Sigma 35mm F1.2 | Photoshoot + first impressions

In this video, I put the 35mm 1.2 Sigma to the test. The lens is literally bigger than my 24-70 2.8 lens lol but the performance is outstanding. It isn't for everyone though...
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[@morimetz]

I liked how you went out of your way to shoot the same photos at F1.2 and then F1.8 and then not fucking show the shots side by side...you're killing me man 😆 Aside from that great review 👌

[@dudumozer]

Fuuuccckking right. I was always waiting for the fucking photo and then it never showed up!

[@JamesClark1991]

+1 haha

[@stefanhallberg7358]

​@@JamesClark1991 DITO! or " I Concur"

[@nicholasd9391]

for real! where the hell is the 1.8 shots?

[@dnstdavid]

Maybe he didn't even shoot it ... lol.

[@markialright8302]

Here i go again, dreaming! Shoutout to the people who doesnt have any gear but always watching hahaha.

[@kevindavis1484]

🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️😂

[@SamsFootballFreestyle]

Just save money dont buy crap

[@M4TR1X]

@@SamsFootballFreestyle Yeah, like me, I'm saving for years, within 2 months I can buy my Sony :)

[@markialright8302]

@@SamsFootballFreestyle yeah kitlens

[@smoke4131]

@@M4TR1X 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@joeymccallion]

Can we have a "Diana reacts" series for every time you work with another model?

[@DeronGordon]

HAHAH right!

[@JoshStreetDesign]

@@DeronGordon my first instant reaction at the opening scene, LOL

[@jimmi8928]

Joe Mc Callion lmao I was about to comment something like that 😂 I can only imagine how she gets

[@TrenchfootSalvador]

YES! PLEASE!

[@Whittmike2011]

Even chicks, be crushing on this beauty!

[@weekendintokyo]

You didn't actually show the diffrence of the shallow depth of field between f/1.2 and f/1.8 for any of the different shots you've taken. There's literally just one comparison shot, although throughout the whole shoot you shot them at the diffrent apertures. I expected you to show the difference between them tbh, especially since you communicating to the audience that you gonna shoot it at those different apertures.

[@bullwaves6681]

Because there's not much. It's not worth the extra money.

[@sullyg714]

"Separate your lips a little bit, that's the money shot .... OoOooooaooo"

[@TMIDD]

I'm tired of buying gear lol. Im perfectly fine with the bokeh I get with my Sigma 35mm 1.4 lens for a fraction of that price lol

[@djtoman6875]

Imagine if Manny used an SLR or a film camera. He'd have to look through an actual viewfinder.

[@jrmaldito2331]

Seeing him shoot like this in every image is so damn cringy! No hate. Just my opinion though.

[@lamdalorian]

Sigma: I want you to give this 35mm a review and tell us what you think. Manny: is this worth $1500? "Heoooool nawww" Lmao love this mans

[@theinfinate]

3:16 correct me if I'm wrong but isn't that a palm tree 😂

[@stevenquintanilla9795]

@@richardcollinsphotography1288 he's not in Chicago in this video. This is inside the Opryland Hotel in Nashville

[@JoshStreetDesign]

I only paid $1200 for the 1.2. LOVE IT. I could care less about the weight, I'm a 6' 2" bodybuilder. At weddings I have the a7rIV on one side with this lens and the R3 on the other side with the Sigma 105 1.4, BOTH with the Godox V1 on top. You want to talk about heavy, haha

[@Bathingwookie]

People care waaay too much about weight. Most togs and vogs are weak as piss tho 😂

[@megamastah]

@@Bathingwookie it does matter though, especially when the lens is front heavy and you shoot a lot with one hand/arm extended. Also for hiking (not that this Sigma is for hiking/landscapes). Plus this hobby is very popular among the girls.

[@JYP1M]

My clients won't know the difference 🥴 maybe when I have $1500 to just spend I will grab it one day!

[@oliverlison]

I agree with you. F2 would plenty enough but whom do I need to tell this? Maybe people with GAS?

