NEW Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG DN Art | Modern Classic Reborn!

[@parmanduke]

I've had various Sigma Art lenses over the years and they're top notch. My alltime favorite is the 85mm f1.4. I've had positive experience with every Sigma lens.

[@PavSZ]

you really can't go wrong with Sigma these days

[@jaynebooton5663]

Thanks Pav, lovely images, great review as always, the one I have been waiting for!

[@PavSZ]

thank you!

[@MrJapanforce]

Perfect videos and great aesthetics of yours my friend. Yes, i love the 50mm focal length . In fact its the best . Proud Lumix user since 2008!. Never looked back.

[@PavSZ]

Thank you very much

[@ursidaestudio]

I just bought the 55 Zeiss… I hope I won’t regret it! Great review, as usual 🎉

[@liamriley9816]

You won’t. Aside from the CA when shooting bright high contrast scenes it’s outstanding. The new Sigma has a CA issues too, so it comes down to size, weight, and cost. There’s a slight focal range difference so you’ll get a big more compression, but there’s also a minor aperture difference so you’ll get slightly less shallow dof. The Zeiss is an aging lens now but it’s still one of the best ~50mm lenses for the system. One of the sharpest lenses I’ve ever used.

[@PavSZ]

55mm is still an awesome lens

[@ursidaestudio]

@@PavSZ cheers Pav! Having testing it for a few days, it really is!

[@danzbeard]

Definitely appreciate your honesty

[@PavSZ]

Thank you Dan

[@combatiente4]

Thanks for the review! Been debating on getting a 50mm and just got my first Sigma lens (16-28mm Contemporary) and love it…might have to pick this up

[@JohnDennery]

The 16-28 and a 50mm prime sounds like a really fun kit!

[@PavSZ]

Thank you! I have 50 and 16-28 with all the time - great combo

[@joebledea]

Great review as always Pav, already pre ordered it. Can't wait to get my greedy mittle mits on it :) This will be my do it all lens!

[@PavSZ]

Good choice!

[@RandumbTech]

Your images and video footage are simply stunning - thank you for all you do! I've got the Sigma 24 / 85 combo and the 50 looks to be the perfect mate to complete the trio. I'm seriously considering selling my Sony glass - the Sigma's are just soooo good and require much less post-processing.

[@PavSZ]

thank you! if you like 24 and 85mm, this will be a great add on to your kit

[@classic.cameras]

I think besides the weight difference I don't see enough of a difference with this lens to upgrade my original Sigma 50mm f1.4 ART (EF on MC-11). Yeah my original one weighs near a kilo on my A7iv but optically I find it to be just so good. Plus I can throw it on one of my old Canon DSLR cameras as well. The Sigma 85mm on the other hand, what a vast improvement.

[@PavSZ]

if you only shoot photography, than this is kind of similar to the original optically. Auto focus for photography and especially video is totally different - 100 times better

[@rubenramirez8241]

Hey there, I really like your content between this sigma 50 1.4 and the new Sony GM 50 1.4 which one would you consider buying?

[@PavSZ]

I never used Sony 50mm f1.4 so I can't really compare. I'd go for Sony f1.2, I have actually

[@AnalogMonoxide]

Do I need another lens in the 50mm focal range? Probably not, but here I am. Great shots and grading of the footage.

[@PavSZ]

there is never enough 50mm lenses that one can have 😉 Thank you!

[@JohnDennery]

Photos look incredible, Pav!! Sure likes like a ton of fun to shoot with!

[@PavSZ]

oh thank you very much

[@kadirgold]

Where do you live? some of those landscapes were wonderful. Great video as always

[@PavSZ]

Ribble Valley in Lancashire, North West UK

[@afrank3029]

The 135 1.8 and 105 1.4 ....still waiting for the uppdate :) !

[@PavSZ]

true

[@SelimKrdy]

Hi Pav. If you had to choose between this Sigma and Sony 50mm 2.5, which one would you go for? And which one is sharper? Thanks

[@PavSZ]

both are great lenses but they are very different. Sony is smaller, lighter but only f2.5. Sigma is f1.4 if that makes a difference to you. Better low light performer and better dof

[@SelimKrdy]

@PavSZ I actually know the technical differences but I wonder about the real life results and image quality. The sharpness. The resolution etc

[@PavSZ]

@@SelimKrdy I think they will be very similar at f2.5

[@SelimKrdy]

@@PavSZ thanks. Great video btw

[@tshoganyetsomoseki1764]

Will they ever update their bokeh master 105mm 1.4

[@PavSZ]

let's hope so

[@jockslifeatliftvideoproduc8528]

Unfortunately its a pretty niche focal length :( Would love to see either a 135mm f1.4 or 105mm f1.4 for fun! But in truth, I really hope their next lens is their update to the 70-200 f2.8

[@adambaileyshow361]

Pal, I enjoy watching all your videos! Is there a clear image sharpness difference between the Sigma than the Panasonic 1.8?

