the extreme outer focus points are nowhere near as good as the Center Double Cross Type AF Pt. I can however say that I did come up with an improvement - you must, at least on the 1Dxii, turn OFF the NON Cross Type points - and only use the Cross Type - it makes a noticeable improvement - so much so that the outer point on the 1Dxii is really not very good at all. Your review is spot on - it all comes down to the CA and whether or not you can live with it and that you must factor this into the actual performance, post CA correction, and whether or not the contrast is there - I think your Otus rendering perfectly showed this (and that is disappointing) because on paper this lens looked amazing. The other thing I think is working for the Tamron is that I believe it is slightly faster (T-Stop wise) than other similar type lenses (as an example if you shoot it at F2.8 versus the Canon 70-200 F2.8 II IS) it is almost 1/2 a stop brighter. I would be interested in one last test, if you happen to borrow the lens again, and that is using your 5D4, and pixel peeping, if you shot handheld at 1/80th, how many out of 10 can you get tack sharp versus the Tamron. Great review as usual. Paul

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I can definitely tell you that trying to handhold low shutter speeds with the ART is going to be a challenge. It's a big, heavy, long lens. That being said, I rarely do that even with lenses that do have VC like the Tamron. The risk of subject movement isn't worth it, and higher ISO bodies make the cost of upping the ISO setting much smaller. Regarding the light transmission point: the Sigma is exceptional in this regard. It is probably the brightest 85mm I've used.

@mtcrew3079 7 лет назад

Hello mr .Dustin Abbott.Can you give me an advise? I'm using the nikon d800 and sigma 35mm . I want an 85mm for potrait,so what should be the priority to buy : sigma 85 art, tamron 85 vc...thank you so much !

@TheBluesine 6 лет назад

I have previously said you are one of the best reviewers on RU-vid..... Well I was wrong Dustin..... You are the number 1, Best reviewer on RU-vid,, thanks again.

@DustinAbbottTWI 6 лет назад

That's awesome!

@haremsewaisi 7 лет назад

I bought it today for my Nikon D750. looks cool to be honest. Thanks for your reviews about it. keep this great works up (Y)

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

It's a great looking lens.

@mikeearussi 7 лет назад

I never thought about high microcontrast being directly related to low CA, but it makes sense once pointed out. Thanks

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

In this case at least I do believe this is a contributing cause.

@keshav5252 5 лет назад

I just bought the sigma art 24-35 f2 for my canon 6dmk2, now i'm planning to buy this beauty. I mainly shoot weddings.

@DustinAbbottTWI 5 лет назад

Enjoy!

@sia3soot1368 7 лет назад

Great Review Dustin, if you want to chose between sigma 85,ziess otus and milvus, which one do you choose?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

If money were no object, I'd go for the Otus. If I needed to shoot events with the lens, I'd go for the Sigma.

@eivinha 7 лет назад

Fantasticly well done, you explain everything very clearly and informatively. Your notion of the lack of "magic" compared to the Otus is what interests me the most. To me this difference seems very pronounced. How would you subjectively compare it to the Canon 85 1.2L II with regards to bokeh, contrast, color, punch and "magic"? Would you also happen to know what the CA on this Art lens is like compared to the aforementioned Canon offering?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

The Canon also has quite a bit of CA, but manages to produce beautiful real world results. I sometimes refer to ART series lenses as "clinical". They have tons of sharpness and do most things "right" in a testable way, but I'm rarely blown away by the real world results. Zeiss lenses are different. They do have some flaws, but the rendering is often very, very special. If only they had AF...

@nuramin5014 7 лет назад

Please do a review on Sony GM 85mm

@PaulKentSkates 5 лет назад

Your intro music is the best!

@DustinAbbottTWI 5 лет назад

Thanks

@dimitristsagdis7340 5 лет назад

Tnx Dustin as usual great review!!! How does the Sigma AF speed compare with the Canon 85mm f/1.4 IS?

@DustinAbbottTWI 5 лет назад

The Canon is a bit faster, but not in a meaningful way.

@pahountisg 7 лет назад

Great review Dustin! And yes a lens is always a lot more than how sharp it is :) If I did not have the canon 1.2 I would definitely consider this giving myself a good workout without ever going to a gym again ! And I thought the canon was huge :)

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

The general trend is bigger and bigger. I think a lot of photographers had better hit the gym!

@k2jwd 7 лет назад

My Canon 1.2 is heavy enough for me :( Especially on my 1D MK IV. Much better on my 5D MK IV. Have you compared the Canon 1.2 and the Sigma/Tamron versions? Thanks for the fine videos.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Melvin Markowitz I haven't, actually. The Canon doesn't look great by comparison on chart tests, but we all know it produces some pretty special field results.