[@nightcoder5k]

The question is: Would your client know if you increased the bokeh in post? ;)

[@oliverlison]

@@nightcoder5k No, Client don't even ask with what lens a picture was taken. The story of the image counts. If the story is right, then they even don't care how sharp the picture is.

[@trym2121]

@@nightcoder5k people are fine with fake bokeh made by phones. They wouldn't mind if the story is right

[@verenhimoinen]

@@nightcoder5k they would. Fake bokeh always looks kind off

[@FilipinoFTW]

Sigma 35 1.2 is crazy good if you need THE absolute sharpest image wide open. In terms of image quality (sharpness, clarity, bokeh, etc.) it's the best 35 I've ever used, aside from the vignetting but thats easily correctable. That being said, I still don't own it and prefer the Sigma 35 1.4 lol The 1.2 version literally doesn't fit in my camera bag with the rest of my gear. Got it while it was on rebate at a local camera store for 700, even cheaper than the Sony 1.8, and it's plenty sharp for me

[@ShinigamiSempai]

I have the sigma 35mm 1.4 and it serves me well

[@RicardoGomezToro]

I find the Sigma 35mm 1.4 is outstanding. It's a great value. Image quality is good. AF is decent. The weight... not so much. I always want to leave it at home because of the weight... but it ends up mounted to a camera and taken along anyways. It even made it to my last hike in location at False Cape, VA.

[@freestylr04]

Ive used both and i ended up returning the 1.2. Im a bokeholic but damn the 1.2 is massive. With the 1.8 i can bring a small bag with the 35 1.8, a 24 1.4 and a 135mm 1.8 if im traveling.

[@jakepollen6839]

Cool story bro

[@TJSwan93]

Or just forget the 35 altogether and throw the 24 1.4 in super 35 mode to get a 36mm equivalent

[@jakepollen6839]

@@TJSwan93 It’s called CROP mode. Don’t crop.

[@kerryroberts4956]

@@TJSwan93 Not exactly the same thing - for one, compression is different.

[@BokehMaster_]

I bought the 35 f1.2 within weeks when it came out. This lens is amazing and makes shooting low light and night shots a breeze. The weight is off putting but also a good workout while taking photos. And as my name suggests- crazy for bokehs and I get them! The f1.2 feel is not a myth!

[@MarcoRosales]

I just got me a 70-200 2.8 Gmaster. Wont be buying anything anytime soon 😂

[@KoolCreation]

Nice!

[@rhowell5]

Same here brotha LOL!

[@ralphtime]

I've been thinking about selling mine for the 135 gmaster

[@lifestylevisualz]

Really wish you would have shown side by side of the images.

[@ramanaa88]

demorris byrd that would make too much sense.

[@verenhimoinen]

I love love love the Sigma 35mm 1.2. It's amazing.

[@vikkol9-8]

Why the big size difference when both are 35mm? (sigma 1.2 - sony 1.8)

[@mirrorlessny]

main reason is the aperture, second reason is Sigma's tendency to make heavy full frame glass

[@rob31hockey]

How did you like Opryland Hotel?? Pretty amazing, right?

[@khytushkoj273]

Please do a review on 90mm Marco f2.8!

[@87ricr]

I need to shoot more ..... Manny always bringing great content. I'm inspired....💯🙌

[@m28photography89]

That was a great natural shot of her laughing at 2:12

[@Spectre-xj7lx]

I use a 35mm f1.2 manual lens by 7artisans on my Sony a6400. I really loved it. Did my best work with it. It’s a cheap alternative, but the downsize is it’s manual. I don’t know, just thought I’d share.

[@Sledboss]

Yeah, 7artisans makes some great lenses. I have the 7.5 fisheye and I love it!

[@jorgem50]

The best thing about using inexpensive lenses is clients will never notice if it's a 7artisans or sigma 35mm f1.2. My wife shoots with a a7iii and uses a canon 85mm f1.8. Images are always beautiful and again, clients don't know the difference.

