Sigma 105mm F1.4 ART: Image Quality Breakdown | 4K

Sigma 105mm F1.4 ART: Image Quality Breakdown | Photographer Dustin Abbott gives you a detailed breakdown of the image quality from the new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 ART lens along with a comparison to the incredible Zeiss Milvus 2/135mm as an optical benchmark.
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[@benwilliams9627]

This was by far the best review I have seen for this lens. Thank you Dustin.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure

[@reinhardwilting111]

The main reason to use this lens for me is that close headshots look most natural at 105mm. 85mm looks a bit unnaturally close and 135 already a bit flat. But that is a matter of taste. If you mainly shoot outddoor protraits the 135 is a fantastic alternative. The tiny differences in optical quality are hard to notice on real life photos. They are all outstanding at 45 mpx.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I agree on all points here.

[@jtes1442]

An amazing lens for the price . For sure a portrait specialist's dream. Thank you Mr. Abbott for the great review!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I agree. It is a specialty item for portrait photographers that will allow them to create unique looks that can set their work apart.

[@natediemer1306]

The 135mm f/1.8 is smaller, lighter, produces equivalent bokeh (slightly more cat's eye but same softness and blur with the same framing) and is also less expensive. I know Dustin had some sharpness issues with his copy but mine is absolutely tack sharp at 1.8. For 700 USD off eBay and with an MC-11 adapter giving me Eye-AF on the A7III and IBIS I have no issues. Unless you are in love with 105mm specifically, or need the extra 2/3 a stop of light, the 135 will be much easier to carry and hold. Notes for those who are curious: 1. For some reason Sigma hasn't updated their adapter to allow for Auto stabilization to work. When stabilization is turned on it detects the lens and defaults to Auto mode, however this does nothing. When zooming to 100% in the viewfinder and half pressing the shutter button the image is still super shaky, yet if I change the stabilization mode to manual and set it to 135mm the stabilization works VERY well. It cannot get rid of big shakes or movement but it completely erradicates micro vibrations. I can shoot at 1/60 and get perfectly sharp (not just acceptably sharp) images if I am using proper technique. 2. I have tested the bokeh balls of the 135 and it creates completely round circles up to f2.5. At f2.8 the 9 aperture blades just barely appear in specular highlights. Just figured I would put this info out there because this isn't listed in specs but definitely affects shooting. Also, just to be clear, I see this as a positive considering many lenses show the aperture blades at anything besides wide open whereas the 135 can stop down 1 full stop before they appear at all.

[@navpreetsingh8156]

Nathan Diemer it does all that but it's 1.8 and this is a 1.4, much harder to manufacture

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I agree with this on some levels, but I think the biggest advantage of this lens is that 105mm is simply a more flexible focal length than 135mm. There are many situations where 135m is simply too long. If you got your 135 for $700, however, that is an amazing deal for a fantastic lens. BTW - I reviewed a second copy of the 135 that was MUCH sharper.

[@carpediem5008]

I have the Zeiss A mount 135mm f1.8 and this DA's video has inspired me to try it on my A7iii for the first time.

[@6gwilliams]

Can't really justify this very nice lens right now. I have too many Sony and Sigma lenses that cover this focal length. Maybe sometime later. Thanks for your excellent work Dustin. Cheers

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

This is definitely a luxury item. Too big to be practical

[@MrJAM-np7go]

In your portrait, you are beautiful ;). Perfect lens btw.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

LOL. Thanks

[@nethbt]

I think the degree of separation (bokeh pattern) is pretty much identical to the SIGMA 135mm f1.8 if you were to shoot the same framing, of course the background compression will appear closer on the 135mm

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's true

[@petitwonders928]

God bless you brother for the selfie.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

LOL - thanks!

[@BoredErica]

I want the lens, and a dog. That's what I learned after this review.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

LOL - I’m not sure those are sold in kit deals ;)

[@randydietmeyer5883]

Yes, I am "fighting the impulse" myself although the cost does make it somewhat easy to do so. The look of some of those outdoor portraits with your daughter have an almost post-processed look to them that is very impressive. I can imagine that first "straight out of camera only!" type snob to make a comment about "using filters!" -on an image straight out of camera. LOL

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That’s true. It’s a beautiful amount of subject isolation

[@jakobdueck7491]

thanks a lot for the time and effort you put into these reviews!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure.

[@ValiRossi]

Great episode as usual.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks a lot.

[@tristanwilhelm9600]

Great review Dustin, love your honest content keep up the good work.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You're welcome.

[@troyphillips1077]

And Dustin your reviews are the best , thanks .

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks!

