Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 Lens Review: Good. Heavy. Interesting.
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Review of the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens. Discussing image quality, focusing, build quality, handling, and value.
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Review of the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens. Discussing image quality, focusing, build quality, handling, and value.
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0:00 - Intro & Disclosure
0:42 - Build & Features
1:47 - Focusing
5:26 - Chromatic Aberration
6:36 - Bokeh
7:59 - Close Focusing
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man if this was 24-50 it'd be THE CHOSEN ONE.
@geraldundone
Ай бұрын
"You were my brother, Anakin!"
@Nathan_Lundstrom
Ай бұрын
@@geraldundoneThank you for the incredible reference ❤
@soumyonath911
Ай бұрын
I mean I think if they stretched it so much it would either deteriorate the quality or be really expensive, I see no other reason for this weird focal range
@MonicaHolly143
Ай бұрын
Would rather have 24 45 than 50 dont need that extra weight just for 5mm
@kmt488
Ай бұрын
I'd still be down for 24-40mm
The sponsor message felt like an amazing review by itself lol
That Sennheiser set up is absolute money!
@MiesvanderLippe
Ай бұрын
When even the comments about a sponsor are positive you are in a sacred part of KZread
Great video. This is the first time I recall you pulling your pictures in Lightroom. Please keep up the strong work!
I'm actually more interested in the sponsored item 😅
@WilliamFaucher
Ай бұрын
So am I, actually!
@JoATTech
Ай бұрын
Hope there would be review soon :D.
@JMSobrevilla
Ай бұрын
Me too 😂
@codythep
Ай бұрын
Same 😂😂😂 Great sponsorship
@mavfan1
Ай бұрын
Thumbs down for using “actually”.
This lens is one of the most interesting I have tried out recently! Love the video!
I witched several of the other reviews and your outstanding. However, what impressed me was almost all had disclaimers and explanations of the loan. You video seems to have worked.
Just for anyone who is also very interested in this lens for video, the L mount version allows for linear focus pulling with an adjustable throw of 90 to 720 degrees. I'd assume it's a setting you set in the camera (the fp for me) just like the other sigma lenses with this feature.
@MrWiseinheart
Ай бұрын
Good to know!
You got me very interested in ...the Sennheiser EW-D System. I would like to seeing a review about it made by Gerald in the future. And of course thanks for the lens review. Although it is very fast, it won't be able to retire my Sony 24-70mm F2.8 I very soon because of the not wide enough 28mm and the not close enough 45mm.
When a new photo or video product is released, you are the most reliable source for me. Your advice is always precise and tailored, allowing me to make informed choices. Thanks to you, I can be sure to stay at the cutting edge of technology and get the most out of every new piece of equipment. Thank you for your unmatched expertise!
I think the Tamron 25-50 f/2 would be a much more useful lens
As someone who uses a 35 1.4 GM and 70-200 2.8 GM as my main two lenses, this would offer me more flexibility in my wide focal range and let me keep the shallow DOF look when I want to hide the background. I’ve been thinking about replacing the 35 with a 24, but this 28-45 would probably be the choice now that it exists!
@kilikdudley
21 күн бұрын
I just did the same thing. 28 and 45 cover 95% of my shots shooting docs. Replaced my 35 gm and I’m thrilled with the upgrade.
Good call on the 18-35 1.8 effective focal range equivalence. In my Sony FS5 days the 18-35 1.8 basically lived on the camera for running around shooting B-Roll. This 28-45 lens on any of the full frame Sonys will be a fantastic run around B-Roll lens.
After Sigma released the 24-35mm f/2, I had hoped we might find a mirrorless that extended it to 20-35mm f/2. That said, this is still a very appealing.
@Inclinado9
Ай бұрын
I have one great copy of 24-35 and I love it, but for sure, 20-35 or even 18-35, would be much appreciated
@teambroforce
Ай бұрын
Linear Focus would be even Better....i'll keep my old 24-35 for gimbal work and follow Focus.
The sponsored segment is actually so good hahaha
What, a 1.8 zoom lens? Didn't expect that.
I think you should mention in the video that this lens is basically three f/1.8 prime lenses - 28mm, 35mm, and 45mm - in one package.
