Lens Comparison: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 "Art" vs. Canon 35mm f/1.4L USM

[@theisismedia]

I very rarely comment on reviews but that was probably the best lens review I have seen. Great content, clearly explained and high production values. Fantastic work.

[@hicaylaji]

Zebra Digital agreeeeeed! 👍🏻

[@StefanHillen]

I finally bought the 35mm SIGMA two and a half months ago and never regretted it. It's my favorite lens at weddings now and I'm using it at 75% of the time! :-)

[@EdwardBliffin]

I just rented it this weekend before I buy it because I've heard so many mixed reviews about the focusing. It does miss focus looking thru the VF, but in LV I had no issues. I'm using a Canon T8i

[@danielhanslik4112]

When Canon gives you lemons, you buy a Sigma.

[@69_MK]

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

[@elophostia]

Mandeep Kalsi it's kinda obvious, you shouldn't say it

[@abbycurtis1768]

I LoVE IT

[@timnix7942]

@@69_MK Hopefully life gave you some sugar and some water as well.

[@NickSchreger]

Thanks for taking the time to do this - made it easy for me to decide which lens to get

[@JessieYoung]

I've never seen a more informative comparison video. Awesome.

[@MatthewGore]

Thanks Jessie

[@adrianomoreira1341]

Matthew your reviews are serious and very detailed! Thankyou so much!

[@killerflakes1]

Wow this is one of the best reviews i have seen on youtube, thanks man, great job.

[@carlopezrueda]

Buen review!!! ya viste, rentemos los 2 y sacamos nuestras conclusiones :)

[@Kourosmenis]

Matthew, thank you for your videos (especially the comparison vids) You present information beautifully and in a way that is clear, comprehensive and useful. DON'T STOP PRODUCING! You are great at it.

[@MatthewGore]

Thanks for the suggestion; I've been thinking about that one... or the Canon vs the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8, which is also a pretty worthy lens. I'll keep it in mind.

[@MuahMan]

Those skate park images were awesome.

[@Mrlolibre]

Yes the sigma is better ,but the Canon 35mm 1.4L is still damn good for a lens released back in 1998.

[@TonyLopezArts]

+firstname lastname if you look for Canon Buy/Sell/Trade forums, they go for $700-$900 now. Canon 35 F1.4 is now affordable used.

[@TonyLopezArts]

+firstname lastname because why not. It's still a sharp lens.

[@TonyLopezArts]

+firstname lastname in the end it's not about the gear. You can use whatever you want. But if your pictures don't tell a story, what's the point?

[@TonyLopezArts]

+firstname lastname plus, the differences don't matter to the end client. I'm shooting with what I believe does the job.

[@fernandomonreal4682]

not IMO, the Leica 35 ASPH 1.4 summilux is very old and come close or even perform better than this two, the colors in the Leica lens are to me just awesome and the size and weight is incredible on the Leica for such a high performance, anyway i don´t want to argue all the three lens are the best 35 f/1.4 a viable, to me Sigma wins cause the price, i owned the Leica for a long time and i have a collection of amazing photos, but that said the Sigma is a temptation now

[@telelaci2]

I like the style of your reviews. Much more practical and useful than the usual tube reviews. They put the accent on the show.

[@Bacchinif]

We want more reviews, please. You're the best reviewer on KZbin! I'd like to see a comparison between Canon 85 F1.8 and Canon 85 F.12.

[@greatirishday]

Matthew, this is one of the best lens review videos I've seen in the three to four years that I've been pursuing photography. I bought the Sigma 35mm 1.4 "Art" lens a few months ago but just saw your video now. Well done, please keep up the good work and post more!

[@KocaMetallec]

I can write 5-6 comments with full 500 characters to express how much I appreciate your detailed and "no-one done that before " work. (Because this comparisons of lenses means a lot to us who live in poor country where the borrowing lens for one day cost almost 1/10 of the price of the new) But I'll gonna just say: Tnx. FOREVER SUBSCRIBER.

[@makerKID5]

When the lens gives you lemons.......

[@saraplett5329]

This review was so helpful!!!! Thank you so much for your hard work and clear explanations of the differences between these lenses

[@MatthewGore]

Glad you found it helpful, Sara :-)

[@NeilSnapePhotography]

Nice to see a realistic review, real world samples, rather than resolution tests.

[@TheRcEngineer]

Now thats what i would call a review, awesome.