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

In my opinion the 105mm is the least sharp lens of the lenses that are known to be sharp. It's strange, because I've compared this so the underrated Sigma 40mm F1.4 and the difference in microcontrast is HUGE. The 40 destroys the 105. To the point where it looks almost like a LUT was already applied lol. But also resolution favors the 40mm. This was only on a 6k video test. Meaning the 105mm in my experience doesnt even fully render 6k at F1.4. I've done multiple retests to see if I missed focus, but it all came out the same. It's strange to me because the MTF chart drastically favors the 105, and everyone says the 105 is very sharp, but when I really look at these demos, it doesnt look particularly sharp tbh. As you noted, it lost on microcontrast, but I think people intuitively expect resolution to be better than it is too, and give it a little bit of a pass.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That’s interesting. But I’ve heard directly from Sigma that the 40mm is one of their best. It’s actually a Cine design.

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

​@@DustinAbbottTWI Yeah it's insane. The 105 still is sharp dont get me wrong, and with more testing I dont think the resolution is as much the difference as that micocontrast. I'll do a 100 MP pixel shift test later on to see, but Ive seen the 105 stand up to 42 MP tests so I probably was overreacting on the 6k point. But the 40 is just on a different class as you said. First time ive ever tangibly saw a difference in captured dynamic range detail, since the specular highlight details don't smudge and detail in the shadows literally shows up on waveforms with more ridges than the 105. Incredible.

[@brandonlee2674]

best in the biz.. great job.. thank you.. that last whole body shot portrait looked like you used the Brenizer effect at first glance.. just gorgeous

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It’s those kinds of shots that make me feel a little like getting one myself.

[@Yellowcatt]

Thank you for the review! The lens liked its sharpness and blurring, but its dimensions and weight are very impressive)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It is very large and very heavy - there’s no doubt about that

Dustin You are by far the Best reviewer!!! Every time I buy a lens I´ve looked at your review before I make my decision!!!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's high praise. Thank you!

[@Counz223]

The images from the Zeiss looks alive 🥲 so beautiful

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's a lovely lens.

[@AtaBoraBasar]

Thank you, Dustin.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You’re welcome.

[@handandstonemassageandfaci673]

Fantastic review as always.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks

[@Tellit2012]

I already own the 85 art and the 105 is such a nice lens, but really isn't worth it for me since I have the 85, but am looking at a 135 from canon, but then again idk what the difference would be compared to the tamron 70-200 g2 at 135mm compared to the canon 135 f2 ...hmmmm decisions decisions decisions.... by the way amazing review! always love your lens reviews, so through and thought out! thank you for that :)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure. Glad to help

[@mikezupancic2182]

Look at the Sigma 135 1.8 then.

[@Celestialrob]

Another master class. Love your reviews. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this versus the $1,500 Zeiss Batis 135/2.8 which seems much loved. Thanks Dustin.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It’s hard to compare them in some ways because of the two stop difference in aperture. The Batis is very, very good (and infinitely more reasonable in size!), but f/2.8 just isn’t going to give the same kind of separation.

[@prs26]

the Self Portraits are Amazing. planning to get this lens for sony in 2021

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Enjoy!

[@MisterChibs]

Awesome review and I'm now subscribed to your channel! Also preordered this for Sony mount and waiting impatiently. It's going to be my new portrait beast! Absolutely love it's stock arca swiss style plate. Hopefully it's compatible with the RRS quick release system. None the less, very cool move by Sigma!! Again, great review and thank you!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure. Enjoy your lens!

[@wysysi516]

How is it compared to sigma 135mm art lens?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I won’t be able to do a direct comparison at this time, but I would say they are fairly close optically.

[@Xetenor]

Wong, head over to: www.lenstip.com/535.1-Lens_review-Sigma_A_105_mm_f_1.4_DG_HSM.html This will give you a comparison on resolution wise to the 135. They are both really hair close. I picked up the 105 1.4 art after testing it out compared to the 135 1.8 art. The 105 was just much more practical to me. The 135 is somewhat more of an outdoor lens. What puts the 105 1.4 art aside is the performance you get at 1.4 which is just incredible. By F/2 the 135 does beat the 105 and the 85 sigma art series. Also the CA and vignetting on the 105 is noticably less. The magnification and bit closer focusing of the 135 is great for headsho. Dustin did an awesome review of the 105 masterpiece :) It is truly a photographers gem of a lens that is specialized for portraits. Made me fall in love testing it so I had to pick it up. Kinda wish the 135 came with a tripod collar. I get a bit nervous putting my camera with a heavier lens on a tripod without a tripod collar on the actual lens. There is also this great comparison: photographylife.com/sigma-85mm-f1-4-vs-105-f1-4-vs-135-f1-8-art-comparison

[@justinholding02]

All that glass gets rid of any CA, but I really find that all the Art series lenses just look so clinical and don't produce the 3d pop look we love in portrait lenses like the milvus or the Canon 135.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I agree to some extent, though the recent 135 ART, 14-24, and 105 ART lenses are better to me. They are a closer balance between sharpness and rendering

[@justinholding02]

Dustin Abbott looking at the zeiss examples here, I find they literally blow the Sigma out of the water.