@Reuel_Media
Ай бұрын
Yes but 35mm is the only common focal length there
@piotrgraniszewski8544
Ай бұрын
28 and 45 are my fav focal lengths lol @@Reuel_Media
@domantasbronusas
Ай бұрын
28mm is good, its like weird
@LexanderMiller
Ай бұрын
@@Reuel_Media28 is common enough imo
@piotrgraniszewski8544
Ай бұрын
@@domantasbronusas it's actually the lesser of two weirds. :P
It's finally nice to see manufacturers release interesting lenses that push the boundaries a bit, I personally would have been much more interested in a 24-50 F1.8 but I bet that would have been an awfully heavy bit of glass just to get 24mm out of the optics but I'm so glad to see these unique lenses come to market, Still holding out for that 24-105 F2.8 E-Mount
Thanks for sharing it. ✌️
$1350 is a steal of a deal for this lens!
@USGrant21st
Ай бұрын
lol, just $50 more than 35/1.4GM and $600 more than Sigma 35/1.4, it's a steal, and look who's stealing 🤪
@IanHobday
Ай бұрын
@@USGrant21st 35/1.4 doesn't do 28, 40, or 45mm. Of any of the focal lengths in between. If primes are your jam then buy the prime, but for what this lens offers it's a great price.
Are you going to get your hands on the new DZO Arles lenses?
Hey Gerald, might help to explain the close focus distance is measured from the sensor plane, not the front of the lens. I see a lot of reviewers who aren’t aware of this and express surprise that the lens is focusing when the front of the lens is closer to the subject than the distance the manufacturer quotes.
i had been waiting for this lens for yeaaaaaaaaaars . Thanks Gerald for as usual amazing review
Definitely and intriguing option! Whats even more interesting is it's not far off in size and weight from an 18-35 with the MC11 adapter. VERY different in price.
Stoked that Sigma (and Tamron) keep innovating. Thank you!
@frankfeng2701
Ай бұрын
Tamron is clearly the more innovative one.
I'd love a bit more range/smaller even if was f2/f2.2
Huh, that Sennheiser kit is interesting. Looks like an upgraded version of the Deity HD-TX system, which ive used for years. It is great
This is an epic lens!
I wonder if it’s possible to have an 18-35mm full frame Sigma. That would be awesome. Great vid Gerald!
Would this be a good lens for the LUMIX S9? 😊
On L-Mount you can enable linear focussing in the menus. It would seem that the manual focussing problem is E-Mount specific.
Can you do a review of that Sennheiser? One of the rare times I am actually interested in the sponsor product!
@petersvan7880
Ай бұрын
Haha, was thinking the same :)
Another great video! Would be fantastic if they release a 50-100mm or 50-90mm f/1.8 for full frame (since the 18-35mm aps-c lens has a 50-100mm pair)
OMG, I adored the APSC version so much!!!! Should they release a full frame RF version I'd have to get it, I'm afraid
@MrNategates
Ай бұрын
If only there is an RF version. I think Canon is still restricting what lenses they approve for the mount ?
I have the 18-35mm f1.8 and the 50-100mm f1.8, they are both fabulous low light lenses
Beautiful watch. What watch is that?
Great review as always, However I'm still happy with my 18-35 on my Full frame Sony A74, and I really don't mind the focusing sound as I record most of my audio externally. The Sennheiser on the other hand, is very expensive, and probably would upset many enthusiasts.
Probably missed it, but the real feature of the 18-35mm is the compatibility with Metabones on m43. I am still a m43/L-Mount user and primarily use Sigma EF ART on both L mount and m43 with both Speedbooster styles (m43) and the MC-21 with the Aurora filter modification. I would like to see a feature of the 18-35mm with 0.71x Speedbooster on G9 II versus the 28-45mm on an S5 II for video focus performance in AF/MF where PDAF and Manual/Linear settings are compared.
Glad it doesn’t have the insane green flaring that the 18-35 1.8 does. Would miss the 1:4 reproduction on the older lens, agree that it’s frustrating when you want to get just a little closer and can’t.
