You will have a hard time finding any bad reviews of the new Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens. Today Fstoppers (Click here) posted the full Sigma review. And as so many reviewers before they write: “I tested the sharpness of this lens in a number of situations, and found it to be pretty consistent and sharp at all focal lengths and apertures.” And on the creative side “I really loved the bokeh out of this lens. It’s smooth and fluid, and makes the shallow depth of field really beautiful. Thumbs up here.”
They end the review by writing: “For Sigma’s first run at a previously never before seen lens concept, this is a rousing success.”
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How does it compare to the 1680CZ and SAL165028? Any side by side screen shots? Color, sharpness and AF speed?
Well, if Sigma continues what they have delivered with their past few lenses, than they will get a reputation for premium lenses quite fast. From the cheap alternative to the nr.1 solution, nice job Sigma.
If they now remove all the flaws of the otherwise great Foveon Cameras, Sigma will rise high in the market.
Agree… what Sigma need is a Sony sensor (hehehe I’ve said it too much).
No, the Foveon Sensor output is amazing.
What Sigma needs are all the other internals, like
a fast processor, good AF etc.
It’s amazing in specific situations.
I’d happily buy Sigma camera with Foveon… if not the price and chunky controls and lagging interface.
I used 3 different Sigma compact and the AF performance was OK, IQ was outstanding, so I’m sure a DSLR or mirrorless with APS-C or FF sensor would be an great option for landscape photographers. But… thy did so much not-to-learn from competition that I just can’t justify investing in a new system.
Who wouldn’t like “cheap” lens that is sharp?
Now they should publish a complementing 35-75 1.8 zoom.
He forgets to mention it’s for Alpha mount also?
why buy the sigma 35 1.4 when u can get this?
Will this lens fit a99 without crop factor?
It vignettes very heavily on FF, so even if there would be no crop – it’s still an APS-C lens that you should use on APS-C body.
So the only option for a99 users wanting a wide glass is to look at Zeiss?
Sony got some primes (eg. 20 f/2.8). There’s also Minolta. And there are 3rd party lenses.
ok, correction: 20mm is actually an UWA. Wide angle on FF is between 35 and 24mm. And in this range there’s plenty of options for A99. LOADS of them.