Sigma 105mm f1.4 DG HSM Art - THE BEST portrait lens EVER

[@JohnDennery]

As always, these sample shots look amazing! I can't say enough how important it is to put loads of sample images in a lens review. You are one of the few youtubers who truly gets it! This is way too much lens for me but I love seeing what's possible with gear like this. Thanks again for an excellent video.

[@PavSZ]

Thank you so much!

[@munwahtung5113]

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[@andikunar7183]

Hmmm - on „no other“: I really love my Nikon 105/1.4. Its even a bit smaller/lighter (OK, a bit more expensive too) and has been available a few months earlier. And it also fully delivers already at f/1.4. It also IS my main go-to lens, not to big/heavy.

[@DB-sd3cw]

Sigma is better though

[@jaegerschtulmann]

You forgot to mention the nikkor is also less sharp too!

[@andikunar7183]

@@jaegerschtulmann I cannot comment on the sharpness of the Sigma at all. I can however comment, that the Nikkor 105/1.4G on my D850 is quite sharp to me. And sharper than everything else I own or have tried on D8xx cams for my people/beauty photography use-cases with wide-open aperture. But only whenever I don't mis-focus (for whatever reasons). So I'm really totally happy with the lens+cam combo, unlike with prior lenses. My currently perceived remaining main source of imperfection/issues is behind the viewfinder.

[@AR-vf7vg]

This part of his long phrase was dumb, Yes. (Even if I do have this lens and not the Nikkor's)

[@joebledea]

Don't mean to burst your bubble, I've compared the sigma 105 with the nikon 105, the sigma is a little sharper, wide open, but the nikon more portable. Sigma also has a nicer rendering IMHO. The best part of the Sigma 105mm 1.4 is that it's available on all modern mounts, not an exclusive portrait lens like nikon's 105 or Canon's 85mm 1.2 lenses. I switched to a panasonic s5 from Canon RF, to escape the oligarchy (prices) and monopoly of great glass of first party. Plus I like saying I'm part of the L MOOOUUUNNT ALLLIAAANCE! :)

[@jeffsong5653]

I have this lens and Canon RF 28-70 f2.0 and RF 70-200 f2.8. All three lenses are superb in sharpness but I have to say Sigma 105mm 1.4 is the sharpest given that it's a prime lens. It has been the lens of choice for the majority of my portrait works. That F 1.4 bokeh is so awesome.

[@АлександрЛапин-о8ш]

I have 100l Want BOKEH and versatility. What choice is better: 85 1.4L or RF 70-200?

[@shazbk7616]

Thanks for the great review and amazing photo samples! Once again you hit the ball out of the park!

[@PavSZ]

thanks

[@MrTjs1972]

love you content keep up the great work 💪

[@LMActionsports]

I’ve had this lens for the past two years I had it for my Nikon Z bodies and when I switched to Sony this year I picked up a Sony version and I use it and the Sony 135 gm for all my portraits. I had it on my Sony a9for an entire wedding and the results were phenomenal. Yes it got heavy after eight hours but now I only use it for the couples and group photos of the bridal parties and bride & groom. I highly recommend this lens. It works great and it’s super sharp wide-open. I take It on all my senior portrait sessions

[@PavSZ]

it is a BEAST! thank you for sharing this

[@PFB-yo6wi]

I adore my 135mm G Master. How does it compare to this?

[@LMActionsports]

@@PFB-yo6wi I use the sigma 105 f1.4 or the 135gm for all my outside portraits. If I have the room I will use the 135 GM for an entire engagement session. It’s so fast and sharp and I love the look of the 135. But the 105 just brings that tack sharp wide open. I use it for most of my senior portraits. The bokeh is stunning. If I could only choose one it’s the 135 gm. But the good thing is I don’t have to choose I got both of them lol. Each one has their own look to the photos and my clients love that my backgrounds and the total look of the photo don’t look like other photographers in my area. Hope this helps

[@PFB-yo6wi]

@@LMActionsports That's brilliant. Thank you, Truckin, for taking the time to let me know..................now I am tempted to purchase one!!!! I have been looking at the new 70-200 (but I already have the 100-400 GM) - but the 135GM is just phenomenal. I should buy nothing as I know I have a great setup, but damn do I lust after lenses.