[@Spectre-xj7lx]

Jorge Martinez Yeah, cause most of the time clients wouldn’t mind what you use as long as it looks “professional” which is why a bigger camera is always recommended if you’re asking for a bigger price.

[@DavidLefrancois]

Maybe try ETTR to edit :)

[@betodeth]

The song: Como la flor 🌹- Selena. Hahaha don’t askme why i know this. Great videos keep the good work and honest opinions.

[@ShawnCushnie]

I have the sigma 35mm F1.4, I love this len! The camera(s) I have are the canon rebel t5i and canon M50 (mirrorless), I love my cameras! I wouldn't get the F1.2 yet, I want the 80mm len, I love street photography and I want to try something different.

[@MoveMekMiPaZz]

Thanks for sharing 🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋

[@bmkq2007]

I recently got a deal for the this lens for around 500$ when i purchased my Panasonic S1H ;) The camera was on a promotion in my country and i had to pick one lens out of 4 from sigma and this one was the most expensive one, so i took it. For video mostly i use it and for vlogging while on tripod. Yeah put its as you said a beast and heavy one that im not considering to carry when im traveling. Thanks to Covid-19 now im keeping my butt where i am until things gets better. My heart goes to those who got effected by this damn Virus and hope we get a vaccine soon. Nice review and accurate.

[@OlegKorsak]

I hate when people say "you can remove vignette in post". C'mon... it's an IQ degradation in that zone! it's not a magical fix, it's an ISO push

[@jasonmalwitz8044]

Oleg Korsak almost every lens vignettes heavily wide open, I don’t mind it at all.

[@noshotracing]

It's interesting that you didn't bring up the Sigma Art 35mm f1.4 that's only $699, seems like a great middle ground in size and weight that comes in at a lower price than both of these lenses, with excellent quality and sharpness.

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

About the AF, were you comparing the Sigma at 1.2 vs the Sony at 1.8 for AF speed? If yes, then it makes sense the 1.2 has an edge, as the AF works better on the A7iii with more light.

[@S3l3ct1ve]

You have to get closer than this to actually feel the difference with these wider angles.. Same with 24mm 1.4f , its pretty average performer when you shoot from standard portrait distance, the whole magic happens when you get close to the model... As for 1.2f lenses, the sweet spot is probably 50mm focal length, maybe 40mm. Everything wider only serves as a landscape lens, particularly nightscapes, although vignette can be harsh.. Another thing to consider is minimal focusing distance it has more to do than the actual aperture value. If you got like 50mm lens with focus distance of lets say ~40 or 30cm, you gonna get those extraordinary shots from that distance.

[@Tsitris46]

I got the Sigma 35 1.4-and one of my favorite lenses. It is chunky tho! But Sigma makes some well built lenses that are sharp. You never disappoint Manny Orteeeezzz!! All love Manny! 👍

[@josealcoy]

I do own it! Haven't had the occassion to use it for a real photoshoot yet but I am very pleased with my first tests. It was a tough decission because of the size and weight, but I am glad I got it.

[@randybocksnick3750]

MANNY-- Iv'e been using elements for 15 yrs and I am 75 yrs old and I saw a video of yours from 3 years ago, my question is can I still buy your portrait videos, I know I need Lightroom & Photoshop!! Thanks Manny! Randy B.

[@randybocksnick3750]

MANNY-- Been watching your videos for 3 years. Love your portrait work! Randy B.

[@wolfgangvogt3482]

Sigma 1.2 is THE lens for portrait shooters. I own it since 3 years about, it's a hell of a lens and the look is like no other in that class.

[@elwelkin]

3:23 do your own thing lol

[@dannyli9424]

Great review! For me $750 for Sony 35 1.8 is very expensive for what i can get out of it and $1500 for Sigma 35 1.2 Is a very good price for what we can get out of the lens.

