Sigma 105mm f/1.4 ART: Dustin's Final Review | 4K

Sigma 105mm f/1.4 ART: Dustin's Final Review | Thoughts on focal length 85mm vs 105mm vs 135mm 0:35 | Build Observations 4:30 | Autofocus Accuracy 9:02 | Autofocus Conspiracy Theory 14:43 | Autofocus Tracking 16:27 | On Sony 17:28 | Image Quality 18:10 | Dustin's Wrap-up 21:17
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[@chrisrout1654]

Great thorough review as ever Dustin, autofocus is superb of what you have shown along with great optics too!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That improved AF really allows me to give a much more enthusiastic thumbs up.

[@simonsen7621]

As always, the most comprehensible and well-thought-out review on KZbin. Hope to see you in Brazil someday! Thanks for everything!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'd love a trip to Brazil some day!

[@simonsen7621]

We'd welcome you really well, for sure!

[@diretodacamera]

Conseguiu ter alguma em mãos aqui amigo? Não achei ainda

[@markzabolotny2424]

Really nice review. Thank you for the effort and work you put into these reviews.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure.

[@analienundercover8207]

thanks for creating accurate and well thought out videos , a ton

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure.

[@tedp9945]

Great video as always. I have to get this lens after seeing how much you love it.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's huge, but it will be a portrait photographers best friend.

[@barqueomatic]

Thanks as always. Very comprehensive and useful review.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You're welcome.

[@Mike0193Azul]

Fantastic in-depth lens review as always📸💚

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thank you!

[@kimsonpro]

Damn, this lens is everywhere in the internet. one cannot simply escape the desire to own one, even though I've been telling myself all over again that I don't need 1 more long focal length bokeh master lens, not yet. But, resisting this temptation is so damn hard.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I know the feeling.

[@kimsonpro]

@@DustinAbbottTWI woww I thought your collection must be overcrowded already

[@RayValdezPhotography]

I got it with an accidental pre-ordr. i was going to return it until i used it. I need to sell my 85 1.2 asap. this lens is so much better.

[@joeblack4026]

that is a bold statement , wow. Have you done direct comparision. Could I see it ?.)

[@kimsonpro]

@@joeblack4026 agree, I also think the guy is trolling. Or is a marketing seeder from sigma

[@rafaelmoneo9235]

Gracias Dustin, great review. Best regards from Barcelona, Spain.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You're welcome!

[@copicgirl8057]

I love your channel! Keep up the good work!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thank you!

[@Twobarpsi]

Awesome video!! I watched both parts!

[@vladislavboutorine6502]

Aaaand now i'm hooked ! I hope Sigma will update their 50mm Art and the 135mm Art with these new algorithms, the focus inconstancy scared me. Thank you for the review, the best as always, no new algorithms needed.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I think they can improve them, but in more recent lenses Sigma actually put in HSM motors with higher torque, which had started to help. A firmware update can't add more torque, unfortunately, so there may be limits to what pure firmware can do.

[@jamesr6497]

Great review Dustin, as always. I am still happy with my 24-35mmm f/2 Art after watching your review, getting 3 focal lengths in one that can rival many primes; so I have learned to deal with the Sigma weight factor. I agree with you 85mm is more versatile focal length, but that 105mm seems more dynamic and exciting. As soon as you said that this 105mm has weather sealing, you got my attention. About time Sigma! Guess they are watching your channel too..heh heh.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

They do pay attention.

[@DigitalGrease]

Wonderful conclusion to another great review. My copy will be arriving tomorrow, but I was thrilled to hear you say that the end result feels much like a 200 f2.0 lens. That was my feeling from seeing your images. I owned the Nikon version 200 f2.0 many years ago and it was my favorite portrait lens of all time. I look forward to getting that feeling back, though with a much happier wallet. Thanks for putting out the best reviews I have ever seen. Your integrity communicates very clearly through this medium.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Great praise, and I hope you are happy with the lens.

[@vincentkeller5559]

I've already have it in my kit.It's now my favorite lense.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I can understand why. It's a pretty special instrument.

[@rohin2k]

Vincent- would you be able to comment on the performance in low-light/backlit situations? Have you found any anomalies? What has your overall experience been? Also- is it on a Canon body?

[@TheUberSchattenjager]

Same astonishing autofocus results for Nikon D810. Very accurate and dependable. So much so I returned the Nikon 105 in favor of the Sigma. Better performance and image quality, amazingly. Another great review Dustin!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm glad to hear that anecdotal feedback from a Nikon shooter.

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

Wow!

[@TheUberSchattenjager]

The model was my German Shepherd, Atlas. Looking through my Lightroom library, the Nikon missed the eye 6 out of 10 attempts as he casually waited for a treat. Aiming for the pupil in his eye at about 10 feet away, the Nikon lens would get the eyelash, or the corner of his eye. So this is both front and back focus hunting respectively. The Sigma was nearly 100% - so much so I would blame user error for the couple missed shots. These were tested on different days but under similar outside lighting. Just an amazing difference between the two and I am a BIG Nikkor believer. Bravo Sigma.

