Yes, I was SHOCKED by the results of this vs's video, were you? If you haven't download the sample RAW files to see for yourself, you can do so right here as well as read more of the lens review at froknowsphoto.com/105vs105/

@AdrianIII

6 жыл бұрын

Jared Polin - what about rendering... Not just sharpness.

@gastonfotografo

6 жыл бұрын

Jared actually I have my D500 and buy an used Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 ART, and I had the same feeling like you, in the Sigma the DOF is "larger" at same f number vs others lens. That was my first impression of my Sigma when I test it at f/1.8 (sorry my english, but it´s not my native languaje)

@yiotis82

6 жыл бұрын

More like vignetting monster, you get what you pay for.

@plantwithrae3656

6 жыл бұрын

Jared Polin what camera bag do you carry? Do you prefer a specific style? I’m looking into purchasing a tenba 24l backpack but would like some input.

@sidvicious3129

5 жыл бұрын

Jared, Sigma is killing it, the 85mm f1.4, the 135mm f1.8 and their 35mm or 50mm at 1.4 are all beautiful. I just purchased a used copy of the 18-35mm 1.8 for my D500 and it is incredible, possibly the best lens along with the 50-100 for the dx market. This is not the Sigma of old. Did you purchase the 105mm?

Hi, I’m 68 and dodery, but after trying the Nikon 105mm and then purchasing the sigma 105mm f1.4 and putting through it’s passers hand held, you are right the sigma not only delivers excellent sharpness wide open, but is consistent too. I shot over 800 in a four hour session with 100% success in sharpness ...... unheard of!! I own 18 Nikon lenses and one sigma the (105mm f 1.4). I too was Gobsmacked at the results. TonyH

@eduardocortes-dv4lo

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony Im jus starting in weddings And i want to know How this lens its performing in low light indoors, regarding focusing .?

@mjreyno

5 жыл бұрын

100% sir????

@rawcamiel

4 жыл бұрын

@@eduardocortes-dv4lo i owned also sigma art and it,s diffrent wedding od studio shooting.....i lost a lot off pictures with sigma and nikon is better in focussing....for me is more important

For some reason when i heard him say "brick wall test" i thought he was going to trow it againts a wall xD

@earlmcnulty4665

6 жыл бұрын

Jeez what are you stupid???? It's ok i thought the same thing.........

@MrBdouche

5 жыл бұрын

@@earlmcnulty4665 lol, that was good.

@mirabal1238

5 жыл бұрын

SAME

@kurtBick

5 жыл бұрын

...and we were all disappointed when he didn't.

@sixroldan6742

5 жыл бұрын

XD

Another great comparison on that sweet new set. Thanks for the info on the UV filters and Thoroughly enjoying the "Daily Fro" Podcasts.

Hey. Man ! Very well done. Informative :)! I appreciate the hard work you put in to make videos for us and keep it consistent.

@Yugvijay

6 жыл бұрын

:)

Thanks for the fascinating comparison! This is very helpful. Question: Did you do microfocus adjustment on either lens? The difference in sharpness is so slight that it could reflect a slight need for microfocus adjustment of the Nikon. Thank you.

Great video Jared, I've had trouble nailing focus at F1.4 on the Nikon as well.

Thank you for allowing me, after years of incessant irritation, in finding a cheeky Irish reviewer I’m pleased to watch. I hope you review every professional photographic equipment on earth! Yes, it’s hard not be jealous of the PN, the “Load Warrior”

Wow... thanks for this review. I've been having trouble with my Nikon 105 1.4E wide open as well.... trouble nailing focus, even stopped down to 2.5 or 2.8. I think I am going to go with the Sigma.

Really nice review man, and just what I wanted to hear ☺️☺️

I wasn’t really surprised by these results. Increasingly Sigma is producing lenses that went from “it is a lower cost option that will do the job” to “it is a lower cost option that is giving me better quality than my name brand lenses”. More and more I am finding Sigma out performs my Nikon lenses. Not all of them yet, and they have a way to go, but I am starting to own more Sigma than Nikon lenses.