7 лет назад

Thanks for a very thourough review. I often use the Canon 100mm Macro L-version, which is far lighter than this, but do allow using a tripod collar for better balance. With such a heavy lens as the Sigma I would think that might have been a useful option. What is your experience of that, is it very front-heavy, or does it balance reasonably well?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

That will depend on the body you are using. I mostly tested it on a full frame 5D Mark IV. It is somewhat front heavy there, but if you shoot with the left hand supporting (as I do), it's fine. But yes, it is getting very close to territory where some shooters would like to use a tripod collar.

@williamc4353 7 лет назад

This was great info... I am on the fence between it and the Canon 85L and now I am leaning a little more toward the Sigma because of you... I am a wedding Photographer so need some speed for focusing and this might be the better choice.. Don't really need the 1.4 will shoot around 2.0 just to make sure both eyes are in focus.. If you have another idea for a 85 lense I would love to hear about it. I feel your reviews is honest and your not getting paid to sell one of another which is great to have a honest review. Thank you for your info again... you put allot of work into the test and we the shooters out there appreciate it. Bill

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

If you are going to shoot mostly at f/2 then the Tamron 85mm f/1.8 is a solid alternative. You gain the image stabilizer, it's much smaller and lighter, and has more robust weather sealing. More vignette, but less CA. Focuses nearly as quickly. Not quite as ultimately sharp, but can have a bit more contrast due to less CA.

@naveensmart87 6 лет назад

9:55 if you focus any lens at infinity or far there won't be noticeable background difference.. A 85 mm lens is more usable for a half length shot .. so frame shots like that and show if there is any difference in background blur ..

@ernest4483 6 лет назад

Another great content review Dustin which you recommend between the Sigma 85mm 1.4 or the 135mm 1.8

@DustinAbbottTWI 6 лет назад

I like the look of images from a 135mm better, but the 85mm focal length is often more versatile.

@EDCGadgets 6 лет назад

I have used both lenses as well, and while the 135 has a slightly softer bokeh, I would definitely recommend the 85 Art over the 135. Simple reason: there are MUCH more things that you can shoot with the 85, than with the 135. I personally don't like the 135 focal length, because it removes too much environment from the context, but it still does not offer the same amount of compression as a 200mm f2.8 image offers. If you own the 50 Art, then you may consider the 135 for a different look, but other than that, I could shoot an entire day of portrait sessions with the 85 Art exclusively, and still provide hume variety of different looks.

@BernardoGarcia 7 лет назад

Hi Dustin, I think this lens will be the perfect partner for my 5DSR

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

+Bernardo Garcia I suspect it will be.

@cyberchick87 7 лет назад

When I found out the weight of this lens I compelety ruled out purchasing one even though I love my 35mm Art...but..I couldn't help myself I just had to get it and test it out. I Love it! Super sharp, reliable fast AF and solid build quality. Yes it's heavy but you really do get used to it, love the 35mm art and 85mm art with my D810

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

+cyberchickgeek It is big and heavy, but it is also those other things. I'm glad you are enjoying it. D810 is a great platform to get the best out of it.

@k2jwd 7 лет назад

Have you used the Canon 1.2 on your 5D MK IV? I find the focusing speed much faster than on my 1D MK IV and comparable to my other Canon lenses.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I haven't, but that doesn't surprise me. A number of slower lenses on previous bodies are snappier with the improved voltage on the 5D Mark IV.

@andykeeble1 7 лет назад

Another excellent review thanks Dustin. Now for the 12-24 mm art series?!🍀👍

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I'm going to start releasing content today.

@andykeeble1 7 лет назад

Dustin Abbott great stuff, I'm looking forward to seeing what you think!

@eccentricsmithy2746 7 лет назад

Fantastic review!

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@eccentricsmithy2746 7 лет назад

Anytime Dustin, Hey, out of curiosity, did you happen to fine tune the auto focus with the Sigma usb dock first, or is this straight out of the box review?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Eccentric Smithy No, I very carefully calibrated the lens and used the USB dock.

@RuiJoaoPhoto 7 лет назад

Hi Dustin Abbott, Great review. You don't have to compare lens to know if a 85 is a real 85mm, you can measure it! Focal distance = [focus distance] X [sensor size] / [Field of view] Let's say you fill your frame with something 1 meter wide (a testing chart for instance) = 1000 milimeters and you use a fullframe sensor (36mm wide). With this in mind, a lens with real 85mm would need to be 2361mm away from that testing chart in order to fill the frame with the testing chart: 85mm = 2361mm x 36mm / 1000mm Cheers!

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

The only problem with that method is when a lens "focus breathes" and shows a different focal length at the "chart distance" than it does at infinity. I like to do real world tests to see how a lens performs where it will actually be used. But you are definitely right about a more technical way to test focal length.