[@justinholding02]

Dustin Abbott I just wish Zeiss made AF lenses. I'm no good at manual focus

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I get it. And Canon bodies are not very helpful with any MF aids. The Zeiss Batis lenses are a joy on Sony because they do have AF! Maybe Canon full frame mirrorless will be a place where some things happen with Zeiss and AF, or at least Zeiss lenses will be easier to use there.

[@jaimeduncan6167]

Great review as always. The best I have seen of this lens. As a Nikon shooter it’s not that clear cut. I will wait for the final review.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It will come in a week or so. I’ve got a lot of other reviews on the go as well

[@chrisrout1654]

Another excellent roundup Dustin, and nice to include the Milvus 135mm, You can really see that the new Sigma is a superb in what it does, sharpness between the two lenses is almost admissible. Reading through the specs from Sigma, they wanted to get as close to the Zeiss 135mm Milvus in every way, especially for astro work, well they have nearly done it, however, you can see the Zeiss colour coming through in the portrait shots in that, as you say, globally the Zeiss colour is slightly stronger and more accurate then the Sigma which has colour shift from f1.4-f2, but at the end of the day the Sigma have produced a real winner here!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

In an absolute sense I still favor the Milvus, but the reality is that I would get more keepers with the Sigma. I often use the Milvus on my Sony body for that reason, as I almost never miss a shot with Sony’s extra MF features.

[@thomaspirolt1686]

Great review!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks!

[@barqueomatic]

Looks like a green tint in the first portrait Milvus image? Many thanks for this review. Your reviews are a tremendous resource.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That might have been a white balance thing, as the Milvus has incredibly accurate color.

[@marckydasaint8730]

I really like the Sigma 105mm F2.8 Macro for portraits, but to be able to go down to F1.4 at the same focal length makes the new 105mm very compelling.. Maybe even more so than the 85mm 1.2 L for similar focal length and bokeh + Faster and more reliable AF.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Other than the size/weight issue, I would certainly take it over the 85L

[@marckydasaint8730]

I think you've sold me Dustin. Great review.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

@@marckydasaint8730 On a positive note, you'll no longer need the gym to get your workouts :)

[@marckydasaint8730]

Lol!

[@V8rgr8]

A very nice review for the Sigma. I was wondering how many of these shots were done with a tripod? I'm not sure how long I can handhold this lens on a shoot. Thanks Dustin, looking forward to your final video!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Other than the brick wall test shots and the self-portraits, everything shown here was handheld.

[@V8rgr8]

Thanks. I will have to go and try it.

[@troyphillips1077]

Like always super super review. Thank you for the hard work you put into your reviews. Are you going to give a performance review on this lens compared to the Sigma 135 art? I am tossed between the two. It looks as though the af performance may be better on the 105. Thank you again!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I won’t have a chance to do a direct comparison at this point as I have 4 other reviews on the go. The AF was awesome, however, and I’ve got a little conspiracy theory to share in my final review.

[@JimBailey]

Thank you Mr Abbott

[@zackchoy1969]

Thanks for the great review!~ Great comparison with the Zeiss Milvus 2/135mm!~ I am interested with the Zeiss Apo Sonnar 2/135mm earlier.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The Classic Apo Sonnar is essentially the same lens optically.

[@thisis5123]

I may be wrong on this one, but based on my data I landed into "how much blur" the canon 85 1.2 would have more blur ability with backgrounds closer than 30m ( from the camera) with a subject framed loosely. With a subject framed tightly however( head and shoulders), the advantage of the of the 85 1.2 becomes defeated by the 105f/1.4 with backgrounds 7m or farther from the camera. my understanding of it is fast apertures blur better with close backgrounds/loosley framed subjects. Longer focal length blurs stronger with far away backgrounds/tightly framed subjects. I just love discussing lens theory with other people haha! nice video as usual.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My depth of field calculator says that the 85mm F1.2 would have a DOF of 3.65" at 10 feet. The DOF shrinks to 2.79" at the same distance with the Sigma 105 at F1.4.

