Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM ART Review - One of a Kind Zoom

Review Dustin Abbott takes a look at the unique, high end (APS-C) crop sensor zoom lens from Sigma - the 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art series lens. The review is done on a Canon EOS 70D and EOS M3 body. Many sample photos included. Buy the lens here: bhpho.to/1LwXg6P. You can read my thorough written review with a lot of image samples here: bit.ly/1NdM8fE
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[@eafortson]

Finally. The first person concisely breaking down the issues I am having with inconsistent autofocus with Sigma lenses. Thank you for helping me realise it’s not just me. 🙏🏽

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure!

[@christopherberry8519]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Reading this in 2024 with the information that I've gathered - My research points to Canon crop cameras not being able to accurately focus lenses much faster than f/2.8 using phase AF. It seems that they foresaw contrast detection taking over the market with mirrorless - so testing the Sigma with a modern Canon mirrorless I believe will result in flawless performance!

[@peterjulianphotos4659]

I've just replaced my Sigma 17-50 2.8 with the 18-35 (by necessity when the aforementioned was broken) and WOW what a difference, this lens is an absolute killer, I love it as it's tack sharp and wide enough on my 90D, no issues so far with a count of 1,000.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Enjoy!

[@sidvicious3129]

Dustin, you are the man, by far and I don't say this lightly, you are not one of the best reviewers for lenses, you are the best, bar none. Your reviews are carefully thought out and you take the time to do them in two parts, no one has or is doing this and I believe on rare ocassions you have done three parts. Sigma has had its share of problems and I gave an older 70-300 away and traded in a 150-500 because they were junk. Your review stuck in my mind and yesterday, while at the camera shop, I saw this lens remembered your review, tried it, loved it and bought this lens and its probably one of the best, if not the best for crop. I will do focal testing, but so far I'm happy and haven't had any problems, im a Nikon shooter and got it for $550.00 used after negotiations. I'm looking at the Sigma 85mm, 1.4, 135mm, 1.8 and the 105 f1.4, which I believe you have covered as these lenses are spectacular. I have a d500, d750 and the d810. I had heard the Nikon 17-55mm was and is great, but i have never tried one. So far I'm happy and its great with the d500, which is the only reason that I bought it. Sigma art has really turned it around. Dustin you have remained great and your reviews are beyond reproach. You have earned my trust and respect as I refer you to others. Keep doing what you are doing because your time and patience is, if you haven't heard this well appreciated.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm glad that I've been able to help!

[@Stevesmith-yw7cr]

I use the Sigma 18-35 F1.8 for the Sony A mount using an LA-EA3 adapter for my Sony A6300. I love this lens. It focuses quickly with the A6300 and image quality is awesome. (Note: Not all focus choices are available with this lens). No focusing issues and it really feels and looks like a high end lens......which it is. The actual focal length is 27-52.5 with a crop sensor camera and with the Sony A6300 2X digital zoom, the actual focal length goes to 27- 105. The F stop of 1.8 goes to 2.7 and that is fine as the high end lenses are usually 2.8 which then becomes 4.2 with the 1.5 X factor. I really recommend this lens for any of the Sony mirror less cameras like the 6000 series. Excellent image quality with very little to no CA plus very little distortion.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Using contrast AF (like the a6300) seems to solve most of the focus issues that traditional phase detect (viewfinder) shooters have.

[@timelord2222]

The autofocus issue that you describe is basically the issue that I have with my Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM. When shooting through viewfinder, the camera uses a dedicated PDAF module which, due to the way it works, often has focus consistency problems with f/2.0 or faster apertures. The workaround is to shoot in live view, as it uses the focal plane itself to acquire focus (so it's 100% accurate all the time) - because of this, mirrorless cameras don't have such problems. On the other hand, I have no such issues with my f/3.5 kit lens, and if you stop down this Sigma, the problem might disappear as well. Personally I can live with that, as I use live view most of the time. I plan to buy this lens the next year, and save money for 50-100 Art as well.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

If you are going to shoot mostly Live View, then it isn't an issue.

[@howardkahn717]

I use this lens on my Nikon d3400 and get fantastic results.......You are 100% correct about auto focus consistency.....I had a problem also, not with my 18-35mm f1.8, but i with my 50mm f1.4 (previous edition) and my 24-70mm f2.8 ( previous edition.) . both NON ART lenses......

[@clintoverton6937]

I use the same dslr, does the lens focus quickly ?

[@larserikrst4333]

I received this lens a couple of weeks ago and use it on a Fuji X-H1 with a Fringer pro 2 adapter. Autofocus is spot on and it blows my pro grade Fuji XF 16-55/2.8 out of the water. Quite unbelievable...

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

This is one of Sigma's stronger zoom lenses in terms of IQ.

[@brianminkc]

professional quality finally comes to crop. Camera makers have neglected to design zoom lenses to offset the loss of bokeh on a crop sensor.... until now.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+brianminkc I'm looking forward to spending time with the 50-100 f/1.8 in a week or so.

[@PsychonautTV]

+Dustin Abbott Does the 50-100 suffer from chromatic aberration?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

***** Not hardly at all. It delivers a very impressive performance in this regard.

[@sidvicious3129]

Dustin, your reviews are above reproach. I was in the camera store today and tested this lens and it is sharp, but if there are focus issues, it might be a problem for me, this is one of the reason that I got rid of all of my sigma lenses. My idea for my D500, is to use the Tokina 11-16mm at 2.8 and have the Sigma in the 18-35mm 1.8 and have my Nikon 35mm 1.8 take over from there. I have a 24-70 Tamron VC 2.8 and a Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 and my Nikon 200-500mm from there. My Fx Camera, I have plenty of lenses for. I just wanted to fill in the gaps for the D500 in the lower regions.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+sid vicious if it is a store that you can return the lens, then I would give it a try and see how it works for yourself. It really boils down to your particular lens and your particular camera, and how the combination works together

[@theamericanaromantic]

Great review. I will be returning to you for other reviews in the future. Good choice of descriptive words.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's great to hear, Paul.