[@LMActionsports]

@@PFB-yo6wi are used to be all about using the 70 to 200 when I first started out using Nikon. When I switched over to Sony it was one of the first lenses I picked up. I would always shoot at 200 mm. I love the compression. But as a matured as a photographer it’s not always making The background looking like color blobs of you having no idea what the background actually is. I picked up the 135 mm GM and I have only touch my 70 to 200 once in the past seven months. I really wasn’t impressed with the first version and when they came out with the newest 70-200 gm ii, I was thinking about ordering it but then I sat and realized I already have two lenses that I paid over $2000 that I don’t use already. Why pay for another one. That’s just me not saying anything how are you should do anything but that 135 mm G master and 105f1.4 spoiled me. I use the 135mm for everything like portraits, sports events, and I just used it for a client taking action shots of their dogs running towards me and it blew my mind on the A9.

[@nickrosewarne484]

Hey Pav, great video as usual! I have just purchased this lens a few days ago for my Nikon z6, cant wait for the weather to clear up here in New Zealand so I can test it out. Also small correction, Nikon does make a direct competitor to this lens, and has probably been around longer than the sigma. ( Nikon 105mm 1.4 )

[@fellowcitizen]

Yeah, I'm surprised he missed that. I recall that it was Chelsea Northrup's favourite lens back before that channel ceased being of practical value. The Sigma is much more advanced, though.

[@jeremybelin313]

Sigma's 105 1.4 was released about 2 years after Nikon's offering. I had Nikon's 105mm f/1.4, it was such a wonderful portrait lens, amazing bokeh and sharpness. It was not as big as Sigma's.

[@mixc8]

@ Nike after a year working with this lens how do you like it?

[@BrianSFischer]

Nikon list itself as an F1.4, but it has a much lower T stop. After spending time with both, it wasn't a competition, and the Nikon went on eBay.

[@zakzak505]

Great review thanks ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@andresmiraglia7966]

what about the nikon 105 f1.4? isnt it competition and within the same rank? it even costs the same

[@PavSZ]

I was being sarcastic as Nikon state on their website that it is THE ONLY 105mm f1.4 in the world

[@fjsjdm3132]

Hello my friend, Thanks for the cool videos every time I love your kind of videos You have also tested the Sigma 85mm 1.4, you would say that the Sigma 85mm 1.4 DG DN can work with the Sigma 105 keep up with bokeh, sharpness or are they equivalent? I'm not sure which lens to use the 85mm DG DN is now much more compact and convenient for movies but i don't want to compromise when taking pictures would you say the photo, sharpness and bokeh quality are equally good? i Wish you a Merry Christmas..

[@PavSZ]

thank you so much! Yes 85mm is a very good lens - different focal length but equally good quality. 85mm DG DN will be better on mirrorless Sony-E and L-mount cameras, it;'s designed for them

[@fjsjdm3132]

@@PavSZ I tested the 105 1.4 once and I had never seen such a beautiful bokeh with such great sharpness. However, I have never worked the Sigma 85 1.4 So you say they are equivalent in Bokeg & Sharpness? The 105mm 1.4 is really too big & heavy for filming, but what if the Sigma 85mm 1.4 is of the same quality? did you help me a lot I have a Panasonic S5 ... Thanks for taking the time to answer ..

[@PavSZ]

@@fjsjdm3132 I have reviewed Sigma 85mm here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXqZoKWQYrSFo7s and I also compared Lumix 85mm to Sigma 85mm on S5: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apLbd6mlirSaY7M

[@iamhassan9943]

I would love a new 135 1.8 or 2.0 for the L Mount. This lens has now gone on sale in the U.S. for $999. Could that mean a new DG DN version is on the way?

[@PavSZ]

Unfortunately, it doesn't mean anything - just that it is a great price for a superb lens right now

[@thatsreallyamoon]

@@PavSZ an interesting cheap way for *video makers* to get a similar FOV is using the standard Lumix 85mm f/1.8 in APSc mode to get a field of view of around 127mm and an effective DOF of f/2.8. I think people should try something like this before committing to a lens like this haha. Who knows, maybe they'll find they like wider lenses better.

[@fellowcitizen]

Apparently, the size reduction benefit of DG DN is greater for wide lenses and lesser for long lenses, so it may not be much smaller or lighter. On the other hand, the 85mm DG DN was far smaller so perhaps - although they attributed that to new techniques for incorporating the very large aperture mechanism, and to the use of some computational correction for distortion etc.

[@obscur_yoann]

A Sigma l series compact 135 f2? I am in! 😍

[@keola36]

I had my eye on this lens for a while but the size always turned me off a bit. The shots you showcase here are definitely badass.. I love the bokeh and sharpness. For now, I’m happy with my 85 1.4 DG DN. Thanks for the video Paz!