@AlexJacksonSmith

6 жыл бұрын

I agree. My wife uses a Sigma 17-50 f 2.8 on a entry level DX Nikon for event photography and the images are amazing even with high iso. I too am starting to consider Sigma lenses for paid work. A.,

@Jeremy-se1kp

5 жыл бұрын

Sigma makes some crazy sharp lenses. Although for BIF on a budget I prefer tamron's 150-600 G2 over Sigma's C or S version Considering buying a macro lens atm tho and it seems Sigma is better value for money and overall quality than Tamron or Nikon, do correct me if im wrong though

@patricksmith2553

2 жыл бұрын

Except the Sigma is not as bright, not as long, yet is way bigger. That along with the AF issues reported with SOME Sigma lenses was enough to make me pay the extra money for the Nikon. Size was actually also a factor, when it usually never is for me. I already have some huge lenses in my bag and the company I prefer for my photo backpack, does make a larger size. I already have to leave one lens at home in order the bring the 105mm f/1.4E lens. Since I already have a D5 and D850 attached to a Nikon 500mm f/4E VR FL and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E VR FL, I only have room for a 24-70mm f/2.8E VR or the Nikon 105mm f/1.4E and I absolutely hate to bring a second bag with me. I'd rather just leave two lenses at home than bring secondary bags with me, I prefer having one bag, a backpack bag that I can carry with me. The Sigma just won't fit, but thats the last reason I didn't buy it. I'm a Nikon snob, I do love Nikon and all of my lenses have blown me away, which is why I own them and spent so much money on them. I could have a much nicer car if I didn't have all this gear, but I love Nikon and I need it to do my job, as a photojournalist. The Sigma does seem sharper in most of the reviews and comparisons I watched, for sure. I'll give it that, it's definitely noticeably sharper.

This comparison was eagerly awaited! :) Thanks!

Just bought the Sigma and your review was one of the primary reasons. For me, ultimate image quality is paramount. And if it means a larger, heavier lens, so be it. So far, after a couple of days shooting and a little micro adjustment tweaking, so good! I like it. Thank you!

It's always fun to watch your videos dude. (Smell and wind tunnel test) lol, But educational as well. Keep it up

Great review, I decided on the Nikon, prefer the image stabilizer and less wieght of the Nikon. Does Ziess have a compeditor?

DId you ever calibrate the nikon lens?

I'd highly disagree about the smoothness of the focus rings, the heavy dampening of the art lenses make them smoother in my experience then the native glass from either Nikon or Canon. That dampening as a video shooter is one of the HUGE selling points for the Art for me.

which do you prefer 105 or 135? I like to shoot full body with very nice blur background... l like my 70-200 2.8 and shoot at 200mm a lot.... thinking of the 135 1.8 but the 105 is 1.4...so i am not sure which to get... also what external hard drive do you use? looking for 8 tb or 10tb thanks

PLEASE!!! Test continuous focus reliability & Speed test, both in day light and specially in door or concern lighting.

where is the new 105???

Hi Jared, Can you please help me decide between Canon 85mm f1.4 IS USM and Sigma 105mm f1.4 Art?

I got to ask what’s the best lens to get between sigma 135mm f1.8 or the 105 do you think both are good or save and pick one. I’m primarily going to use it for portraits and will plan to do a little video of talking head.

One of my favorite of your reviews. Your approach is thorough and unbiased, in fact i think you would make a very good scientist (i am one). You raised some very good questions. I own the Sigma 105mm and the Sigma 85mm the latter on DxO mark ranks the top. iIve shot thousands of photos of models with both lenses and although the 85mm is my workhorse, the 105mm i take out for those really special shots...there's a kind of magic that happens with this lens well beyond the performance of the 85mm and it's hard to describe but all my models notice it too. Sadly DxO mark hadn't reviewed or tested the Sigma 105 and i fail to see why. It's a very special lens. Thanks again.