[@brianminkc]

Crop trinity is now the Sigma ART 18-35, Sigma ART 50-100, and whatever brand 70-200 f2.8

[@Traumglanz]

Do you really need that 70-200? The 18-35 is an full-frame equivalent of 29-57 F2.8, while the 50-100mm covers 80 to 160mm on a canon crop body. Two to rule them all? If only the auto-focus would be better. And well, technical on a crop you still want a 10-18.

[@666Tomato666]

for sport photography you really need 200mm at least, even with APS-C

[@O.G.H.]

@@666Tomato666 Who does sport photography that often, that he needs an expensive lens for it? If you do that as a full fletched job, then go ahead, but otherwise, not really necessary. I mean yeah it's amazing to have, but def not mandatory

[@666Tomato666]

@@O.G.H. right, because photographing your friends or family while they do sports is such a professional thing to do

[@O.G.H.]

@@666Tomato666 Didn't know that was a thing. I don't bring a camera with a huge lens when friends do sports. People would look at me like I am insane

I listen to Dustin Abbott reviews at night they help put me to sleep (and quick too) thumbs up.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

LOL - I’m not sure how to take that.

[@patdinco]

I might have missed it but how did it perform on the canon m3 focusing and image quality wise

[@YourJapans]

Until today 2019, this lens is a beast.

[@NadsRocker]

Any feedback about the autofocus issues? That's the main concerns I have with my current lens.

[@kimo77772007]

@@NadsRocker They released new firmware for the lens to fix the AF issues

[@NadsRocker]

@@kimo77772007 thanks for the update 😊

[@Tannudada]

Will it work on canon 200d

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Yes it will

[@Tannudada]

@@DustinAbbottTWI thanks a lot

[@blee_d]

Have u got it yet?, I have thesame body looking for the best lens to go with it (image quality wise)

[@sirmarkkevin954]

Looking to upgrade my kit lens, I am also using SL2. Sigma 17-50, sigma 18-35, and canon 24-70mm are the best lens for this camera

[@ernesto-dev]

This is one of the best reviews of this lens on KZbin, it's a pity it's not among the first ones appearing on search results. Thank you!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Hopefully future reviews will rank a little higher :)

[@TechFit360]

Just purchased this lens, looking forward to testing it out! Great Video!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+Daniel L. Campbell Thanks, Daniel. Enjoy the lens!

[@patdinco]

So this is the ultimate street photography lens since it is 27-50mm on aps c bodies?

[@MO-hq4iz]

+pat dinco yes it's 27-50mm F/2.8, 35mm equivalent

[@PsychonautTV]

Omg no, it's 18-35 on a APS-C.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+aim - Games & PHOTOGRAPHY See on your other comment. Molan is correct here when he speaks of the 35mm equivalent.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

***** All lens' focal lengths must be magnified by the crop sensor of the camera they are mounted on to get their true 35mm focal length (Which is the standard). That means that EVERY lens mounted on a crop body must be multiplied by the crop factor of that system (1.6x for Canon, 1.5x for Sony/Nikon) to get the effective focal length.

[@HiddenAnon226]

lol what the heck drone 2 Just because the lens is made for crop sensor bodies doesn't mean that the advertised focal lengths are true for crop. Any kind of lens you attach to a crop body, you need to put the crop factor into consideration to find it's full frame equivalence.

[@Design39media]

Great review (as always) We have this lens as well and love it, along with it's brother the 50mm. Big fan of all your reviews. Also, awesome shirt!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Design39Media Glad you are enjoying the lens...and thanks for the feedback (review and style :) )

[@randydietmeyer5883]

I just got my 18-35mm for my 7DII a few weeks ago and have been very happy with it. I also notice about a 60-70% "hit" rate assuming there are no other factors to lesson it like a fast moving subject or an extra dark setting. This percentage is actually an improvement from my 24-105 L, although my best is the 85mm f/1.8. Using the SpiderLENSCAL calibration chart, I did end up adjusting the focus by +10 at 18 as well as +10 at 35mm. 35mm was a little frustrating because it seemed to range from +10 to +15, although I went conservative and just kept it at 10 -maybe that is some of the inconsistency your talking about. Regardless, I am VERY happy with this lens and my only real quasi-complaint, is that it is a very limiting focal range. Even for landscapes I am finding I want to zoom in far more than that range lets me (thus I am slapping on the 24-105 quite a bit).

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+Randy Dietmeyer I would say you are seeing the focus inconsistency I was referring to. I'm surprised to hear your focus rate for the 24-105L was so low. It is tough going from a wider zoom range to a smaller one, but the framing opportunities with a much wider aperture more than makes up for it in my book.

[@randydietmeyer5883]

+Dustin Abbott Since my first comment I did end up returning my first lens and purchasing a new one. I had almost no complaints about sharpness and took some very nice pictures while in Hawaii last week BUT it suffered from a very minor -but once you see it the first time, VERY noticeable flaw where a slightly dark curved band would appear on the left hand side of the scene when photographing something very light, like the sky. And even then it only shows up after adjusting the contrast in Photoshop, but nonetheless it is still a consistent flaw. My new copy does not have that and in fact I had to make much LESS aggressive calibration adjustments on it in camera (a 7D Mark II). You can see the (very) slightly darker "rainbow shaped" band in this pic. www.wayneslandphotography.com/Oahu/ Here is another image with the same flaw, slightly more noticeable. Again, once you see it the 2nd time and know it is something in the lens, that is all she wrote. www.wayneslandphotography.com/Oahu/i-5L5Nv2z

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

***** It's always worth making sure you have a copy you are happy with around the time of purchase while you still have some leverage. Camera gear is a big investment!