[@PavSZ]

Thank you for watching! 85mm is an awesome lens too

[@fellowcitizen]

Apparently designed for astrophotography, too. I think the rendering is so gorgeous that it suits many genres, and maybe more than portraiture.

[@PavSZ]

I couldn't agree more with you

[@Scalemod35]

I hope there will be a DG DN version of it!

[@mariozakall]

Me too

[@BrandonTalbot]

The 28, 40 and 105 from sigma are quite special.

[@PavSZ]

Sigma lenses are all very special

[@danymirabal]

Hi , Which camera did you use to shot the examples?

[@PavSZ]

Lumix S5

[@Suresh-rl5zr]

hi , great review.. what about your opinion for comparing this lens and sigma 135mm f1.8 ? especially bokeh quality... if i have space for outdoor , which one will be your choice for BOKEH quality? becuase over weight and price setback 105mm for me.. thanks

[@barbarybar]

Do you think it would work well in a low light situation like a gig?

[@robertbirnbach2312]

if you don't need more reach It is a great option.

[@PavSZ]

yes, of course

[@Johnny-jz5ot]

Can we use sigma fp l

[@PavSZ]

L-mount version yes but it is a very big lens and fp L is a very small camera

[@Carsaddiction]

Would be interesting to see if this would be good for car photography? And how it performs on videos.

[@PavSZ]

it would be good for car photography but you'll need to have space to step back - same with video

[@mariozakall]

Great lens but I'm waiting for a more compact DG DN version of it, like they did with the 85mm :-)

[@ernieojeda]

Just got this lens a month ago I love it. The images you get from it makes up from the size lol. Use it on my a7c and i was surprised how quick the autofocus keeps up with that big glass to move

[@LorenzoFrausto]

hardly take it off my Z6 ii 👌🏽

[@ernieojeda]

@@LorenzoFrausto just got the 50 1.2gm. Love that I can get the same style photo without needed to back up like the 105 but the 105 just gives it that pop

[@LorenzoFrausto]

@@ernieojeda Thats what I need to get myself next. A 50mm, I actually don't own one haha. Have a 35, 85, 105 lol. Need that 50 and a wide angle and i'll be set. Yea 3D pop is money 👌🏽

[@ernieojeda]

@@LorenzoFrausto I have the Ziess 35 1.4 but it has too much vignetting for my taste. Might go back with the sigma 35

[@LorenzoFrausto]

@@ernieojeda I have the Tamron 35 1.4. Solid lens, I love it. Sharp, with very nice bokeh 👌🏽

[@dakotaxu4792]

Ok so I just checked the images from the Sigma 105mm f1.4 and compared it to the Nikon 105mm 1.4 and they both produce IDENTICAL images that are magical! Currently I own the Nikon Z85mm f1.2 and I was about to purchase the Nikon Z135mm f1.8 Plena but I’m CONVINCED that the images from the 105mm f1.8 (either Sigma or Nikon) are waaaaaay better than the Nikon 135mm f1.8 Plena. Why is that? Can someone please tell me?

[@WaniMedia]

No pain, no gain lens 🤪 i have the FE mount version and i love it.

[@PavSZ]

haha - love it!

[@RAJMAN181]

What do you think about the combination 90D with this monster?

[@PavSZ]

I don't know anything about 90D - what brand is it?

[@RAJMAN181]

@@PavSZ Canon 90D.

[@joebledea]

Such a great review! thank you! short, to the point, and nailed all points required! It's the bokeh monster, best portrait lens I agree!

[@PavSZ]

Thank you so much!

[@top_tech.500k]

Great review 👍 👍 👍

[@PavSZ]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johnpark993]

Nikon 105/1.4E is a beautiful portrait lens as well

[@PavSZ]

yes it is .... if you have a Nikon camera to use it on. I didn't mention it in my review as Sigma is the only one to supply this spec for Sony, L-mount, Canon and Nikon as well

[@MohammadBarghamadi]

I had the Nikon 105mm 1.4; I bought the Sigma for my Sony. They were both pretty good

[@PavSZ]

they are amazing ..... new version must be coming soon

[@BarisYener]

Good video! But in my opinion the Bokeh auf the Sigma 105/1.4 lens is not very smooth... so no, it is not the best portrait lens. The Nikon AF-S 105/1.4 looks less distracting in out of focus areas and is sharp too. Maybe not as sharp wide open, but the sharpness comparison would need 100% pixel-peep nitpicking. I would prefer the better balance of sharpness, bokeh and weight/handling.

