Sigma 35mm f1.4 ART vs Canon 35mm f1.4 II

[@julienneisabelle]

SHE IS A MIND READER I WAS LITERALLY RESEARCHING THESE TWO EXACT LENSES

[@stephengatley8144]

Don’t overlook the Canon 35mm F2 IS either sharpness is not everything for portrait photographers!. I have some killer images from the F2.

[@PeacePham1991]

@@stephengatley8144 I had one too and totally loved it. Super fast and reliable auto focus and light weight too.

[@mjf4186]

35Lii is the BEST 35mm lens on DSLR, if you can affort the price, it will be a good investment.

[@stephengatley8144]

Mojun Feng Lens rentals did a tear down & rated it best built lens ever too!, it is worth the money it costs!.

[@chevyscottcanonigo7386]

vs tamron 1.4 pls

[@photoman5943]

Love the fact that you actually respond with the people who enjoy your style and passion.. :)

[@paulmilovich2982]

"You just can't seem to wrong with a Canon Lens, even though you have to mortgage your house to be able to buy one". I have always loved Canon Cameras and lens. Great video as always, Thanks, Paul Milovich

[@chromatic_times]

You get what you pay for I guess 😅 Love canons lenses

[@DrejpaPL]

Julia has those kind of therapeutic voice

[@AMANCADENCE]

I have been struggling with my Sigma 35 mm focussing inconsistency from last one year!! I wish Sigma would make a mark 2 version of this lens because it's very problematic to use this lens in a dynamic environment especially in a wedding where one can end up missing an important moment with this lens!!

[@luistunonjr.304]

get a name brand lens and forget about Mk 2 and 3 and 4..............(save money and go traveling ; there's lots of things that need shooting from the perspective of another photographer).

[@denyxrunner]

This is a very known problem with dslr and sigma art. Sometimes you don’t resolve this even with the sigma dock. The great news is that on mirrorless there isn’t any of this problem with any lens

[@juliatrotti]

It's such a shame because it's a nice lens otherwise 😫if you've already tried calibrating it and it still didn't fix the issue, the only suggest I have is to take some extra photos during a shoot, which is what I did while I was using this lens just to make sure I had some sharp ones :)

[@rushorahman]

It's very interesting how the same lens is super sharp and accurate in mirrorless A7iii but not in 6d mark ii. I also had the same issue with my sigma 35, even after using the dock to calibrate it properly. The dock didn't help much. Rather I Microadjusted my 6D mark ii for the lens and it's now good. No more soft focus and tact sharp on the spot. :)

[@simonculshaw1381]

I have a similar issue with the Sigma 50mm art. Although the back focus issue was largely sorted with calibration, it still isn't consistent. Considering switching to Canon 1.2 although understand that focus on this is slow. Does anyone have any views?

[@c_log6311]

I think i would get the sigma in this cace. I always try to get canon prime lenses but I have seen some beautiful shots taken with the sigma 35 with some of my friends and I think that for the price point it has, it is quite good.

[@brandonatchison3484]

I live for her "Hey everyone"

[@michaelbell75]

Nice video but I this that Sigma might have been a dud or needed a micro adjustment on your camera. Its supposed to be super sharp from everything I have heard. You mention at the 6:05 mark that it wouldn't be an issue on the EOS R and you're right, so when are you switching to the R? :) Eye AF is sooooo much better than focus and recompose on a DSLR. Way more keepers too.

[@casey5750]

I’m also using a 5D mark iV I recently bought a Tamron 35mm f1.4 but it turns out the focus wasn’t accurate. So I fiddled around the AF micro adjustment settings and the lens sharpness is insane. So I recommend for people who are getting 3rd party lenses to try play around your micro adjustments setting after buying it

[@weezyg.5724]

For less than half and almost as good the sigma is the way to go, i got one for my 90D and im loving it.

[@macoto7976]

The Sigma is a solid lens and a whole lot cheaper. The canon is weather sealed and the 35 1.4 II is one of their best lenses. It really comes down to budget and set up honestly.