[@PavSZ]

maybe not so obviously visible, especially if you didn't compare the images side by side. Sigma is however in a different class, higher class all together

[@adambaileyshow361]

@@PavSZ Thank you - The Sigma lenses are great.

[@Jobitto07]

awesome review with amazing samples from this lens. im a newbie and I have a question. would you recommend this lens for an Aps-c body ?

[@PavSZ]

thank you! absolutely

[@timverb1411]

Great review! How does the focus noise compares to the older model? I want to get it to record classical musicians live and some performances are very quiet... (the older model was perfect in terms of noise) Thank you! 🙏

[@PavSZ]

there is no focus noise with this lens. Almost completely silent

[@sandeepraiphotography2111]

Great review and this lens looks amazing. So tempting. But then I would have to trade my Zeiss 55mm to get this and I like the size of Zeiss which is perfect for my smaller gimbal. 😢 Decisions are so so tough..😅

[@PavSZ]

nothing wrong with 55mm lens

[@sandeepraiphotography2111]

@@PavSZ very true. Temptation is the evil thing 😂

[@PavSZ]

@@sandeepraiphotography2111 just buy it ;)

[@creationd6097]

Really helpful 😊

[@PavSZ]

Thank you for watching!

[@devinegamingtv3427]

Does this sense work natively with the Canon EOS R - RF mount? Or will this lens need an adapter?

[@PavSZ]

it does not. Only Canon RF lenses work on Canon EOS R. Canon is not allowing other brands to make lenses for the system

[@T-Prime848]

Dose this lens need to be calibrated before using it officially on my Sony camera….

[@PavSZ]

no

[@luckiprasetia4571]

I already have a lens 50mm F1.8, and i want invest for second lens. Do you prefer lens sigma 28-70 F2.8 or Lumix 24-105 F4 for video ? I am confused to decide sigma or lumix 😅

[@PavSZ]

only you can decide which one is right for you based on the price and what you need a lens for

[@razafiarisonmichael4421]

Thank you Pav for this informative video ! It looks very sharp looking to your images. I have not yet mid range focal length lenses. Would you suggest me to get this 50mm 1.4 or the Sigma 28-70 Contemporary instead ? (I mainly do landscape but will do family and portraits as well)

[@PavSZ]

28-70 is more versatile option overall. This is 50mm has got wider aperture, it is a faster lens. Only you can decide which one of these two is better for you and for what you are going to use it for

[@razafiarisonmichael4421]

@@PavSZ thank you ! 🙏

[@Rackis34]

50mm or 85mm, which is the better one? In which situations?

[@PavSZ]

there isn't a better one. Different tools for different jobs

[@acenapbuild8282]

What is the best lens for different events it is the 85mm or that new 50mm 1.4? I used and happy of my kit lens the 24-105mm f4 very versatile but I need some prime lens too 🙂

[@PavSZ]

nobody but only you can answer this question. The answer depends hugely on what you shot, how and what you personally prefer

[@acenapbuild8282]

@@PavSZ thanks, 🙂👌

[@SilatShooter]

Have you shot this against the Sony 50mm f1.4GM? Which would you pick?

[@PavSZ]

I wish I could but Sony won't lend me one to test it agains this. I will hopefully compare them side by side soon.

[@SilatShooter]

@@PavSZ Bummer, would enjoy seeing your take on this comparison. I see points for both.

[@Reviews4fun1]

Tempting but I already have the 24, 85 f1.4 and the 24-70 f2.8

[@PavSZ]

yes but this creates completely different look than any of your lenses 😉

[@robyadi1]

What camera were you using to shoot the man with the long hair and the woman with the short hair?

[@PavSZ]

Sony a7IV

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

Sigma 40mm F1.4, for those who don't mind bigger size, gives a superior image. The 40mm has absolutely NO abboration in normal situations and has unbelieable sharpness and contrast. It's far sharper than my 105mm F1.4. I think the 50 is nice but ultimately I wish the magic of the 40mm was replicated in a smaller lens. It truly has a magical pop to it from having no flaws.

[@PavSZ]

Sigma 40mm DG HSM is a lens designed for DSLR, not mirrorless cameras like this one. I like 40mm but it might not give the "right" look in certain shooting scenarios

[@fathyalshrafy6044]

شرحك ممتاز ما شاء الله

[@PavSZ]

I'd reply to your comment but I only speak in English and Polish

[@fathyalshrafy6044]

يا ريتك كملت

[@PavSZ]

no idea what it means