[@hicaylaji]

Thank you for doing my homework for me, and clarifying which lens I need to get. I JUST ordered it. Great and clear video, with time and care taken into the edits. Must have taken forever! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MatthewGore]

Glad it was useful for you :-)

[@panyiaxiong82]

omg!!!! It's the best comparison video out there on KZbin! Love it! It's so helpful and informative! please on continue to make more videos!

[@meelaner]

Very nice and helpful review! One of the best I've seen so far. Keep up the great work :)

[@travishunt7248]

Great Job! You did a very good job at showing the comparison. I really appreciate it!

[@wjfmarketing]

Fantastic review. Perhaps the best photography review/videos on KZbin. Thanks.

[@Amrlebran]

The best lens comparison ever .. you have done a great job .. respect from exclusive records

[@MatthewGore]

Thanks! I just bought a new turntable... I'm about to check out your channel :-)

[@Amrlebran]

Matthew Gore You welcome bro i am growing my channel now .. you also do videography ?

[@MatthewGore]

No, I've pretty much just been a photographer for over 20 years. I have been getting interested in video over the past few years, but I don't consider myself a pro yet.

[@Amrlebran]

Matthew Gore i got it well if in future i am looking for model photography i will contact you and i live in us dc I subscribed you and .. nice to meet you ..

[@MatthewGore]

Great to meet you too :-) I'm in Seattle, so it's a bit of a distance, but I'm always happy to travel for a good shoot. Best of luck with your channel!

[@CraigVolpe]

Your lack of dogma is refreshing both in the video and your answers to peoples questions. Keep up the good work!

[@stefansmuts8882]

One of the best reviews I've seen in a long time

[@TheMontagueFilms]

thank you for this. I was 2 hours away from buying the Canon. You just saved me $400

[@MatthewGore]

There's actually a flash deal on this lens on Amazon today, for $699... so hopefully you saved more than that :) goo.gl/IrXxh8

[@TheMontagueFilms]

Woh! Thanks Matthew!

[@eviem70]

Montague Films, my gosh did he save me lots of money as well. I shoot with a Canon and I’ve always bought Canon everything, but I’m definitely buying this lens.

[@ItsBrianaB]

@@eviem70 do u shoot video? if so, how is the stabilizaion?

[@gary831206]

What a nice and detailed comparison!!! Thank you for making the video! It's really helpful!!!

[@nkosiakinlabi3135]

Thank you. That was a very nice review. You gave me insight on both lens!

[@canifotografie8420]

Thanks Matthew for doing these detailed reviews! I am in the market for the Sigma 24mm 1.4, can't wait to see your video about this lens. Greetings from the rooftop of the world (Nepal)

[@AmbercoolPhotography]

These comparison videos are pretty amazing! How do we get you to do more??

[@MatthewGore]

I'm actually working on more... it's just been a busy year! Expect another one this month.

[@terolah]

Thanks for these great reviews! I found these extremely well made and the comparisons very helpfull! Thank You and hope to see some more!

[@crazyRyoga]

kudos to sigma for the lens and the materials used fot it. Canon should really avoid plastic when making L lenses, because they cost a LOT.

[@BigPulleyPapi]

thats true but you trade off in weight.

[@dans.8198]

The CA you do not expect to see at f/8 is of the lateral type, and as such it is not reduced by a smaller aperture. Correcting lateral CA is easy and improves resolution.

[@MatthewGore]

In my experience, even lateral CAs are usually improved by stopping down a lens. For a good example of this, take a look at my most recent video and the Tamron 35mm f/1.8. It has strong(ish) lateral CA at larger apertures, easily visible in the video, and they disappear after I stop down a few stops. As for correcting lateral chromatic aberration, it's true that it can be handled pretty easily in post processing, but not without image degradation, and never completely. I won't get into all the details here, but I'll cut and paste the Wiki bullet points: - Rescaling is only applicable to lateral chromatic aberration but there is also longitudinal chromatic aberration - Rescaling individual color channels result in a loss of resolution from the original image - Most camera sensors only capture a few and discrete (e.g., RGB) color channels but chromatic aberration is not discrete and occurs across the light spectrum - The dyes used in the digital camera sensors for capturing color are not very efficient so cross-channel color contamination is unavoidable and causes, for example, the chromatic aberration in the red channel to also be blended into the green channel along with any green chromatic aberration.