[@headbang3r519]

The Sigma is also weather sealed.

[@brandonj8018]

@@headbang3r519 not for DSLR

[@cheyennewhite8292]

I have the sigma and I’m about to get the eos r! Can’t wait to see the results on a mirrorless!!

[@cjinreallife]

I know it's been 2 years since you commented, sorry lol, but, did you end up getting a Canon R? I want to get either a Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art or the Mark 1 of the Canon EF 35mm 1.4, have you ever ended up having any focus issues with the Sigma?

[@drstew1]

The model your working with here is excellent. Very natural. I loved how she responded to you saying sit on the steps. All her expressions are so real . I prefer the full length as a pose to upclose. Would a tripod make any difference? We adapt our Canon lenses to Sony mirrorless. Great vid Thanks ps the Canon glass seems to likes complexion and skin texture more than Sigma.

[@Pianitara]

Apart from sharpness, there is a difference in skin tones as well.

[@ZayasRaymond1]

I can always count on Julia having the video I'm looking for.

[@Hector_Malot]

The price of the Canon is not justified (Canon thinks it's Leica!), especially since it contain even more plastic than the first version. The Sigma has better micro-contrast and nicer black and white tones. The new Tamron 35mm 1.4 is also a serious competitor for the Sigma.

[@clydelaya6230]

Back focusing is always a big issue for the art lens it will make you miss a lot of shots and consume a lot of time not to mention frustration of having missed one of the best moment .

[@8PMFORMULA]

That never happened to me.

[@coolpix807]

The photos were great regardless of lens. The review was really helpful. Can the Sigma sharpness and under exposure be made equal to the Canon lens by adding OCF?

[@kipling1957]

The lower Sigma sharpness could be focussing error. Pretty much every other reviewer reports the Sigma as being tack sharp.

[@acrmf]

What made you choose the Zeiss 35mm 1.4 over the sigma for you Sony a7iii? Great video!

[@iancurrie8844]

I love my Sigma art lenses. They never disappoint and are FAR superior in contrast and resolution to any second hand Canon-L glass I own and can afford. Sure, there's the new Canon L stuff which might have the edge but costs THREE to FOUR times as much where I live. Sigma ART is where it's at. I do use mirrorless so there are no focus issues in my case.

[@TechnoPod]

agreed, canon lenses are overpriced for negligible gains. all my stuff is sigma art and they're razor sharp, in some cases sharper than canon L glass.

[@kikipratama1]

I missed that EF 35 ii. It's the best lens I know. I traded it with the RF 35. The RF is noisy, slow, not as sharp, as bright, or as pop than the EF. But I hate adapting lens to the point it feels like a tele. Fortunately the size, the macro and the I.S is what makes it as worth as the EF 35 ii.

[@medusasaurus1447]

With nearly a 1000$ difference I would go with sigmas shortcomings for sure. But I’m also poor 😂

[@77dris]

I would love to see a 2020 update using the EOS-R and the Sigma to see how the focus works!

[@juliatrotti]

I would love to do this too!

[@77dris]

@@juliatrotti I just updated from the 5DIV to the EOS-R and I do have the Sigma 35 Art, but I don't have any people to shoot because of the lockdown. I do know that for "objects" around the house, focus is very accurate. Also, I updated the lens firmware with the Sigma dock and that makes the AF work faster, and allows for full compatibility with the EOS-R lens corrections. That's an important step. Since you shoot lots of models, I would take your word for how well it performs over my own experience with static objects. LOL

[@elisaarsi-servizifotografi4456]

I didn't use the sigma till now that I have an eos R, total different lens! with my 5D Miv it was too inconsistent and unreliable for paid shots

[@kacieberry6101]

My best friend shoots with a 5d Miv and has been trying to sell her Sigma for the same reasons... I have an EOS R and have been DYING for a 35 1.4. I figured I should go the Canon route because of everything I've heard, but NOW... Sigma's price point has me hooked. You really don't have AF problems on your EOS R? I'm so scared to invest...