*Sigma keeps doing good work!*

Try using continuous AF with a single point since the DOF is so shallow that any movement from the model or person holding the camera, will cause the focus to be off slightly.

@froknowsphoto

6 жыл бұрын

I use single point af when shooting so wide.

Sharper picture, $600 less in price... I'd definitely go with the Sigma. It's a no brainer!

@weizenobstmusli8232

6 жыл бұрын

Sharpness isn't everything in a lense.

@PumaM90

6 жыл бұрын

it is for most people.

@gordonlister8242

6 жыл бұрын

Reality is you can fix tone, colour, and exposure in less than a minute in Lightroom, but you can't fix lack of sharpness.

@weizenobstmusli8232

6 жыл бұрын

You can use the sharpness slider, which doesn't help a lot, I know. Other things you can not fix with filters: Micro contrast and the quality of unsharp areas, i.e. bokeh or falloff. But shure: with high mp sensors, sharpness or the lack thereoff becomes more aparent.

@josephrcharo

6 жыл бұрын

Put your money where your mouth is and buy one. I own the Nikon 105mm 1.4 and I have no regrets.

Did you calibrate the lens to the sensor as recommended by Nikon?

The focal length holds only at infinity. When you focus closer it can change depending on the lens design. Essentially a lens can focus either by moving farther from the sensor or by shortening the focal length.

i have issue with phase AF in some nikon body. everytime i use my fav d800e I had to use live view mode (contrast af) which produce sharp images. but it makes my work slower. can you make some video about contrast and phase af?

I don't get the Peter vs Oliver reference.... Any kind soul please explain it to me?

Hi Fro! Was the Nikon properly calibrated for the close range shots? Maybe it’s missing the focus by a tiny hair and thats the reason. I would like to see the 135mm 1.8 from Sigma how it would stack up against those two. Cheers from Slovakia

@paradiddlesixix7530

5 жыл бұрын

yea, look who has the sharpest eyebrows

Wow. I’m very pleased you tested these together although I’m not interested in the Nikon, I was debating against the canon 85mm 1.2 (old is what’s put me off that one ) the reviews on this Sigma are all good so far..apart from a new one I read need to be prefocused to my canon , that sucks I want to just put it on a shoot..

Thanks for your review. I have exactly the same issue with the 85 1.4 from Nikon when compared to the Sigma ART lens. The only thing is that the Nikon G lens had a better bokeh.

The Arts are killing it right now! Would love your thoughts on the 135?

Being the clever guy that you are I assume that both lenses have been calibrated to your D5? As I'm sure you appreciate, at that distance at f1.4 any small variation in calibration is going to make a significant difference in focus. Thank you, thank you for the comparison. I should have waited before I bought my Sigma 105. For me, I was very disappointed with the 105 Sigma. The first thing I did when I got it was check calibration and I found I had to adjust it by +10 points. After calibration, it was wonderfully sharp when it nailed AF (on a D850). However, in low light situations it seemed to struggle badly and subsequently, I returned it and got rid of my 85 f1.4 Sigma as well as this also had AF issues.

Hello sir i am beginner and i am about purchase full frame camera and i found that mirrorless cameras are going to capture the camera market .I am confuse little bit which one to choose from these three cameras canon 5d mark iv, sony a7r iii, nikon d850 please suggest me which one to choose from these.

Problem focusing on the eye solution at end of vid???

