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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM : Specifications and Opinions

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Lespauly

sent on October 16, 2016

Pros: optical performance in general, second-rate

Cons: It does not work in the af live view.

Opinion: In principle I agree with previous opinions both qualities that defects. Only add that in the LV af does not work (at least on the Nikon). It 'something little known and some of this information may be of interest. rnPer the rest does not have the recording of the last art of Sigma but it definitely has more character! I took a little more than € 450 used in excellent condition and I love it. The mine also has an af precise although not fast. Just enough to make excellent foto.rnMi feel to recommend!

Stefano Banda

sent on September 30, 2016

Pros: Very bright, sharp even at TA (at least in the middle), sturdy construction and with quality materials, unbeatable quality/price ratio

Cons: Fringing evident at Ta on strong contrasts, heavy and cumbersome (especially with the hood mounted), optics not easy to exploit completely

Opinion: I managed to find one of the last specimens with Pentax graft and I use it with satisfaction on both the K-3 and the K-S2. The great brightness allows you to shoot even with very little light without lifting the ISO too much. In fact, in some situations with strong ambient light, the fastest time of the K-S2 (1/6000) can be even too slow and if you want to shoot at f/1.4 You must use a filter ND2 or ND4. Also at TA maintains a good sharpness in the center, a little ' less at the edges (but in the portraits is less important), but just close one stop and becomes clear on the whole frame, still maintaining an excellent blurry. Blurry that, thanks to the 9 rounded blades of the diaphragm, is very nice. In strong contrasts, at TA you notice conspicuous fringing, which already disappear at f/1.8. You can remove them in PP but you have to work a bit. On my specimen I noticed some (rare) case of autofocus a little iffy in some situations at f/1.4 but, given the low depth of field at these apertures, there is. But generally the autofocus is accurate and discreetly responsive, although speed is not indispensable in a portrait lens. The optics itself, despite the huge frontal lens, will brandeggia well even if it is not exactly a feather, but with the hood becomes very cumbersome, even more if you mount the additional ring for APS-C. In essence it is a great quality lens, sturdy and well built, as by Sigma tradition. It is not easy to use properly and to make the most of the considerable potential requires patience, but once you know it well gives great satisfaction, especially given the price

Tzeol

sent on January 08, 2016

Pros: First of all the combination: "extreme sharpness at full aperture-wonderful bokeh": its absolute dowry more worthy of note! Then the construction very "pro".... Optics that in his hand feels so robust, "true"!

Cons: The AF not always very precise... Often a little uncertain in the "stop" the focus, definitely not very reactive in the micro changes of focus.... However, let's face it, at F 1.4, opening with which I use the optics in 80 percent of cases, I really would be in trouble to say when is the optical AF to err and when, conversely, I am not "center" correctly... At these openings we really talk about a few inches of depth of field...

Opinion: Excellent value for money I possess (still currently) the Samyang 85 1.4, beautiful, and I had, before this Sigma, the Nikkor 85 1.8 G (aesthetically, by the way, much more plasticoso): the latter, for goodness sake, excellent lens, sharp already at full aperture, beautiful colors, but..... It wasn't and it's not a f 1.4, let's face it too! The bokeh was very very pleasant, but without being able to have that effect (wonderful!!!) fairytale and dreamy that gives me this Sigma (and that, of course, give the homologues Nikkor)! Moreover, my personal opinion, the 85 1.8 g always gave me the impression of being too "saturated" in the surrender, almost "contrived" in some situations of light.... The Sigma I find it a more neutral and pleasant rendition... At 1.4, I repeat, it's a real blade, crisp... That is: I, practically, use it almost only at full aperture and I never found myself having "regretted" not having closed a bit ' the diaphragm to have more detail. The only real flaw and Achilles heel of the lens, is the autofocus. Not so much for the slowness, or for the lack of precision (I have not noticed phenomena of back or front focus in any of the 4 reflex with which I used it)... As for a certain physiological "indecision" in taking the focus point. Same behavior that also have the Sigma 50 1.4 old and the Sigma 30 1.4 old (pure from me used). Nothing particularly serious, however, I recognize, the phenomenon can become particularly annoying species if you want to "run after" to moving subjects (like: My baby!). In this sense the Nikkor 85 1.8 G was indisputably better. The price in the used is very palatable.

Cuttolo

sent on November 14, 2014

Pros: sharpness, bokeh and very favorable price compared to what 'returns

Cons: perhaps a little 'differences in yield at room temperature but I think it's an inherent fault of large openings

Opinion: I tried a glass for portraits that would make me nn spend a whopping 1.2 equivalent of Canon and Sigma concerned I think I have achieved the right balance (I would say very favorable) .nitidezza already at room temperature and out of focus considerable strengths in my humble parere.rnmi would recommend it to anyone who wants a great portrait lens

Mevill

sent on June 11, 2014

Pros: quality / price ratio, aperture 1.4, construction

Cons: ring in too short hike (90 ° between 85 cm to infinity) and a little duretta if you want to use the MAF manual

Opinion: Very first impression, but I would add a note also the same because the reviews are so far few giant front lens ... that alone says a lot, solid construction and excellent finish. Autofocus very accurate (in my copy). Costs half the canon 1.2, I do not argue that the canon is superior but also having to do the math ...

Alessandro Callea

sent on March 04, 2012

Pros: Sharpness, Bokeh excellent, affordable price compared to offers!

Cons: AF is not lightning but precise, suffers from purple fringing to f / 2.8 out of stark contrasts.

Opinion: So much glass! 77mm in diameter are felt in terms of weight, nevertheless remains very manageable, already superlative sharpness wide open at f / 1.4. The construction is superb, I do not mind even the finish. Bokeh creamy and smooth, a joy to behold, processing PP is reduced to a few simple steps, because the lens gives excellent shots (at least on my 7D) From taken into account and not cheap, is supplied with a lens for two versions, simple extension for FF and APS-C, although the extension becomes cumbersome, I have not ever used it so far and the pictures seem good even so! Given the cost of the competition and the quality of this Sigma lens gives, I feel fully satisfied! Really recommended!

Siberius

sent on January 02, 2012

Pros: Brightness, value for money, good high sharpness wide open already, boken excellent.

Cons: Autofocus is not always flawless and only moderately fast, color fringing on the edges visible to f/2.8

Opinion: For what it costs is a great lens, less cumbersome and heavy 85 canon, case and lens hood, to fully enjoy this lens recommended full frame, not cropped makes giustizia.Per instance a 50 on aps-c is not equal to un'85 FF.Oggi of the term of comparison used is the angle of the field covered and lost too much weight yield and the characteristics of the focal length.

Zell

sent on November 05, 2011

Pros: sharpness, low cost compared to the competition

Cons: f not lightning

Opinion: The first thing to say is that this view is really sharp! Although in portraits sharpness is not always the most important factor the lens is appreciated for the recording of details that leaves already at full aperture. It is sold with case and lens hood "normal" more extension of the hood to APS-C, although the hood "extended" is really bulky, so I use it often. The autofocus is fast but not very fast, especially in low light conditions, but it is accurate (it is easier to an error due to a lack pdc with this lens). The objective weighing, and would have preferred that the outside was less "glossy", because you can see if there are any streaks, but it's definitely solid as construction. It is truly a pleasure to use, and taking into account that it costs much less than the equivalent canon / nikon offers a valid alternative. Very, very recommended!

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