[@mallred4347]

Hi Dustin, Thanks for your great photos with this lens Image quality breakdown. When you're out taking lens test photos, do you generally handhold your photos; or use a tripod? The reason I ask is your leaf photos, panoramas, etc. are always so impressively sharp and in focus. Thanks, Mike

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Hi Mike, outside of the brick wall test shots and the self portraits, everything else was handheld. Good technique and an understanding of the shutter speeds needed usually does the trick. I get very little motion blur in my work.

[@dopamining7621]

NEEEEEEEEEEED.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It’s probably a lens that will make a few wish lists.

[@CJamesPhoto]

Excellent review man :) Now I just want it even more, the pop in the images are amazing. Hopefully I can add this to my collection at some point 😁

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It’s a pretty sweet lens.

[@marcoemmeph]

The lens looks awesome. Personally I shoot more outside and most of the times space is not a big issue for me. So I may tend towards the Sigma 135mm for Sony. It costs less, it's lighter and it seems to have even more "pop" than this one. But Sigma is doing an awesome job!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

If you have room, the classic 135mm focal length is fantastic for portraiture. If you shoot both inside and out, or in smaller venues, the 105mm is the more flexible tool.

[@marcoemmeph]

yea! If I am in a tighter environment, 85mm for the win! But I understand that this lens is a jack of all trades. IMO it's just insanely heavy. I noticed that I tend to prefer lighter glasses. Thanks for the review and waiting for the final conclusions.

[@christianvolkner2028]

Epic Lens and Review! I can relate why everybody goes after these Nikon and Sigma 105‘s! But in terms of how images look, the 105 reminds me a bit of my old 50 Art which images were technically brilliant, but never didn’t transport the right feeling! All I can say in terms of sharpness, contrast and even Bokeh they are definitely a match even for Zeiss Lenses and sometimes even better! But they don’t carry „Art“ in their images and that’s were even the old Canon L lenses have the upper Hand. Or look at the inferior Milvus50, it has so wonderful colors! Can you rent the Nikon 105 adapted and test it against the Sigma on Sony? I heard it performs quite well against the Sigma! Maybe you can test them on a Sony, I wonder how Nikon lenses perform on an adapter:-) Thanks for your hard work! Always love to watch your content! Best Christian

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I’m afraid that’s more work, expense, and time than I have to give right now. A Nikon shooter will have to do that comparison.

[@adrianlewis7977]

I've been following your channel for some time and I do like the thought and detail that goes into these videos. Far more in depth than most reviewers. Thanks from me to your daughter too. I'm sure most teenage girls would sooner be out with their friends but here she is posing patiently once more for yet another lens review!. So I'll admit to being tempted to buy one of these lenses for my Canon 5d, despite the mammoth size and weight of it. I do have one question though. Is it too sharp? We all like a lens to be sharp but when shooting portraits I think there is a point where sharpness and detail can distract from the image as a whole. For example. I used a Sigma 85 1.4 Art on a Nikon D800 body and the sharpness and detail that lens could render along with the 36mb camera sensor sometimes had me needing to dull it down some in post. I think sometimes a lens/camera combo can be a little too much in as much as it will pick out every tiny flaw in your subjects face.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's a fair perspective, though I would counter that by saying that it is easier to reduce sharpness than it is to add it back in. At the end of the day, though, your tastes may run to a lens with more rendering quality than absolute sharpness. A lens like the 85mm F1.2L II or 135mm F2L might be better options if you are genuinely concerned over that.

[@stevenlui8105]

No doubt it’s an amazing lens but I’m also surprised by its performance when adapted on Fujifilm GFX50S. Incredibly high image quality with no vignetting at corners on a cropped medium format sensor!

[@natediemer1306]

Steven Lui This is because it's been over engineered and oversized to reduce vignetting and cat's eye bokeh.

[@stevenlui8105]

Nathan Diemer Yes you are right. 135 Art also works fine on GFX50S without any vignetting. My 135 Art is an e mount and I’m tempted to get another one in EF mount to pair with GFX50S.......

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That’s an interesting application. Are you getting AF?

[@stevenlui8105]

Dustin Abbott Yes. The adaptors I tried are TechArt and Steelsring.

[@ilovebohol]

Steven Lui do you have a gallery, IG or Flickr we can check? Would love to see your shoots.

[@puyattravels5961]

I'm really intrigued with this lens. I'm wondering if Sigma will release an updated version for modern camera bodies. I currently have a Sony A7IV and Sony A7RV. Wondering should I pick this up now or hold for DG DN Art version?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I've wondered about that as well.

[@onnsweden]

Hi Dustin! Great reviews as always! I have now Canon 135f.2, should I upgrade to this Sigma 105f1.4 art or Sigma 135f1.8 art? Want the best of the best for portrait;) thanks Dustin

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I prefer the 105 as a portrait lens because of the flexibility of the focal length.