@kaduzeratv 7 лет назад

Thanks a lot for the comparision agaisnt the tamron. I received my tamron yesterday, I think it was a good choice IQ/size wise. But the slow AF worries me. I hope Tamron will come up with a firmware to speed it up. Great video as always, thank you Dustin!

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Slow AF? Interesting. There aren't really any 85mm lenses that are much faster. The Sigma is faster by a hair, but they are roughly similar. Try turning off the VC and see if you don't acquire focus faster.

@kaduzeratv 7 лет назад

Dustin Abbott the 6D isnt that fast at focusing, maybe thats why i feel it even more with the 85mm

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

kaduzera Still, I originally tested the lens on a 6D (along with 5DsR) body, and I felt the focus was actually pretty quick. Do trying turning off the VC for a few shots and tell me if that makes a difference for you.

@kaduzeratv 7 лет назад

Dustin Abbott alright! I read about it on your website and will try it in good light condition.

@metals2546 7 лет назад

Thank you for the thorough review. Well done, and very helpful.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

My pleasure.

@ernest4483 6 лет назад

Dustin on this lens on what I've heard is to be out focus do you recommend to get Sigma tap in console to calibrate

@DustinAbbottTWI 6 лет назад

I definitely recommend having the USB Dock for focus calibration and so you can do firmware updates.

@EdoHDpro 7 лет назад

Great video Dustin! Thank you so much. I am unable to find the comparison between Sigma 85mm f1.4 ART and Sigma 85 f1.4 EX (which it replaced). I am curious if this is worth the upgrade.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

The newer lens has a very different personality. Less traditional rendering and more very clean and crisp. It's huge compared to the older lens, obviously, so some people are going to prefer the older lens for its size...and it is still a very good lens.

@EdoHDpro 7 лет назад

Dustin Abbott that is exactly my concern, the difference in personality. It's like the difference between crisp Sony cameras and mellow Canon cameras, not fair argument but you get my point. I love Canon personality and would never change for Sony, despite being less crisp. So I wonder if this lens have that same/better dreamy/creamy render (not fair use of word) on a good take as the old one did. Or is it better in terms of bokah?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

What you are describing is a very subjective thing, but if I am understanding you correctly I think you might prefer the rendering from the older lens.

@sandipsolleti4264 7 лет назад

Fantastic review:)im using it!and its beautiful lens,am just wondering with warm tone in this lens!?could you give me a solution please.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Sigmas often render a bit warm. Just shoot RAW and adjust the color balance to taste in post.

@peterfernandez5876 7 лет назад

Im looking for an 85mm lens, which one do you recommend, this sigma 85mm art or the Zeiss Milvus 85mm? manual focus is not a problem. thank you.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

+Peter Fernandez I do think the Milvus is probably the superior lens in its overall "look" or "rendering", though the Sigma has less vignette and is equally sharp. I prefer the contrast from the Milvus (the Sigma has more CA). Bokeh is a bit smoother from the Milvus. A MF lens isn't for everyone, but if that doesn't bother you, and you can afford it, the Milvus is a gorgeous lens.

@markchan7759 7 лет назад

Superb review. Since you have used both the Milvus 85 and the Sigma 85 Art, which would you recommend?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

That really depends on how proficient you are at manual focusing. I would say that I slightly prefer the rendering from the Milvus, but if you aren't a strong manual focuser you will end up with a lot of missed shots. Most people will be more comfortable with the Sigma.

@markchan7759 7 лет назад

Thanks a lot.

@realnowhereman 5 лет назад

I'm using a Canon 80D with Canon 50mm f1. 8 STM lens for portrait work. Is it worth buying this lens to use on a crop sensor body? Would it be significantly better in performance (sharpness, bokeh etc)? Or should i stay with the 50mm STM until i can afford a full frame camera body?

@DustinAbbottTWI 5 лет назад

It would definitely be a stronger performer for portraits, but just know it will be 1) very large and 2) a little long in some situations. You will probably only be able to shoot head and shoulders in a typical room.

@lsaideOK 7 лет назад

I had to check the review after looking at the portrait in Flickr. Another terrific review. Worth watching even without having a great interest in the lens. My bias toward Tamron may be showing, but, from this review, I would probably get the Tamron. I have grown weary of the CA distortion in several of my lenses and have been looking for low ca values in my lens shopping. CA's also detract from black and white conversions. Even corrected, there can be halos around contrasty edges. The other issue you mention is accuracy of focus using the off center focus points. I am a big user of off center focus points in my photography using focus/recompose less and less. Those two factors weigh heavily for me in your review. Plus, the actual weight, cost, real focal length and stabilization all are pluses for the Tamron. The light transmission may be the Sigma's best feature in my view and the recent Tamron 150-600 G2 also seems to lose out in that regard. Overall, for me, the Tamron wins. But, one question: how does the 85 art compare to the 85 ex in overall image quality. The earlier model may be a steal at this point.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Larry, the new lens has a VERY different personality from the old one. It's sharper and with less vignette, obviously, but it also has a more "modern" rendering that is more digital and less analog. Some will love it; others won't. It is very much a taste thing.