[@billzidis2656]

I bought this lens for my Fuji XH1 with an adapter...Best lens i ever owned for photo and video...Stunning

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Glad you enjoy it

[@dannyklesh]

Bill I’m buying a xh1 myself. Looks like it may be a perfect fit

[@juancarlosurias7384]

I own both the 18-35mm sigma art f1.8 and it’s bigger brother 50-100mm sigma art f1.8. Shooting out of the Canon 80D, the smaller 18-35mm is much sharper and it outperforms in terms of autofocus. This is without any adjustments or calibrations with the USB sigma dock. Highly recommend

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm glad you've had a great experience.

[@pahountisg]

Great review Dustin! I can wait for your review on the sigma 24-35 f2 art especially on issues like accurate focusing for portraits and weddings. I will wait your thoughts before I buy :)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

georgepahountis Thanks, George. I'm pretty deeply immersed in my review of it right now. I should have a review live in a week or so.

[@marvinlovenfeldt]

I love my Sigma 18-35 f1.8 art on my Canon EOS R7. I also love my Sigma 50-100 f1.8 art

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Both nice lenses.

[@howardkahn717]

Sony A Mount a99/2 and a99 . has a mode for aps-c . lenses when put on the before mentioned camera bodies and works perfectly............Your correct about inconsistent focus on Sigma lenses, however i am lucky with my copy......i also had a problem with my copy of Sony/Zeiss 's 135mm f1.8, it also had inconsistent focus.....

[@stephanweiskorn6760]

Excellent video 😮!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thank you very much!

[@SalmanAkhtar1]

I have been using Sigma lenses for over 20 years, I have purchased 6 lenses, and I have never seen the focus issues others have mentioned.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You've been fortunate, as the reports to the contrary have been rampant.

[@patdinco]

Dustin, since the focal length is technically around 28-55mm on crop, wouldn't this lens be good for pictures where portraits incorporate some emphasis on the subjects background? Kind of like a "vsco" feel. Hope that kind of makes sense. Thanks again for the previous response

[@PsychonautTV]

It's 18-35 on APS-C for damn sakes.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+aim - Games & PHOTOGRAPHY You are both right...or wrong....however you want to look at it. The effective focal length of EVERY lens mounted on a crop sensor camera is dependent on the crop factor of the camera. This lens has a wider field of view on a Nikon than a Canon because the crop factor of the Nikon is 1.5x while the Canon is 1.6x. You could argue that 35mm/full frame focal lengths have no bearing here, but not that the effective focal length does not change by the crop factor of the camera. 18mm on a crop is NOT the same as 18mm on full frame.

[@patdinco]

+Dustin Abbott I agree 100% with you Dustin. The guy is so serious about a simple comment. Amusing

[@howardkahn717]

i have had that focus issue with my Sigma 70-200mmf2.8, thats why i am looking into the Minolta 80-200mm f2.8 or 70-200mm f2.8 older lenses that i am being told is sharper than anything in todays market......

[@Naspletan]

im just get one of this lenses and have micro focusing issue with my 70d (if using the viewfinder, no issue using live view) but overall this is a very sharp lenses..

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+Astawa Purnajaya That is, unfortunately, the single greatest shortcoming with many Sigma ART lenses. Great optics, but not always great focus.

[@FortHuntLAXU15B2012]

+Dustin Abbott you can get the dock to refine focus

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

***** Unfortunately that doesn't always fix all the focus issues, as was the case here.

[@saswatapaul5012]

Thanks for the review Dustin. I appreciate the simplistic approach you choose for the reviews. Just wanted to know your experience with manual focus performance for still. Seriously considering it for 80d.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Manual focus worked fine.

[@jasonwaters1016]

Great description Dustin!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks!

[@SpaceAcex]

Hi Dustin, Thanks for the review. The focal issues you're referring to are with auto-focus mode only ? Most of the time I shoot in manual focus mode.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Definitely. No issues if you are manually focusing, though, like many autofocus lenses, the manual focus ring doesn't have enough focus throw.

[@Ladywrip]

Lots of insightful info here. Thanks for making this review, Dustin. Oh and btw... you look just like the actor Andy Bean (who plays detective Gregg Knox on the tv show "Power"). Don't know if anyone has ever told you that before, but the resemblance is uncanning! Thanks again for making this review!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I've heard a number of actors before, but not Andy Bean. I'll have to look him up.

[@losttouristpresents]

Thank you for this great review on this lens.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You’re welcome

[@howardkahn717]

i had an issue with the Sigma 50mm f1.4 focus system, this was not the art series, it wis the previous model......i sent it back to sigma and they fixed the problem.....I also had a problem with a Zeiss 135mm f1.8 with inconsistent focus.......My older Minolta 50mm f1.7 lens was LESS than half the weight and size of the Sigma but real world observation matched the Sigma for sharpness.....

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+p DINCO - the image quality is very nice - the focus is pretty slow, though.

[@patdinco]

Thanks! Looking forward to more reviews

[@MO-hq4iz]

+Dustin Abbott my copy focus pretty fast, however it have heavy front focus so I needed to make focus adjustment.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Milan Olsen That's not a big deal if it consistently focuses after you make the AFMA adjustment. It's when you can't eliminate the focus inconsistency through AFMA that is a problem.

