Time to catch up with some Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 reviews (done on Canon cameras and on one NEX):
1) ThePhoBlographer (Click here) writes:
We’ve got absolutely nothing but respect and love for the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 DC HSM. If you’re an APS-C DSLR user, this should be the lens that is a high priority item on your list to get. It’s sharp, contrasty, has beautiful color that is true to life, focuses quickly, and stays compact due to its internal zooming and focusing design.
2) Review of the Canon version at TheDigitalPicture.
3) Francesco: “NEX 7 and Sigma 18 – 35mm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9iAJyHf-Xs”
4) New Lens Data have been posted on Dpreview.
The lens created quite a buzz on the web with plenty of positive feedbacks. And now a question:
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P.S.: The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 A-mount lens will ship any day now at Amazon (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and Adorama (Click here). It will ship in September in Europe according to Amazon UK (Click here).
39 Responses
I plan on getting it. This would be a nice replacement for a couple lenses in my bag (namely the 20f28 and the 35f18)
hope they will make one with similar IQ for the NEX mount!
I’m not investing in any more Sony lenses (well, A-mount lenses) until there is some clarity on the future of it. I have suspended all upgrades while there is so much murkiness, and am keeping my eye on Nikon and Canon as safer places to jump to if things are not promising.
Ok, good.
You should probably sell your A-Mount investment now while it’s value is at peek if you are worried.
You can send this lens and a few others to Sigma to change the mount. Just in case…
You did not detail you current investment, what lenses do you currently have and what cameras?
Si
I have an A57 now (my 4th A-mount body), 8 lenses (mostly Minolta classics), 3 flashes, and an assortment of other accessories. So over the last decade and a half I’ve sunk a fair bit into this platform and before I risk adding to it, I’m waiting for clearer indications of where things are heading rather than these abandoned or altered road maps we keep hearing about…
Im waiting till photokina 2014, if at that moment or not earlier Sony has announced a new FF camera(hopefully cheaper or same price without SLT), i woulb be stuck in APS-C and therefore, buying this lens.
I don’t have an aps-c camera. Otherwise I would strongly consider this lens. Now if sigma would start making the 120-300/2.8 HSM for the a-mount I would be all over that.
This is certainly a very tempting lens, but it is probably makes more sense for me (and others) to make the move to a full frame sensor rather than shell out nearly a grand to obtain a lens with an f/1.8 maximum aperature on an APS-C sensor.
Or you could go full frame AND use this F1.8 lens 🙂
I only voted no because I am full frame. If I was aps-c this would be a no brainer!
the lack of NEX7 news make me wonder if it’s been delayed til next year to be released with the A79, since they are technically within the same generation
Me too. Only lame smartphone leaks but still no leaks from NEX or A-Mount.
It seems this year Sony has nothing to compete against GX7, GH3 and the now leaked OMD E-M1.
That link to youtube takes you to an italian film? Is it the wrong link or are you trying to say it was shot with an NEX 7 with the Sigma lens?
While I’m with a Nikon APS-C right now (D7000) and have a decent lens selection including the Sigma 8-16mm and the Nikon 35mm F1.8 this lens would better cover the wide to normal range, which I often use.
However, I don’t buy lenses at all right now, too, as my interest would be getting a bigger viewfinder image as I like to (and sometimes must) focus manually. I could go FF right now but it’s questionable what benefits I got from that.
At the moment I rather favor the newer EVFs from Sony and Fuji with their focussing aids and night-vision capabilities. I also like the smaller bodies like the NEX and X-series, but both still don’t have GPS units built-in, which is a deal breaker to me.
Therefore I have no other option than to wait…
would’ve considered long ago when I was shooting Canon, but now i’m on NEX and waiting for FF, there would be little point in getting this lens 😀
Its not really my usual range which I am using but its promising.
However – make something simmilar to the Canon 24-105L and I will buy it right away. Its THE lens which is completely missing on the A-mount. Make a new secret handshake or something simmilar and you sell shedloads of it. But guess Sony will rather make remakes of sub par lenses in the 27-75mm range which is already covered with X lenses. Well, got used to it already anyway
I would buy it if it was a 16-32 instead of 18-35
No, will wait for the 24-70 f/2
Certainly thinking about it, for Pentax mount.
Me too. Pairing it with a K5iis is definitely a winner.
I will get canon mount since I will move to bmpc or bmpp next month.about the lens I think they really worth every cent.About sony lens I will not invest in them anymore!expensive toys.may be I will just keep the nex set.
Disappointed that such an impressive lens isn’t compatible with full frame. I can’t stack up on crop lenses if I’m going to upgrade to full frame one day, making all of my old lenses useless.
They won’t be useless. So long as the FF sensor has 32 Megapixels or more, the crop area will have 16 Mpixels and give identical pictures to what you get now on a 16Mp APS-C sensor.
no. too huge a lens.
I thought about a purchase for a while, but decided on getting the samyang 24mm 1.4 instead for my wider low light stuff. this lens would probably replace my 16-50 SSM and I couldn’t really part with that lens, it’s just too convenient! I figured the 24 would fit most low light video needs, and then I’ll use the 16-50 for general video shooting. It is a lens I really admire though and if I didn’t already own the 16-50 I would be all over it.
Yeah, the YouTube link is completely wrong… Please fix! 🙂
+1
Yes, i ll buy it if sony will bring an A mount mirrorless 5axis Ibis cam soon.
Nope, I’m happy with the SAL 16-50 f/2.8 lens and recommend it first. I’m sure this is a nice lens, but it seems too large when compared to fixed focal length primes.
Greetings,
I am very surprised that people don’t like this lens 🙂 It is fast, affordable and sharp. What else to want?
Best regards, WZ.
It looks great from the reviews, but it’s just too heavy for me as a walkabout lens when I’m travelling. (I know my 16-50 and 35/1.4 combination is heavier but at least I can split the weight)
Already got it !
It really is a fine piece of glass !
I use it with my FS700 and it even works with the Speedbooster, stping vignetting a bit before 24mm.
@StephanieB,
I have the new Sony A7 Full Frame and I’ve been looking at buying the Sigma 18-35mm. I’d have to use the A7 in APS-C mode. How do like yours?
This is an awesome lens! I’d be glad if Sigma would make an FF version, which could be f2.2 for the sake of size and weight.
E-Mount! E-Mount!
Everything is very open with a clear description of the issues.
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