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[@AdvayMengle]

Unlike so many other camera gear videos, Hugh actually showcases the art of photography. And what beautiful art it is!

[@3BMEP]

🙏🏻🖖🏻

[@gitithadani]

Now that the DSLR has made the transition to mirrorless Sigma has come out with its 2 main mirrorless lines - the compact contemporary & the art. The art has more features - faster aperture - heavier more optically corrected whereas the compact is smaller - more ergonomic - needs more software correction & can be had much cheaper at their flash sales. I got the sigma 20mmf2 at 500$ at one of these sales! I wanted a 20fl that was more compact & sizewise fits into a small waist pouch pocket & for design & architecture the 1.4 is not needed. I am using it on an a7r4 & the lens gives adequate sharpness & detail. So I completely concord with your analysis. In terms of the 24mm the spectrum of lenses for sony is huge - from the sony 1.4 to the various sigma-s, tamron, samyangs etc. Depending on MFD, size, aperture, design. magnification, price etc. Further with software correction the paradigm of digital imagery has changed. Sigma is making L mount cameras as well & developing their new sensor & have a long versatile history in lens evolution & its only a question of time before they evolve the art line with longer focal lengths.

[@howardkastner5843]

In this class of lens, I might add the PENTAX-D FA HD 21mm f/2.4ED Limited DC WR which is a remarkable lens. It is lighter than either of the Sigma lenses and fully (really fully) weatherproof. (I've taken Pentax cameras and WR lenses out in driving rain with absolutely no problems.) The autofocus is quiet and quick, and the image quality is stunning. You could use it with a K-1 body (36mp) or, on the K-3 iii, it becomes a 32mm effective field of view lens.

[@tonymansell8023]

Articulate, straight up review. I’m loving my new sigmas with my SL. Simply stunning 🤩

[@simonshaffer]

Further fine content, presented with the usual aplomb, understated wisdom and urban wit; not to mention excellent photographs. Love this channel, i am now going out with my camera. Thanks.

[@3BMEP]

Thank you, Simon!

[@simonshaffer]

@@3BMEP No, I thank you! (But thank you very much).

[@jorsetti]

LOVE that Miles album "Jack Johnson"

[@3BMEP]

👍🏻💯

[@iaincphotography6051]

Cheers for that Hugh, well worth a look at. And thanks for the music that was awesome and it's on the list to get.

[@stuartmeador8993]

great images.... you mentioned your sound track... it came thru on my speakers better that most/many.... much better

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Great shots man and music. Thanks for sharing. Ted, if you watch this video, how about these shots and music, straight up your alley hehehe

[@3BMEP]

😊🙏🏻🖖🏻

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

What were your export settiings on this video? I swear this might be the sharpest talking head 4k video ive seen on KZbin in SDR. Looks insane on an 85 inch mini LED and Fold 5.

[@damianip]

I wonder how much of the quality of the images is due to the hardware rather than the Brownstone composition, exposure and post process workflow. I propose you find a middling optic, shoot similar scenes and show us the best images you can wrestle from it. :)

[@3BMEP]

😉

[@DeanAllman]

So I picked up the MEGADAP ETZ21 autofocus adapter for Sony E-mount lenses on Nikon Z mount. And it works great. This could get interesting ;-)

[@photoipster]

Nice background music!

[@philipshucet9481]

That was indeed some hot tracks.

[@henrybeckmeyer8393]

Miles!

[@philipshucet9481]

Nicely done. It was interesting to follow your posts of some of these photographs last week. And John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock and Billy Cobham with Miles. To quote a good friend, "oh baby!"

[@3BMEP]

👊🏻😉

[@petera1033]

What I really really appreciate in your lens reviews are the accompanying photographs you use to make your points Hugh. As I have grown older - my interest in photography has naturally moved away from what used to be favourite focal lengths of 50 - 90 to: 35 being the 'longest' I can be bothered with whilst seeing things more comfortably and framing images with better end results for me at 21-28 focal lengths. The other thing I have dropped is a fetish for 'fast' - now much more comfortable with f5.8 - f11 I dont want to blur out the environment I want to see it when I look back in years to come - these Sigma lens choices for my SL2 are very interesting - thanks for covering them. PS I hope you get your M11 back soon - I am currently hooked on it with a Voigtlander 28mm f2 v2 pretty much stuck on for street - @f8 and 3 meters dialed in - it is the world best P&S -:) atb Pete

[@3BMEP]

Pete, I hear you! The good news is: a replacement M11 arrived a week or two ago… hold that thought!