@lsaideOK 7 лет назад

When I first got into Flickr, viewing a wide variety of images, I was often taken by images from the old Sigma 85. The bokeh seemed very sweet. It might have been the quality of the photographers. Vignetting and some loss of sharpness are not necessarily deal killers for me if I like the overall image quality and, especially, the bokeh.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

***** It sounds to me that the Sigma 85 EX might be the lens for you, then. I actually really liked it when I reviewed it.

@jacobcherry990 7 лет назад

Dustin, what's your preference tamron or sigma 85? for a wedding and corporate headshot shooter?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

If you are using it specifically for that kind of purpose, probably the Sigma. I like the Tamron better as an "all-arounder".

@clairesophia3569 4 года назад

Hi Dustin! Thanks for such a great review. I just purchased the Nikon D500 DX body Cropped Sensor. I wonder if I could use this lens with it?

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 года назад

It will work, for sure. Just know that the equivalent focal length will be longer on a crop sensor (127.5mm equivalent). That can be a little tight for framing in certain situations.

@clairesophia3569 4 года назад

@@DustinAbbottTWI Hi Dustin! Thank you so much! As you know this lens doesn't have Image Stabilization. And also my Nikon 500 doesn't have Image Stabilization build in body...You think it is still be ok to pair them together??? Sorry my English writing really bad. Hope you understand... It's is only reason It so hard for me to decide if I would go with this Len..

@AnthonyMC67 7 лет назад

Hello Dustin...I am looking at making my next purchase a Sigma 85mm or a Tamron 70-200 for wedding photography. I am having such a hard time deciding between the two. I love the images that come out of the Sigma but the again, there is the versatile of the Tamron 70-200. If you were to pick between the two for wedding ceremonies, which one would you prefer??

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I'd personally go for the zoom. I mostly shoot primes on a daily basis, but when I shoot for events I reach for the 24-70 and 70-200 combo. It's hard to beat that versatility!

@AnthonyMC67 7 лет назад

I agree, with you...the versatility is what got me hung up in the decision. Because as far as the images I love the looks of the images coming out of the Sigma Art 85mm. Thank you Dustin.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

It's always a tough trade-off, which is why I shoot primes most of the time. But you don't always get the chance to "zoom with your feet" when shooting an event or wedding.

@kimitaby 7 лет назад

6:41. Did you shoot at almost the same timing? The otus shows snow beautifully falling down, while Sigma has in the air.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

No, the two shots were taken basically a year apart. I didn't have the lenses at the same time, but wanted to show the differences in their rendering with a similar scene.

@srinisesh75 7 лет назад

Hi dustin , I have the canon ef 85 1.2 lens .Is it worth switching over to the sigma 85 1.4 considering that I mainly do outdoor portraits .Would love to hear your inputs on this .

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Are you unhappy with the Canon? That would be the only real compelling reason to switch. That or if you are having an issue with resolution.

@srinisesh75 7 лет назад

I assume that the images from the sigma 85 1.4 are sharp even wide open as against the canon.If there is not too much difference in sharpness across these 2 lenses I might as well stick with the canon as you suggested .Also I think canon has a 85 1.4 coming up sometime soon

@inphotograph3r484 2 года назад

I did read several reviews about it, some of them, show a focusing problem..! what can you tell us about?

@DustinAbbottTWI 2 года назад

Unfortunately there could be some focus inconsistency with the lens. It wasn't always reliable in that sense.

@hidetoshitakahashi3881 7 лет назад

Excellent review as usual! I was in need to replace my Nikon 85 f1.8 G and the Sigma 85 f1.4 ART and the Tamron 85 f1.8 VC were my two top choices. The Sigma 85 ART looks to be very popular at lens rental companies and I haven't been able to rent it,yet. So I purchased the Tamron 85 1.8 VC. I was pleasantly surprised that the Tamron is sharper @ wide open than the Nikon 85 1.8 G. I didn't expect that so it was a real surprise. The Tamron's bokeh also looks to be bit smother( my subjective view) than the Nikon. And it handles CA much better than the Nikon 85 1.8 G and my 135 f2 DC. While I was watching your review of the Sigma 85 1.4 ART, two things caught my attention. One of them is the lens handling of CA. There's no doubt that the Tamron 85 1.8 VC handles CA much better than the Sigma. I took some test shots with my Tamron and I picked a very bright background. I saw no CA or a little if you blow up the image to 100-200%. Also you mentioned about the Sigma's AF inconsistency if you moved the AF point from the center to the edge,while the Tamron nailed the shots in the same situation. This is very important to me since I don't always shoot the subject in the center. After I rented a Nikon 105 1.4 E for my paid shoot, it's really hard to pick another lens to purchase but it's out of my budget now and I can afford the Sigma if I really want to. But for now, I'm happy with my Tamron 85 1.8 VC and I will rent the Sigma to see how I will like it. Again, thank you for your detailed, complete review of the Sigma 1.4 ART!!!