[@EmoEmu]

Impressive results.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I thought so

[@MichaelLaing71]

As always great review. I have never been a fan of the micro contrast of Sigma lenses and this seems to follow the pattern, they just lack pop compared with Tamron and Zeiss primes (Nikkor are so all over the place you have to go by the individual lens).

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I agree to some extent, though the images out of this lens are pretty fantastic.

[@manthony1921]

Stellar review. Great lens--no CA and no vignette and great AF--but light transmission seems mediocre overall. Colors look grayish/greenish to me. For a lens that size it has to knock everything out of the park, including sharpness and t-stop. Compared to the Nikon 105mm 1.4 it didn't seem to offer any advantage really, and is much heavier. Still a nice effort from Sigma.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The color rendition is open to debate, of course, as it is somewhat subjective. I do favor the Zeiss look. As for the comparison to the Nikkor lens, I hope that someone who is a Nikon shooter does a substantive comparison.

[@simonc4764]

I would consider this Sigma if the filter ring is not 105mm because I shoot video and needed filters and you cant find many if any that size. Other tests seem to suggest it focus wider than 105mm so maybe a 100mm which is not that far off 85mm which I think would be a closer test than a 135mm. I wish Zeiss bring out a Milvus 105mm f1.4 with 82mm filter thread.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

105mm filters are very expensive, for sure. I've not idea if Zeiss has a 105mm lens planned, though I do think this is a great focal length.

[@troyphillips1077]

The Ziess hands down looks better over all. Love its bokeh and Ziess pop. For me though I’ll get the Sigma for the Autofocus.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

LOL - your response is exactly how most people respond. Love the Zeiss...but for practical reasons I'll buy the Sigma.

[@TheDiptakdutta]

Hey Dustin, Thanks a lot for this review. Love your detailed reviews. Can you please share your experience of using this lens on a Sony body adapted with the MC-11?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

There's some coverage of that in the text review, which is linked in the description, and the final video review.

[@TheDiptakdutta]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Wow!! Thanks a lot Dustin!! I will check out the written review right away.

[@ktmfelhasznalo]

Best review! I am thinking about 85mm1.4 dg dn or 105mm dg hsm. I know the focal length is different, but which one would you recommend? Or should I buy an 85mm and wait for the updated 105mm?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I would go for the 85DN if portability matters at all to you. It’s a very good lens

[@MrSenseiLorenzo]

Great video! Thank you very much. Helps a lot as I am looking into this lens. Just curious, as you also have Canon 85mm f1.2 and wondering if this will be much different

[@MrSenseiLorenzo]

I am a bokeh lover lol, hence why I am drawn to this, just not sure of this would be so much better than what I already own

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It’s a very different lens. The 85L produces more of a low contrast look at wide apertures. This is going to give more 3 dimensional pop and higher contrast.

[@jeffrydemeyer5433]

I have been thinking about getting a 300mm 2.8, but this lens seems to be giving the same separation when shooting full body portraits.

[@filmfreek35]

jeffry de meyer the 300mm will give you more background compression than the 105. If you shoot portraits, 300mm is not ideal due to the working distance. The 105 is ideal for portraits because of the lowlight capabilities at f1.4 and the closer working distance.

[@jeffrydemeyer5433]

yes the difference seems quite a lot now that i look at it in a dof caluclator. The working distance isn't that much of an issue if you are shooting something like a golfer

[@filmfreek35]

jeffry de meyer if you shoot Sony you can activate Super 35 (Crop sensor mode) that will give you 157mm or reach. I ordered mine because the F.1.4 max apature will allow great low light performance. I think your 300mm f2.8 might be better suited for you. 😊

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Not really. Even a 135mm f/2 actually has a more shallow DOF, but not enough to be meaningful. 300mm is not an optimal portrait focal length, though, as it tends to really compress features.

[@filmfreek35]

Dustin Abbott thank you for commenting Dustin, your knowledge on lenses far exceed mine. I have only recently started understanding lenses and their correct applications. I have the Sony 85 F1.8 and I fear that when the 105 arrives, it may serve a limited purpose (perhaps it will only be used when working distance limits the 105 for the desired framing. Thank you for your insightful reviews. I can’t wait for the final on the 105.

[@Neopulse00]

Would love to see this compete against the newer 100mm f/1.4 Otus

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I possibly might be able to get a copy back to compare to the Otus when I do that review (hopefully next month).