[@dismantled0]

Banger after banger

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

I use the Voigtlander Nokton II 35 F1.2 with techart pro adapter

[@cooloox]

Wow, that's an amazing lens. Great review, Manny. Gorgeous shots of your gorgeous model and those presets are looking tremendous. Definitely the best presets I've ever seen. I do everything manually in post and generally don't even like people's presets, but yours are fantastic. If I shot Sony and used Lightroom I'd definitely buy them (Canon/Capture One Pro here).

[@venom5809]

Damn she is fire 🔥

[@wilburyuen]

I use the Sony Zeiss 35mm 2.8 which is THE smallest one. Pretty happy about that lens.

[@chudopalov1977]

Big problem with face autofocus in Sony a6600. It turns of in case of use smartphone control. Please ask Sony how to resolve this problem ?

[@mirrorlessny]

in video & photography modes?

[@chudopalov1977]

mirrorlessNY in video .

[@Celestialrob]

I have the 1.8 and 1.4 and have no need for a 1.2 at this focal length. My Zeiss is a good copy, so I guess I’m lucky. I just cannot see a use case for this lens. Great video. Thx

[@lampis1987]

what about sigma 35 f1.4 ? have you check it or have you made a review or not yet ?

[@benjaminhauschild7819]

Hey Manny.I have tested both lenses.I don't know what you think, but the CA s on the 1.8 a pretty bad at 1.8 and the lenseflairs are also not good.And the Ghosting in night photography is very obvious.So I decided to go with the Sigma 1.2 .It is heavy but I think worth the weight. Let me know what you think.

[@troyphillips1077]

I went and got the Sigma 40mm Art for my Nikon d850 . Got it for 1k and I’m loving it . I shoot live music photography and videography , event and documentary type photography and this is a perfect lens for this type of work . 1.4 is crazy sharp but I’ve been using it mostly at f/2.8 . 2.8 the contrast and colors really pop . Live music at 1.4 is a cool look for sure but takes a spray and pray technique. And the lens , the d850 body with a grip and the enel 18 battery damn is it heavy. I dropped this setup twice the first night shooting with it . No relaxing then grip . I found out how tough the lens is and the d850 . Did break the lens hood so thank god for super glue . Thanks for the great review

[@Aurongel]

Please excuse me while I weep quietly in the corner with my EOS R that Sigma refuses to adapt this lens to 😅.

[@Hulluboju]

More like Canon doesn't let them. Samyang is the only one licenced to develop RF glass for now.

[@hagridonabike364]

@Antonio Grande yeah RF glass is amazing. Sigmas will be under half the price tho lol

[@Aurongel]

The Adversary, I did some research and it looks like you’re correct, good work. This is frustrating to me as it likely means my only choice for a top notch native RF 35mm is going to be Canon’s rumored 35mm f1.2 this fall. You just know that beautiful monster is going to cost a paycheck and a half 🙀.

[@kevinsmallsakahitman581]

Lol 😆

[@Chazyfizzlez]

@@Aurongel a paycheck and a half? Some broke ass fools on KZbin lol ;)

[@lomarvgc1580]

Hello manny ortes

[@tristanwilhelm9600]

What about sigma 35 1.4 ?

[@dontcare9659]

Tristan Wilhelm I own that lens love it

[@hoonmedia7883]

I recently got this lens and the eye focusing have been a slight issue for my A7R III, dont know if my lens is bad. Also at 1,2 the chromatic abberation is very visable. Once the lens went all crazy and it changed aperture by itself so I had to take it off and put it on again for it to work.

[@박덕배-i6r]

Exactly! I bot it a month ago and I was very disappointed at AF performance of the glass. usually I bot it to shot my 25months old son playing alone or running toward me but due to poor AF performance, 9 of 10 images had to be trashed out! Sigma 105mm f1.4 also has the same issue. If you have Sony body, BUY native glasses!! Do Not be regretful

[@hoonmedia7883]

@@박덕배-i6r Yeah I'm considering selling it for the GM

[@caleblatreille8224]

always appreciate your lens reviews but omg thank you! i spent a while at the Opryland Hotel in 2003 and totally forgot it existed

[@NewShorttv]

Canon m50 con lente sigma 17-50 Canon M50 y Sigma 17 - 50 a 2.8F kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4jFk3qrbr2Yars

[@adambear2698]

I have the Sigma and yeah it's almost cartoonish in size but definitely performs.