[@PavSZ]

Don't we all want better balance of sharpness, bokeh and weight/handling? 😉 It's all very subjective, especially when it comes to bokeh. What makes great bokeh? the smoothness, how blurred it is, the shape of it, all of it? We all like different things and different things appeal to different people.

[@maneshmalla588]

Nikon 105 f1.4 sitting quietly n the corner and giving a smirk

[@PavSZ]

maybe but I can't use that on my Sony or Lumix cameras

[@maneshmalla588]

@@PavSZ yes i do realise you were meaning for sony but the statement in the video meant as if sigma was only one that produced 105 1.4. Nice video as always cheers

[@loihpatli]

Thanks Pav! I'd like to see this lens vs Nikkor Z MC 105 comparison for portrait photography. Maybe you can share your thoughts. Thanks

[@PavSZ]

Maybe one day - I'd do that comparison video if Sigma made a new DG DN, smaller version of it

[@jaimealmeida1271]

Looks great! Hope you can share more footage for video

[@carlosazevedo7748]

how do you find this one vs the rf 85mm f1.2? specially in the corners?

[@PavSZ]

Sorry, I can't compare. I never used 85mm RF lens

[@Old00Farth]

Have the Sigma 105mm on a D850 and to be honest I'm struggling with this lens. If the light is not of a certain quality it fails to deliver. I have other Sigmas - the 50mm art which is almost the bread and butter lens, and when it comes to sport nothing beats the Nikon 70-200 f./2.8 - so button line - if you consider buying this lens, rent or borrow it first. My advice would be to consider their 85mm or 135mm which is equally or even sharper than the 105mm .... the 105mm is heavy and with no VR which means a lot when trying to shoot at 105mm on a High Pixel Camera -!!!

[@jliang70]

My experience is quite opposite, I have used both Sony A1 and A7 RIV both are high resolution format cameras, A7RIV is a 61MP camera, I certainly don't consider any of the Sony GM 85 or 135 or Sigma 50 or 85 mm or 135mm sharper than 105mm, in fact Sigma 105mm and 40mm are the sharpest lens I have ever used. Flair is a problem with this lens, to some it lacks the character of some other lenses but it has a decided neutral presentation. It is heavy but using 105mm on a Sony A7 R series and A1 is never a problem without image stablisation on the lens.

[@Old00Farth]

@@jliang70 Take a look at DXO mark.... ;-)

[@jliang70]

@@Old00Farth is the dxo mark the full story ?

[@Old00Farth]

@@jliang70 Then you wont be able to believe in anything at all I assume - Until now results from DxO and my own humble experiences is the same when it comes to resolution. Variations probably need to be taken into considerations as well...

[@jliang70]

@@Old00Farth If you only believe in numbers sure you believe in charts, my own experience is different to yours. I am not a Nikon shooter I shoot with Sony A7R4, R2 . I never struggle with this lens on A7R4

[@iaincathro3373]

Great video

[@PavSZ]

Thanks!

[@filmfreek35]

I just liked & subscribed. i also have the 105 F1.4 Slight correction…Nikon also have a 105 F1.4. It is to my knowledge the only competion to the Sigma in the world. Great video - Thanks

[@PavSZ]

yes, I'm aware of the Nikon but .... Nikon websites states that there is no other 105mm available either 😉 Also, in my opinion, there is no other lens like this one available for Nikon, Canon, Sony and L-mount

[@dominiclester3232]

Thanks Pav! Could you test the Nikon 105 f1.4 which has been out since 2016, please? Then compare, perhaps, thanks.

[@PavSZ]

Sorry but I have no plans reviewing any more DSLR lenses

[@JoseSegoviaJr]

😅i don’t want the lens to make me FEEL like a pro, i want to become a pro 😆😆!! So amazing review and so helpful at least for me as a beginner. Thank you so much and keep up the good work. 🤙🏼

[@PavSZ]

You can do it! Thanks for watching

[@StandardYoutuberExcellent]

This is amazing but it's a no go for me because of the size. The 135GM blew my mind to bits and is way better form factor.

[@LtDeadeye]

I remember weighing out whether or not I should get this 105mm or the 135 GM for my Sony cameras. I got the 135 because it was both lighter and I could get 20 fps from my A9.

