Where you able to here the lens focussing on the audio of the camera? I saw you where using a lav- mic. I am considering using this lens for vlogging but only if the AF is silent. My sigma 35mm art lens is just too loud when it comes to continuous AF
@whatmattersmost67257 жыл бұрын
Love the outtakes, John, keep adding them in future vids.
@davidthomas6707 жыл бұрын
Hi John excellent video as always, did you notice any loss of sharpness towards the wide angle edges when using this lens combined with the mc-11.
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Towards the edges it wasn't as sharp in the centres but still very good for what it is, stopping down to about F7.1 or F8 helps a bit though.
@frankfeng27017 жыл бұрын
Sony just added their native 12-24 f/4 to its arsenal at about half the weight and almost the same price as this Sigma (with adapter added).
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Yep that's true :)
@AgnostosGnostos7 жыл бұрын
Below 24mm the unavoidable perspective distortion is very obvious in photos. This perspective distortion can be used artistically but usually it is annoying and isn't always easy to be corrected digitally afterwards when the photo is unbalanced. Very ultra wide lenses demand a special way of shooting. It is usually good the subject to be on the center and the camera to be leveled. Ultra wide lenses are rarely used by amateurs and can produce unique photos no matter who popular the subject is. The construction of ultra wide lenses is very optically demanding. That's why good quality ultra wide lenses are always expensive and heavy. Something good with ultra wide lenses is that have very easy manual focus. The depth of field of ultra wide lenses is much deeper than other lenses. Usually everything is in focus after two meters and with apertures above f/4.
@TomTom-cn1vv2 жыл бұрын
Hi, John, I was wondering how is this lens focus work with new camera like 7C, will it focus faster? Do you still recommand this lens by 2022? Now it is onsale $499+adapter $199, thank you
@robertsherrow36277 жыл бұрын
Another excellent informative video John, thanks! You've tested a couple lenses with the Sigma MC-11 Converter and slower focus over native lenses seems a common theme. Concerning this particular lens, think I'd prefer the Basis 18mm that I have. Yes, you give up the wider range of this zoom, but at the same price (not including an additional $250 for the MC-11 converter), you get faster f/2.8 glass, less distortion, quicker focus, amazing colors, and across the frame sharpness in a lighter package. (No, I don't work for Zeiss ; ) Just my dos centavos. Keep up the good work!
@rexjack211906 жыл бұрын
Hi John, could you make a video of sigma 24-105mm art lens on a6000 series pls?
@whatmattersmost67257 жыл бұрын
Sony just released their 12-24 f4 FE lens! Almost half the weight as the Sigma and Canon 11-24. I have 1 on order....
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
I have one on order too! XD
@drdrhelmut3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a nice to watch review. Nicely done, not over the top or anything. Keep up the great work :)
@JohnSisonPhotography3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words! !
@rajeshnandy91606 жыл бұрын
Hi John, can you comment on the corner sharpness of the lens at 12mm with the MC-11 adapter? For many wide angle lenses, the corner sharpness suffers quite a bit when used with an adapter? Thank you...
@johntran20977 жыл бұрын
Nice video John. Can you do a video about some Sony accessories that you'd recommend?
@CodeMonkeyAlive7 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't recommend using this lens for videography, because it has heavy focus-breathing. Quite noticeable around 5:05. Your face stays sharp, but the focal range shifts wile maintaining the auto-focus. It is one of the back draws a video-lens shouldn't have.
@xposedreelativityproductio47436 жыл бұрын
What about the 14-24mm 2.8 art anyone know if that lens has noticeable focus breathing?
@FranciscoGuevarra7 жыл бұрын
Do you think tokina 12-24 f4 canon amount will work on my A7 with sigma mc-11? Thanks for the answer
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
It should work but I don't think the autofocus would work properly.
@RickMentore6 жыл бұрын
John, during and more so at the end of your videos you say "now" with a heavy breath, my wife says it sounds as though you are tired and happy to be finished with the task. I love your work and did not notice it until she mentioned it. Just a "heads-up," sorry to put another self-conscious thing on your mind when making these useful clips.
@leo_hoang7 жыл бұрын
thanks for your review... my 16-35mm hardly gets used and is more a travel photography lens due to weight... but i find it too soft... would you say this Sigma is a lot sharper? if so, i might consider trading out and dealing with the extra weight if the sharpness is significant
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Is your lens really soft? I have actually had a different experience with it. I think its best to stick with the 16-35mm for now. At the tele end its not that great. The 16-35mm is actually better when it comes to that focal length. See if Sony comes out with something else in the E-mount soon :)
@leo_hoang7 жыл бұрын
John Sison it's soft to me, as i got a cityscape shot of Victoria Peak in HK and looking at the edges it's pretty soft. it's not razor sharp like I'm used too with other lenses... but it's not unacceptable... given size and weight i can live with it... but on the basis it's a Zeiss branded lens and pretty expensive i had hoped it would be sharper... but there aren't many Sony options. if i ever get around to writing up a written review i will send you a link ;)
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Sounds great! Let me know! Maybe the 16-35mm GM will be better hehe :)
@stefantotev7 жыл бұрын
I have a question - how are the corners of the frame? And how bad is the IQ at the tele-end, i.e. compared to the Batis 2/25 or 24-70GM? I've liked the video and have subscribed long time ago, so please respond :)
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Hehe thanks for supporting the channel! :) Stopping down helps to about F8 or F7.1. Compared to the Batis and the GM the 12-24mm at the tele end is not even close to how sharp the other two are.