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I'd be interested in hearing your feedback here when and if you rent the Sigma and shoot them side by side.

@hidetoshitakahashi3881 7 лет назад

I will rent the Sigma as soon as it's available for rent. I've heard quite a few Sigma owners complain about not being able to micro AF adjustment in their camera and that raises my concern. I own a Sigma 150-600 C and my copy wasn't sharp at all right out of the box. But I spent good time to calibrate the lens with the Dock and I was able to calibrate it to my satisfaction. Hopefully, my rental copy won't give me a problem.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Hidetoshi Takahashi If you understand the process then you should do fine.

@OkwyUgonweze 7 лет назад

Hidetoshi Takahashi pls bring back your findings when you are able to get your hands on it.

@aseemsikka6811 3 года назад

Hi Dustin, I am a bit confused between this and the older version. What do you suggest for someone who doesn't get paid for their photos? (hobbyist) Do you think the difference is huge and noticeable? Why i ask is because if the differences are very subtle (maybe slow focus speed) then i don't mind getting the older version. Can you please help me understand the difference.

@DustinAbbottTWI 3 года назад

The older lens is much more compact but isn't as sharp. I think it actually has nicer bokeh, though. If you are a hobbyist, I would actually consider going with the older lens.

@aseemsikka6811 3 года назад

@@DustinAbbottTWI do you have both the lenses ? Would it be possible to click a same picture with both the lenses as a comparison? I see no other videos/website showing a direct comparison and even if I saw just some stills with both these, that would be a great help.

@omersangabriel1079 7 лет назад

Good day! I currently have the older version of this lens and planning to upgrade. I bought the older version of this lens a year ago after watching your review and I'm pretty happy with it. Could you please make a side by side comparison of the two? I know the Art version will probably be sharper than the non Art version. What I'm interested is image quality, CA, color rendition, contrast, AF accuracy and AF speed. Thank you for all the hard work you are putting into your videos. Love your content :)

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

+Omer San Gabriel Thanks for the feedback. As far as the comparison, though, I feel like I've spent enough time with the 85 ART and have moved on to other projects.

@omersangabriel1079 7 лет назад

I see. Base on your experience is there a HUGE difference between the Art and the Non-Art version?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Yes and no. It is a very different kind of lens. The 85 EX renders a bit warmer and I think has nicer bokeh. The ART is much sharper at wide apertures and is more "corrected".

@omersangabriel1079 7 лет назад

How about AF speed and accuracy?

@fatlumramadani9639 7 лет назад

Thank you very much for these videos regarding Sigma 85mm Art , but I think its now fair to compare it with Tamron , it would be even more interesting to compare it with the Canon 1.2L

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

You'll find a few comparisons like that out there. One has been referenced in the comments below.

@peeechku 7 лет назад

can you please do a comparison review with canon 85mm f1.2L ii

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I'm afraid that's not in the schedule right now. I have neither lens on hand, but I do have a LOT of other gear to review!!

@giovanottilive 7 лет назад

Great review Dustin Abbott, one question... ¿did you calibrate the lens whit the dock when you tested it?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I definitely did.

@giovanottilive 7 лет назад

Thanks Dustin for you reply, one more question.. did you calibrate the tamron too?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Yes, using the Tap In.

@keshibhalla 2 года назад

Dustin, I am in the process of ordering Sony a7 IV with Sigma 85mm f1.4 lens. I have just been informed by a Camera seller in London that Sigma 85mm f1.4 only good for New Sony a7 IV sensor. It is NOT good enough for Sony a7S or R series. Is this correct.

@DustinAbbottTWI 2 года назад

That's completely untrue. The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DN is an extremely high resolving lens.

@jeffrydemeyer5433 7 лет назад

Now the important question, were you one of the 100 that pre ordered the 3Kg mitakon 135mm f1.4? :)

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I did not ;)

@sunnykiri3 7 лет назад

Thanks for your effort so far, in given us the best information about this lens.My question is this in terms of image quality this lens and the Tamron 85mm vc if you are to pick one of them which one will you take?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I think in ultimate image quality the Sigma has the edge. There's some give and take (Tamron has less CA and slightly nicer bokeh softness) but the Sigma is the sharper lens and has less vignette.

@kimbeijar2156 7 лет назад

Not good enough . I wait for the Canon 85mm 1.4 IS L USM comming in a few month.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Kim Beijar I suspect that it will be a very good lens...and will also be very, very expensive.