[@nogerboher5266]

Have both. Sold the GM because it was sitting in my lens storage all the time, picked the Sigma out over the GM almost every time I needed a 100mm/135mm. Sigma just pumps out magic, neither the GM nor any of my other 100, 105 and 135 lenses compete with it. I have the old and legendary Hasselblad Carl Zeiss 100mm and Sigma even beats the heck out of that lens too. The lens is just pure magic and character. Something about the glass makes the images very, very similar to the ''best portrait lens ever made'' aka. Hasselblad Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f2.8 but holy damn is it heavy... It's like attaching another camera body to your camera body. All worth though, I would still go with this lens even if it weighed as much as a 600mm f4... It's just that good. I just dropped mine 2 days ago from a 70 meter bridge while in the middle of a session... Had to watch some videos to reassure myself that the weight trade in favor of image quality is worth it, before ordering another one!

[@evinvestfuture7440]

Beautiful lens

[@PavSZ]

it is!!! Beautiful and HUGE!

[@Topbuzzr]

Thank you

[@PavSZ]

You're welcome

[@M4TR1X]

Owning this lens, love it, apart the weight, but it worth it

[@PavSZ]

heavy but perfect - couldn't agree more

[@jpvvandermerwe87]

Must.Get.One !

[@PavSZ]

hopefully there will be a new updated version coming sometimes soon

[@hunterxhunter6957]

I got that 1year ago love at first site after 6month i got to let go bxouse to heavy for street photography love that

[@PavSZ]

it's not a lens for street photography because of that - many other options available

[@hunterxhunter6957]

@@PavSZ yup its my first time im using camera thtas why i sell it now i have rhe the new ones samyang 85mm fe ii

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

I.ve always loved that lens. However the price has not shifted in the last three years and no one really gives it a discount. If and when you.re finished with can you send it to me lol great review

[@PavSZ]

What's your address? 😂

[@jcpratt573]

By far my favorite lens of all time! FWIW Pav, Nikon makes one also.

[@PavSZ]

yes, I know! but they don't seem to acknowledge Sigma either. Sigma is the only one with multi mount options and available in Nikon, Canon, Sony and L-mounts

[@Patto2276]

@@PavSZ Being available in multiple mounts is definitely a good thing, but doesn't make one lens better than another.

[@Costibuzdugan]

I haved and i loved! My best to Nikon Z7

[@PavSZ]

how is the weight and the FTZ adapter together?

[@Costibuzdugan]

@@PavSZ I always keep it in balance with my palm on the tripod stand.. i like that weight

[@chris_jorge]

Love the review. Though, the GF 110 is a notch above the rest

[@PavSZ]

Thanks

[@noenken]

Nikon has a 105 1.4 .... Also the Otus 100mm exists which can be adapted to any mirrorless system as well. .... So the Sigma is absolutely not the only lens in that range.

[@PavSZ]

it is the only one autofocusing one that comes in Nikon, Canon, Sony and L-mounts. Native

[@Poli-IX]

0:40 AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED: Hold my beer

[@PavSZ]

yes but Sigma is available in Nikon, Canon, Sony and L-mounts. The Nikon is only good for Nikon shooters and if you are a Z owner via the adapter. Nikon 105mm is very old news now (Sigma is but not as old)

[@altrujillo3566]

Thanks, Pav - another great video! I rarely take portraits but I do use quality portrait-ish lenses for landscape and environmental abstracts and so I'm not one to pigeon-hole 'portrait only' lenses into a single photography use group. As you demonstrated in this video there are so many other great uses for this lens. Anyone else use this lens for subjects other than portraiture? BTW, I use a tripod about 90% of the time and understand this is not a lens to carry on a five mile hike. ;)

[@PavSZ]

I don't really believe that any lens is just for one kind of photography. I have shot portraits and landscape with macro lenses in the past.

[@thatsreallyamoon]

very cool lens indeed. Unfortunately that's a lot of new filters I'd need to buy lol and the size is a little gross. But the images no doubt are great! Good on Sigma for making cool lenses.

[@PavSZ]

it is big and heavy for sure and the filters are expensive too

[@fabiosapplou]

Man that scottish accent, love it so much! :)

[@mr_cramberry]

Whats your personal go to portrait lens Pav?

