Sigma 340306 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Lens for Nikon (Black) Review
| Categories | Camera and Photo |
| Product Code | B00A35X8ZG |
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| Price | $899.00 |
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Product Details
- Size: none
- Color: Black
- Brand: Sigma
- Model: 340306
- Dimensions: 94.00" h x
3.70" w x
3.00" l,
2.00 pounds
Features
- Compensates for Color aberration to ensure unsurpassed expressive performance
- Large maximum aperture of 1.4
- floating inner focusing system for extremely high optical performance for close up photos
- Compensates for Color aberration to ensure unsurpassed expressive performance
- Large maximum aperture of 1.4
- floating inner focusing system for extremely high optical performance for close up photos
Product Description
Delivers high-level artistic quality
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
42 of 46 people found the following review helpful.
Setting the bar high.
By Jimbo Jones
I was very excited for this lens to come out, and had one on pre-order as soon as I was able.I was lucky enough to already own the Canon 35L, so I was able to do some side by side comparisons. Just as every review site on the web has said, this lens is flat out amazing. The color rendition and contrast was easily on-par with my 35L, and sharpness was much better than the 35L.Build quality is amazing, and really more on par with the Zeiss type lenses than any of the Canon L series. It feels good in the hand. Solid and smooth. The focus ring is large and easy to turn, while still providing a comfortable level of tension to keep the adjustments from being jumpy.I did have to dial in +2 Micro Adjustment on my 5D3 in order to get the best results, but once that was done, the sharpness far surpassed the sharpness of my 35L.Long story short, after a week with the Sigma 35, my 35L was up for sale.Cons:Sigma used this new lines of lenses to try to reinvent themselves as lens makers, and show their dedication to a superior product. With all of that build-up, I was disappointed to have to add +2 MA to make the lens right when it was fresh out of the box. However, I haven't noticed any focus shift issues like previous Sigma lenses I've had.Filter size - The nice thing about Canon L's is that for the most part, everything is 77mm or 72mm threads. Sure, I could get a reducing ring to make my 77mm filters work on the Sigma, but that would be at a cost of not being able to use the hood. I do like the smaller form factor of this lens though, and don't find myself needing to use a CPL on a regular basis like with some other lenses.In short, if you already have a 35L, by buying this lens, you'd gain a good bit of sharpness wide open. If you don't have a 35mm f/1.4 already, I'd highly recommend this one above the Canon, and above the Zeiss.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful.Stunning Images... Sigma Artist line delivers...
By Jon McGuffin
Well, I will tip my cap to Sigma on this 35mm 1.4 DG HSM Lens. I read some very early reviews on this which were mostly quite positive and decided it was time to purchase a 35mm prime for my Nikon D700 full frame body. I am *NOT* disappointed in the slightest bit. This lens is delivering everything I had hoped for and more. Having owned several of Nikon's professional lenses (24-70 2.8, 80-200 2.8, etc) I was surprised to see build quality to be as good as it is. I feel I'll own this lens for 20 years; it's built like a tank.The optics are top notch and comparing samples from my shooting over the past 2-3 weeks, it's likely the sharpest lens I've ever owned. Not much fine tuning needed with my D700 to get pinpoint perfect focus either. Color rendition is very good. I process all images via RAW in Lightroom and the amount of data I have to work with here is fantastic.I honestly couldn't recommend this lens enough. Though I've not shot with Nikon's own expensive 35mm lens, I can't possibly imagine that lens offering anything this isn't. If this is was Sigma has to offer in terms of the future of their artist line of products, Nikon & Canon are *genuinely* going to have a problem on their hands. I'd fill my entire lens lineup with Sigma glass if it were all this good no problem.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful.Kudos to Sigma
By Ariel
Sigma has really stepped up its game. The lens is not only elegant in presentation but renders superbly. Thus far, everything about the lens is truly exceptional. The IQ is equal to, if not superior to, any Nikon prime that I have experienced (including the landmark 24/1.4). My prime setup is good to go with my Sigmas 35, 50 and 85. If in doubt, you might check the plethora of favorable reviews that are being posted quite frequently from the most reputable of sources. If one becomes available and you want it, don't hesitate in pulling the trigger (assuming of course your finances permit you to do so).
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