[@aymw9259]

I've seen so many photographer comparing lenses. Nobody did what you do. Your way of comparing lenses side by side is the best ever in KZbin videos. I subscribed. Keep up the good work.

[@xTheRealSickNick]

Please keep doing these lens comparisons. they are truly great! I'd love to see one between the Nikon, Tamron and Canon 70mm-200mm 2.8 lenses.

[@shantanubiswas7777]

Best review I have ever seen of this Sigma lens

[@MatthewGore]

Shantanu Biswas Thanks!

[@shantanubiswas7777]

Welcome

[@chronocross85]

I bought the Sigma. It is my sharpest lens I own

[@leonguyen4458]

As someone who likes to study before they buy, your reviews honestly blow your online peers out of the water (digital rev, jared polin ect.)

[@MatthewGore]

Leo Nguyen Thanks, Leo :-)

[@leonguyen4458]

Any chance that you will do a comparison with the 135mm sigma art with the 135mm canon in the future? or the 85mm

[@MatthewGore]

Very likely. I'm working on 24-70mm videos now, with the Sigma, the Tamron, and Canon II, and I shot for one telephoto zoom set.

[@leonguyen4458]

Yo Matt you on 500px or Instagram? I want to drop a follow :) already subbed and belled up to your channel. looking forward to more content.

[@MatthewGore]

Yes! instagram.com/matthew.lightandmatter/ I'm on 500px too, but never use it anymore. You can find the rest of my social media through the website: www.lightandmatter.org

[@RobberZhi]

this is exactly how a comparison of this kind should be done. great video.

[@emmanuelarredondo5365]

Thank you for this simple but extensive video! Love the non biased review too

[@poddagod]

This is how a review should be done!

[@chrishastings]

Best Comparison Video I have seen on the web very Pro Matthew, well done.

[@summit505]

Beautiful Job mate. Keep up the great work!! As for lens review suggestions I would love to see the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM.

[@StillFingers]

A good review/comparison. Just remember the Canon was released in 1998, the Sigma in 2012, lens design has come a long way in 14yrs. Many are waiting for a Mark II update, hoping it is as dramatic of an update like the 24mm f1.4 Mark II was. The Sigma look stunning, visually and IQ wise, the price is fantastic!

[@tamasvarga67]

Super review! It would be great to see the same with the 24 1.4 L vs Art.

[@djjorge87]

Great review from a great photographer! Subscribed can't wait to see more! Do the 50mm art and 85mm 1.4 DG? If you have not already.

[@jonhoward7627]

Matthew - I agree with all your points, Sigma have really shaken things up. Given the choice I would buy the Sigma, but considering how old the Canon's 35 is, it's not doing too badly (1998 vs 2012). I hope to see the Mk2 version soon and then hopefully you will do another comparison. Thanks

[@caesarcubillan9959]

Nicely done the review , very concrete not much talking and straight to the pictures , im gonna see you now on!

[@tomatosarus]

I really enjoy your reviews and nice photos. Thank you for your excellent work!

[@OlHoch]

flawless Comparison, keep it up Matt !

[@rangerpretzel]

I was wondering if/when you'd continue making new videos. Love this new video. (Already have the 35mm f/2.0 IS, so I'm all set, but interesting comparison. Excited to see your follow-up video with the Sigma 35mm f/1.4)

[@MatthewGore]

Sounds like you may have already seen my recent Tamron 35mm vs Canon f/2 video, but the Tamron vs Sigma video is on the way. Probably will publish it on Monday, if not sooner.

[@bboyknight252]

IMHO great review in such LONG time! You have earned a subscriber there friend. Keep up the good work! Maybe review the canon and sigma 70-200 so?

[@PeacePham1991]

This is a very professional review. Thank you for taking the time to do this

[@Tofu1998]

Thank you for sharing! This is the most comprehensive and practical review I've seen on sigma lens. Helped me a lot.

[@5pu7nik]

Why no mention of massive auto focusing problems on sigmas side?

[@MatthewGore]

Of course, the answer there is that I didn't have any focusing problems. I understand that some people say they have them, but I can only assume that it's a problem that crops up with particular cameras with the lens, or with certain samples of the lens. I had no problems, so I can't report any.