[@jacobh5817]

I guess that when LR lens profiles for these new Sigma lenses are released the performance will even increase slightly… But here’s my thought. Today you can pick up pre-owned S1 and S1Rs for way less than their actual value. These are both great cameras. With these new Sigma lenses, Panasonic’s announcement that they’ll further focus on enthousiasts and professional photographers and videomakers and via the M-to-L adapter access to the entire M glass library, anyone having an M or contemplating of ever owning an M should look at this platform to have a great value-for-money fallback for generic shooting. Being it professionally or as an enthousiast. Top this up with the excellent S Pro glass of Panasonic (I saw a meticulous pre-owned 50/1.4 and a 24-70/2.8 each for less than $1400) and you’re spoiled for choice with a growth path to Leica’s SL range should you ever wish to…

[@3BMEP]

I agree!

[@jklphoto]

I would add that the original Leica SL (601) is a tremendous value as well. Tremendous build quality, same 24MP as the S1 and sub $2K.

[@jacobh5817]

@@jklphoto I fully agree!

[@damienphotographe]

Thanks for all your videos and large comparison, always a good thing. Thinking of I'm surprised you do not have a look at Voigtlander VM series lens, they have two great 21mm, thanks again, regards.

[@Reviews4fun1]

I’ll say the 16-35 GM eliminates the need for most of the wide angle, small aperture primes on E mount. Trying to find a use case for the 24 1.4 Art. Group family photos maybe? Is a tad more bokeh and low light strength worth it, or just slap on a flash and call it good indoors? Hmm 🤔

[@CritterRacing]

Glad i found you. I like your videos. How do you feel taking your gear into Times Square these days?

[@cameraprepper7938]

Have you tried to use Voigtländer APO-Lanthar Lenses ??? If not, TRY them !

[@3BMEP]

I own their 35 and 50 APOs - and the APO Skopar 90!

[@brandonburridge]

Curious, how do you decide which camera you're going to reach for? (sony vs SL2) p.s, I love how genuinely excited you are about these topics. Amazing videos!

[@3BMEP]

Thanks, Brandon. I prefer using my SL2 for my personal street work; when autofocus performance is critical (we’re shouting an engagement party for dear friends in a restaurant in relatively low light), it’s our Sony a7R V.

[@yadanxiao2095]

Would you like to try out xvive u6 wireless mic for youtube video?Free sample for testing.

[@TheShadowseesyou]

beautiful images as always would love to see what would happen if you got a Hasselblad XPan in your hands

[@3BMEP]

🙏🏻😊🖖🏻

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

I can get L mount in Sigma? This may have sold me an SL2😮

[@jklphoto]

Good review Hugh. I'd love to see a Sigma 28mm f/2 DGDN. I have the original 24mm f/3.5 DGDN (like you). After comparing it with my Leica, I sold the Elmar. As you state, on the SL platform, AF rules (pardon my paraphrase). BTW, never sell Leica M glass, unless you need a kidney.

[@gchristopherklug]

Ok, so your take on the difference between the 20mm 1.4 Art vs. the 20mm 2.0 contemporary on my S1r?

[@ramatishaywanon9474]

I will try something in other way. I'm selling my primes and bought Tamron 35-150mm for street work. I now, it's heavy. But it's the trade to stop changing lens and lose the best shots.

[@3BMEP]

If you don’t mind the weight or size, it is a fantastic lens!

[@jarmokarkkainen7621]

Deleted my first comment as I got sidetracked with Sony lens options (you could almost say there are too many good choices for certain focal lengths :). But great to see these new ones for the L-mount, I wish Canon would allow for 3rd party options too as I_will_not_use any adapters or such...I might go for the 20 mm out of these two myself, but will see. Killer music in the intro 👌

[@Joseph88Hui]

Hi Hugh, if you only can choose one out of these 2, which one will be chosen?

[@gchristopherklug]

I haven’t read this yet, but I’ve been hoping you would comment on these!

[@compaadres88]

Hi

[@rafabalaguergarcia690]

Would you say Sigma's i series are fine for events, mainly weddings, or should I go for the 1.4 ones?

