Sigma 50mm F2 DN (iSeries) Definitive Review | Has Sigma Read the Room?

[@charlesgarratt5270]

Hi Dustin, please do a comparison video between this 50mm and the 65mm both contemporary lenses. Thank you.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm afraid not. I don't have either of those lenses on hand and have half a dozen lenses to review.

[@VictorHill-o8l]

What is your recommendation vs the 65 f2? sigma 50 f2 vs 65 f2?

[@ttown1376]

This or samyang 45mm 1.8? Looking for a little prime lens to walk around witth

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The Sigma is nicer made, but the Samyang has nicer rendering. What's your priority?

[@ttown1376]

@@DustinAbbottTWI I think I like the lighter 1.8 option. Thank you again for all your videos as I always come to them for my indecisiveness. As well as your quick responses to comments!

[@onourwayeverywhere]

Another great review! I would love to see you do a direct comparison with the Sony 50mm f2.5 for image quality. I would love to see Sigma make this lens for the full frame Nikon Z mount. I would buy one immediately as there is really no competition for them in the Z mount for size and weight.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I have so many lenses to review right now that I’m afraid I won’t be able to do any more comparisons. I don’t have either one of those lenses on hand anymore.

[@philipau3847]

How does this compare optically to the 50mm Apo Lanthar? They are about equal in weight and size (although of course you're missing out on AF with the Apo).

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The APO has richer color and "look", though this lens is more versatile due to having good AF.

[@mrbaiser4133]

...and better corner sharpness.

[@charruaporelmundo]

Definitly not a 50, but the 65, is optically better than the apo lanthar.

[@philipau3847]

@@charruaporelmundo It's easier to make an optically perfect lens as focal length increases, partly because the size of the lens needs to increase.

[@MLee-vcrr]

Nice review man. I have to agree with here. These are really nice looking and well built lenses, with a surprisingly low price when compared to premium "Plastic" lenses. I currently own three from this series, and was waiting for this 50mm. All they need to complete the series is a 85mm F2. I will consider using one of your links when ready to purchase.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks...and enjoy!

[@ericvaleraphotography27]

I have 4 and completely hooked but having the 45 and 65mm this one doesn't fit for me.....Today😅

[@susumt7102]

Will it be good price, if I've got this on $420. I was comparing this w zony 55 f1.8...thanks

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That’s a very solid price.

[@ericvaleraphotography27]

How would you compare it to the 65mm?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The 65mm has a little more compression and nicer bokeh due to the longer focal length, but they are about equally sharp.

[@rhykko77]

As always....... another of the best analysis and reviews of a lens online ! Thank you !

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Much appreciated!

[@passengerslover92]

Will this lens work perfectly on the sony a7c?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Yes it will.

[@passengerslover92]

@@DustinAbbottTWI sounds nice :D

[@odin1983]

Nice review, nice lens. I have Samyang 45 1.8 and very like it but have a fast moving, young childrens and sometimes AF is to slowly. Is a big difference in AF speed/accuracy for Sigma 50 f2 and Samyang 45 f1.8?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The Sigma is a bit faster, though not as fast as their new 50mm F1.4 DN.

[@mrbaiser4133]

Not bad, but what I'd really like would be the optics of the Voigtländer Apo Lanthar 50mm f2, but with fast autofocus.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I think we’d all love Voigt optics with autofocus

[@leledreher]

That video pan against the sun was awesome. I thought you were digitally panning across a still!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Flare resistance definitely pretty impressive.

[@paulo7200]

When is the Canon version coming?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Not until Canon opens up to third parties.

[@arfmf]

Waiting for the definitive review of the new APSC 23mm!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm working on the 17mm F4 first, but I'm about to start the 23mm

[@6gwilliams]

Thanks Dustin Abbott , you and your reviews are the very best, always. Cheers

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thank you, as always, for your support, Gerald.

[@6gwilliams]

@@DustinAbbottTWI well deserved.

[@videosuperhighway7655]

The entire Sigma I series impresses me and has become my workhorse line for my L mount cameras. My canon L lenses feel cheap compared these Sigmas 😂 I they release this line for Canon DSLRs I would jump on that in a split second.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's true that the build quality is much better than a lot of other lenses. These lenses will never be released on DSLR's, though, as optical designs for mirrorless are not at all compatible with DSLRs

[@DoubleB13]

Stunning lens and thanks for the thorough review Dustin

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure!

[@benjamindover4337]

The bokeh on this is super creamy and quite luxurious.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It is quite good for an F2 lens

[@obscurelines]

Nikon needs these for Z moint. Perfect for the ZF.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Agreed. I think we'll see that before long.

[@GaryBox]

Without doubt beautifully designed and good looking lenses but still hard to justify the prices. Faster lenses out there and cheaper lenses than compare optically.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Fair enough.

[@JeffSpeers]

Dustin really needs to watch Linus tech tips video on how to not have your KZbin channel hacked…..

[@miami2632]

look like samyang 45 F1.8 in F2 (image chart) :)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Sharpness fairly close, yes, but the two lenses have very different renderings. Sigma image is a little "heavier" (contrasty) while the Samyang delivers a nicer balance between bokeh and sharpness to my tastes.

[@yevnv6292]

This lens should be priced between $300 and $400.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

And it probably will be, in time.

[@webersteve1547]

Just missing engraved numerals

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

:)

[@amitkrupal1234]

Sir, What happened to your channel?

[@nocommentnoname1111]

Hard to justify $650 for a nifty-fifty.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Perhaps, though this is definitely at a much higher level in every way than your typical nifty-fifty.

[@charruaporelmundo]

Just because is 50 mm, does not means is a nifty fifty, Actually I think no one is interested on build a nifty fifty (under 200 usd), but they prefer to do high quality 50 mm.

[@Banshun]

I think Dustin got hacked