@foxfotos3223

4 жыл бұрын

Get the Sigma

Jared Polin do you calibrate your lenses? I assume so, but some people don't, I'm not judging either way. just curious as the N105 seems like it should be tack sharp, and I have seen other reviews where it appeared to be tack sharp. Your photos also look excellent but we are pixel peeping here in a comparison. Some lenses, even within the same line are at the edge of allowable tolerance and are either front or rear focus leaning, which makes it less likely that your AF will perfectly stop and catch focus right in the middle of the depth of field. For wide aperture telephotos this effect is the most prominent and noticeable. Databyter

Have you done the brick test in A mode or with auto- ISO? Then the photos of the lens with more vignetting will appear brighter in the center. The matrix measuring will simply overcompensate the center for the darker corners. According to other test the Nikon has a stronger vignette. If it was brighter the photos at f8 should be brighter. Are they?

When I first tried the Nikon 105, the shocking thing was that it WAS in focus all the time on the D5. Part of that is the D5's magic but even now it still seems like it should have been just about impossible for a DSLR. I never even needed micro-adjustment for it.

Jared, maybe the focus is a hair out on the Nikkor - have you tried AF fine tuning?

@RickMentore

6 жыл бұрын

Yea, I was thinking about that but thought better of that idea, since he is sot of an expert on lenses I assume he would have noticed?

@StylusDrop

6 жыл бұрын

W N That is an incorrect assumption - it does not work like that. The body could be back focussing and the sigma front focussing to the same extent thus cancelling each other out thus giving a perfect result. That is by the camera body allows different AF fine tuning for different lenses.

@Getoffmycloud53

5 жыл бұрын

M. Dietrich if you trust his expertise in general, why doubt his experience now? Either way I assume he’s covered all bases with his Nikon 105/1.4 and I doubt he’s picked up a less than stellar copy of the lens. I don’t buy Sigma because I don’t trust their backward engineering and autofocus reliability in the long run, although they seem to be improving reliability. Their optical performance is pretty impressive and based on that alone I would have bought quite a number of their fast primes.

@paradiddlesixix7530

5 жыл бұрын

both of my art lenses were way off focus when i first bought them so i got the dock that sigma sells. now they are razor sharp wide open. unless sigma has gotten better with their focus accuracy out of the box i would say that he got lucky with that 105. but that still doesnt mean that the nikon shouldnt be micro adjusted. i dont get it. someone that pixel peeps an image to find the tiniest sharpness differences, yet wont spend the time to adjust the lenses focus on their camera. something seems backwards.

@Getoffmycloud53

5 жыл бұрын

M. Dietrich you are shifting this discussion, I have not questioned the need nor usefulness of AF adjust, it beats sending your lenses and bodies in for adjustment. But that does not mean that it is perfectly acceptable to have large tolerances in the latest high end bodies and lenses - that I agree with.

Hi Jared i think Zeiss UV Filters will be good to pud on our lenses....

Should I sell my sigma 70, nikkor kit lens 18-55, and d3500 for a sony alpha A6600 or keep using nikon?

very nice explanation regards the depth of field when close and some distance I am very much appreciated you

Outcome was expected but I liked Nikon color more. Would be nice to know how much effort it takes to correct Sigma color.

How does this Nikon 105mm or the Sigma 105mm handle mid to darker skin tones? Maybe you can try that next. Thanks

Maybe very stupid question from my side but are the focus calibrations for both lenses on your Nikon D5 with the same outcome results? , with a F @ 1,4 a mm makes a huge difference.

Even though the Sigma is sharper. The Nikon is plenty sharp and I personally like the way Nikon renders the skin tones better @12:42. If money was no object I'd still get the Nikon lens cause I also appreciate the smaller size. But on paper that Sigma is just as good and probably a better buy than the Nikon considering the $600 savings. Thanks for the comparison Jared!

@froknowsphoto

6 жыл бұрын

It's def a tough choice. I'm not sure I will sell the Nikon since we do use it on video. But it was driving me crazy shooting at 1.4 on the nikon and never hitting.

@chrisogrady28

6 жыл бұрын

Photo-Me-Ike you can save even more and get even better skin rendering (IMO) by getting a used 105 DC

@hermenvanlaar

6 жыл бұрын

Could the 1/3 of a stop brighter and the skind tone advantage for the Nikon easily be adjusted in Lightroom? Than I would save the 600 dollars...