[@MO-hq4iz]

+Dustin Abbott Yes except no MA will works for all focal lengths and focus distances, it's sort of a general adjustment. Fortunately, most images in this wide to normal view angels is all in focus, so I can get away by adjust to close focus distance so most images will be ok - still for a lens of this grade, I am not impressed by the focus inaccuracies, every other aspect of the lens is very very good indeed.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Milan Olsen That was the biggest shortcoming in my findings, too. Have you tried the Sigma USB dock: bhpho.to/1E015Po It allows you to adjust the lens for different distances and might solve your problem.

[@gilean6179]

Thank you for the wonderful review.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+kRx md My pleasure

[@aight365]

What's the best successor/alternative for this lens? Or do you think one will be released soon?

[@ItsThatKidGreg]

@@aight365 it's been 1 year and this lens is still the best in its weight class

[@DalsPhotography]

Agree completely with what was shown in the video concerning the focus. It's quite unfortunate indeed.... By the way , which callibration did you find for that lens? I have my 7d ii , and I use this kind of lenses mostly for landscapes. You made a wonderful review! thank you!!!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I use Reikan FoCal. It works well for doing calibration

[@sbk_nef]

Sigma suggests users to get the USB Dock to calibrate their A series lenses to the particular cameras user is attaching the lens on. Once done, these lenses are absolutely giving a run for the money to Canon Ls and Fuji XRs. Also, the newer Canon bodies above 70D will have less issues.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I've always used the dock, but fortunately Sigma has improved this in more recent lenses.

[@sbk_nef]

@@DustinAbbottTWI The best part about Sigma as a brand is that, they take note of the user feedback and consistently deliver improved products. No wonder, their lenses are some of the most appealing counter-parts to native lenses from Big Brands, aesthetically as well as optically. I've decided to gear up with Sigma A series and S series and haven't regretted a single minute of my decision- not investing in Canon L series glasses. With the quality Sigma is delivering, honestly the Canons and Fujinons and Nikkors and GMasters feel so soooo overpriced.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+p DINCO - Absolutely. I think that is a perfect use of the lens.

[@techgalaxy100]

Thanks for the review. I have Nikon D7200 and I have 35mm prime which I use for wedding portraits and groups. Most of the time I find that 35mm is not wide enough to cover the group photos. Will Sigma 18-35 mm be of be any help ? I also have Nikon 16-80mm f2.8-4 Lens ?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The Sigma isn't going to provide a different focal length perspective than what you have, but it is very popular for the combination of focal range and aperture.

[@howardkahn717]

i use this lens as it was meant to be used-----ON ALL "A" MOUNT SONY APS-C CAMERA BODIES, EXAMPLE, SONY A77/2, A77.......would like to see comparison between the new tamron17-35mm f2.8-4 vs sigma 18-35mm f1.8

[@abhilawvlogs]

Hi Dustin can you please tell how this lens performs in autofocus mode especially for making videos? Does the motor makes too much noise?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The motor is fairly quiet. This lens is quite popular among filmmakers.

[@dscottharmon]

Any chance the Focus issues have subsided since 2015? Unfortunately, I will be needing a lens for lowlight and portrait scenarios. I was really hoping this 1.8 solution would cut it for me.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

If you happen to be using it on a modern mirrorless body, the focus issues are probably a non-issue. I can’t comment on other cameras, however.

[@rickyricon2787]

I have a Canon 80D and I been looking arroud for an upgrade from the kit len 18-135, I need something better for low light, I do Video only, what would you recomend? This lens looks like is the best thing to have but the focus thing is what keeps me on hold to buy it Should I go for the canon 15-55 2.8 ? What would you do ?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

This (Sigma) is a very popular lens for video, so I think I'd go with it.

Does anyone know if this lens will mount on a metabone speedbooster for EF to my adapter?

[@fourtweven]

I really want this lens but I've seen a lot of people talk about autofocusing issues with the Canon 70D and 80D. Is this an issue for everyone using this combination?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It was for me. I think if I owned one of those bodies (which I do), I would look elsewhere.

[@evelinsasmr]

Does the auto focus still make a sound when you’re recording a video?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Typically the focus changes will be smaller and more gradual, which produces less sound.

[@tsukumoishini6054]

I'm now debating between this and 24 - 35mm sigma art lens >

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+Tsukumo Ishini Crop sensor body? This is the better choice for crop sensors in terms of focal length and aperture.

[@tsukumoishini6054]

I'm currently using a crop sensor body 60D but planning on upgrading into a full sensor soon... currently i do have 28mm canon f1.8 but i tend to enjoy my 50mm sigma art lens more n planning to sell away my 28mm lens and get one of sigma lens instead...

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Tsukumo Ishini If you do plan to go to a full frame in the future, you don't want the 18-35 - it isn't compatible. The 24-35 will be your best bet.

[@damienmerade2388]

I hesitate to move to the full frame with this optical! I have the 700D canon with two lens : the sigma art 18-35mm f1.8 and 50-100mm. But I realize that for almost the same price I can have the 6D canon with two lens: Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC USD and tamron 70-200mm sp 2.8 di vc usd . For me what is important is the image quality, I want to have the best rendered. Do you think that the final tamron would be better on a full frame than the sigma on an APSC?

[@incredible421]

what did u choose?

[@zackperez6327]

Do you have any idea of if this lens would have focusing issues with the Sony a6000? I am only hearing about focusing issues with the Canon 70d, and Sigma just released an adapter to go from Canon EF to Sony E mount, so this is tempting for me.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+Zackery Perez I think it would work fairly well on the Sony. A mirrorless body like that utilizes a different kind of focus system that often eliminates phase detect inconsistencies.

[@kennymorales5838]

Would u recommend this lens for concert/wide angle portrait style photography? I️ already own the venus 105mm for set up portraits being that it’s manual focus only, but would like a lens that I️ could use for concerts and impromptu, unstaged close up portraits

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That sounds like a great use for this lens.