@ThinkCriticallyNow7 жыл бұрын
Not sure why you would want a zoom ring at the front? I didn't buy the new Nikon 70-200 for exactly that reason. Nothing worse than zooming your shot and knocking the focus ring. Stupid idea on Nikon's part. Sigma and Tamron have done the same. Awesome review though, very well made. Subbed.
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Yep! I'm not a big fan of that as well. There might be some engineering reason for it but it does make things confusing. Thank you for the support! =.D
@vandal_ross7 жыл бұрын
Awesome as always, can you review some third party battery's for the Sony alpha series?
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Hmm if only I had some. I'll see what I can do.
@FromTheValleyFilms7 жыл бұрын
Lens sounds cool but I wold destroy that front element the first day :(
@shadesforleds7 жыл бұрын
how functional / practical is the continuous autofocus focus for video in run and gun video shooting?
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Are you using the Sony cameras? It shouldn't have trouble with continuous autofocus on the A7RM2, especially if the subject isn't that close. I did a quick walk around myself at home and I was always in focus.
@GlossyCubeLLC7 жыл бұрын
I have a Sony a7sii and I really want to get these new sigma art lenses like the 135 f1.8 with the MC-11 adapter but I am afraid that the continuous autofocus performance in video mode will be on par with thh meta bones and a canon L series lens which is extremely poor performance, near unusableble. I don't understand why there is not 1 youtube review out there address this question. How does the MC-11 compare to the meta bones adapter for video continuous autofocus when using equivalent glass from canon and sigma respectively.
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Ah fair enough.. If I had one, I would have done a video just for you. I'm curious to see how well it does too. I can do a video with continuous autofocus with the 135mm when I get it though.
@HirokiKondo01167 жыл бұрын
Thank you for introducing the lens :D
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! :)
@jsabatier5146 жыл бұрын
Have you tried it with the A7Riii? Curious to see if the AF issue is fixed?
@JohnSisonPhotography6 жыл бұрын
Haven't tried it with the A7R III yet.
@NLMusique7 жыл бұрын
John, you mention Sony doesn't often anything wider than a 16-35 mm. What about the Sony 10-18 mm?
@fjzm99927 жыл бұрын
Danny Dam . I assume he refers to full frame lens. The 10-18 is for apsc models.
@NLMusique7 жыл бұрын
FJ ZM oh OK I see. Thank you
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Yep that was the case. Sorry I should have said for full frame.
@TheVISUALCINEMATIC5 жыл бұрын
Hi John does it focus using mc-11 on video?
@JohnSisonPhotography5 жыл бұрын
Continuous autofocus works fine - its just not as quick. It tracked pretty well too!
@TheVISUALCINEMATIC5 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSisonPhotography I am thinking of it with A7iii but since i have canon c200 i dont want to invest on e mount version but instead canon because i have mc-11
@dorunv747 жыл бұрын
Like alaway! Great video! Congrats John!
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@lasarith27 жыл бұрын
Not entirely true, there the Sony Pancake lens 16mm with Ultrawide Converter gives 12mm (finding one is the problem though) But, since it's not a Fullframe lens you do end up with 18mm
@francescorotolo19475 жыл бұрын
Could you test Sigma 14-24 f2.8 with mc-11?
@MannyOrtizphoto7 жыл бұрын
Great review
@ApertureApex7 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEOS !!! Keep it up ! :D
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Yeah for sure! Thank you! :)
@olegasphoto5 жыл бұрын
The problem with autofocus is due to sony body not the lens.
@seanimal37 жыл бұрын
how is the sharpness on the edges?
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Its sharp but not as good when compared to the centre.
@RSV4JeffA6 жыл бұрын
Sony offers a 12-24mm f/4 now.
@johnbbrose4867 жыл бұрын
You could say long and short end of the lens instead of "tele" end-telephoto is a lens design and i would doubt this lens is designed like that. Just a suggestion.
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I always get stuck in figuring out what to say about that but that's a good way to put it! I will remember that! Thanks so much! hehe
@mjdrhd03187 жыл бұрын
compare this with the Sony 10-18. F4
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Ah I don't have the 10-18mm on me at the moment but that lens is made for crop whereas the 12-24mm is made for full frame.
@mjdrhd03187 жыл бұрын
Ok it is very expensive compared to the Sony lens.. good review
@GlossyCubeLLC7 жыл бұрын
thanks
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! :)
@shroominion75295 жыл бұрын
Compared to the sony gm ? Anyone? Video and photo .
@JohnSisonPhotography5 жыл бұрын
The 16-35mm GM or the 12-24mm G series? In my opinion, the Sony is much better than the Sigma. Plus the size and weight make it much easier to carry around. I don't have a comparison video cause I don't have the Sigma anymore.
@shroominion75295 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSisonPhotography Thank you for your helpful and fast reply !
@JohnSisonPhotography5 жыл бұрын
I try! Its hard to keep up sometimes hehe
@AdvayaWorx7 жыл бұрын
They, Sigma needs to rename, sounded very close to fART REVIEW ;). Sorry! Also, I will become a fan of Sony systems if I had control over focus points, just like the others.
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I know right! I was thinking if anyone else would make that connection hahaha
@lylestavast76527 жыл бұрын
F4Art together, well - it just looks wrong. ;)
@JohnSisonPhotography7 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I know right! =.P
@Kikusgca7 жыл бұрын
I believe nisi is a Chinese brand which pretends to look like a western brand and it has not so good reputation in China