[@troyphillips1077]

SVA1 wanting this lens for my d810 and soon to get d850. From what I’ve seen from other reviewers it is out focusing the Nikon 105 f/1.4 on the Nikon bodies. I still think I like the Nikon lens pics slightly better . But to the Ziess Milvis the micro contrast on that lens is so beautiful. And I’m a bokeh whore. Love the Sigma bokeh. Usually I don’t like the Sigma bokeh except on my Sigma 180mm f2 /2.8 os hsm dg ex macro lens.

[@885wc]

I'm considering this lens for portraits and landscapes, is the performance of the Sigma so much better that you were willing to give up the weight advantage despite already owning the Nikon?

[@TwoTracksOutdoors]

Good review. I thought the focus, as well as the bokeh looked fantastic in the photos you provided. The Art series has always had good glass but I have been somewhat disappointed with auto focus at times. So, I didn't really get too excited about this review until you specifically covered that issue at length. In fact, I really perked up when you explained how Sigma Art autofocus has steadily improved, especially in the 105mm F1.4, reviewed here. Good fast glass has always come with a couple of premiums, primarily price and weight. Heavy lenses have never bothered me as long as I am getting premium photos because of all that glass. After watching your commentary on the 105mm, it looks like I may have to just bite the bullet and pick one up, soon. Thx for the thorough review and I do hope you are right about Canon, possibly having shared their algorithms with Sigma. That would make us all happy.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

So far all of the anecdotal feedback I've got from other photographers has been very positive about the autofocus.

[@SterlingSteves1]

Love this lens so far. The accuracy and how incredibly well it handled flare were amazing. Its my go to lens for portraits and also handy for any low light work like events and wedding receptions. Did try out the astrophotography on it and it did very well although I generally prefer shooting stars with a wider lens. I seriously think that it may be the best lens I own.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That honestly doesn't surprise me. I am really glad to hear that others have also having great focus results.

[@celestialdrums486]

Informative and interesting as always! Those who disliked didn't know what were they doing. Just keep up the good work. Salute!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@celestialdrums486]

My pleasure to be your viewer Sir! Anyway, may I know what are those more desirable portrait lens you have mentioned at the end?

[@2006lilmoe]

@20:40 As usual, great insight. Please keep up this practical, down to earth approach to your reviews. Your insight is a breath of fresh air in a world full of noise and misleading "opinions". I wholeheartedly agree. Sigma lenses have always had gorgeous image quality and character, even if not perfect (those imperfections actually give it that character). I can often tell if an image was taken with a Sigma. But their kit has always had a major flaw that would make using it frustrating to say the least. I'm really glad they finally figured it out. I personally have no business with fast 100mm+ primes, but if a sigma lens of this caliber has great focusing as you say (and I have no doubt in your words, since they're tried and true), then I'll be eagerly anticipating a refresh of their other, shorter, primes. Thank you again Justin. Great review.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The improved focus really was the missing piece for Sigma

[@oriomenoni7651]

Great review!! Will you make another short one, just one episode, of this lens in the FE mount version, detailing focus and video performance on the Sony R3?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I have no plans to do so right now. I have a huge lineup of reviews to do.

[@foxtowercommunications]

Balanced and insightful as always, Dustin. Thank you for your work!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure.

[@SoCalPresa]

Thank you Dustin for yet another fantastic review! We appreciate the speed tests with the dogs as that is our primary subject. Possibly as a complimentary lens to our Sony 70-200 f4 G

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Enjoy!

[@manuellazarte5637]

thank you for your review,i am now thinking about this or the 85mm art

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I personally think this lens is more special. If I were choosing between the two, I'd definitely choose this one.

[@williamsatish25]

Good review very interesting to watch it.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Glad to hear it.

[@iaincathro3373]

Excellent, informative review

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure.

[@elleneda1]

Another great review, Dustin! By any chance will you be reviewing the new Tamron 17-35 soon?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm sure that I will be.

[@rustamhaydarov5403]

Thank you very much, its so helpfull

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Glad to help out.

[@Galf506]

Finally a good looking video! I always had issues with your 1080p videos looking mushy and with squashed highlights and shadows!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I haven't done 1080P videos for several years.

[@Galf506]

well just 1 year, I came from Sigma's 14-24mm which looked (sorry!) dreadfully soft 1080p

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's actually a 4K video, so you must have had issues with streaming. I haven't actually uploaded 1080P videos for nearly 3 years.

[@Galf506]

Sorry, typo, 12-24*mm, I'm so used to typing 14... My bad! Doesn't matter really, thank you for your in depth reviews!