[@betweenframesproduction3968]

My 18-35mm has an ever so tiny slip on the focus ring... does your copy have that too? Thanks!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My copy was a loaner (I only had it for a month), but I don't recall that being an issue.

[@willparsons32]

Hi Dustin, Although this video is fairly old I was wondering about its focusing distance on a printed (letters) item.. While I was doing a few tests this afternoon, I used an spray paint can as one of my focus points. it was aprox. 8-10 feet away and when I shot the photo, I noticed how blurred the lettering was on the can. Not the large product type but the opposite side of the can where the instructions on how to use were listed at. What my question is is being at this distance using AF on my DSLR and lens, would it be expected that the lettering as mentioned above be blurry or shout I expect tack sharp focus using the 35mm 1.4 Art lens? BTW, Thank you for for your previous replies... Greatly appreciated!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Shoot the same scene with Live View and compare the viewfinder AF result with the Live View results. A well calibrated, consistently focusing lens should produce about the same result.

[@willparsons32]

So regardless if the lettering is blurry or not - this is somewhat irrelevant - Just as long as the LIVE View and viewfinder AF are the same "blurriness" then the lens should be well calibrated?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That’s correct. You can then chalk it down to the ability of the lens to resolve - not an autofocus issue.

[@willparsons32]

I used some of the clothes hanging in the closet - naturally hanging and aimed for a few rather detailed patterns and colourful garments... When I snapped the shutter (using the camera's timer for steadiness) - then reviewed them on the LCD screen of the camera itself, (the lens was wide open at 1.4 and had a bright light in the closet) - I noticed at aprox. 5ft from the subject(s) that the detail on both the intended shirts photographed as well as a few others how sharp the focus was - especially on the ones that were out of reach of the spot meter range. The cuff around the sleeve of the shirt was super sharp almost like as if the photo was taken by a macro lens. I don't think that this lens requires AF calibration if the focus is that sharp...do you? Just to further add to how sharp the photo was, I looked at the cuff on the shirt with my very own eyes and had a rather hard time (I wear specs) seeing the fine detail that the lens saw.

[@projectgoatse]

Hi Dustin. Loved the review. It's been over 2 years since you reviewed the lens. Do you still feel the same way about it today?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Sure - I haven't used it since then :) Most of the equipment I review is loaned to me from either retailers or the manufacturer.

[@isbestlizard]

rocking intro music it's like flashbacks from casio keyboards from the 80's :D

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Pretty much!

[@rahulbhatiaphotography6166]

Hi Dustin , Nice Review, i have a nikon D5300 , does this lens Sigma 18-35 1.8 art lens work fine on Nikon , I couldn’t find any reviews of this lens with nikon mount

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I don't test nikon, but it seems like I've heard fewer complaints from Nikon shooters

[@pjf7943]

Rev. Abbott, since this lens is 28oz., other than handheld, is it not a bit heavy to use on an 80D, mounted on a tripod, without a support..?? In addition, I don't believe a tripod collar is available..

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The weight is fairly close the camera body so the balance isn't bad at all.

[@Gorovoypd]

hello i have this lens but the focus in auto mode not working 80% missing , can usb dock help to resolve this ?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It probably will help, but I didn't have fantastic focus results with this lens.

[@danielastello89]

I need just one lens to take for hiking/landscape photography, would this be a good option for just one lens?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

As long as you don’t feel you need a wider focal range

[@howardkahn717]

on your review i purchased this lens......question----is there an adopter for sony E mount lenses to sony A mount cameras????

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

This isn’t an E-mount lens nor is it made in one

[@XavierMinguellaPhotography]

Would you like to test an actual Sigma 18-35mm Art versus a Tamron 15-30mm 2.8 G2 in a Canon EOS 80D? I am thinking about to buy a brand new Sigma but, the Tamron one maybe is more interesting except for the bokeh, naturally. Another option it could be a Tamron 17-35 G2 I watched in a recent test made by yourself. The last Sigma firmware did resolve the AF problems of the 18-35?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Hi Xavier, I've covered both of those lenses in the past, but wouldn't actually do a direct comparison as they are lenses with different focal lengths designed for different systems. I haven't used the 18-35 since the firmware update.

[@XavierMinguellaPhotography]

@@DustinAbbottTWI The fact is, the last firmware update of the Sigma one does it make a better auto-focus efficiency? I read a lot and there are happy users and the opposite. I like the focus range on the Sigma and the f:1.8 aperture, better than my Canon EF 20-35mm 1:2.8L, naturally sharpness is better in the Sigma one...

[@mikeb2575]

nicholas cage ?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+Mike B I've heard that one a few times!!

[@Twobarpsi]

Were the focusing issues at low f stops like 1.8, or everywhere?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's been a long time since I've done with review (and probably nearly 200 lenses since), so I can't recall the answer to that.

[@aight365]

What's the best successor/alternative for this lens? Or do you think one will be released soon?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

There really isn't a true alternative. I'd like to see them do an E-mount version of this lens, as a lot of people love it for video work.

[@aight365]

@@DustinAbbottTWI what about getting two primes? Any Len'ss you would recommend? What's your thoughts on primes? Im looking for fast lens

[@Ihuben]

Can this lens or the 50-100 work with live view on the Canon 80D?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It definitely can.

[@Ihuben]

Thanks!

[@RECoFilms]

Hello Dustin! Can’t decide if I should go for this lens. I own a canon 80D and a lot of people is complaining about the AF inconsistently. A few days Sigma released a firmware update to the lens, apparently fixing this problem. Got any information about it ? Thank you !!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I personally had poor focus accuracy with the lens, but have not used it since the firmware update. Unfortunately I can't comment.

[@RECoFilms]

Thank you for your replay !