[@PavSZ]

I have said it many times on my channel before - 50mm all the way! 😉

[@janisbalcuns89]

I have it on my both cameras Nikon d750 and Sony a7iv :)

[@PavSZ]

NICE! 👍 I hope you don't carry them both at the same time 😉

[@allskoolguru]

sigma pls come out with the Z mount version

[@PavSZ]

they need to update it to DG DN, mirrorless version for L-mount and E-mount first

[@firpofutbol]

Sigma needs to come out with a more compact Art version, then I'll buy it. For now, the Samyang 135mm 1.8 will do. It is half the price and half the weight yet still really sharp.

[@PavSZ]

They have updated pretty much all their catalogue to DG DN versions, apart from this and long awaited 70-200 f2.8. It might happen soon

[@firpofutbol]

@Pav SZ Indeed, I've noticed that too. Hopefully sometime this yr.

[@petermagio4795]

This lens doesn’t work well in my a1, I do street candid portraits and at 1.4 it loses focus easy and the end result is blurry photos even though focus is locked. Even with very high shutter speeds it still does it. Never got to the root of the issue and it’s sat in the box since,

[@PavSZ]

sounds like there is something wrong with your lens. I have tested it on Lumix S5 with far worse focusing system than any your a1 and I had no issues at all

[@petermagio4795]

@@PavSZ it works at 2.8 or so, but if i shoot wide open the focus is a hit or miss with the eye/facetracking. i have read that the new v.-2 firmware fixes the eye-af on the a9, so its worth a shot fingers crossed. i should note this is for moving subjects, like a person walking down the street, not for static subjects

[@AllCarsUnited]

I've had mine for years and used it maybe 10 times. It's a very one trick pony that is ridiculously heavy. Because of those reasons i default to a 85mm or 70 200 2.8

[@petrpohnan875]

Well, at 1.6 kg it is really far from "ridiculously heavy". The Canon RF 28-70/2 has 1.5 kg and it never was an issue even on the whole day venues I am shooting often. My 105/1.4 is being stuck on my GFX 100S II most of the time since the IQ, 3D pop and background blur are just totally awesome and jaw dropping. The combo weight is what it is but still very far from anything a normally fit man could not bear for long hours.

[@ambashmail]

Please correct your info. Nikon 105mm f1.4 is there for a while.

[@PavSZ]

this lens came out in 2018, I say it in my video

[@theflyest203]

@@PavSZ nikon was 2016 105mm 1.4e was the first of its kind sigma copied 2 years later 🤷‍♂️

[@Mo-sk7xo]

Should I use this for my prime lens?

[@PavSZ]

only you can answer that question

[@johnadams3038]

Can't wait to see if the rumored GM100 f1,4 turns out to be true.. that will definitely be the best of the best.

[@nogerboher5266]

1 year since you've made this comment and still no 100mm GM... I'm in need of a 100/105mm lens and I hate that my only options are Sigma, a crappy GM lens at f2.8 that is actually f5.6 and the 135mm Zeiss Batis that is f2.8 and is perfect but the price is not justifiable given the lens is f2.8 - should cost much, much less.

[@johnadams3038]

@@nogerboher5266 What is that crappy GM lens? Also you have the Gm 135mm f1,8

[@nogerboher5266]

@@johnadams3038 100mm f2.8 GM OSS - except it's not an f2.8, it's equivalent to +/-f5.6 because of the ''special'' APD glass element that refines bokeh and out of focus details but also happens to lower the light transmission by 70-75%... So you're basically paying 1,600 bucks for a 100mm f5.6 lens which is just ridiculous.

[@johnadams3038]

@@nogerboher5266 There are probably photographers who use that lens for special purposes like in studio settings where light is controlled, so lower light transmission isn't really a problem. You pay the big money for the special glass.

[@nogerboher5266]

@@johnadams3038 Actually yeah, a lot of fashion and beauty photographers use and praise that lens as being one of the best 100mm lenses ever made and some even say it's better than the 90mm f2 apo asph summicron from Leica... In any case, I tried it and I didn't really like it all that much, probably because I mostly shoot on location and even when I'm using artificial light, I still shoot at or around f2.8 because I use LEDs and white/yellow gel plates, I don't use strobes. It's more of a specialized lens for anyone who does not mind loss of 2 stops of light from the f2.8 because the 2.8 on that lens is equal to 5.6, so if you want to shoot on f8, you just close the lens to f4 and you're already at f8. That's not really what I want from a lens in that price point.

[@MdAminuzzaman]

How could u say that there is no other............. research before make any video........ Nikon released 105/1.4E long before Sigma does.