[@grimfic]

Great video, thank you.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You are welcome!

[@brandonlee2674]

thanks for the review Dustin. one question, in your experience with this lens what was a reliable shutter speed you went when held holding the lens?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My hands are pretty steady, so anything about 1/100th or faster worked for me.

[@julioestebanperezescudero6246]

Hi, I’m a Nikon user, it is true the focusing in the latest Sigma lenses have improved considerably. I have the Nikon 200 F2 when compared to the Sigma 105 f1.4 some times is not easy to tell them apart. But under closer scrutiny the Nikon 200 f2 had the edge, a truly legendary lens! I assume that may be will be the case with the Canon equivalent. Thanks for you review, carry on the good work.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I would expect that to be true. Then again, both those lenses cost nearly 5x as much.

[@brianeibisch6025]

What a great wood stack, just live it!!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It is nice

[@chargingbuffalo6037]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Do you try shooting at a minimum distance when using 1.4 to get a little more in focus or would you stop down when using this lens? Thanks.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

At MFD you'll almost certainly want a little more DOF in many situations, so stopping down to F2 or smaller will often be a good idea.

[@srinisesh75]

Hi , great review.In your final review of the sigma 135 art lens you did mention AF inconsistency with the outer focus points .How did the 105 art lens fare in this regard ?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Excellent, as I detail in the review.

[@michonn2]

I agree with your statement Dustin that newest sigma lenses have AF comparable to canons. I was very surprised when I tested sigma 14-24 2.8 which I own. I used to have sigma 35 1.4 art and that was a nightmare AF experience. The sigma 85 1.4 was very missy in lower light and slow so this is why I choose canon 85 1.4

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The 14-24 is another lens I would be happy to own. This lens and the 14-24 would be at the top of the Sigma lenses that I would most want to add to my own kit.

[@michonn2]

@@DustinAbbottTWI I am thinking now if I need 104 focal length as I have Canon 85 1.4 I use Canon for events sigma would have been too tight but for outdoor portraits will be perfect

[@troyphillips1077]

michal bla I would like to dump my Tamron 15-30 for the Sigma 14-24 .

[@ChaitanyaShukla2503]

Looking at the lenstip's review of this lens this lens is excellent for astrophotographers as well.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Yes. Sigma touts that, although I didn't personally test coma. I don't even think about it with telephoto lenses.

[@stevechan5569]

I always enjoy your lens reviews. This is another great one. Have you tried this lens on the EOS RP, R5, or R6?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I haven't, Steve. Lenses like this are loaners, so I obviously rarely have them when testing a newer body.

[@stevechan5569]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Thanks for the response, greatly appreciated.

[@Xetenor]

Hi Dustin. As always I so love your reviews and really appreciate how detailed they are. Thanks to your epic reviews I just picked up the Sigma 105 1.4 art, Tamron 70-200 2.8 G2 and Zeiss Milvus 25mm 1.4 (I had to have that zeiss pop for my landscapes!). I spent some time testing out the Nikon 105 1.4e, Sigma 135 1.8 art and the Sigma 105 1.4 art at the same time and I was really just blown away by the sigma 105 art every time on my Nikon D810. Just jaw dropping results every time. I was also very impressed by the 105 1.4 art auto focus speed, consistency and the background blur. The 135 1.8 was amazing as well but it felt too confiding to take indoor pictures. The nikon 105 1.4e didn't impress me as much to want to spend an additional almost $1000 . I did notice that the sigma 105 art may have slight better light transmission although that could've just been on my part with the environment light changing. You know what else I liked about it? How it felt in the hands. It's not a long lens so it does NOT feel as heavy as so many people make you believe it is. It just feels great to hold and fits right at home on the D810. Thanks so much for your awesome reviews and please keep it up. The hype about this lens was real and you just HAVE to shoot with to really see it for yourself :) B&H had a $100 discount that ended yesterday so I had to get it!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Nice. Enjoy your new lens. It's a fantastic one.

[@andrewtudor7455]

Hi Sevan, realize this is an old post, but looking at the 105 Art for my Nikon 810 and wondered if over this time you still thought it worth the purchase. And when you bought it did you have to calibrate it or was it good straight out of the box?

[@horacecarter2081]

Dustin "The Oracle of Glass" Abbott.....Another great video sir!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Wow, that's quite the title.

[@no15minutecities]

yawn

[@FitsandFun]

Fantastic looking images. Glad to hear the autofocus is more accurate. Thank you for another great review. To your point on the possible collaboration with Canon to fix the autofocus, the price seems to have gone up on these ART series lenses as well. Wondering if Canon charged a premium to give the information needed to correct it.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's an interesting observation, and who knows? I would say an extra $100-200 is worth it to have a usable, reliable lens.