@kimbeijar2156 7 лет назад

Yes it will be expensive for sure. The big question is keep the 1.2 orsell it to help finance the new one... Not sure. The new one comes with IS and I suppose most of the CA will be gone. I can not afford both for the moment. Guess I am not alone with these thougts.

@kimbeijar2156 7 лет назад

sorry for my bad English. Not my native language.

@Ken-yu7vv 7 лет назад

hi, Dustin. Like your review! How about Zeiss milvus 85mm with Sigma 85mm art? Have you shot them side by side? Im planing to buy milvus one, I donnt care about autofocus too much. its 85 art as good as milvus? Thanks.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

+ken zhang I haven't shot them side by side, though I've spent a good amount of time with both of them. The Sigma is definitely as sharper (probably a bit sharper), but has less contrast due to having more chromatic aberrations. I probably slighter prefer the Milvus rendering, but not having autofocus is a deal breaker for many shooters, plus the Sigma is a lot cheaper

@Ken-yu7vv 7 лет назад

Thanks a lot. I think I still gonna milvus now. I already have 15mm one, really like it. Autofocus is nothing important on my side. Thanks, Dustin!

@brandontemple20 5 лет назад

what is your favorite AF lens at 50 or 85mm?

@DustinAbbottTWI 5 лет назад

My favorite 50mm right now is the Sony Zeiss Plana 50mm F1.4. My favorite 85mm? I'm not so sure on that one. I like the Zeiss Otus the best optically, but it's crazy expensive. Let's say the jury is still out.

@satyayaya6716 7 лет назад

what do you think, for wedding is it better to choose 50mm or 85mm length?which one is more versatile?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Are you shooting full frame or crop?

@satyayaya6716 7 лет назад

Dustin Abbott im shooting fullframe

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I personally like 85mm as an event lens, though in some cases it might frame a little tight for you.

@brianminkc 4 года назад

Well I watched your videos on this lens and several other Nikon shooters as well. I almost didn't purchase the lens because of all the supposed problems with focus issues. Yesterday I got the lens I purchased off of Ebay. I shoot a Nikon D700 body. As I found when I owned a D7000 years ago which I had to dial in focus adjustments into the camera for every lens I owned... frankly the focus on that body was horrible. I finally sent it to Nikon for adjustment and they calibrated the focus plane by the sensor its for the optical viewfinders focus system. Well back to the 85mm Nikon ART.... I got the lens I purchased in good condition used on Ebay for $730. I have shot about 100 test photo's at various distances and lighting conditions many at 1.4.... I am pleased to say the focus is spot on.... very fast and no misses in 100 photo's. I wanted to post this comment for people wanting to buy this lens... my comment is the lens I got has excellent focus even at 1.4. If you have problems its probably your camera body not the lens.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 года назад

Hi Brian, I'm with you until your final statement. While there are some cameras that do have defective AF systems, most focus issues are attributable to the lens and not the camera itself. I'm glad you got a good copy.

@goodonlyknows 4 года назад

Dear dustin, I have seen many reviews of this lens and many say that this lens is inconsistent in focusing.... And u might get at least 30 percent shots that are soft and unuseable... What is your take on that...

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 года назад

This lens came towards the end of a period where this was a definite issue for Sigma (fortunately one they seem to have resolved). But I have heard a fair number of anecdotal reports of focus inconsistencies. Newer lenses may be better, however.

@willparsons32 7 лет назад

Just wondering how this lens would work with the Canon 70D?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

It would work fine. It basically functions like a 135mm lens there.

@bicycleninja1685 6 лет назад

Thanks for the review. Sigma Art lenses produce very sharp, professional looking images, but I've always felt they're missing the magic, as you say. I sold my Sigma Art 50mm. I currently own a Cannon 85mm 1.8 Ultrasonic. I use it with my Canon EOS 3 and my GH5 w/adapter. Fireworks, landscapes, architecture, time lapse. I keep hearing raving reviews about the Sigma lenses, but I can't get myself to buy one again. I found it very hard (and at times frustrating) to create interesting photos with it. It's almost like they forgot the "Art" in "Sigma Art." They may be a better fit for a corporate shoot or a product catalog where detail and perfectionism is the goal.

@DustinAbbottTWI 6 лет назад

It's for that reason that Zeiss lenses are so special. They have that extra degree in rendering.

@omarnour9986 6 лет назад

Hello Dustin thanks for great review as always. do u thing the sigma 85mm art is a reliable lens on the longterm when it comes to af consistency ? we chatted before about af problems with sigma art and to be honest i thing as image quality goes u cant beat sigma but if it doesnt focus consistently then its worthless

@omarnour9986 6 лет назад

i sold my beloved sigma 50mm art even after i sent it to sigma japan to calibrate it cause had a problem that cant be resolved with the sigma dock and in the end they told me just use the center focus point only which did work after they sent it back to me,but im a working photographer that cant afford any af inconsistency

@DustinAbbottTWI 6 лет назад

I do think that Sigma has improved somewhat since your 50mm lens, but that remains a weak point. Focus isn’t excellent outside of the center point and/or group.