@Photomeike

6 жыл бұрын

@Herman I will quote myself - "If money was no object I'd still get the Nikon lens" - this means if money is a factor then "on paper that Sigma is just as good and probably a better buy than the Nikon considering the $600 savings" Why would I still get the Nikon over the Sigma if I could? Because I am a portrait photographer who loves how Nikons (cameras and glass) render skin tones for portraits. Anyone that has been shooting professionally for a good amount of time knows that the better image you can get out of camera the easier and faster you can edit to your own personal preference.

@villagranvicent

6 жыл бұрын

In that extreme close up of the eye I think the Nikon focused a little closer, you can see the eyebrow is sharper and the Sigma was spot on on the pupil.

What about AF speed and consistency? I was comparing Canon 85 1.4 L to Sigma 85 1.4 ART and found that Canon had better AF results. More pictures were in focus and AF was faster locking in lover light situations.

@gameshoes

6 жыл бұрын

Sigma's lenses always seem to perform poorly on Canon bodies whereas they seem to do just fine on Nikons.

@jsherringham4608

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve found the 105 art to be really jumpy/twitchy on my 5Diii. Almost like it’s to quick to move in continuous focus mode. With subjects at a bit of a distance it can miss by a fraction as it jumps to focus.

@michonn2

6 жыл бұрын

gameshoes Not really I have sigma 14-24 2.8 ART and I am very happy with this lens. I have got Canon 16-35 lll but the vignetting was enormous so decided to give it back and got sigma 14-24 ART and have to say AF is fast and precise.

@UCreations

5 жыл бұрын

Try the Canon at shorter distance... it's hit and miss. Tested 3 samples of the 85/1.4L vs 2 samples of the Sigma 85Art on a 1DX2 and 5D4 and the Sigma was more consistent at close focus distance. At lower light, the Canon also hunted more. I work at a photography gear shop btw. I have the Sigma 135mm myself and I think it's the best of all the portraitlenses (if the focal length suits you).

@michonn2

5 жыл бұрын

@@UCreations I did that too every time Canon was faster locking quicker also better AF locking in low light

classic reviewstyle of you Jared. i like it

Which is the most contrasted on Nikon D850? Sigma 85mm or 105mm Art? MTF results?

I don't own any primo glass, but if you can make the Sigma fit? I'd say the fact that it lets you get what you want outweighs the compromises you might need to make to get it in your bag or lug it around.

For the side by side shots, did you use center AF or moved it to the top?

@froknowsphoto

6 жыл бұрын

Which side by side shots? The focus would have been done exactly the same on both lenses.

I have two sigma lenses, neither are Art lenses, but I am very happy with both. They are both niche lenses so I use them in very specific situations, but when used for what they are designed they nail it!

If I want to choose from 50mm 1.4 or 85mm 1.8. Who is the best pls reply

Focal length and field of view aren’t strictly tied to each other. You can have similar focal length (I.e. the measures amount light is redirected at) but different field of view.

Could the focus on the Nikon be easier because it's been used more?

Hi Jared, did you make sure both lenses were calibrated in your D5? I know from my own experience I’ve been frustrated countless times with both Nikon lenses and Sigma lenses missing focus and not being sharp...95% of the time it’s because they need calibration. Once I calibrated all my lenses they all perform amazingly and are sharp and accurate. It’s like I got all brand new lenses! The DoF at 1.4 is so tiny even the smallest amount of front focus or back focus makes it seem like it’s not as sharp! Hey maybe the Sigma is sharper than the Nikon but I would make sure they are both calibrated at their peak performance because I know you’d like to give your viewers the most accurate information as possible. Thanks for your time and I enjoy your content!

@froknowsphoto

6 жыл бұрын

nope, I don't do that to my lenses on any camera.

This video reminds me of the days before mirrorless, where lenses always struggled to nail focus wide open. Front focus, back focus, unreliable even when the camera says perfect focus.