[@edwardphilipmarianafzger9800]

Well Dustin finally after almost two years waiting due to COVID rules our flights twice placed forwards in time . My family and I finally came in June this year to the USA and traded in my older still grade 120-300mm F2.8 OS f mount lens for this Bokehbeast ! and more than happy many thanks to you and other reviewers to help me out to make this decision !Oh I forgot to buy the Docking station witch is now coming by internet buy option.Thanks for all the years making this great videos ,keep doing this great job.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm glad you could travel, and that you are enjoying your new lens.

[@benjamen434]

Thank you for the review, Dustin. Can you say a few words about colors it produces? How does it compare to native canon lenses or Zeiss colors? Thank you.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I do touch on that a bit in the text review. I did a side by side with the Zeiss Milvus 2/135, and while I do favor the Zeiss color and microcontrast, the difference is not significant.

[@brianeibisch6025]

Love that wood heap…what a beauty!! Cheers

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks

[@user-fm5cs4ix9k]

Hello from Kyiv. Thank you as always for you very in depth look at lenses. I always come here if I am interested in a lens to wait for your review. I am a Sony shooter. I shoot fashion models and portraits. I have been very interested in this lens from the day Sigma announced that they would build one for the Sony FE mount. You have now confirmed to me that this lens is a lens that I should have. Thank you for your channel and your excellent reviews.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Glad to help out!

[@user-fm5cs4ix9k]

Please keep up this good work

[@zackchoy1969]

Thanks for the great video! May I ask are you talking about the Sigma 135mm f/1,8 or is it a new release Sigma 135mm f/1,4 (1:27)?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

135mm f/1.8

[@zackchoy1969]

Dustin Abbott thank you Sir for the great review!

[@simonepusceddu44]

Great review dustin, as always. Sure the autofocus won't be super fast for sports shooting, but it must be said that with all that heavy glass inside, it does very well, it has a lot of elements to move inside.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I think that's a fair assessment.

[@simonepusceddu44]

@@DustinAbbottTWI I ordered this lens just yesterday after seeing your full review, and tried it today for a couple of portraits on the 5d mark iv. The sharpness at f1.4 is disarming, it left me speechless, together with the ability to completely isolate the subject from the background. Do you think it is also suitable for street photography as well as for portraits? Because it's very heavy, and the front element is huge, I'm afraid I'm not very discreet with a lens of this size.😂

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's really up to you. Discrete and light it is not, but as you say, that subject isolation is pretty fabulous.

[@RayValdezPhotography]

Damn dude, you did like 4 reviews on this lens. You basically made a documentary. LOL. Anyway I own this lend and it is incredible. I used it in my studio last night at 1.4. the results were crazy.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I typically break my reviews into three parts to allow each aspect to be thoroughly covered.

[@blazweindorfer]

Would you recomend using this lens for indoor sports on a Canon 7D Mark II? Something like Handball, Basketball and Volleyball?? Or am I better of with a different lens?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I found the autofocus good for moderately fast action, but not intensely fast. You might want to rent one and try it for your sport and see if it works for you.

[@Atemoya26]

Thank you for such a thorough review. Beyween Sigma 135 1.8 Art and Sigma 105 1.4 Art, which one is closer to the 200 F2 rendition?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's tough without shooting them side by side. The 135 will give slightly more subject isolation, but the 105 is such a fantastic focal length.

[@jonoy4375]

If you have owned 85mm then 135mm should be the better choice

[@Ravencroft81]

Learnt a new word today: "Brevity" Great review as usual. :)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

For sure!

[@DennisMoncla]

I'm currently looking to add more primes to my lineup. I have almost all focal lengths covered in zooms (Tamron 28-75 and the 70-200 gm) and own the Zeis 18 2.8 and the Sony 85 1.8. I've been thinking of getting either the 35 or the 55 first before going longer but watching this is making me rethink. Portraits are a side thing for me though and I think I'll get more use from the others. Still so tempting....

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's a fantastic lens, but you need to really be doing portraits to get the use out of it. It's just too big to bring along conveniently.

[@picturef8]

The full body and upper body shots in the woods are some of my favorite you've shown over the years . Reminds me of the samyang 135mm f2 photos you did , same sort of rendering . My question or request is to see a real world comparison between this lens and its 135mm Art brother using that sort of photos to compare rendering . Not so fussed about sharpness as just about everything is sharp these days. The 135mm Art is more then a third cheaper then the 105mm Art and much lighter .

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I do think the bokeh rendering is slightly better with the 105 ART, but they are both very good.

[@diretodacamera]

Perfect Review Dustin! I'm really excited about this lens, but still nothing here em Brazil! Only one question left about that beast... Does the atofocus performs well in lowlight? -3E.V for example. Unlike the Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art? Thanks for the outstanding videos you post!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I don't know that I tested that low of an EV value, though I didn't have any focus issues in the various scenarios I shot in.