[@PavSZ]

I did, there is nothing like this for Sony or L-mount. and Nikon website tells me this "The only 105mm autofocus (AF) lens on the market with an f/1.4 maximum aperture" ... so who is right here? 😉

[@MdAminuzzaman]

Mr. Pav. then u need to review at 0:41 watch by urself now. Nikon put a * on their claim. none the less; keep doing ur job.... well done..... hope u will be more responsible for next videos.

[@kirunts]

I prefer a high color contrast in the focus range over having a ridiculous bokeh. So for me, f2.0 is excellent, but unfortunately, very few lenses offer what I want that aren't 5000 $. Actually non XD

[@PavSZ]

every current Sigma (or any other modern AF lens) will offer high contrast in the focus range. There is lots of very good, high quality lenses costing around $1000 to match your crateria

[@Mattrossphoto]

We really need the dg dn version. I would pull the trigger on that rather than the upcoming 85 1.2 gm. Some us really don’t care about size or weight. And for that matter bring on the 102 a7rv I had the ef version and really liked but it didn’t really survive my switch to Sony because I always ended up choosing the 135 gm or the 85 dg dn. The 135 gm focused stronger, was sharper and rendered better for my taste. But god I loved that huge front element!

[@PavSZ]

Sigma seems to be slowly bringing all their lenses to DG DN series - hopefully we will see this one soon, but not before 70-200 and 50mm 😉

[@Mattrossphoto]

@@PavSZ oh man if that 50 is 1.2 I’m totally on it🤤🤤

[@Mattrossphoto]

@@PavSZ cheers brother

[@zacx6970]

Sigma really need to update this lens. It’s long overdue for this lens not to have DG-DN treatment!

[@sadwitness866]

I think I saw a version of Nico Rosberg in this video

[@PavSZ]

which version?

[@aAnoobplaySs]

Unfortunately, I cannot agree here. I had a lot of lenses, be it Nikon or Sony. The Sony 135mm 1.8GM is by far the best lens for portraits. The Sigma 105mm F1.4 Art is awesome in terms of bokeh, but the contrast behavior was extremely weak in backlighting, the images often very pale. Even my Nikon Af-S 58mm F1.4G did a better job here. But some of these opinions are extremely subjective. Everyone has their own favorite and that's a good thing. :-)

[@PavSZ]

You right, it is all very subjective and also how you use these lenses and for what purpose. They are all great in my opinion 😉

[@TechnikMeister2]

Disagree. In 35mm, The Nikon 105 2.5 AIS is the best portrait lens ever, with the possible exception of the Nikon 135 DC. I have had Canon, Leica and only the 140 Hasselblad Zeiss comes close. Sigma lenses are improved, but not in the same league if your living depends on it.

[@PavSZ]

yes and no. This can go on Sony (or L-mount) cameras without the need of the adapter. Also 99.99999999999% of paying customers wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

[@MrSimonj1970]

I disagree, the Sigma 105 and 135 are in the same league or slightly better IMO, but when you factor in the tiny size and weight of the 105 f/2.5, and the fact that you can get them for $100-200, you have a strong argument, but AF is a big advantage with such minimal DOF. I've got a converted pre-AI 105mm that I bought used in the 80s - my favourite lens of all time!

[@cameraprepper7938]

Hmm, I will keep my Sony 135mm 1.8 GM and my Voigtländer 65mm 2.0 Macro APO Lanthar Lenses !

[@PavSZ]

nice!

[@kirunts]

90-120mm is the perfect portrait range IMO

[@PavSZ]

yes

[@BrianSFischer]

I love my 105mm, but it is a bit of a tank!

[@PavSZ]

it is. Hopefully there will be new DG DN version coming out soon

[@petemcknight803]

Nice bokeh but maybe a tad busy. Great shots!

[@andrew_nayes]

If you loan a lens from Sigma and say only bad things about it, I would guess that you will not be able to get another loan from them in the future. It feels naïve (or insincere) to claim that you are 100% unbiased, because your bias is predicated upon being a reviewer that companies will continue to loan gear to. However, I enjoyed the review! :D Thank you.

[@PavSZ]

It's not true at all. I had this discussion with Sigma on several occasions, they want me to be honest and say what I feel about their lenses, even if it is bad. They never have any input on anything I say in my videos and my opinion won't affect my relationship with them. On the other hand, I shoot with a lot of different lenses from a lot of different brands and quality wise Sigma lenses are up there with the best. Some people slag lenses off just because they can and don't really even justify it by variety of samples shot with them. I have used truly bad lenses in the past and made them work professionally - this lens in comparison to anything else is a Rolls Roys of all lenses. Sorry for being honest.