This is cool. Wonder if they’ll do an FF equivalent of the 50-100mm f1.8 next.
I love internal focus zoom lenses.
Aperture ring, glad to see that on the new lens. Internal zoom! May have to pick one up even though I have the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art. Would have been a replacement if f/1.8 were available for 24-70mm.
@lazdafilms
Ай бұрын
wait for sony 24-70 f2
What was this video shot on tho? A7iv + 35mm gm?
Sorry if there’s any incorrect audio lingo, I’m not as well versed 💀 For the sennheiser unit, can I record multiple lines with the one receiver? Or will I need to get a separate unit if I want to do something like put a lav on two separate people?
I would have loved to see something a bit wider. A 20-35 DG would be my personal sweet spot!
Unfortunately I can't stand the so much non-linear manual focus operation. If you consider buying this lens - bear this in mind. I've got 50mm DG DN and I love Sigma brand and their lenses from DSLR times, but this makes a lens pretty non-usable for me for video work. But I got the aperture ring that I never use... ☹
I absolutely LOVED my 18-35 for my Nikon DSLR...just wish I could get this for my Nikon Z camera.
The Sigma 18-35 is pretty legendary. This looks like a nice effort and edition. I think I'll always prefer my prime trio though. If I was shooting lots of events, etc. though, big zooms like this would make sense.
We need a 12-600mm F1.2 zoom lens 🥲
@sashinger5230
Ай бұрын
Around 800g and of course under 1k, please! Thx! 😂
@xWood4000
Ай бұрын
With excellent optical characteristics
@rickbiessman6084
Ай бұрын
Only if those lazy engineers make it a pancake though! And don’t those greedy CEOs make it more than $500! :)
@lumenography6790
Ай бұрын
You guys are funny
@noelbenjaminfernandez3289
Ай бұрын
with macro, OSS and parfocal and internal zoom, YES!
My man Gerald’s trending, way to ruffle feathers.
Here we go the feed will flood with this lens. Gerald is the first in line though :)
Good stuff but the real question is: how often do you change the bananas?
You can set the lens to linear with Lumix cameras.
in coming is supposedly GM 24-70 f1.8. (string rumore)
Nice lens and all and I do like the direction Sigma is going in general with their recent releases, but this one as a hybrid, primarily video shooter, is not for me. The audio gear 32-bit float internal recording for the shotgun---THAT is interesting to me
Damn sigma has been pushing limits on FF mirrorless systems recently. Great video, Gerald
I thought about buying a 35 or 50 prime for L mount, but I think I‘ll get this instead. More versitile
Will the ne an EF mount Version avalible soon?
What I really want is a sigma 18-35mm 1.8 mkii. Would become my go to lens for the fx30
@WasionKey
Ай бұрын
Make it 15-35 1.8 and the same size as the 18-50 2.8 and I WILL DROP EVERYTHING 😆
The focus can be set to linear on L mount cameras, so this would be a perfect pairing with the s5iiX. I’m waiting for the sigma 75-150mm f1.8 next. What a lens from sigma!
@themercerguy
Ай бұрын
Totally agree with the first sentiment, but I'm fairly certain a 75-150 1.8 for full frame would be prohibitively big/heavy.
@CartyCantDance
Ай бұрын
@@themercerguy I’m just saying if they’re updating the 18-35 f/1.8, then it makes sense they come out with the full frame equivalent for the 50-100 f/1.8 next. Just a theory. I agree, sounds expensive and enormous
I’m on the fence, I originally was looking to get the tamron 35-150 f2.8 but with the clear image zoom it makes the sigma 28-45 f1.8 much more appealing
I think you should mention, that the focus ring on Sigma lenses can be set to 'linear' on L-mount cameras (at least on Panasonic).
wow damn now thats something new
Nooo! I was hoping for a APSC mirrorless version of the venerable 18-35. Fuji needs to release a video focused 18-33 at 1.4 or 1.8.