[@actionphotopassion5082]

Very nice review as usual. And if your hunch is right, then it might be a very good thing when Canon will enter the mirrorless FF market. They would be in same lane with Sony with Sigma lenses perfectly designed for Canon ML and that would be great. Especially when we now know that Nikon didn't open its protocole to 3rd party manufacturer. I see it as a plus for Canon here.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Here's hoping that is the case.

[@marians8772]

I already have the famous 105 f2 DC Nikkor for portraits. It is hilarious to see how small that Nikkor lens is compared to this Sigma, for being a relatively similar thing. Would the 1.4 aperture make a huge difference compared to a 2.0? Probably not but maaaan this is one sexy piece of glass. Thanks for the awesome review on it!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It is important to remember that an f/1.4 aperture literally lets in twice as much light as an f/2 aperture, so it's a bigger deal than what it seems.

[@SterlingSteves1]

Plus I read another review that compared it to the Nikon 105mm f1.4 and it was letting in almost half a stop more light compared to it. It will be interesting to check out the transmissive value it gets once it is rated.

[@rohin2k]

Thanks for another Great review Dustin! I see in comments that you prefer the 105 1.4 over Canon 85 1.2. How would you compare the bokeh quality and color saturation of the Sigma 105 vs Canon 85 1.2 and even the Canon 135 L? Secondly- Would this lens be able to do double duty as an in between lens or would 135L still be warranted in the kit for its creamy bokeh and compression/subject isolation?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I think I would consider this lens as a compromise between and replacement for an 85mm F1.4 and 135mm F2.

[@rohin2k]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Understood! So, if you were shopping for a Canon 85 (1.2 or 1.4) /135 lens - would you pick the Sigma 105 over those? Which one would you say has the most special look to it out of the bunch?

[@rohin2k]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you!

[@onnsweden]

Hi Dustin' This weekend they offer me speciellt price on Canon 70-200f2.8 L IS III USM......But I shoot portrait most off the time. My question is Should I get 70-200 or this Sigma 105f.1.4, if I want just the best sharpness/resolution possible?? What would you choose..?? Thanks once again Dustin!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The zoom is more flexible, but the Sigma 105 is the more special portrait lens. It's subject isolation and bokeh is really gorgeous.

[@AzemHashmi]

Good morning Dustin

[@JohnICGomes]

What was the LR add on you were using to show the focus points?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Here's the home page: www.lightroomfocuspointsplugin.com/

[@tonysenior348]

Very nice review. How is the focus speed in low light?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I had good results. That lens can suck in a lot of light, which helps.

[@tonysenior348]

@@DustinAbbottTWI I have the Sony 85 1.4 and the focus is slow and it searches too much. The Sigma 100 sounds like a beauty. What do you mean sucks in a lot of light?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Bright maximum aperture helps for focus.

[@hjd9157]

Great review!😊 I'm looking at this as well as Sigma's 135mm f/1.8 for Canon. I use both Canon and Sony and it appears that the 105mm may focus better than the 135mm on Sony via the MC-11. Is that correct, and is it a big difference? Thanks!😊

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I tested the 135mm only briefly on Sony, and on a previous gen camera, so it’s not a fair comparison.

[@hjd9157]

@@DustinAbbottTWI - Thanks for taking the time to let me know!😊 And for doing such comprehensive reviews that not only include test charts, but also sample portraits etc.👍👍

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure.

[@momchilyordanov8190]

Dustin, what do you think is more important for lack of motion blur in the final result - IS in the lens or wide aperture that allow faster shutter speeds? You've tested so many lenses, my assumption is you can make the comparison based on experience, not theory.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

IS always makes a difference, but if you have reasonably stable hands I would say that faster shutter speed is better. I keep the shutter speed up anyway when I have people subjects because IS won't stop movement.

[@hendrairawan3573]

Lovely review video Dustin.. 1 question,...if my current condition i have Sony a7iii & Zeiss 55mm f1.8..... Which one that i should have next.. Sigma 105mm f1.4 or Sony 135.. f1.8 GM ??

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That’s up to you, but the GM lens is probably a better match for your camera in terms of size.

[@hendrairawan3573]

@@DustinAbbottTWI thanks Dustin.🙏😇

[@hendrairawan3573]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Hi Dustin... can i get some RAW files coming from this lens? thanks in advance.

[@creativegreats6924]

If using canon r5 which is a better portrait lens the 70-200rf 2.8 or this sigma 105 1.4 ? I like using lots of bright colors and the 3d look .I want the best image

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I would probably lean towards the Sigma as being the most special for portrait work, though it is less flexible than the zoom.

[@creativegreats6924]

@@DustinAbbottTWI thanks

[@_r4venvlv712]

Very good review! Now I'm considering if I should go for EF 85/1.4, Sigma A 85/1.4 or this beast for portrait photography with Canon mirrorless FF camera. Any advice what to choose as my main lens? I also have Tamron 35/1.4

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It looks like you are tolerant of larger lenses, and if you want something that is really special, this lens is both the most extreme of the group in terms of size, but also the most special in terms of rendering.