@omarnour9986 6 лет назад

thanks for the reply man. then in my point of view its not worth investing in unfortunatly.

@arpitagrawal214 7 лет назад

@Dustin need your advice now a days i can get Sigma art for about 1400SGD in Singapore and 85L for about 1700 SGD. Which one of these you recommend i am using 5d3 and A7r2 using metabones IV.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I'd say go for the Sigma if you are going to be use it a fair bit on the A7RII.

@arpitagrawal214 7 лет назад

Dustin Abbott i already own a 85GM. Just that ictchy hands for Sigma after seeing your review

@arpitagrawal214 7 лет назад

I am looking something for my Canon. And could always use my lenses on Sony offcourse

@kelvinlow9041 7 лет назад

Hi Pastor Abbott, may I know what's your take on Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the latest Sigma 85mm f/1.4 ART? If someone owns the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM, is an upgrade justifiable?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

+Kelvin Low Only if you are unhappy with the one you have. They have very different character, but the 85 EX is still a very nice lens.

@kelvinlow9041 7 лет назад

The only thing that I'm unhappy about is the green and purple fringing when shooting wide open in higher contrast scenes. According to your video, it's not been eradicated yes but I wonder how much it has been improved if compared side by side.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Kelvin Low It's somewhat improved, but still exists. Not much of the green fringing, but definitely some purple fringing.

@kelvinlow9041 7 лет назад

Thank you! This piece of information is very useful to me. I have little problems with getting rid of purple fringing but always struggle with getting rid of green fringing.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Kelvin Low Often two different causes of CA - lateral and longitudinal. Some lenses have both, and one type (lateral) isn't helped by stopping the lens down. Sigma has helped with one, but the other (lateral) still exists.

@andrewmckenley5355 7 лет назад

Overall... Which one would you purchase? Tamron vs Sigma?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I already own the Tamron, so my answer isn't necessarily fair. I think the Sigma is a better portrait lens, but I get better focus results with the Tamron (on outer points) and I like the overall versatility (and size) of the Tamron better. It all depends on a person's priorities in a lens, I think.

@EDCGadgets 7 лет назад

Great in-depth review Dustin! However, I think I'll save up a bit more money for the Nikon 85 1.4G, because for me the bokeh rendering looks way smoother. I only shoot 24 MP for portrait, so the sharpness difference should not be huge.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Bokeh rendering is a highly subjective category, so I would say that looking at a lot of photos from the lenses you are considering and choosing what rendering you prefer is probably wise. Renting the contenders for a week is another lower risk approach.

@5up3rAIN002 7 лет назад

EDC Gadgets Keep in mind though that the 85 1.4 G has a pretty huge amount of abberation that can be difficult to correct. But if that doesn't bother you, and you enjoy its other features more, then go for it :)

@tptrsn 7 лет назад

Amazingly informational review Dustin, thank you!! One question, were my eyes deceiving me, or is the Tamron 70-200 at 85mm actually sharper/higher resolving than the Sigma? The more I try to decide between longish lenses (even accepting DX lenses like the Sigma 50-100), the more I keep coming back to the Tamron 70-200 2.8 VC as the probable best idea. What are your thoughts?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

No, the Sigma is sharper, though the Tamron 70-200 VC is one of the top 70-200 lenses optically.

@tptrsn 7 лет назад

Dustin Abbott Ok, thanks! I went back and looked at the comparison in the video, and I guess maybe that just wasn't one of the Sigma's sharper shots. I know you were really only using that shot to illustrate the focal length/field of view width.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

If you look at the originals (as I am), the opposite is true. The Sigma is noticeably sharper.

@tptrsn 7 лет назад

Dustin Abbott Good to know, thanks!!

@cdave2006 7 лет назад

i dont have the sigma, but i do own the tamron 70-200 di vc and I can say that it is not as sharp as you can see in dxo. 200 at 2.8 is really not enough sharp for me. I can't even use it. I ll use 3.2 at least but rather go to 5.6 to have a descent amount of sharpness.

@kristamaria4207 7 лет назад

great review !! i just wanted to ask if this lens goes on a 600D

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Absolutely, though you may find a bigger lens like this a little front heavy on your camera.

@kristamaria4207 7 лет назад

Dustin Abbott Ok thank you for repliying !! How much does it cost ?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

COOKIES & DIY That depends on where you are in the world. In the US it is $1199 - bhpho.to/2jW0LZE

@DerPhiL 6 лет назад

A AF tracking test (vs. the Tamron) would be interesting, maybe a runner like of your other reviews (your son). And maybe you can tell me/us why you kept the Tamron 85 1.8 VC :)? Because of the lightweight and the VC?^^

@DustinAbbottTWI 6 лет назад

I think the Tamron is a great balance of size, IQ, and the VC is very useful.