[@Twobarpsi]

I am buying this!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Enjoy

[@crayshaunhenderson1265]

i want to buy this lens just to see how good sigma art lens are i know i want some good lens but i'm going to wait until those prices goes down. my next lens is going to be the canon 35mm 1.4L series 2 but i want this sigma 18-35 lens. i'm all for good quality and paying something cheaper than canon prices

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I wonder at the wisdom of buying two lenses that cover the 35mm focal length. You might be wiser to invest in a different prime lens that covers a different focal length.

[@crayshaunhenderson1265]

@@DustinAbbottTWI something like a 40mm pancake lens or a 85mm prime lens

[@Jwitherow1964]

My second time on this one I have this lens for 1 year and have not use it yet

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Wow. Obviously not a priority for you

[@karthikreddy8387]

Hi Dustin, good video. just one doubt, how good is this lens on 6D?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I didn't test it on full frame. It will heavily vignette over a lot of the focal range.

[@heythere6983]

dustin, for the m5, size aside, is this recommended in your view for street photography? I was going to get the 22mm f2 which isn't much slower and iv read its sharp and seen photos that seem sharp, considering the issues with auto focus do you think I would have a hard time finding focus out on the street with so many moving objects? Which would be more reliable? Which would you choose according to your own person bias? thanks (I also planned on getting the 50mm 1.8)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+Hey There I think the 22mm f/2 should be in very M photographer's kit. It's a fantastic lens for both its convenience and stellar image quality.

[@heythere6983]

Im sorry I reread what I wrote and maybe could have phrased it better, do you think this sigma would do significantly better than the 22mm f/2? And better than the 50mm 1.8, as a street photography sense? In terms of image sharpness and autofocus reliability would this sigma be a better performer than those other two lenses? thanks again.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

An adapted Sigma certainly isn't going to focus better than a native lens - though the image quality is superior.

[@jennyk.697]

Is it worth it buying this lens for Nikon d5300?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

A lot of people like it, especially for video.

[@alexv4307]

What do you think will be better this lens or the 17-40mm f4 L lens?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

This lens is definitely sharper. The Canon will focus better.

[@alexv4307]

Dustin Abbott Thank you for the feedback think I'm going to go with the sigma because autofocus won't matter as much for landscapes.

[@ZandalRaiyne]

Thanks Dustin! I was about to buy this 18-35mm to pair with my crop body, but I can't work with inconsistent auto-focus as i'm a candid wedding photographer. I shoot in a DX and FX format. Do you have any recommendations for the best auto-focus consitent art lens for either crop or full frame? Or would you suggest i look elsewhere for focus consistency?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It sounds like you are a Nikon shooter, so the good news is that Sigma lenses seem to focus a bit more consistently on Nikon bodies. There's clearly not another zoom like this, so if you don't want to roll the dice, I would recommend looking at a 35mm prime or a 24-70 f/2.8 zoom.

[@ZandalRaiyne]

Thanks for the tip! Yeah, nikon user here. I'll have to weigh my options some more, but i'll be leaning towards the sigma art probably since i'll be needing sharpness for group shots. Is the tamron 24-70 f2.8 VC comparable to the 24-35mm f2.0 FX prime in terms of sharpness and overall image quality? Im reading a lot of good reviews of it, i do have an old 28-70mm f2.8 sigma. Its sharp stopped down, but no where close to the wide open performance of a good prime.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Raymund Enriquez I've used the Tamron 24-70 for years, and it is a great lens, though not as sharp as the 24-35 (which has a tiny zoom range, of course). It's very sharp wide open, though, and pretty much perfectly sharp by f/4.

[@ZandalRaiyne]

Noted. :) Looks like 24-35mm has my vote as i need it more for group/wider shots. Thanks for the time Dustin! More power to your channel.

[@HeroShotz]

I think im going to trade my nikon z 16-50 kit towards this lens i think itll be a nice replace ment for that.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It should work well on a Z, I think

[@mmartini9573]

Considering the focus issues, how do you see to use this lense with an entry-level camera like Nikon D3300 ? Does it become more critical ? Thank you.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I don't shoot Nikon, but based on the feedback I've had, I would say that Nikon shooters tend to get better results than Canon shooters do.

[@alessandrodp1029]

M Martini I have sigma 18-35 on my nikon d5300. Autofocus is inconsistent also after lens has been serviced . Sigma assistance told me that I should buy I camera with a better autofocus sensor i.e. D7200. It is ridiculous . Sigma 18-35 is definitely unreliable and when you check photos on your pc is a frustration . Buy a nikon prime or used 17-55 nikon 2.8

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Alessandro di Palo Thanks for adding this feedback. I've heard more from Canon shooters over the years, and I'm sorry to hear that similar issues exist for Nikon shooters.

[@mmartini9573]

Thanks for your guidance.

[@aldrindetablan4358]

Question sir! I just got my Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 OS and I'm shooting a little portraits and products and mostly landscapes, so is it wise to get this lens too? or go for the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Are you happy with the lens you have? This lens is sharper and has a wider maximum aperture, but it is also a much more limited focal range.

[@aldrindetablan4358]

I haven't really tested it so ill give more time and and maybe if i have the money ill think about it moreand I appreciate you taking the time to answer sir.. Thank you from an avid fan here.. More power and God bless!

[@aldrindetablan4358]

and the thing that really wanted me to have this besides the sharpness is the fact the you have prime lenses in one body ;-D

[@JeremyGalloway]

It seems that the ones having trouble with autofocus are invariably using Canon 70 or 80Ds. Such a shame, since that's the camera I have... I wish more Nikon shooters were sharing their experiences with this lens, but I suspect that Nikon users are having less issues, thus greater satisfaction, and less searching for forums related to "sigma 18-35 autofocus issues"

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My experience doing Sigma reviews over the years suggests you are right in the sense that Sigma seems to get Nikon autofocus better than Canon.