You kill me with your wind tunnel test, LOL!

@geomatrix5452

6 жыл бұрын

I also love the Wind Tunnel test... Right up there with NASA! :)

Bravo for sincerity! It is comfortable to see that someone can move beyond the label and remain objective. Respect, Jared!

I'm loving my Sigma on my Canon 5DIV - especially in the studio for products and portraits.....but when I'm hitting the road there have been times already where I leave it at home because of the size. I expected to use it a bit more for events but unless I really need that kind of quality it stays on the shelf. All this to say - this lens is giant - really consider how you like to set up your bag before you purchase - and better yet go handle it at a store.

Uh, did you try this on a mirrorless body and see if the focusing issue with the eyes, went away?

I own the Nikon 105mm 1.4 and I can always get sharp eyes. Have you done a lens calibration on it? I did on my D850 and it was off just 2 points.

@harleyrider9166

3 жыл бұрын

1/2 the lens owners never have..🤣🤣🤣

Two points: Is it possible Sigma hand picked an extremely good copy of this lens, since they knew it was going to be used in a public review? And what about color, character, and overall rendering?

Thanks for the vid, after seeing this I went to work the Nikkor 105 f/1.4e on the D850, I used the Live View focus shots and then made tweaks with Focus Adjustments on view finder shots and now quite satisfied with sharp in-focus eyes. Now I have sharp images with that dreamy bokeh that I enjoy from Nikon lenses. The Sigma is pretty sharp, it's so sharp the Bokeh balls almost look photoshopped in.

I wonder if that overly bright feature of the Nikon exists through out their product line? I have the D500 and I notice that no matter what Nikon lens I throw on it, the highlights are overblown. When I try to compensate, I tend to lose fill-light. It could also be that I just haven't found the right combination of settings, as I am still learning the camera, but that point your brought up hit close to home.

Hey Jared, you should pick and review that $200 wonder lens, the Kamlan 50mm f1.1 Mark II. I am blown away by it's build quality, smoothest aperture and focus adjustments, and amazing image quality/bokeh.

Just received my 300mm f/2.8 VR1 yesterday and apparently on my D800 it requires -14mm focus correction. I used FoCal software to determine that. My point being is that at this stage of optical perfection game the differences we see between lenses may be as much due to need and lack of focus adjustment as they are with actual lens quality. Most of my lenses require some focus adjustment to attain peak sharpness.

Could some of the difference in focal length associated with focus breathing?

“Could it be the t stops? I’m not sure” If it’s brighter YES it’s the t stops, that’s literally the definition.

@Michael-qv7pn

6 жыл бұрын

Christopher O'Grady no, could be a stronger vignette in the center too.. but seems like the T-stop of the nikon is a bit better, would be logical because the sigma have 3 elements more and the nikon coatings are really good

@jsherringham4608

6 жыл бұрын

I think the reason he’s not sure as he threw up the DXO mark page for the Nikon but they haven’t tested the sigma yet so he couldn’t categorically say.

@RayValdezPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

maybe he needs the facts before he just says t-stops because a month later someone will come on here correcting him and talking shit about him.

I saw your video the 14th of August 2018 and was impressed also by some others on the net and youtube next April I am going with my family on vacation to the States and shall get it trade in my 120-300 OS still happy with it but changing my thoughts and shooting etc and thinking about the 150-600 OS C version for B.I.F. and aviation .Many thanks for this honest review and BTW keep doing the sniff and wind tunnel tests . I am not yet for the LLLLL mount alliance stay by the old F mount alliance team .Z mount still no pro body or at least a BATT Pack with Fully function buttons !

@edwardphilipmarianafzger9800

2 жыл бұрын

Well finally this year 2021 we went to the US of A and I bought it for a great price at Adorama B&H didn't had it on stock for weeks and got it for a super price open box model at 21st of June and I do not regret getting it . For my next tele lens ok no more 120-300 OS was great and sharp but want more reach for birding and aviation and sports.