[@kkaramath7104]

After looking at your post-processed images, I have to ask, have you ever tried any fuji camera with the classic chrome film simulation? I think you would enjoy it immensely.

[@wildernessandme1744]

Or just shoot real film cameras. 😎😊

[@Chris-ey7zy]

Cropped

[@ArcanePath360]

some DSLRs do have contrast focusing if you switch to live view mode, like the EOS 6D, and you set the focus mode to anything other than quick focus.

[@Chris-ey7zy]

Sure and then reset it when shooting while model or you move in distance

[@andrew7901]

in my opinion, sigma showed the best result in some situations; in a blind test I would hardly have identified a winner

[@gokul2123]

Canon 90d camera .. Sigma art or kit lens 18-135 mm lens which one is best

[@attamans]

Since buying the 5D IV, I have been looking for a fast prime, this came down to the Canon 35mm 1.4 L, Sigma 35mm 1.4 or the Tamron 35mm SP. This channels reviews of these lens have been helpful in my choice to go for the Canon lens. My brother 's wedding is coming up in the summer 2023, which I will use to photograph the guest, plus can't wait to try some night time photo shoots. Finally I would like to say thank you, Julia for the great reviews.

[@MikeL0084]

1:31 what kind of filter?

[@wussboi]

I think the autofocus is quite off especially on the Sigma. Perhaps it would be better to compare using thee DPAF with its eye-detection?

[@junglialoh]

Beautiful presentation

[@TechMau]

Finally someone make this comparation 🙌🏼

[@UgandanAllstar]

Sigma all day ❤

[@samstringerphoto360]

Can I use the sigma on my 1dx mark ii ?

[@raissashoya8881]

OMG I've been waiting for this video for years now. Really loved it, it was so good to see the difference of sharpness and focusing, many people say the Sigma focus is amazing, but when we compare like that we see that's not always the case

[@juliatrotti]

Yay thank you so much, I'm glad you liked it!!

[@photoprince2021]

Do you have comparison for sigma 50mm f.14 vs sigma 35mm f.14?

[@TheMrkrkmz]

Canon Rp + sigma 35 mm ? What s your opinions ?

[@randellboone]

I wanna know the same thing

[@royaltykidstv]

Is an adapter needed for a Canon r6 if I plan to purchase a Sigma 35mm 1.4 lens? If so, which adapter? Thank you.

[@EternalLife91]

Hi Julia, what is your favorite fruit?

[@juliatrotti]

I loooove Bilberries and Blueberries :D

[@dickbrett9827]

@@juliatrotti that might be the sweetest comment ever! Greetings from your friends in 🇩🇪

[@Kaseycrowe3]

Hey Julie! Thank you so much for this review!! What do you think about the Tameron 35 1.4 compared to the Sigma?!

[@TariqueEastman]

Great review! Would you mind uploading a few of sample RAW images for us to look at up close?

[@98silver98]

does your camera not have live view and face detection?

[@Nordicus0114]

I like the canon better because the color rendition and tonality is nicer, the highlights don't clip as much and I prefer the low contrast look

[@Chris-ey7zy]

I don’t

[@Nordicus0114]

@@Chris-ey7zy Why no? I own the canon lens. did you even try it?

[@Chris-ey7zy]

@@Nordicus0114 I’ve owned canon for 20+ years. I just don’t like that rendition. I like the higher contrast of the sigma. Maybe for more filmic look Canon looks good but as a photo lens I think Sigma looks better more commerciapb

[@Lavidadacolores]

Hello Julia, did you have to calibrate the Canon 35 to your camera body?

[@mikefreelandphoto]

I bought the canon 35 1.4II after watching your video when you bought it and I love it so far. No hate towards Sigma really but I know I can always count on an L series. I have a shoot today and it’s the only lens I’m bringing with me.🤘

[@juliatrotti]

It really is worth the investment for that lens in my opinion. I loved the mk1 of Canon's 35mm 1.4, but the mk2 version is out of this world!