[@_r4venvlv712]

@@DustinAbbottTWI thanks! I think I'll go for 105 :)

[@eduardocortes-dv4lo]

Awesome show Dustin. Have you try the lens inside a church (weddings)? or low light situations? Thank you

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I didn't shoot a wedding with it (I only do 3-4 a year), but I did shoot it in low light situations without issue.

[@joshuamirabal9891]

I want to get a Canon 5D. I have a question about the auto focusing and especially focus locking. On my D700 I use a single point 3D tracking. I don't have to use a joystick or dial to choose my focus point because I just put the box on what I need focused in the frame and half press the shutter to lock on and move the camera to recompose and it works flawlessly even with fast moving objects on the old Nikkor 85 F1.4 Af-d. How can I do this with Canon's system? I grew up using Canon and I want to get their new 35mm and 85mm but I'm worried the 5D will force me to use the joystick.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It sounds like you would do things basically the same way that you are right now.

[@joshuamirabal9891]

@@DustinAbbottTWI OK I think I was over analyzing because I don't have a 5D to test. Thank you. I love both systems but the last time I remember using an auto Canon was in the 90's as a child.

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

That's great news about the AF. I wonder if this would translate to better AF firmware for the 18-35and the 50-100.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I wouldn't be surprised to see some improvement, but the other half of the equation is that with more recent ART lenses, Sigma has increased the torque of the focus motor. That's not something you can retrofit with a firmware update!

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

@@DustinAbbottTWI true that! But I'm really happy to hear they are continuing their momentum for improvement.

[@malibuman6160]

I watched your Laowa 105mm F2 review and curious about your thoughts comparing the Sigma to the Laowa. Also what you think about the Laowa for Sony-E mount (I have Sony A7iii). In the Laowa review, one of the downsides was having to use the screen on a DSLR, but on Sony using the viewfinder and focus peaking, would this overcome that downside? Thanks again for your great work.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I own a Laowa E-mount lens (15mm f/2), and it definitely a better experience on Sony. I haven't compared these two lenses, however.

[@malibuman6160]

Dustin Abbott And that’s literally the 3rd lens I was going to get! so my full range would be Laowa 15mm F2 (landscape and buildings), Tamron 28-75 F2.8 and Laowa 105mm F2 (mainly for portraits)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Sounds like a nice kit.

[@iancurrie8844]

I've noted a similarly excellent focus performance with the ART 35, 50, and 85 1.4. All with the latest firmware. I suspect the fix is in for all these lenses now.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I definitely think they have been improved.

[@barrystreet2046]

I have one it won't disappoint..

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

No, it is pretty sweet. It's huge, but produces gorgeous images.

[@peterwf6641]

If you were to buy it would it be with a Canon mount or a Sony mount?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Probably a Canon, because it works well with the MC-11 and I could then use it on either body.

[@simonc4764]

Zeiss is about to release a Otus 100mm f1.4 with 86mm filter thread. Hopefully a Milvus version with 82mm filter thread would follow.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I somewhat doubt that an 82mm filter thread is possible with that focal length/aperture. Zeiss is not confirming or denying that rumor, but if such a lens does get built, I will certainly enjoy testing it!

[@simonc4764]

It is possible because Nikon 105mm f1.4 has a 82mm filter thread.

[@kamalazizi4481]

please whats in your camera gear updated version please :)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I do those episodes once a year and typically in the late fall.

[@melvinch]

Will you review the massive Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm F1.4 lens ?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's not on my immediate schedule. I've got reviews booked through May already.

[@7colocolo]

Hello Dustin, i live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Excellent review. Which is better in Sigma Art ultra zooms wide angles?, the 12-24/4 VS 14-24/2.8 comparation??, better in autofocus spedd and abrration chromatics, etc. Excusene for my bad english. Muchas Gracias. Cristian.

[@7colocolo]

Speed and excuseme corrections goods.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My favorite of the two is the 14-24mm. It is a brilliant lens.

[@7colocolo]

@@DustinAbbottTWI thanks

[@warpspeed9877]

Waiting for the 180/2.0 in the Art series...Also the conclusion of the f/4 trinity. The F/2.8 camp have it made with the 14-24/24-70/70-200 art lenses. They have produced the 12-24 and the 24-105 but where is the new art version of the older 100-300/4?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Some interesting options (I haven't heard any wind of those, however).

[@afrank3029]

Would you recommend this or the Canon 85 1.2 , having the 50,1.2..? (picture quality > weight )

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

If you are looking for a portrait lens, basically, I would personally be tempted to go for the Sigma. It's a pretty amazing (and unique) portrait option, though it is a beast in terms of size and weight.