Have you tried another Nikon 105 1.4 to see if the focus at 1.4 was any better than your copy? You may just have to recalibrate the Nikon lens, as much as it cost's you would think Nikon would not send out stuff that needs to be recalibrated. LOL Great video.

Not surprised the Sigma is sharper. Sigma primes are pretty tight when it comes to sharpness. They tend to lack AF performance in certain scenarios (continuous focus, low light), but it's their zooms that suffer more from that. The primes are looking more and more appealing. I think my next lens will be the 50mm F1.4 Art.

@RayValdezPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

this lens focuses very good on my canon. I was surprised and amazed when i zoomed in on a 1.4 and didnt see a lack of sharpness thatr I am used to with my other 1.4/1.2 lenses. Except the 35mm II which is crazy sharp too.

@gordonlister8242

6 жыл бұрын

I've got the 20mm f1.4, 50mm f1.4, and 135mm f1.8 and love them all. The 50mm is probably the pick of the bunch though. I'm actually amazed at how far Sigma have come since their global mission started. I have an older 70-200 f2.8 APO which quite honestly is outstanding, but have owned other Sigma EX lenses that were nothing more than paper weights. After the disaster that was their 50mm f1.4 EX which had wandering focus I swore that I'd never buy another, until I used a friends 50mm Art. The big bonus is my 3 Art primes cost combined, roughly what my 24-70 G Master zoom cost.

I'm just stoked to hear that it's even comparable to the Nikon, much less seemingly better. I shot Nikon for a year 2 years ago and had picked up the 105 when it came out and it quickly became my favorite lens. It renders like no other 135 or 85 out there. Now I shoot Sony with all Sigma FE mount primes, so when this finally arrives for the Sony mount, my big question will be whether I get rid of the 85 or the 135 (or neither.)

Did you do the autofocus in camera calibration?

Hi Jared, thank you very much for your video which helped me to make the good decision. I've just received the sigma "monster" and I'm very happy with it. what a level of craftsmanship! I have now to learn how to use it the best as possible and more important: improve myself! all the best for you!

You should compare the Nikon 85mm f1.4 and Sigma 85mm f1.4 Art

Nice side-by-side! This went nearly as expected but I thought the Sigma might have even roundER bokeh balls and a better T-stop.

I think I will stick with my Laowa 105mm STF I prefer the APD effect more than that insane(awesome) aperture plus the laowa is stunningly sharp

@619RobdoG

4 жыл бұрын

Riley Burling trippin

What camera and lens did you use for this KZread Video?

I've been waiting for one of these videos. Thanks Jared. Getting myself the Sigma.

It's likely that what we're seeing with the Sigma lens is some focus-breathing, which most Nikon shooters know was a serious problem with the some of the 70-200 f/2.8 VR lenses. The Sigma might have a wider field of view when focusing at close distances, but might even out with the Nikon at the infinity range (I understand that there is also usually some variation in focal-length reporting with lenses, too). It would be interesting to see how the images compare when you shoot full-body shots, for example.

@thingsdemystified

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say it was a "serious problem." It never bothered or bothers me. I love using my 70-200 VR II.

Dear Jared.... would you prefer a 105/1.4 lens or a 70-200/2.8 is lens? Kindly let us know....

@swamydayanand4306

6 жыл бұрын

If You get to choose only one lens 😉 which one is it?

@godbelow

6 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding? 70-200 all day. Most versatile lens ever.

@swamydayanand4306

6 жыл бұрын

g0dbel0w Thank you for your reply.....

Wasn't smelling toast a sign you are having a stroke? Also looking at image of Dan the sigma seems to be longer than the nikon

Jared, because I have been watching your videos. I went out and purchased the Sigma! It is a beast of a lens! I have takes some fantastic photos of my kids and girlfriend. It is truly the "Bokeh Master"! I have lights on my patio and using the F/2 on the Sigma gives me great looking orbs. Thank you for giving such great reviews here on KZread! You Rock Bro!

