Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG HSM Nikon Mount review: the definitive high-speed 35mm wide-angle lens for DSLRs?
By Kevin Carter - Monday, March 18, 2013 Lens Review| Introduction | Measurement | Comparisons | Conclusion |
Sigma has stated previously that it was upping its game with new pro-level lens designs and the new 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM is not only on a par with OEM lenses optically it surpasses them in most areas, especially in both acutance and resolution. It’s lens that’s designed not only for the very best of today’s sensors but it appears well suited to handle the demands of the next generation of high-resolution imaging chips. The lens sets a new benchmark for optical performance for a retro-focus lens in this focal length and it’s a feat that’s even more remarkable given the price is well-below that of any of the big name brands.
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Added by naratuntratisthan |
March 21
it's the matter of D800 and 5D mark ii ?
How come the scores is totally different between the lens mounted on D800 and 5D mark ii? Can the score really measure the lens performance ?
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Added by Emilie_DxOMark |
March 28
Re: it's the matter of D800 and 5D mark ii ?
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We are currently preparing a review of 90 lenses mounted on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and results are amazing... Best regards, The DxOMark team Reply |
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Added by spopkin |
March 18
Dxo module for Sigma 35mm
I agree about the quality and value of this lens. When can we expect a DxO module? Eager to get full value from the D800+Sigma 35mm combination. Frustrated by the wait.
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Added by Emilie_DxOMark |
March 19
Re: Dxo module for Sigma 35mm
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in DxO Mark. The support for this lens is planned very soon, probably next week. Best regards, The DxO Mark team Reply |
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Added by kharnak |
March 19
Re: Dxo module for Sigma 35mmQuote: Hello, Thank you for your interest in DxO Labs. The support for this lens is planned very soon, probably next week. Best regards, The DxO Labs team I'm actually very interested to know why the canon lens tests are still based on 1ds Mk 3 or 5D mark II, both of which are quite old models, while Nikon has already started using D800. Or is DxO expecting very close performance between 5D mk 3 and these models? Reply |
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Added by spopkin |
March 19
Re: Dxo module for Sigma 35mm
Thank you for a prompt answer and thank you for quickly adding the module.
Quote: Hello, Thank you for your interest in DxO Labs. The support for this lens is planned very soon, probably next week. Best regards, The DxO Labs team Reply |
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