[@afrank3029]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you ! I would need a superb portrait lens for my 5DMK4 ! Owning the GM 85 and GM 135 on my a7r3, I decided to sell the Sigma 135 (Canon EF)which I love btw... And I was thinking to equip my 5D with something different but still similar to the 135 Art (so I was hasitating between 85 1.2 and the 105 1.4 art) Appreciate your fast reply again !

[@perandersson3356]

Would love to see a Sigma art teleconverter - would get one for my 135mm 1.8

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Sigma does have modern TCs, though they are designed more for the Sport line than ART line: bhpho.to/2P1pWJE

[@perandersson3356]

Thanks for bringing it up in your review - I am sure many are looking for the same. Might be too difficult for Sigma ...

[@etienneamien]

8:15 the best teleconverter would be to fit the Sigma 105mm on a Nikon D500 or any Canon APSC camera for canon shooters

[@DamiensTreasure]

I'm conflicted between the Sigma 105 vs the Sigma 135. Anyone have experience with both?!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I have, obviously. I like them both, but the 105 (though big and bulky), is more flexible due to the focal length. It's my favorite of the two for portraits.

[@mallred4347]

It's a very interesting theory that Sigma may have negotiated access to Canons algorithms. Hopefully Sigma will go back and provide a firmware update for all their lenses with the new algorithms so the accuracy can be improved across the board for all the Sigma Canon lenses!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I think they can improve them, but in more recent lenses Sigma actually put in HSM motors with higher torque, which had started to help. A firmware update can't add more torque, unfortunately, so there may be limits to what pure firmware can do.

[@rohin2k]

Any observations/comments on low light/back-lit situations with this lens?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Typically a lens with a larger aperture like this has an advantage in low light - more light reaches the sensor for focus, which results in better focus accuracy.

[@rohin2k]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Sure! What I meant was to know how this lens handles focusing in low light/ back-lit situations. I know some lenses become slow and deliberate during focusing in such scenarios. Was the lens accurate in such conditions in your experience?

[@johnparola3490]

Looks like it is going to be a very co.d winter?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Aren't they all around here?

[@AR-vf7vg]

TC.. Hello Dustin, As Emo Emu also points out what many may wonder.. I do find You share exceptionnaly sorely and elegantly concise, but here I don't understand if You mean that even in the FE version à teleconverter cannot be envisaged? (Sigma might engeneer one as specific and exclusive accessory !?)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

There would be room in the FE version to fit a TC, though yes, they would have to design a TC to work there.

[@sidehustlers336]

I carry my Sony 200-600 in my peak design every day bag. Great bag

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Interesting.

[@pawelmod3292]

Actually me too. Lens+body together could be placed vertically in that bag ;-)

[@sidehustlers336]

@@pawelmod3292 yes. ThTs exactly how I carry it

[@themarksmanABP]

Hey Dustin, I shoot action such as sports with a 7d mkii. Do you feel this lens would be a good match for this genre?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

No. I tracked some action with it on a 5D Mark IV, and I found that AF wasn't quite fast enough to keep up with action.

[@themarksmanABP]

@@DustinAbbottTWI serious shame 😩 I use the 85mm 1.4 art with great results overall. I was considering selling my 85 & 135 Art & replacing with this for sports and dog photography... hmmm thanks for taking the time to reply.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Hmmm, if you were happy with the 85 ART, then it might be worth a try. Your standard may be different than mine.

[@themarksmanABP]

@@DustinAbbottTWI hmmm... I will look into renting one for a weekend to shoot some action I think before I buy. I find the 135 amazing but for action, the 85 seems to be more consistent. Thank you

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's really your best bet.

[@AR-vf7vg]

Speculations about compared to the anounced Voightlander 110mm, vs this Art 105mm: I'm "happy" to hear You can find bokeh, at equal f2, of the Milvus 135 to be inferior when compared to the one of the Art 105 (?). Witch now in turn makes me wonder if the future Voightlader 110mm has any chance to possibly produce to my perception nicer bokeh at it's maximum apperture than the Art 105 stepped down to equivalent apperture. Since it will be Apo, it might have more pop - but also more 'onionrings' ? (less catseyes at f2.5 ?) (..I try to find an excuse to not buy this Sigma tool I do tend to find indispensable for my next portraits - but far too heavy/huge (but I guess I would get used to). I'm even considering renouncing Eye-AF that I don't want to miss on my other fast lenses :-) ! Maybe better not speculate and wait but start working with this one.) Thank You for Your reviews !!!!!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Hi Alain, I suspect that if the Voigt 110 is like my 65, bokeh softness probably won't be its strength. I expect it to be devastatingly sharp, have amazing color and contrast, next to no CA, but also a little busier bokeh quality.

[@AR-vf7vg]

@@DustinAbbottTWI oh you just hit it perfectly with your words "bokeh softness will not be its strenghth" This perceptions alone allready says it all right back to me. Thank You!