Focus breathing. Of your subject was further back both lenses would be 105mm but with closer subject a lens that suffer from focus breathing will do that. Also why the F would you shoot a portrait at 105mm f1.4 and end up with the nose out of focus ...

@froknowsphoto

6 жыл бұрын

Because

@paradiddlesixix7530

5 жыл бұрын

last i looked, i paid no attention to the fine details on anyones nose. they look allright to me.

the superbulked sigma 105 is sharper? no problem! I will buy th nikon 85 1.4. not good to carry around peter north for some facials.

I wasn't really surprised, I've found that the same thing is the case with the Sigma 85mm 1.4 against Nikon's own 85mm 1.4. The Sigma Art line up is just sharp AF.

@sakocat

6 жыл бұрын

the sigma 85 is awesome

@donidda

6 жыл бұрын

I actually own one and it is awesome even all my clients are in shock when they see how sharp their images are

@13:21 there seems to be a difference being 1/1250 for the Nikon and 1/1600 for the Sigma, so obviously it isn't fair.

@lukas_berger

5 жыл бұрын

And it sure doesn't help that he's using natural light too, it just varies, that's how it is.

Think the only way to nail focus most of the time wide open is mirrorless or at least live view. Tha normal AF System is challanged especially with different distances.

Amazing video, this is what I needed. Thanks Jared!

Thank you for this review. Was really on the fence with the Sigma lens even though I'm recently a Canon-only shooter and was hesitant on buying the Sigma 105mm or just wait until Canon came out with their own (one day). But glad you made this review.

I’ve got an $1100 budget for new gear and am looking to upgrade. My current body is a d300S and my lenses are garbage, I got the body and lenses from my mother so I can’t let go of them, I’ve been looking at buying the Nikon 85mm f1.8g and 24mm f2.8d , should I buy these lenses or invest in a new system altogether? I’m only interested in photography and I plan on doing portraits, landscapes, street, and I’m interested in experimenting with Astro, light painting, and architectural photography. All advice is welcome as long as it’s within budget, because of where of where I live shipping is extremely expensive so I only get 1 or 2 chances a year to buy equipment at reasonable prices, the next time will be when I’m in Australia in December. I’ve already got a solid tripod and camera bag.

@darbiansphotography4177

6 жыл бұрын

Teen Shinobu Is best Waifu sigma 18-35 art will cover many needs that leaves around 4-500 for a longer lens of some sort.

@saniwada

6 жыл бұрын

Darbians Photography Thanks, Ill look into it.

Awesome review Jared and thanks for being honest. I was on the fence about this lens but I am sold now. I love Nikon but $600.00 cheaper is a easy and a no brainer!

F1.4 is very good to get full body shots, but as you get closer to subject it can be good to close the iris a little to get more depth of field. As your subject fills more and more of the frame the visible bokeh area shrinks. For a pure head shot I don't really see the point in going below F2.8 except for very special effects. Of course most of the shots with a beast like this will be at F1.4 because you can, but you must keep in mind that stopping down adds a lot of security to the shots, you should do at least one or two shots stopped down to secure things. The same for astronomy where you get much more pin point stars by working at F2 or 2.8. At least that's true with my 85mm.

For portraits, making a case for sharpness? Can you make a video on the character of the lens such as portraits in backlight, in the twilight etc. the minor difference in sharpness that you are highlighting is not a correct representation.

There is nothing bad to get Sigma lens this days. I have got Canon 16-35 lll and returned it because the vignetting was enormous !!! I have tested sigma 14-24 2.8 ART and bought that lens straight after pixel peeping :)

Shocked...me too. Been considering buying a 105mm but now my world is thrown into confusion. Great vid and thanks for doing the donkey work, keep them going...would have liked to see them on a D850 !

Lightroom classic or CC?