Sigma 35mm F1.2 | Photoshoot + first impressions

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@verenhimoinen]

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

[@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.

[@dismantled0]

Banger after banger

[@daxshell242]

Couple things: sigma/tamron/tokina/rokinon lenses ARE native mounts. They have access to the lens mount. If its slower, its due to poorly tuned lenses for the mount, not due to reverse engineering as it is wit f, ef, z, and rf mounts. Second, are you sure the shifting is actually worse, or is it just the f1.2 that makes it more noticeable? And third, the shallower the depth of field, the higher the motor needs to be geared down, and the noisier/slower it will be, unless you want to pay out the nose for quieter and more efficient motors. But lens motors are already some of the best motors out there.

[@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

[@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).

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

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

[@jsarahina]

I love how you direct the model.

[@A1000Truths]

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

[@mikaeelabdualwadood3168]

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

[@bballer151331]

Sony 35 F1.8 lives on my camera since receiving it back when it first shipped. I had to pre order it when I heard and I DO NOT REGRET IT

[@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.

[@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

[@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! 👍

[@sullyg714]

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

[@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..

[@1028Will]

omg the rolling safari reference is genius!

[@khytushkoj273]

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

[@kookie9083]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@josegulias]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@JFebrillet]

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

[@allanmenard1651]

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

[@rob9386]

Bro now we talking best review ever !

[@aamishra916]

I just got the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 because of your reviews and it’s great. Thank you Manny...

[@Almi6hty]

I just ordered the sigma 35 1.4 art and I can’t wait to put it to work

[@wilburyuen]

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

[@m28photography89]

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

[@87ricr]

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

[@alkimble6259]

Keep up the great work Manny!!!!

[@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.

[@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 .

[@lampis1987]

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

[@rob31hockey]

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

[@leonche64]

Interesting that Manny shoots in vertical/portrait mode (sans grip) with the 35mm. I tend to use 35mm for wide, environmental portraits.

[@michaelthor_]

lol a lot of people shoot vertical with a wide angle

[@leonche64]

@@michaelthor_, true, but not exclusively.

[@kevinreyesphotography]

I would do the same lol

[@michaelthor_]

leonche64 it's not even a, uncommon way to shoot

[@jakepollen6839]

Sounds like you need to break up the pattern

[@Creativedogmedia]

By far my favorite lens that Sony has ever produced. We have even used it for some jewelry product photography and it just shines!

[@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

[@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

[@khanceptbelal]

what's the location these photos were taken

[@Keemandkam]

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

[@brianasealy6257]

Even if I wasn't a photographer I would watch your videos you are so entertaining I love all the funny ad ins and jokes keep it up it makes you different and entertaining! :) 😀

[@ScaryTaco]

She was singing Como La Flor!? Yeah I'm a fan already! I'll be getting the sigma 35 1.4 this Monday and I'm SOOO excited! Couldn't even imagine having a 1.2!

[@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

[@Enhanced_mc]

First time seeing your reviews. Super refreshing to see someone get straight to the point. keep killing it fam

[@BondedForLife]

Manny you are a super photographer l we've been watching you since 2016 I believe. Keep it up bro!

[@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.

[@Stevie_jr]

I love to see how that lens would work on the xt3 and 4 that be dope to see

[@lionroots11]

Just want you to know I really and hoping you can give me some tips, I've been wasting money on the wrong lens for video, what lens did you shoot this video in? I have a gh5 and mard d 3 camrea

[@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.

[@ragewhoami5115]

waiting for youtube setup and how u start and finish the videos

[@CreativeTechLab]

What body and lens was the video shot on?

[@lwhite7991]

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

[@ZeroPointProductions]

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

[@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.

[@monziibrownize]

Manny, can we get a video where you use the f 1.2 lens on the A6400? That would be so interesting!

[@kindrickbrown2479]

Would you recommend it for Music/Promo videos on a gimbal ??

[@kevinkhaw1997]

was hoping to see the portrait shoot difference on the sigma f1.2 and f1.8!

[@future9615]

finallyyyyy Manny! Been waiting for this review for ages!

[@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

[@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

[@salahuddin6259]

Can you told me more about this sigma lens 35 mm F1.2

[@jamalpowell2757]

Thanks bro for always sharing your tips! I appreciate your videos for us none professionals!

[@tristanwilhelm9600]

What about sigma 35 1.4 ?

[@dontcare9659]

Tristan Wilhelm I own that lens love it

[@Joshdividedbyzero]

Manny, you probably answered this question, but I think I noticed you weren’t using the shutter button to take a shot, did you change your setting?

[@ByrdmanPhotography]

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

[@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.

[@JamesClark1991]

I was really surprised to hear that the 35mm 1.8 wasn't as accurate with AF. Could you possibly do a short video on the AF speed/accuracy of the 1.8 lens? (including low light)

[@officialmanofhisdreams1217]

Great work Manny! You missed a shot at 2:12.... where she smiled... that would have been amazing too😊😊😊

[@comecomegogo777]

Anyway we can download full reso on these photos?

[@ryangamv8]

Why take the 1.8 shots and not do side by sides?

[@kuttyajith1]

Iam using singma 35 1.4 dg dn .how to change aperture in camera settings please help me

[@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.

[@alhussainalshukairi4738]

Is this lens available for canon EF mount??

[@ziggy149]

I missed it if you mentioned it, but was this shot at Opryland Hotel in Nashville? It’s a dead ringer if you didn’t.

[@nothingnegativeco]

Have you tried samyang 35mm ?

[@refugioflores2226]

is there a sigma 1.2 for nikon z mount ?

[@mistaencore732]

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

[@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

[@nafaabenzaid1205]

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

[@angelica7588]

If I own a canon do I have to by the an adapter just to get the sigma lens ?

[@AllCarsUnited]

Yes

[@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?

[@AlfaMedtech]

Hey manny what do you think about the new sigma 24-70 2.8 for the A7III? Compare to the tamron 28-75?

[@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

[@Anweshdash5]

Hey manny link to the led light tree please

[@lifestylevisualz]

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

[@ramanaa88]

demorris byrd that would make too much sense.

[@SpammerSupreme]

Top three lines: 1:00 I dont what this is here but got this big branch. 3:08 the squiggly lines I kinda like that, the squiggly lines 3:15 I'm gonna frame whatever that is on top of my frame

[@maximuscassius3121]

Love you Manny a good brutha holdin it down...I’m a Nikon man but have learned much from you!

[@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..

[@omarreda2341]

What is the name of the lens and the camera

[@commandux]

Compatible for a6400?