[@billyp9927]

Very nice review. I purchased a Sigma 35mm from B&H 2 weeks ago and I'm very happy with my purchase. I would add to your review another good thing from Sigma is the USB Dock which will be able to update lens firmware and re-calibrate the AF if users want to do so. While for Canon, users have to either set micro adjustment for the lens or send the lens to Canon for re-calibration. Subscribed. Waiting for your other reviews. Cheer.

[@KocaMetallec]

Come on maaan.. Where is that Canon Vs Tamron 70-200 review.. I am visiting your channel almost every 2 days, just in case I didn't miss it :D Please this year :P

[@eddie4367]

Very good review. Good information made clear and concise. Subscribed.

[@Bongo2k]

When Canon gives you lemons....

[@MotoFotoe]

Buy SIGMA! :-p

[@RonnieChan]

Hi Matthew, I have a question pertaining the colour.I test both lens myself with 5dmark 3 and I find the sigma has cooler colour while canon version is warmer and more vibrant. However,I see your image comparison looks very similar.How you do it?

[@MatthewGore]

Hi Ronnie, I don't find there to be any significant color differences. I shoot RAW, and when I set them to the same color temperature for comparison, they look virtually identical. More importantly, when I'm doing color critical work, I use a color checker ( goo.gl/GJkK52 ) and create a custom profile for each lens so that the colors always come out as accurate as possible, and I've never had a problem.

[@watersofthesouth]

Great review, both in depth and explanation, congrats!

[@lordello]

subscribed a couple videos ago... nice video and honest comparison... cheers from Brazil...

[@iozzyi]

The AF Tracking not tracking fast enough when something is moving fast towards you is pretty normal.. to get around it, I do shorter bursts consecutively i.e. burst, let go for a split second, then burst again. It seems to work better. My camera is limited to 7fps, but I'm guessing a camera with 14fps shooting would do a bit better since it's not lagging. I also notice my camera lags more when I'm doing a really long burst (20+) and then the AF tracking degrades more... it also gets worse when my card is nearly full (I have a 64GB 95MB/s) as the card writes slower. So you can do things to help it.

[@Mr767267]

Excellent review...i would have loved to see low light performance for both. Thanks

[@lkean85]

Thanks for the informative review! Have you compare the Sigma to the latest Canon 35mm mark 2? Really curious about the result!

[@Bobbymcduff42]

Heard about this lens and now you have convinced me that is the way to go...thanks

[@KingCast65]

I have the baby Sigma. My go-to lenses are the baby Sigma and a Zeiss 45mm 2.8 pancake, which is still head and shoulders above the Sigma in terms of richness whenever I can use it but the Sigma is amazing compared to the price point of the Canon right --- just make sure you have it dialed in perfectly because the focus can be a real mother. Don't know if I need to calibrate it or just be more careful.

[@dominiccole]

amazing review! I was very impressed of the amount of work that you put in this review. I am not used to reviews that professional on yt. I'll just sub :)

[@John_21601]

Good review, dude - thoroughly done - very informative. I've been wondering since I almost bought an "L" lens a year or so ago if someone's asleep at the quality control station @ Canon?

[@sledziu1]

Good review but you should compare distortion, it's the same story as vineting and chromatic aberration, you could correct it later but having less-distortion lens is what you want. In 5:26 you can see that building on the right is more tilted on sigma than on canon lens

[@spiritsanddecibels]

Nice video! I am the banjo player at around the 9:00 mark (wow, old shots!) I'm also a photographer, and have been considering a sigma 35mm lens. I use an e-mount series lens for Sony Alpha cameras, and am looking for an e-mount version.

[@MatthewGore]

Ha! That's pretty awesome that you found yourself in my video :-)

[@mcroman-superfeat]

COPY THIS; Very rarely comment on reviews but that was probably the best lens review I have seen. Great content, clearly explained and high production values. Fantastic work. ;) ....

[@MatthewGore]

That sounds like a good combination for street photography; keep in mind that the 35mm lens on the 60D will have the field of view of a 55mm lens, which is popular for street work, but not so popular for landscapes. It should certainly be sharp enough, though.

[@PaulsMedia2024]

Great review as usual. Love the production as well as the contents. As a Nikon user, I would love to see some lens comparisons to Nikon alternatives, but realise that this may be unlikely to happen :) I still enjoy seeing the performance of 3rd party offerings like Sigma and Tamron.

[@jamesstratford6282]

Excellent comparison. So many of these videos have irritations but this was balanced, methodical and free from gimmicks. Very useful.