[@ralphsaad8637]

I know this is an old video, but did you end up buying the lens? I am considering thid pens for portraits. I love the 105-135mm perspective and it seems like this lens really ticks about all the right boxes. There is just one thing, colors seem to be rather flat and tint towards warm tones, which is typical of sigma lenses I guess. By comparison, the tamron 85mm f1.8 is lighter, smaller and has much more attractive and neutral colors. Though the 85mm focal length never seems to render faces the way a longer lens would.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I did not actually buy this lens, but part of that is because I switched completely to mirrorless within a year of doing this review

[@sebastienchateauvieux7149]

Thanks for this nice Review... very interresting Lens... 1year ago, you did a summerize of Why we should interrested in the 85 1.4 art and the 135 1.8 art... Now if you include this lens... what could be your conclusion... 85, 105 or 135....? Thanks

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I do a breakdown of that in the text review if you want to check that out. The link is in the video description.

[@horacecarter2081]

Dustin "Lord of the Lenses" Abbott

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That’s a new title for me. Is that official? Should I get the business cards made up?

[@Xetenor]

That would be fitting on a business card Dustin! 😁

[@-Valeee-]

Hi, great review! Can you help me to decide between 85mm f1.4 and this beast? I love that POP 3D look, dont care much about weight (I love bigger lenses and camera body idk xD). So what do you think? Its 105 better than 85 for portraits, fashion shows and cars/bikes etc? But I would like to use that lens in studio too, so dont know if I should pick 85 maybe cus its wider? It is a big deal that 20mm FL or its just a few steps back to take the same shot as with 85mm ?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

If you actually enjoy a larger lenses, then go for the105 mm. It is a very special lens that is held back most by its huge size

[@zhizuke1]

Why not the sigma art 135 f1.8? Try outdoor portraits. Please and thanks!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I’m not sure what you are suggesting here. I’ve done a thorough review of the 135mm ART along with a number of past comparisons. I won’t be able to do another comparison right now as I have three other reviews on the go.

[@zhizuke1]

I'm sorry! I mean can you do comparison of the sigma art 105 and sigma art 135 in portrait(indoor and outdoor) differences please and thank you..

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm afraid not. I don't have time to bring those lenses in and do that.

[@TJVideoChannelUTube]

Thank you for the review. I have a question about the auto focus motor. Is it noisier than, saying Sony 85mm F1.4 GM?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The focus motor is fairly quiet, but I haven't used the 85mm GM lens and so can't really comment on that.

[@TechMau]

Very nice review as always Dustin. In your own experiencie, do you think there is a substantial difference in terms of bokeh between this lens and the sigma 85mm f1.4? Because right now I have the tamron 70-200mm f2.8 G2 and I like a lot the bokeh and the compression at 200mm f 2.8 for taken portraits. And I'm looking to improve my portrait job upgrating to any of this 2 lens, but I don't know if there is a big difference between those lens? Thanks

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I would personally buy this lens over the 85 ART myself. I think it offers more unique results, and the 85 will show some CA in brighter lighting

[@TechMau]

Ok thanks so much for your help Dustin.

[@aaronrutherford1963]

i currently have a Nikon D3400 and wanted to know if i should upgrade to the D850 or get the D500 with the Sigma 105mm F1.4? i currently have two other prime F1.8 lens.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm not a Nikon shooter, so I can't really advise you on bodies. I did review the D850, and it is quite good, but that's as far as I've gone with Nikon.

[@Xetenor]

Awesome review dustin. Seriously stuck between getting this or the zeiss milvus 85 1.4 zf.2 that just went on sale for literally half the normal price it goes for. Its just that i have the nikon 85 1.8 but never had a zeiss...darn it! What a tempting deal tho to get the zeiss 85 1.4 milvus for $930!!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Hard to argue against the Milvus at that price, mostly because you could most likely sell it used for more

[@Xetenor]

Exactly! I will go with the zeiss 85 then. Thanks for the prompt response. Love your channel :)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thank you.

[@KPAki1Ler]

I know this isn't anything to do with this video, but I'm sure I heard you usually get an inside track on tamron lenses. I've bought the 45 1.8 VC(amazing). I'm curious if you know will tamron be releasing a wide angle prime? Like 20mm/24mm 1.8 VC?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I don't have anything definitive on that front to offer you (couldn't tell you if I did, BTW), but I can say this: I've certainly suggested a 20mm SP prime to them, even if were just an f/2 lens.

[@michonn2]

Hi Dustin if you had to make a choice to have one of the focal length lenses between 85mm, 105mm and 135mm which one would you choose?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I actually cover that in the final review, but this is a very versatile focal length.

[@michonn2]

Dustin Abbott Ok then I will wait until I see the final review. I was thinking to get that lens but I already have canon 85 1.4 IS and use this lens to shoot events. The sigma 105 ART would have been too tight but I don't have any experience with this lens so can't say that much. 85mm is already limiting here and in some situation I am struggling to get the picture. I also use 24-70 and 70-200 both 2.8 but objects separation at 1.4 is perfect.