[@lorenzococco926]

Hi, Nikon user here. I've been shooting with this lens and the D7200 for several months and I literally love it for all its goods. It is fantastic. What about AF performance? Well, it's far from perfection. After unboxing the lens, it suffered very bad back focusing problems at pretty much all focal lenghts. But this was quite predictable considering all the reviews and the various opinions I read on the web about it. So I also bought the Sigma usb dock and spent 3 hours (!!!) calibrating the lens. After that the results were much better and more consistent, especially using group AF with the 15 cross type points of the D7200 which are far more precise than the others. But still there are times (more often in low light) when it randomly misses focus. I think that it's not possible to solve this problems with phase detect AF completely. At least in live view it is always spot on. In conclusion, you have to be prepared if you wanna use this optic, and obviously it is not for everyone due to its flaws. Anyway, it remains a magnificent lens for many other reasons. I hope this was useful :).

[@JeremyGalloway]

Thanks so much! Yes, I previously really really wanted this lens, but after thinking about it, I don't think it's the lens for me just yet. I'm shooting mostly street and trying to get into landscapes these days, so I don't think I need this lens. If I ever get into shooting in more controlled environments, I'll definitely come back to this one.

[@buticks]

I use the Sigma 18-35mm lens on a Nikon D5500 body for landscapes and haven't had any of the problems that the Canon users see to be experiencing

[@Queeg500RD]

used on nikon d5100, d5500 and d500, full frame quality, no issues

[@tedp9945]

That porn music intro

[@geoffreyallen888]

The thing to do is forget about autofocus. The only thing that really matters on a camera is the lens. If it's crisp and accurate it's a go and if not.....what's the point? Seems that, given this proviso, this lens saves you carting a bag of lenses around. But I don't really need af and maybe some applications do. I'm going to buy one and try the af and if it's a pain, I'll do that bit "hand shandy". No probs with noise for video either.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Let's just say that few people share your opinion. Most people that buy an autofocus lens have no interest in using it as a manual focus lens.

[@geoffreyallen888]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Agreed. Manual focus isn't easy.

[@Ihuben]

What ND or gradient ND filters do you recommend for the lens?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

B+W filters are always good, and the better Hoya filters offer great value for money.

[@Ihuben]

Thanks for the quick response! I will definitely take a look at these brands.

[@AvPTomo]

would you say these zoom art lenses good has the prime art lenses?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+Tomos Tarantulas I don't think that I understand this question. It may have gotten lost in translation. If the question is, "Are the zoom ART lenses as good as the ART primes?", I would say yes, I think they are.

[@AvPTomo]

+Dustin Abbott great, im thinking of getting the 24-105mm.

[@jomyjoseph1294]

very philosophical review, almost fell asleep.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Sweet dreams

[@jepmaningo7770]

buuuuuurn!

[@RolandoCocom]

Have you heard about any issues with Rebels. I have the T6

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The reports are intermittent. I would recommend that if you purchase one, it be from a retailer that you could return it if it didn't focus accurately.

[@RolandoCocom]

Thanks Dustin Abbott

[@jonrolfson1686]

Query de re focus inconsistencies: when the Sigma 18-35 misses focus on Canon cameras is the type of focusing-error consistent? That is to say, does the lens reliably short-focus, consistently over-shoot, or does it randomly scatter the missed focus shots before and behind the selected/desired subject?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+Jon Rolfson I'm afraid it was random in my experience. Consistent front or back focus could be corrected for.

[@ATBallersLife]

Are they great with Canon 80D body for shooting AF Video ?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It does work quite well in that application

[@ATBallersLife]

Thanks Dustin.

[@airjaff]

Hello. It's not the lens that is the issue with the focus, it's your 70d. I have a 700d and the focus is perfect. I bought a 70d and the focus was off almost every time through viewfinder. I did micro focus adjustment like 10 times, still didn't solve it. If you use the live view focus on your 70d you will get focus everytime... Try it

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+airjaff That's not really the point. All lenses should focus fairly close to perfectly via Live View, but focus speed and tracking are severely compromised and composition is much more difficult. The lens SHOULD accurately accurately through Phase Detect focus - the preferred means of almost every photographer - just as every other lens.

[@airjaff]

+Dustin Abbott yea I agree with you about shooting with the viewfinder. That's why I gave back my 70d as never use live view to shoot. The 70d I had was also having the same issues with focusing on my cannon 50mm 1.8. It would mess up focus at the wider apertures I found

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

airjaff My bigger issue is that I am able to appropriately calibrate just about all other lenses on a 70D body, so I was getting uniquely inconsistent results with the 18-35.

[@airjaff]

+Dustin Abbott did you try adjusting the lens with the sigma doc? I'm thinking if I did that maybe I'd have gotten better results...

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

airjaff I didn't have a dock at the time. I have one now, but only had the lens for a review period.

[@NowyKurs]

How this will fit full frame sensor camera?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It will physically mount but will only cover the image circle the last bit of the focal range.

[@NowyKurs]

Dustin Abbott thanks 😉

[@aurygiummo]

Where did you shot at 8:19 ??? looks like the last scene of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 Where Voldemort finds the Elder Wand of Dumbledore!!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+Jum Mo It's an island in the Ottawa River not far from my house.

[@MrKdr500]

In regards to it focusing slowly on your eos-M3 that is canon's fault with the 3rd party lens issue....canon thinks it will sell more of their lenses...

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

MrKdr500 You may be right. This lens is too large to be seriously considered for mirrorless users anyway.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

MrKdr500 P.S. Canon really needs to get its act together with the M system. They don't seem to have a clear plan for the mirrorless market.

