Here’s a fun old Sigma lens that gives a fisheye projection on full-frame cameras. It’s getting on a bit these days, though – is it still good enough to be relevant today?
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Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens for Canon
F1.8 maximum aperture F16 minimum Ring-type ultrasonic-type AF motor with full-time manual focusing, 72mm filter size Minimum focusing distance 28 cm/ 11.0 in. USB Dock compatible, MC-11 compatible. Available in Canon EF (EF-S), Sony Alpha (dot), Nik... (as of September 22, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
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Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E (402965)
Compatible with Sony E mount cameras Perfect for nature & event photography Large f/1.4 aperture for superb lowlight performance Compact size makes it very portable Fully accommodates Fast Hybrid AF (as of September 22, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
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Sigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Sony E
SONY E-mount With nine rounded aperture blades, a stepping ring motor, and compact design Perfect paring of high performance and pricing, Contemporary compactness, Art line Image Quality Accessories Included: Lens Hood, Rear and Front Cap For APS-C M... (as of September 22, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens for Canon
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This lens is making a lot of back-focus issues in the dark even with 2 led st-e2 assist focus beams 🙁 Maybe it’s just my case but it’s very sad because i’m a nightclub photographer
Which one the good brand? Sigma or samyang?
Still prefer the Samyang 12mm over the greater field of view and more ED elements despite loss of AF. It still works with AF confirmation on Nikon but sadly not on Canon
wheres sigma 10mm f2.8 review?
Sigma 15 or samyang 15?
the 15mm sigma fisheye on sd1 merril is not 3rd party lens it is orginal a friend of mine has the sd1 merril sigma bodey and 15mm fisheye and some Art lenses the sd1 is a good camera and the lenses are orginal
No macro test for this lens?
Great review! I would love to see you review the Sigma 24-105 f4. I really want to know how it stacks up against the legendary Canon variety!
Can you do a crop sensor fisheye lens review?
Nice test.
Eventhough I use a Nikon cameras. I enjoy you reviews:) Thanks for the effort. I appreciate it. Have a nice one:)
I was seeking a review of this lens couple of days before but i didn’t find any good tutorial.
Really happy to watch this.
Thumbs up.
Another great review.. Thumbs Up!
Can you please do a review of the tokina 10-17 thanks. Love the reviews
super
video on that lens is pretty much beer goggles
I have the opportunity to get a Samyang and a Sigma for the same price. I like how subtle the Samyang is, but the Sigma does have autofocus which helps when shoot from the ground or from the hip. What would you suggest?
Can you test the Sigma 70-200 2.8 EX DG OS HSM?
Why no review for the 70-200 2.8? it is the most popular configuration among professionals.
Nice lens and nice review method, like your other videos.
I have just bought a Tamron SP 17-35 f2.8-4.0 Di Af IF, designed for full frame cameras. It’s a very good lens, have you ever heard it?
If I were from your country, I would have sent you this lens to review it. Have you ever considered to do a review of this lens? 🙂
Excellent review. I won’t be buying it. Focus speed too slow. I expected it to be faster than that…
THANK YOU FOR THIS REVIEW! The best one i have found on this lens.
Until recently, I shied a way from 3rd party lenses, but I must concede, that the latests Sigma lenses, especially their wickedly amazing Art Lenses and their latest macro lenses are equal to or surpass the very best from Nikon & Canon. This is an older Sigma, but still a very good lens. However, I still recommend the Samyang Fisheyes… no auto focus, but it’s simple not needed for this type of lens, and it’s optical quality is as good an the other lenses in their class… and the pro-built quality is better then most… while saving you a nice bit of money. Best wishes Chris…
Manual focus?
Always love watching your reviews Chris 🙂 In a week or so, I’ll be purchasing the Canon EF 15mm F/2.8 Fisheye. One catch is that the autofocus has stopped working so it will practically work as a Samyang lens; fully manual (^_^) I’ll get it for 150£ which I think is a perfect deal. I’ve already tested the lens and it doesn’t suffer from any optical defects.