[@hethuhamisaranapala7895]

Your reviews are brilliant mate. Accurate, no BS, unbiased... can rely upon. very well done! It would be very helpful if you could get a chance to review the latest Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 G2.

[@MatthewGore]

Thanks! The new Tamron G2 is on my list... but I'm having trouble finding time to make these videos. Hopefully by this summer.

[@makmunwhai1851]

Your video sure cleared many of my enquires. I'm definitely going for Sigma... Thank you

[@DanteBellin]

Very well explained and comapred. Thank you. btw, you got a really pleasant voice. Thumb up

[@BarnET0]

Great review, Very clear and not too complicated

[@MrABblackriver]

How did you set up your focus for shooting sharp skateboard pictures ?

[@vinhhuynh5218]

Matthew, what portrait lens is best for my canon t4i camera? I'm currently own a 50mm 1.4. I think I need a better one. Honestly, it doesn't have to be a canon brand as long as it works & fits. Thank you and I love your voice. Subscribed!!!!

[@iios]

Really nicely put together.

[@jafargio]

Cool comparison. Firstly thanks for this great video! I can suggest to compare 24-105 From both Canon and Sigma (art) Sigma has just announced this lens and will be available soon. Seems Sigma will encourage us to leave Canon 24-105 Kit lens on the shelf.

[@writeDVD]

Great review. Thanks. I'm curious about comparison with the Nikkor. I think the Sigma focuses in the contrary direction. The Nikkor seems to be highly regarded-and priced.

[@jesseking4201]

great in-depth video, real helpful, thanks

[@MatthewGore]

Glad you fount it helpful, Jesse :-)

[@tungns0812]

Thanks for review. I have a questions: what do you think about Canon 5D mark II + Sigma 35mm f/1.4?

[@MatthewGore]

Good point. While that's true, though,... it doesn't stop the Canon from costing four or five hundred dollars more than the Sigma, and it remains Canon's only available "L" offering at that focal length. If they release a Mark II version of it (and they probably will before too long), I'm sure it will be a much better lens... but it will probably cost $1000 more than the Sigma, too (based on Canon's recent lens pricing).

[@marrymeinportugal_official]

So Sigma made a slightly better lens 15 years after Canon... WOW!

[@LordArioh]

Amen)

[@SONHOANG-yj5ci]

how do you think about the sigma and the canon 60D for landscape. street life and some potrait ? i am having a canon 60D i am going to buy the sigma.

[@tobiesther4063]

Your video was educative and not bias. Good job

[@richmck007]

Excellent review here. Since your video came on the net, sigma have released a 20mm f1.4. I would love to see a lens comparision between canon and the sigma 20mm f1.4. By the way, with all the distortion on these lens, surely the lens companies should take these problems into account when designed their products, am I correct? If so, why the continuous imperfections with high-quality glass? I am trying to get my head around why it is so expensive for good lens...then we see what you have explained... Looking forward to your next av report.

[@Akiiiiiiiiiiii]

Hi Matthew! Great review! Could you tell me how both lenses perform in low light situations in correlation with the focus?

[@bjmoose1]

I really enjoy your lens comparisons! Chocked full of very useful information, and I learned a fair bit as well. Please do more!! Simply superb!

[@MatthewGore]

Sounds like a great combination for portrait and landscapes, maybe some street photography; The 5D Mark II doesn't have the best autofocus system, so it may not be the best choice for shooting action.

[@jamesbell3128]

The Images at 5:00 are two different shots..? The canon photo does not have plane in it & the clouds seem to be lower in the show.. Where the Simga has a plane (top right) and thew clouds are higher up in the shot. Is this just me? Or do other people see this.

[@MatthewGore]

Hi James. Its not just you.

[@davidalexander1737]

Good review Matt... Can you review sigma 70-200 f2.8 os hsm vs tamron 70-200 f2.8 vc? Thanks

[@josephcastillo1974]

I really enjoyed this review and video. Would you do one for the Sigma 24m f/1.4 Art when it becomes available?

[@MatthewGore]

Hey Joe, Yes... I'll be doing the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 and the 24mm f/1.4 when it I can get it, and the Tamron 15-30 soon, too, with any luck.

[@josephcastillo1974]

Good to know! Keep up the good work with the lens reviews and gear reviews. Where in Seattle are you based? I'm in Bellevue. Do you know of any photo walks in the area?

[@skyknight6]

Nice review Matt.