#Sigma 35mm 1.2 manual#
#Sigma 35mm 1.2 full#
#Sigma 35mm 1.2 series#

The focus ring is terrible and made my sharpness tests more challenging than they should have been. I wish Samyang would make the effort to add some controls to the lens barrel (AF/MF switch, but also an aperture ring like the other two lenses would be nice). (I personally find it a bit distracting at times.) From an optical point of view, I find it to be the one with the most distinctive character when it comes to the bokeh, although it may not be to everyone’s taste.

The Samyang is the most affordable option, so I wouldn’t be surprised if it ends up being a best-seller. It has the fastest and quieter AF motor but unfortunately it is the most expensive out of the three products here. It is not as sharp but it remains a very good lens overall. The Sony / Zeiss Distagon don’t reach the same level of optical quality as the Art lens, but I do like its bokeh and how it separates the subject from the background. The Sigma is a large and heavy lens, but it is a small price to pay in comparison to what this 35mm delivers in terms of quality. The price is very competitive given its characteristics, so really the only negative aspect I can mention is the size.

#Sigma 35mm 1.2 manual#

The manual focus experience is the best out of the three lenses thanks to the precise focus ring. There is a bit of purple fringing to deal with at the fastest aperture (in backlit situations mainly), but it is easy to eliminate. The subject separation and the quality of the bokeh are exceptional, the colour rendering is excellent and it handles other things such as distortion and vignetting very well. The sharpness it is capable of delivering from 1.2 is impressive. To my eyes, the Sigma 35mm 1.2 Art comes out on top, and not by a small margin. Optical Quality: Colours and Chromatic Aberration Optical Quality: Field of View and DistortionĦ. Optical Quality: Bokeh and Portrait Examplesĥ.

#Sigma 35mm 1.2 full#

To know more about our ethics, you can visit our full disclosure page. If you buy something after clicking the link, we will receive a small commission. Within the article, there are affiliate links. We were not asked to write anything about these products, nor were we provided with any sort of compensation. We rented the Sony lens to make the comparison, and we tested it previously when it came out in 2015. In this article, we take a look at three of the most interesting options if you need autofocus and a fast aperture.Įthics statement: We were loaned the Sigma and Samyang lenses for a few weeks. Take the classic 35mm focal length: there are no fewer than 10 products designed specifically for the E-mount. Today, photographers have a lot of choice when it comes to lenses. This is mainly thanks to a massive effort from Sony but also the result of third-party manufacturers investing in the system.

#Sigma 35mm 1.2 series#

The full-frame E-mount series has grown exponentially in the last couple of years.