[@MrKdr500]

Dustin Abbott I agree about getting their act together, i bought the M3 to carry in a backpack on my motorbike as my 5D3 got a bit heavy & i'm amazed how good of a camera it is but some more fast lenses would be nice. maybe sigma could make the DN series available for it?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

MrKdr500 That would be awesome...but I don't know if Canon has moved enough units for the M system to really be on third party radars.

[@TalesOfWar]

+Dustin Abbott I don't think they care. DSLR's are going back to more of the niche prosumer/professional end of the market where they'll be happy (well, happy is subjective lol) to pay the higher cost for the better quality. Mirrorless while improving is still a fair bit away from DSLR in the realms of image quality, ISO performance and most notably auto-focusing. The gap will get smaller, but DSLR makers will also keep pushing things there too so it's going to be a long drawn out affair. Mirrorless is amazing as a walk around system or as a second camera used for less serious stuff. DSLR's are still going to be the main money makers for the foreseeable suture though, short of going medium format of course. I'd go with Sony at this point too and just get a Metabones adapter for my Canon glass or just buy native E-Mount lenses.

[@ITzNIZh]

does it crop it to 24mm or does it stay at 18 on a apc

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+Premium iA Every lens has to be multiplied by the crop factor of the camera body - that's just the reality of a crop. So yes, on a Nikon APS-C body it has a FULL FRAME equivalent of 24mm on the wide end.

[@ITzNIZh]

For example on a Canon T3i would it stay at 18 or would it crop it, thanks

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Premium iA The lens will be a comparative 18mm to every other lens on the camera, but when compared to 18mm on a full frame the lens has an equivalent 28.8mm angle of view on the wide end. That is not unique to this lens, though. That's true of your 18mm kit lens, also. Every lens is affected by the crop factor of your T3i, which is 1.6x. If you want a truly wide angle of view on your T3i, you have to look at a lens starting somewhere between 10-12mm.

[@howardkahn717]

i paid $600 dollars for a new version of this lens(sigma 18-35f1.8) for a Nikon, they wanted $799 dollars for the sony version, what the hell is up with that?....so i applied the $200 dollars i saved to buy a nikon d3400 for $340 dollars also brand new......NO focus issues....

[@jose280714]

Howard Kahn hey man I just bought the Sigma 18-35 this week I also have Nikon D3300, I've been researching about this lense seems like the focus issue are on non Nikon cameras we are lucky! I haven't tested though yet... I bought it mainly to do astrophotography I hope it works quite an investment !!!

[@howardkahn717]

i have the d3400, what i noticed is that when the camera shows 0ne bar to the good, you can NOT trust the builtin flash to work timely or even go off, so if you are using the flash i would advice putting a new battery in...I also have NO focus issues with this lens....i think you are correct about focus issues are happening when people use adopters, not the native camera body........Maybe Dustin was using adopters and thats why he had focus issues....YES ! Dustin is using adopters BUT DUSTIN is in denial !, smile

[@johnmulholland3691]

Toast Master Master

[@codenamebravo2212]

Wish Canon wasn’t so greedy and produced a great lens like the sigma 18-35, and kept the price down but they never will as they overcharge for all their products.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

This lens has continued to be fairly unique

[@user-zx4gj6cq3r]

I just got my copy of the lens for $300 after rebates and special promos. At that price, this lens could be manual focus only and Id say it was a bargain!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Pretty much. It's a very strong lens optically.

[@georgeflorian7594]

Hi, I'm really searching for this lens at a good price. Can you let me know, where did you find it?

[@howardkahn717]

QUESTION------Isn't the Sony 16-50mm f2.8 aps-c (24-75mm) lens a better choice for a 24-70mm match than the Sigma 18-35mm (27-52.5mm)?.....I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE SONY 16-50MM F2.8 ON A SONY A77 IS AN UNBEATABLE COMBINATION.....Is this a true statement or just advertising? question 2====if you use the sigma 18-35mm in manual focus then all your focus concerns go away? REPLY

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I haven't used that lens, so I can't comment. Obviously there are no focus issues if you manually focus.

[@howardkahn717]

YOU THINK SO, I HAVE A SONY 30mm f2.8 macro who would take issue with you, smile........

[@marioplus321]

"...you need to find a copy..." that disqualifies the lens,unfortunately.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

marioplus321 For some users it does, to be sure. But there are also comments from some users who absolutely love the lens.

[@marioplus321]

Well, I personally own 2 Sigma lenses and AF issue does not concern me. However, I must be lucky, because there are loads of posts in the Internet saying it's a common problem. That is why no more Sigma lenses for me. I'd love to have this and i.e. 35mm A , but it's too risky to spend money on sth I'm likely to send back again & again. Nevertheless, good luck to those who have no problems with that:) Having said that, I wish you more such good reviews:)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

marioplus321 Thanks, Mario.

[@TalesOfWar]

+marioplus321 You can fix it with the USB dock thing they have. This isn't a Sigma issue by the way, it's all third parties. Canon etc don't make documentation available for their autofocus systems so third party lens makers have to reverse engineer it to get it working, so you won't end up with a 1:1 accurate copy sadly. Using the dock though you can dial in the micro-adjustments at 4 focal points (on primes, on zooms you can have 4 over 4 focal lengths too so 16 adjustments in total). It's a bit time consuming to sort out but once you nail it you nail it and the results are fantastic. The 35mm 1.4 Art is so incredibly sharp, even wide open and it handles chromatic aberration like a champ. You'll still see some on high contrast parts of the image but that's to be expected at such a wide aperture but can be reduced or removed in something like Lightroom.

[@mcmedia2279]

Crop sensors for professional 👍

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Lenses like this certainly help