As per the price - if this would be branded "SONY", it would cost twice as much. For such type of very fast zoom lens I think the price is reasonable. It makes much more sense to me than the SONY 24-50mm f/2.8, which costs just 200 USD less and is 1.3 stops slower. Actually I was hoping for such lens to come as I really wanted an full frame version of the Sigma 18-35. So I'm really glad about this lens! And seeing the nice rendering of the out of focus areas, it is really tempting. I used to have the Sigma 24-35 f/2.0 and it was a great performer - sharp and with a great bokeh. And it also outperformed the prime lenses at the time it was made.
2:23 this is my biggest pet peeve with all mirrorless lenses from any brand.
4:21 Wow, Gerald. Not only did you learn to pronounce "bokeh" and "Zhiyun", you also got the "s" of "Sennheiser" correct :O (I’m German, so I know) I admire your effort - and results! ;)
I cannot help but notice the bananas at the back 🤣
@MichaelJLong
Ай бұрын
Best Easter egg possible. 😆
I love my 20-40mm 2.8 🙏
Just reviewed this lens on my channel, one of the best lenses I have reviewed. 24-50 would have been better but would have been huge.
For 3 Panasonic's primes f/1.8 lenses, in this focal range (28mm, 35mm & 50mm), we would pay about $1600 or more. But, with this badboy from Sigma we actually pay less than (round) 30% to have these 3 focal range in one. This Sigma lens is actually wonderful😍👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 We hope to see a fullframe Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 Zoom Lens soon to pair with this badboy!!😍
The price is actually pretty good I think, it's basically two primes in one. People love the RF 28-70 2.0 because it's 3 primes in one, but this isn't quite as versatile. I wonder how this one compares to the Sigma 40mm f/1.4 which is one of my go to lenses.
@reinhardbecker284
Ай бұрын
I assume the 40 is much better wide open, because there are nearly no primes who can stand against the 40… But the 40 ist no Zoom! If you need/want the possible bit of quality still take the best primes. If you need flexibility take zooms, because what gives you the better quality from the prime, if the picture contains not everything needed…
I seriously thought it'd be priced MUCH higher, like $1600+. Price is quite good. I would LOVE to bring this lens with me to trips. Solid lens for walking around cities like Chicago, San Fran, New York, Tokyo, etc. I'm excited for it. I just hope they make a Z mount for Nikon!
Doesn't Panasonic/Leica have the ability to switch between linear and non-linear focus response?
@luisneumannp2748
Ай бұрын
The S cameras normally have that feature but I don't know if the sigma lenses support it. Works with Lumix lenses though
Well anything wider than 28mm would have added massive weight. Plus 28mm is the most used Cinema focal length as is 40mm which the zoom end will be near enough after focus breathing correction.
It actually stretches almost to 70mm in APS-C 4K video with equivalent f/2.8, so it's even better than using the original 18-35/1.8 for video on APS-C only.
@frankfeng2701
Ай бұрын
But costs three times as much and not nearly as adaptable as EF mount on other systems.
Looks like a nice lens. Folks have to appreciate how difficult it is to create a lens like this. There's a bit of convenience with minimal tradeoffs. The Sennheiser mic is also very interesting.
as cool and useful it might be, i cant see myself using it because of its weight and length. i also agree with your opinion on the price, if it was cheaper i would consider getting one because i dont have a fast lens as of now.
Crazy how I was just thinking they should update the 18-35 f1.8….and boom 28-45….😁 be the perfect lens to get with the Pyxis
I can see using this lens on a Sony FX30 (42-67.5mm)as an interview lens. Internal focus - zoom works with matte box - which I use.
@cbflazaro
Ай бұрын
I'd argue that 42-62 makes this lens less versatile.
@wkmpellucid
Ай бұрын
@@cbflazaro Not for that application.
I don't understand why nonlinear focus is still the standard tbh. Linear focus works perfectly fine for fully manual lenses. I guess maybe focus by wire lenses have to compensate for the electronic focus ring being less precise?
This gonna be the next legendary lens for filmmaker 👍🏻
It might be better optically than most Sigma f/1.4 Art primes, but I don't think it beats the 40mm f/1.4 Art DSLR design lens, and the 28mm DSLR design might also be a bit better a bit at same apertures in the corners at least.