[@davidbcossini8928]

Great review, but I was hoping you could do a comparison with the Canon EF 135 F2. I know it's an older lens but that would have been interesting.

[@LtDeadeye]

David B Cossini I think more people want to see it compared to the Sigma Art I35 f/1.8. I have the Canon f/2 L and it is my favorite lens for sure.

[@Trade_raptor]

I rented the 105mm Art and tested it against the 135L and the 85mm Art. The Canon had faster focus and the bokeh was close to being just as creamy as the 105mm. However, the 105mm is such a clinically sharp lens and the contrast destroys the 135L. If you didn't know, with the 135L you have to have the lens hood on or light will bounce around and cause a haze in your images. This you can use creatively if you like. In the end, if you are thinking about the 135L, I would go with the Sigma 135 f1.8. That is superior to the canon (just not in price!).

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I don’t do comparisons to the 135L anymore because in most of the ways you can compare lenses it gets demolished by modern glass. The 135L is still a special lens, but it’s specialness is more in the look of the images than in something you can measure.

[@Sentimentmedia234]

if I've already had an 85mm would you recommend this or the 135mm f1.8 over this?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

135mm is obviously a more unique focal length when you have an 85. I’d probably go with that.

[@mikeearussi]

I would have like to see your comparison with the Zeiss done at f1.4 instead of f2. Why f2 instead of f1.4? After all, that's what people will be buying it for. And would you mind adding that comparison? Thanks

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

If you look at the image gallery, most all of the portraits are at f/1.4. I can’t add anything to these videos once they are live to the public.

[@mikeearussi]

I understand. Do you have a direct comparison between the Sigma at f1.4 and the Zeiss at f2 in your still photos?

[@videosuperhighway7655]

For some reason it does not look to bad size wise 😂 but I shoot with big primes on 1dx mark III.

[@THEJEDEYEMASTER]

ill be very happy to get a slightly less micro contrasty image vs the milvus for an image that is in focus. try using a mf lens in even slightly dim lighting. especially when the eye is darker and you cant get in focus images with a MF lens. I have a feeling the color difference between the lenses may be because you shot in awb, and not inputting the ssame kelvin for both

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I equalized Kelvin values, actually, but I agree with your first point, particularly on a Canon body. I mostly use the Milvus on a Sony a7R3 via adapter because all of my images are actually in focus there!

[@lawrencelam1820]

Hi Dustin, do you think this lens is on par with Sigma 40 Art in optical performance as their MTF charts look very close?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's very close in terms of absolute performance. They are hard lenses to compare because the focal lengths are so different.

[@lawrencelam1820]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Thanks Dustin

[@christianvolkner2028]

An Otus 100|1.4 is rumored to be released soon! I wonder how much a lens can get better than these two lenses

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's a good question. I have no doubt it will be APO...and probably pretty special.

[@ApertureApex]

It's shocking how fast your daughter has grown !

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

She’s at that certain age where they go from 14 to 18

[@vincentnavea6999]

Nice review. But can i ask how far was the camera from the wall?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

About 14 feet.

[@sols9449]

What cameras were you using for the tests. What was the milvus in and what was the sigma on please. Just curious.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Canon 5D Mark IV for both

[@joeblack4026]

i would love to see same medium shot out of milvus 135mm and this sigma, but sigma @1.4 to see how much difference in bokeh there is between this 105 and 135 mm when thez are wide open. thanks a lot.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

There are a lot of those kinds of shots in the image galleries. Almost all the portraits are at f/1.4.

[@joeblack4026]

Yep i can see that and they look amazing to be honest, but direct comparison with 135mm is what i'm missing .) I m in a dilemma whether to go for 135mm 1.8 or this. This lens drawing is very nice but the weight is putting me off a bit so I was thinking about lighter more compact 135 art

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's a very nice lens, too, though doing a comparison with the Milvus wouldn't really tell you a lot about the bokeh quality of the Sigma 135

[@real1997]

Love the picture of the Bible! (KJV of course... haha). Great set of reviews on the 105mm, which I have just ordered for my R6.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Enjoy!

[@thierryrussodelattre]

Hello, with what material did you film this video? thank you

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Voigtländer 65mm f/2 and Sony a7R3

[@hasanbokra]

Kindly compare sigma 105mm art vs Canon 200mm f2

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm afraid that I've already returned the loaner back to Sigma. Getting the 200mm f/2 is also difficult as it is an extremely expensive lens.