[@mikezupancic2182]

In this video you mention that this lens and a few others seem to have far better focusing than the original Sigma lenses. Was wondering what the others were that you noticed this on, and if you happen to know if other lenses may have had updates that you found changed the focus characteristics. (Not sure if you have any Sigma lenses in your permanent collection)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Hi Mike, essentially all of the releases in the past 16 months (starting in 2018) showed this marked improvement. The first one that I really noticed the difference on was the 14-24mm F2.8 ART (a fantastic lens). I do have a few Sigma lenses in my personal kit, but they are mirrorless lenses and so unfortunately the updates aren't relevant to them.

[@mikezupancic2182]

@@DustinAbbottTWI ok thank you. I just picked up the 135 Art which is showing as released in May 2017. Hopefully they've done an update. Love your presentation btw.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I had fairly good focus results with the 135 ART.

[@YoungBlaze]

now.............can you vlog with this lens :)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That would take some long arms :)

[@marcherrmann9635]

I've had a look to the Show Focus Points website. But not only that latest camera models like D850 aren't listed, what makes me even more hesitating to even just try this software is this section from the FAQ: "If you have used the "focus and recompose" technique in any given image, the plugin will show correctly which focus points were activated, but their content (the part of the image they show) will not be identical with the part that was seen by the photographer when focusing, since the camera was moved after focusing. Technically, this is the only possibility, because the camera does not store any information about the recomposition movement of the camera." So for what is it useful then, in a real world photograph?... Do you intend to make a review on the Sigma competitor from Nikon, the Nikkor 1.4E? That would interest me plenty! Or do you consider this lens model as too old as for investing time in a review? Certainly there are already some others out there. But I'd love to hear YOUR take on it...

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

As you can see, their support for the plugin isn't fantastic. No, I won't be reviewing the Nikkor for the simple reason that I don't shoot Nikon nor own a Nikon body to test it on. There are plenty of good Nikon reviewers out there.

[@marcherrmann9635]

Ah yes, I forgot that small detail.... ;-) Thanks for your reply.

[@billzidis2656]

I swear i saw a bear behind you ! All jokes aside i'm so happy with my Sigma 70-200 Sport on my A7iii that i will probably buy this lens as well only for pre wedding portraits . For what it is i found it quite cheap here in London for around £900 like new condition.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's a great price for a premium lens...and there are bears in my woods!

[@vincenzorizzo29]

and portraits at minimum focal distance?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm not sure who is doing that. That would be just part of a face.

[@andrzejdoleczek]

1:32 - Sigma 135mm f/1.4 that would be a Beast :)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Now that would be a huge lens!

[@gordw6402]

But you didn't pull the trigger as a Sony shooter are we waiting for the 110 Voigtlander or the 135 Sony and are you going to test out the 135 Batis. Have the 85 Batis love it.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I don't have limitless money. I have to plan lens purchases just like everyone else. I've already tested the 135mm Batis lens if you look at my channel. I do plan to look at the Voigtländer 110mm in the future.

[@gordw6402]

@@DustinAbbottTWI oops, sorry, if I heard correctly it was your first FE mount review...and now, imho, you are one of the most respected FE reviewers.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It was my first FE review. I'm obviously pretty happy that adding Sony to my channel has gone well.

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

in min 21:40 you say '200mm f/2'? Did you intended 135mm f/2? Cause I think the only 200 f/2 is a relatively rare Nikkor. Can you also include a brief section in your lens reviews about how they handle direct sunlight, flaring in backlight situations, etc. It is important for outside work and especially so for portrait lenses. Tnx for the wonderful reviews as always.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

No, I meant 200mm F2. There is such a lens for every major camera company, and it is, in some ways, a similar lens in terms of design...though in a far more dramatic (and expensive) package.

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

@@DustinAbbottTWI tnx didn't know Canon made one. I knew of its f/2.8 but not of its f/2 200mm. I even discovered that there is a discontinued in 2004 f/1.8.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's correct. They actually reduced the maximum aperture when they added IS

[@bogeyboy4044]

How about low light concerts and plays.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It should work fine. Most lenses will slow down a little in poor lighting, though newer bodies are getting better and better at this. This lens sucks in a lot of light.

[@casualking4548]

A 135mm f1.8 isn’t actually more blurred than a 105mm f1.4, just feels that way due to the added compression.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Not true. Depth of field is smaller and thus the out of focus area is more blurred. Any attempt to explain that away is semantics that doesn't translate into reality.

[@casualking4548]

Dustin Abbott howmuchblur.dekoning.nl/#compare-1x-105mm-f1.4-and-1x-135mm-f1.8-on-a-0.9m-wide-subject Actually, it’s mathematics

[@casualking4548]

I agree it doesn’t really translate though

[@raj-hg7yd]

i want that lens!!!! wahhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's pretty sweet.