[@shkumbin.limani]

-Can you say something about yourself? -Yes,follow me on instagraaaaam. Damn😂

[@mistaencore732]

I would love to get my hands on this lens. Fire video 🔥🔥🌊🙏🏾

[@socratesvela8285]

Vignetting on the Sony 1.8 has vignetting through all stops. I wish Sony put out a better f1.8 for around $500-$600.

[@SleipnirADV]

Damn Manny, your videos are expensive to watch for me :D

[@Keemandkam]

They are at a hotel in Nashville. Big ass Garden!!!

[@Oshiettle]

Bruh u held that camera like it was already on a tripod.....nice work wow

[@awc723]

I'm still cool with my Rokinon 35 1.4 AF....

[@rga66]

i just have ordered mine... As i use the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 quite a lot, I don't think the size or weight will bother me with the 35mm ! (because I also have some muscles) LOL I can't wait to shoot with this beast !!!

[@GilbertTV]

im with you Manny ..I'd take the Sony 35mm F1.8 .. if you do a full body shot with a 35mm F1.2 or F1.4 ..you don't get that much bokeh blur anyway .. you need to be up close to make the most of that wide aperture & get decent bokeh blur

[@lwhite7991]

Please adapt ( tech art ) and test this on the Nikon z6.

[@esvignettes7592]

A video of the Sigma 35 Art 1.4 vs the Sigma 1.2 could be good as well. I love my 35 Art 1.4

[@Lejkarz]

sigma 35 1.4 art I like this glass but almost everyone has it. As a result, the image is not unique. Sigma 1.2 shows a class higher..

[@Spawn666949]

Do you find the AF-C to be accurate? On my a7III, it's no where as sharp as AF-S.

[@meisamsamadi2388]

Hi dear. I want to buy Sigma 35 1.2 and I have a question. Do you think the amount of separation between subject and background in full-length portraits on the Sigma 1.2 compared to the Sony 1.4 is significant enough for me to tolerate the weight and size of the Sigma?

[@mikaeelabdualwadood3168]

Manny, your photography skills and videos are pure 🔥🔥🔥

[@brettmcdiel1355]

I am using Lumix S1R with Canon 35mm f1.4 L II lens with mount adapter, but I wanna change it for this Sigma 35mmm f1.2 Art lens, cuz I am bokeholic ^^ And always using the 35mm lens))))

[@박덕배-i6r]

I just bot it a month ago and shot various subjects (usually my 25months old son). I've got +2,000 shots. I don't like this glass bc of poor performance of AF as Manny speaks in this video.

[@TylerThomas]

Why didn't you show us side by side the 1.8 vs the 1.2? Yes I know there was one picture really up close that didn't really tell us anything. I wanted to see even the difference between 1.2 and 1.8 on the same lens. Comparing this to the FE 1.8 doesn't make sense to me anyway. You should've compared it to the GM 1.4.

[@NiallH9]

Killer edit manny, the added puns made me smile alot 😂 considering the Sony 35mm 1.8 if you think it's great

[@b34k97]

What a wasted opportunity this video was. In the first half, you take a bunch of images comparing f/1.2 to f/1.8, but then you don't review them side-by-side so we can see the differences. So I just have to listen to you talk at me about what you think of the lenses, instead of seeing real images so I can make a decision for myself. What a complete waste of time.