[@hasanbokra]

@@DustinAbbottTWI i have brought this lens yesterday, the result is amazing 😍 thank you

[@Jwitherow1964]

BRO Dustin what kind of filter kit can I get for this lens I am wanting one that goes on the barrel of the lens?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

On the barrel, as in a rear filter system, or a traditional screw-in filter? If it is the latter, any 105mm filter will work. They are a bit expensive, but that's your best option. A rear filter option would basically be a matter of adapting a Canon EF version, for example, and using an ND filter in the adapter. I've reviewed several such systems.

[@Jwitherow1964]

Thank you sir I have never have a rear filter but with the front element being so rounded that’s probably my best bet I’ll have to look in to see which ones to get thank you for your help

[@insidefeelings9434]

Sir for wedding i have 2 a7iii,i use 35mm 1.8,if i add 105mm 1.4 for another(with bettery grip) - is that suitable for wedding?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It should be. It delivers beautiful result.

[@insidefeelings9434]

exactly...... I am worry about the weight and focal length for indoor

[@antidotu79]

Why do you have your mic oriented down instead of up?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It allows for more even voice recording without P or S sounds being emphasized.

[@morvegil]

Dustin, what mic system are you using?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I use the RODE SmartLav+ and record to my iPhone and then sync in post

[@eduardocortes-dv4lo]

Dustin could i use it inside the church ? lowlight with a D800?

[@heyiamalexannder7459]

Lo puedo usar con una canon eos 80d?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Si.

[@KPAki1Ler]

what strap is that on the 5d iv? thanks

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That’s a Peak Design Slide Lite - a great strap!

[@StanleyKowalski.]

want 105mm art, and 70-200 sport

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

They are both nice lenses

[@AlSo-Fotografie]

got both since a half year and if you dont care about weight, they are realy nice.

[@joeblow9931]

check out the way it tracks a moving subject for focusing...its no bueno

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I have. It’s pretty good with lateral moving subjects, but if they are quickly moving towards the camera, it lags some.

[@mikezupancic2182]

I wonder what the results would look like had you moved the Sigma closer to the wall to account for the difference in magnification.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I don’t think it would have made much of a difference. Bigger isn’t necessarily sharper.

[@mikezupancic2182]

Dustin Abbott perhaps not but when zoomed in to same 1:1 magnification the results would show maybe much clearer. Btw excellent review. The AF performance with the new sigma lenses seem amazing.

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

I truly hesitate to get the 105mm or the 85mm art lens...I love the results of the 105mm but it looks huge, especially on a mirrorless camera I guess. I am used to carry 6x7 lenses but this one looks like a bazooka 😆

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

No denying that.

[@chirag4]

105mm UV Filters from Hoya or Sigma come for $249 & it's like buying another lens with this ART. So if you could recommend a cheaper brand ! How is NiSi ? Nikkor 105/1.4E is an OEM lens for Nikon users, but Sigma is a lot cheaper. Saw a Review (don't remember whose), comparing the two, and in their tests, nikon was better in some aspects and equal in others, and ART was better in some departments, but despite the ART having 3 more elements for correction, and a much larger front element to reduce vignetting, .... so, i was surprised that Nikon held its own, if not better in Toto, than ART. Yes it's made in China (with cheap plastic/rubbery gear-mechanism or micro-motors etc.), while ART is made in Japan. Thanks.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I wouldn’t bother with a UV filter on this lens. Just use the lens hood for protection.

[@chirag4]

appreciate you taking time out to reply, Dustin. T H A N K S

[@juliussternfeld428]

Remote triggering Bible! 😂

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Exactly :). The Word is powerful

[@howardkahn717]

IT APPEARS THAT PRIMES are getting the spot light these days, could it be that once again the primes are about to dominate ?....Any ideas about why Sigma has yet to introduce a full frame camera body to advance their full frame lens line which seems to be a leading these days for their quality and value? This is a hell of a lens.....

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I think your question about Sigma full frame bodies is a valid one, and I’m surprised that they haven’t produced one

[@SS-sh6ww]

I found the Sigma better than Zeiss. Just my opinion.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

No problem. I think there is some give and take, and there is always the matter of preference, too.

[@minibuns5397]

Samyang AF 135mm 1.8 enters the chat…

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Yes, it could certainly be a disruptor.

[@joeblow9931]

u have a lot of hot links to sales websites...this an unbiased review?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I have affiliate links for everything that I review - it’s what keeps this channel going. I doubt you find more unbiased reviews on KZbin, as many regular viewers will attest.

[@stevesvanderpool8653]

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[@DustinAbbottTWI]

LOL

[@mrg6424]

Where’s your Bruce Wayne lighting?!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

LOL. This was more of a bright and sunny thing