[@eccentricsmithy2746]

Just get the Sigma macro version for half the price while twice as sharp.

[@PavSZ]

different kind of lens all together and it definitely is not twice sharper than this

[@SlawomirCzajkowski-k1q]

Nikon 105mm f1.4E

[@carlosandreviana9448]

2.8 is more than enough at that focal length. I'll rather have the nikon z 105. Lighter, cheaper and is a macro lens too

[@carlosandreviana9448]

@Vanity Shape I'm sorry. I can't understand this de focused obcession. But that's me 😊

[@carlosandreviana9448]

@Vanity Shape you are wrong but I'm not waisting my time with someone who thinks good photography is blurred backgrounds 🤣

[@PavSZ]

Did someone delete their side of the conversation here. I've somehow missed it

[@o.aldenproductions.9858]

I feel the further away I am from the person the more the person is at ease. So less likely to fight the forced facial expressions.

[@PavSZ]

yeah, especially when shooting people who don't like to be photographed. This lens however is BIG, it is intimidating even from the distance haha

[@dopamining7621]

2 years before Sigma launched this 105 f1.4, Nikon released its 105 f1.4. 2016. So stop saying this is the only one in existence. 30 seconds in and you make this basic mistake, repeatedly.

[@PavSZ]

It was a joke as Nikon officially states that their is the only 105mm f1.4 in existence. Also Nikon is only usable on Nikon cameras when this Sigma is still made for Nikon, Canon, Sony and L-mount cameras

[@andreibogdanoff6014]

вот весит в 3 раза меньше 630 грамм и качество такое-же Sigma AF 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Sony E

[@jtes1442]

The Nikon 105 1.4 be like, hold my beer.

[@PavSZ]

especially on Sony or L-mount camera (don't even mention Canons) 😉

[@tykimikk8605]

man your hands make this lens look like its tiny even holding it like that with your fingers makes it look lighter that it actually is. this lens is heavy af

[@PavSZ]

haha - yes, I have big grabbers. It is a heavy lens, not easy to carry around

[@zubershaikh]

1st view and comment

[@PavSZ]

Good job!

[@ramirogarcia1967]

I have a lens buying obsession, and its has fallen on my list..

[@PavSZ]

we all have the same problem 😉

[@ramirogarcia1967]

@@PavSZ will sit next to the 12-24 I have . A monster Lens!

[@jamesdigiorgio5820]

Personally, I think the Canon 135mm f/2 L is the best small format portrait lens on the planet. Especially, for portraits that are head shots.

[@felipecastro8668]

I prefer the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L III USM.

[@PavSZ]

different class all together (great lens though)

[@mainmain5303]

No other?

[@PavSZ]

I've intentionally left Nikon out of my video for two reasons: 1. Nikon claims that there is NO OTHER lens like their 105mm 2. There is no other lens like this Sigma as this can be bought in Canon, Sony, L-mount and Nikon mounts.

[@Ansonandco]

2ND!

[@PavSZ]

Well done!

[@v_stands_for_value124]

This lens is good for cars and objects, you don't want a portrait lens to be super sharp, nobody wants to see every skin defect

[@PavSZ]

unfortunately you'll struggle to find not sharp lens these days. This is good for pretty much everything - 105mm won't have much distortion, it would be good for cars but you'll need to step back a bit to get the whole car in

[@mugdays]

"NO competition"??? Nikon literally makes a 105mm f1.4 lol

[@PavSZ]

Nikon clearly states on their website that there is no other 105mm lens available on the market. It was my dig at their ignorance. Anyway, my point is that this comes in Nikon, Canon, Sone-E and L-mount versions ... there is no other lens like this

[@digijacky]

Nikon is the first company make the world first 105mm f1.4. Sigma is just a copy cat. 😉

[@PavSZ]

I can't put that on any of my current Sonys or Lumix cameras 😉 This although not new has got more options for different camera mounts - including Nikon

[@hsbokra]

Sigma made 35mm 1.2/135mm 1.8/40mm 1.4 Nikon still thinking, how to make theme 🎃

[@rickartmaniacs5260]

Says the best lens but doesn't own one, ironic 😁✌

[@PavSZ]

he says that he does own it

[@sabesyed222]

8th! 😆

[@PavSZ]

well done!

[@efreutel]

Great review. Many thanks.

[@PavSZ]

thank you!