[@3BMEP]

I think the i-series f/2s are more than fine - they are outstanding. For events, the 1.4’s should be used when you need the extra light.

[@tamilhoward9708]

Hugh loved the video. I have a 24mm question for you--the Sigma 24 f1.4 Art DG DN or the Sigma 24 f2 DG DN?? Which would you choose? I'm leaning towards the 1.4 even though I have found a used f2 at a tempting price. I know you have the f3.5 for yourself. We are spoiled for choice.

[@3BMEP]

The f/2 - especially at a good price - is the sweet spot among the three, Tami.

[@tamilhoward9708]

@@3BMEP Alas, my drug dealer of choice told me the used f2 he has is for a Sony E mount. Drat!

[@tamilhoward9708]

@@3BMEP found one in like new condition in the L mount!

[@nbraiterman]

Any comment on the autofocus on L mount? My experience with the 35mm f/1.2 has been that the slower focus motors on the Sigma (relative to Panasonic) struggle with contrast-based AF systems that rely on frequent, quick adjustment. How does AF compare with the other wide aperture primes from Sigma (and Panasonic, if possible)?

[@3BMEP]

The 35/1.2 isn’t nearly as fast and sure as these two. I’d say that Panasonic has even better AF.

[@residenttouristprod]

Hold up now, the 35mm f1.2 Beast is L mount BFF for low/no light performance exclusive to which on my S1 is a winter wonder.

[@cameraprepper7938]

The Sony 24mm 1.4 GM are still the best 24mm Lens you can get !

[@alanjacobs9216]

When you play Miles, the whole World stops and l listen. Not even these great value lenses can compete. There......my first comment after all these years of subscription.

[@film_first_productions]

Just play music 🎶

[@cuatro336]

Hugh, if you keep making these videos, I'll buy an SL2. If I buy an SL2, the wife will kill me.

[@3BMEP]

😜

[@rumporridge1]

I brought one and I’m still alive lol.

[@warpspeed9877]

Sigma is fast becoming Leica's nemesis. It is no coincidence that they chose to camp with the L-mount. They aim at Leica quality for half the price. And what is most thrilling for me is the prospect of having the same bunch of lenses and being able to hook them up from an S1R or a Leica SL2 to a Sigma FP-L or the (new in the pipeline) Sigma, Full-Frame, High-Resolution, Foveon camera. That is some arsenal!

[@3BMEP]

Nemesis?

[@warpspeed9877]

@@3BMEP you should check upon Mr. Yamaki (Sigma's CEO). He literally grew up in the family factory. He is hungry ambitious and motivated. He is responsible for the whole "art" era. He is determined to make Sigma a top manufacturer. They even bought their own magnesium foundry for the camera/lens chassis. With every new line they produce, they make the decision between original / independent more difficult...

[@3BMEP]

@@warpspeed9877 I hold Sigma in very high regard, as I do Mr. Yamaki. I would love to meet him. I don't know when or if that particular opportunity will ever present itself.

[@DrAgan_tortojed]

Sony is notorious for not being capable of producing decent lenses - their "proprietary" lenses are garbage cans, so, every now and then they have to beg Carl Zeis/Leica to make the such-and-such lens for their (inflatedly expensive) cameras. Look here - even Sigma is making better lenses than sony-boy, LOL...

[@MarioLopez69]

Awesome video!!! I just love you!!! Great music and photo connections! So now I just purchased the Sigma Art 24 F1.4 for my new Leica camera!! Thank you for your in depth analysis on this focal length. I just followed you on Instagram :)

[@3BMEP]

😊🙏🏻🖖🏻

[@MarioLopez69]

@@3BMEP Ok what are your feelings comparing the Sigma 24mm f2 i series vs Sigma 24mm f1.4 art series? Is there a significant difference between these two for the TL2? I have the art series but is the i series f2 just as good?? Thanks in advance for your input on this.. I am on the fence, because I purchased the Sigma 65mm i series f2 and it is great:)

[@3BMEP]

@@MarioLopez69 I’m partial to the I-series f/2 because of its form factor. IQ is very close.

[@MarioLopez69]

@@3BMEP Awesome!!! Good to know, I too love the form and built quality of the 65mm i so naturally I am interested to see and feel their 24mm version. I am thinking the size of the 24mm i is a lot smaller vs the art lens. The price difference between I series and the Art version is minimal. Thanks so much for your educated and thoughtful input!! ☺