[@A1000Truths]

Those Sigma lenses are massive. I love the 35mm F1.8

[@kookie9083]

Then should i buy 35mm by sigma or 18 - 35mm by sigma?? Need it for videos

[@surrogatemarker]

Very accurate review and great comparison !! I have the sigma 35 1.2 and I have the Sony 35 1.8 If I am in the studio on a tripod, the Sigma is my main setup. If I am doing a landscape shoot with a tripod where I only have to walk less than a mile to get to the location over flat ground, I bring the Sigma.. for anything else.. street, travel, any hiking distance more than a mile, it’s the Sony 35mm 1.8 all day.. the Sigma has incredible optical performance and especially when paired to the A7RIV.. but the two together are equivalent to carrying a bowling ball , and you will feel and regret the weight after lugging it around for more than an hour

[@MrBennyrick77]

That is a very valid point.. imagine doing wedding photography all day with this on one, a 84 or 70-200 on the other... you would be not loving life..

[@jopberlin]

The Sigma 35mm 1,2 ist THE CREAM MONSTER …. It’s a pice of ART…. It’s an the painter's magic brush

[@nafaabenzaid1205]

This lens is sooooo coooool I need one 👌👌👌👍👍👍😍😍😍

[@IchinShek]

Hmmm.. I would really love a 1.2 for low light. How well does the autofocus work in low light?

[@bmkq2007]

I believe for E-mount is perfect, because i own this lens for my panasonic and panasonic is not known for its great AF and yet it performs not bad especially for relatively slow motion subjects. I rarely use AF tho for video, for photos its awesome

[@100_vadlavikramchary9]

when did drake started photography

[@kevinsmallsakahitman581]

Lol

[@Herzblut08]

anything you wanna tell the people?? some: "Hey, hope you all have a great day and you're fine." others: "Hiiiiii, follow me on instagram !!!!"

[@lifshootsgaming2585]

Dope manny bro. That shit pricey yo can you check out my new album bro? You can use my music in your vids. Look up Kevin knoble "8 Winters"

[@JFebrillet]

Been thinking of this lens recently might go crazy and buy it before the season begins

[@RickStufflebean]

Shoot all those comparisons, but don't show back to back comparisons...

[@AsianWithHat]

Love the 35mm F1.2, bought it for $500 and I don't regret it.

[@barryhackett6551]

AsianWithHat where’d you find that kind of deal on the 1.2?

[@jamesjackson4264]

AsianWithHat you won. You must have held them up gun point.

[@jamesjackson4264]

Barry Hackett my guess is they talking about the 1.4.

[@AsianWithHat]

@@jamesjackson4264 nope. F1.2

[@town3]

I own this lens and yes it's one of my favorites... Love it! Great Review Manny have a good one.

[@kgxvisuals]

How’s the autofocus?

[@town3]

@@kgxvisuals Its good, a bit slower than a native lens but over all really good. ps, it's heavy lol

[@kgxvisuals]

@@town3 does it really lock on to the eye? And is it good for video at 1.2?

[@sottheaphoeurng9044]

If you want to do the fair comparison, you should put F1.2 and 1.8 photos side by side so everyone can see them performance clearly.

[@ByrdmanPhotography]

Test the 7artisans 35mm 1.4 verse the sony 35mm 1.8. See what you compare between the 2 lenses

[@chargerstorm9441]

I know that location I live about an hour away from there. I really wanted to go to the event to hopefully meet you but school interfered with my schedule.

[@MultiEski]

You don't think Manny if you got a Model like this Lady even if you gonna use brick to take photo the result will be perfect ?

[@allanmenard1651]

??? Why at 5:16 you are trying to show both lens side by side, but they are both 24mm 1.4? Weird?

[@D1G1TALSYNAPS3]

Who’s the girl @07:50? For research purposes obviously.

[@ValVolfson]

how about a pic without your presets... whats the point of doing a lens test and then showing the edits with your sharpening etc.. thanks for the video I guess

[@Delmarkpiamonte]

Giveaway pleaseee Lightroom Preset Thanks 🥰

[@kaelfernandez]

all shot will be stunning if you have a beautiful model like that

[@GavinKyleGreen_]

Sigma 1.4 isn’t worth the money save $750 and get the Sony 35mm 1.8

[@josegulias]

wow, that rendering... it's something special.

[@AndreiGrigorean]

Please shoot your videos at higher f stop number. Don't be like Tony.