@DerPhiL 6 лет назад

Thank you Dustin, as always a great review and fast reply :)! I have watched your two big 85mm comparision videos now. I m looking for the Tamron for such a long time. Here in Germany you can have 5 years of warranty If you registry your Tamron lenses. Thats really nice I think. But I need first a 24-70 2.8 IS for events and I own already the Canon 135 2.0L - but a IS would be so helpfull in bad light situations.

@EmadAbbas89 7 лет назад

I post lot of my photos with chromatic aberration but no one told me that my photos have it.. bokeh, contrast and auto focus is what really matters.. So I do see that Tamron is much better without considering the price difference.. because sigma lost focus twice every ten photos I took.. And I regret buying it rather than tamron or even nikkor 85 f1.4

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Autofocus accurately is a HUGE consideration.

@richmondke1805 4 года назад

Is this camera good for 4k videos

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 года назад

Camera? Or lens? The lens is fine, though it's focus isn't the smoothest or quietest for video AF.

@crisfranco71 7 лет назад

Great review. There isn't a better review out there! I'm really on the fence about this. I shoot to edit so don't really need the "Magic", although nice. I can always make the magic in post. What I wonder about is the benefit of VC. I imagine being able to push longer into golden hour shoots without flash and end with more keepers using VC. But, I also think the overall IQ of the Sigma Art at 1.6 or 1.8 would be much nicer than the Tammy wide open. I don't know what to do.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

+Cris Franco That's a tough call. If you have a high megapixel body VC has a lot of value, though I do tend to keep shutter speed up because of subject movement anyway.

@crisfranco71 7 лет назад

Hi Dustin, I bit the bullet and went with the Sigma 85mm Art. It's on backorder so I'm awaiting delivery. Thanks for your great review.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Cris Franco Enjoy the lens!

@isaacmijangos 7 лет назад

did they finally fix that back focus issue that they had with the 35mm art? I dont wanna buy any sigma lens because that was a big issue with their art lenses

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I had much, much better focus results with this lens than I did with the 35 ART. I think they've mostly solved the issues.

@isaacmijangos 7 лет назад

You think that they would announce that they finally figured out one of the biggest issue on their most popular lens.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

isaacmijangos They did, really. They emphasized the higher torque motor (30% more torque) that is producing more repeatable results. And that may reveal where part of the problem was on the 35 ART - a slightly underpowered HSM motor.

@isaacmijangos 7 лет назад

Oh for sure. Do you know where i can find that article on that. I usually get my info from fstopper and petapixel and i guess they never covered it

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

isaacmijangos That was in Sigma's press release and covered in my written review here: bit.ly/2gIt0sy

@pranavsasikumar8077 2 года назад

Is this lense better for sony a6400?

@DustinAbbottTWI 2 года назад

Better than what? I think it is too big a lens for such a compact body. I would recommend something like the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 instead - it's a much better pairing with your camera.

@altar7885 7 лет назад

@13:57 isn't the chromatic aberration very strong?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Put the lens in the wrong kind of situation and the CA is very strong.

@maxfactor4209 7 лет назад

i wish to see some sample portraits on 5dsr

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Too bad I don't have a 5DsR :)

@olegasphoto 7 лет назад

hi! what camera did u use to shoot this video?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

+Olegasphoto Canon 5D Mark IV, I believe.

@olegasphoto 7 лет назад

Dustin Abbott picture looks sharp unlike previous Canon dslr's

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Olegasphoto The 1080P in the 5D Mark IV is Canon's best, I believe.

@olegasphoto 7 лет назад

Dustin Abbott but c1oo is better

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

Olegasphoto Perhaps, but that is a dedicated Cine camera. I was speaking more of Canon's DSLR line.

@sarahfuchs7006 7 лет назад

it s better from 85 1.4 nikon?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I haven't used the Nikon lens, so I can't say definitely if it is better. It is definitely sharper, however.

@SupermanG17 6 лет назад

After 15 days I returned sigma art 85 back and bought the canon 85 1.4 and I’m very happy with the canon . Sigma good lens but definitely not for events !

@arsulaksono881 5 лет назад

typical sigma

@dimitristsagdis7340 5 лет назад

Catalin: Do you use the Canon 85mm f/1.4 IS it for stills? No problems with chromatic aberration in real world usage? And is AF fast and accurate, sticks with the subject, focusing performance in outer regions/focusing points? I mainly want an 85mm f/1.4 for indoor events and sports. What Canon body do you use it with? Any good with a crop body? Sorry for the many questions but I am after the real experiences of people that actually put their money where their mouth is :-) Tnx in advance.