Cool lens, but I'll stick with my adapted 18-35 until the price comes down. The 18-35 still has 25-35mm range with no vignette in full frame. If using both full frame and apsc modes for video, the 18-35 gives you an equivalent 25mm-56mm range vs the 28-72mm for the new lens. The 18-35 is still crazy versatile for a cheap fast lens. And the close focusing distance on the 18-35 is insanely close.
Good job Sigma 👍👍
28-45mm is pretty much the perfect wide-to-standard focal range IMO. I rarely shoot wider than 28mm, and ~43mm is the true “normal” focal length for full-frame sensors (side note: we need more 43mm lenses!). I do wish this were a more compelling video lens, but the trade-offs are understandable.
Another sigma one of kind 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻. I use my 18-35 on full frame cameras 😅.
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Manual focus will be very different with this lens on L mount as the Panasonic cameras can electronically be dialled into linear focus and u can even set the amount of degrees of focus throw
@castielvargastv7931
Ай бұрын
Only lumix lenses can do that
@andreasbulowhansen9413
Ай бұрын
@@castielvargastv7931 incorrect. Sigma website itself states this: Switching between linear and non-linear focus ring settings (L-Mount only)
@andreasbulowhansen9413
Ай бұрын
@@castielvargastv7931 also, see the CVP review of the 24-70 which clearly states that the art lenses behave differently on L-mount bodies because of this feature
One comment from my side this is the best and only lens for some one who have sony or L mount FullFrame/ 4k60pcrop body ...with one lens you can deal with entire range
I just dont understand this lens focal range. I've been looking at getting the new sigma 24-70 2.8 mk2 because i've had lots of scenarios where my 28-75mm wasn't wide enough, but when i slap on my 16-28 it is too wide and not flexible. The 1.8 is cool but i'd rather just use the primes and move around because they are lighter and better.
What about IS? Would have been great
The problem is that for the same price, you can get the Tamron 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8. An important note: in the 35-45mm range, the Tamron still maintains an f/2.0 aperture (it only goes to f/2.2 at 50mm). It is 5mm longer and 215g heavier than the Sigma. Additionally, the Tamron 25-50mm f/2.0 is coming, which according to rumors, will be half the size, half the weight, and half the price of the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8. And Sony is about to release Sony 24-70mm f/2.0 for the price (again, rumors) between this Sigma and Canon 28-70mm f/2.0. While it is the brightest full-frame zoom ever made, it doesn't offer enough in terms of range, size, and weight to be truly competitive with what's already available on the market, especially considering what's about to be released (such as the aforementioned Tamron 25-50mm f/2.0).
@reinhardbecker284
Ай бұрын
For the Tamron we will see, but the Sony will never be in the same price range. Look at Canons 28-70 for 3k, so maybe it will bit cheaper, but I expect the the range…
Please Compare Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 DG DN II or 28-70mm 2.8 Contemporary With Sigma 28-45mm 1.8
@shubhamgusain9392
26 күн бұрын
For Wedding Photography... I am Confused between these lenses to buy for my work
For the Maunal Focusing: If you have a Lumix Camera you can literally just make the no-linear focus throw linear :) (only 360° tho for non Lumix lenses) Guess you don't get that feature with Sony xD
Everyone was asking for a full frame adaption of the Sigma 18-35, and the responses seem to be pretty lukewarm
I still dream of a 18-28 1.8 apsc lens
@CapturedByKen
Ай бұрын
The sigma 18-35mm 1.8 is a pretty awesome lens. Was one of my favorites
@EduardoStefanello
Ай бұрын
@@CapturedByKen My only problem with the lens is the size, I imagine 28mm could make it considerably smaller.
The ultimate 3 in 1 prime lens for interview setup.
I rather have a lightweight 40mm with a low aperture. I feel like zooms make more sense for apsc when the lenses can be super small and low apertures
I honestly think the 2x zoom of the 18 35 just makes it that little bit more flexible. it this was a hair wider and a touch tighter people would love it - while I think the wieght is a bit of a turn off Not sure why they didnt just do a 28-70 f2 its more of a head line for them with the hype train now being 1,8 but for more reach and losing a1/3 of a stop i think more people in the long run would be happy especially at halve the price of the canon 28-70 while the canon shooters couldnt even get it!