[@GordonWarvi]

I noticed that you seem to tilt the camera up when pushing the shutter. Are you doing that on purpose? Doesn't that introduce a bit of camera shake?

[@johnleftwich650]

Very worthwhile comparison Julia. Lots to consider when comparing the image rendering and the economics of the two lenses.

[@Ayyjaye]

Hi Julia! Awesome video. I’ve never seen a leather harness like the one used in this video. Please share the link!

[@Hitngan]

Great model, what was the video filmed on, amazing quality. I bought the sigma because its a bokeh God, but I concede the Canon is much sharper and better focusing in lower light.

[@travelfoodielove]

What is that lens cap thing for? It came with my sigma

[@wimair_at]

Dont know if youre actually doing this but as it kinda looks like: focussing and recomposing with half-pressed shutter will shift your perfect focus a bit. Ignore me if you knew that. Its just very strange for me to see in times of hundreds of AF points or eye-focus.

[@denyxrunner]

Bernhard Wimair nah sigma art are very known to do this with any dslr. They focus most of the time front or back. Another confirmation is that on any mirrorless the sigma focus perfectly even doing focus and recompose because you can’t fail focus on mirrorless (the focus point are directly on the sensor + contrast detection can’t be fooled)

[@stephengatley8144]

Bernhard Wimair Not all lenses shift focus with focus & recompose technique, it’s quite common for portrait photographers. It’s kinda like saying to a wildlife photographer why are you back button focusing don’t you know animal eye auto focus exists!, What kinda pompous crap is that?.

[@wimair_at]

@@stephengatley8144 as the focus plane is so shallow of course it will change if the angle is changed a tiny bit. why don't you (or she) just uses one of the many other AF point that are not in the middle of the viewfinder? that's what I don't get. and I work weddings sind portraits since a few years now, it's not like I have no idea about the topic. :-)

[@acrmf]

What do you think of the new Sony 35mm 1.8 for a travel lens as I know you have the a7iii?

[@hey.steven]

Katya is an amazing model and these photos are beautiful! Can’t wait for the tamron comparison!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@fostervf16]

Does the 5d allow you to micro adjust lenses? If so you don't need the dock. Also if you go in live view you get the same mirrorless focusing features. I actually bought a screen viewfinder for my camera for when I want to do that.

[@johnmuscat8731]

Hey Julia where is the location at the start of the video I’d like to try it out

[@lucg378]

I shoot Sony, but just discovered your channel when researching the Sigma and I love your videos!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much! I use Sony mostly now as well - which I have lots of videos about on my channel - but I still have my Canons to make videos with every now and then too :)

[@Joshiethegoat]

hey! which picture profile do you shoot in? Standard or a custom settting? Thanks!

[@julcikis]

Thanks for the great video! Can you please try and compare also Canon RF 35mm 1.8 ?

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you and ooh yes! There's been so many new 35 lenses, I need to do some catching up haha

[@14Marleycombe]

Sigma make wonderful glass. I have several lenses incl 85mm 50mm 70-200mm used on both my 1DX and 5DS

[@juliatrotti]

Agreed! I really loved the Sigma 85mm and the Sigma 18-35 for crop 😄

[@grandwenno9317]

hi.. i need advise . will it be worthy to buy 35mm 1.4 sigma art with my existing camera (canon 550D) or upgrade cam body to canon 6d and stay with my existing lens (canon 50mm 1.8 II)? thanks in advance ...

[@wkpad1]

Any upcoming reviews of the Canon RF 35/1.8 AND Samyang AF 85/1.4 for RF mount?

[@zebical]

Thoughts on the 35mm RF compared to these two? 1.8 vs 1.4s, but would be nice, haha. Great chill video as always Julia!

[@isiahwarren_707]

these pictures are shot at different shutter speeds which can change the sharpness of the photo. maybe use same settings?

[@tkinformatik]

Nice Video! Thanks a lot. Where do you have your camera straps from? I like them, too.

[@taquandriaadams3389]

Which one is the best camera lens to buy

[@ВикторКузнецов-я6к]

would be nice to see Sony FE Distagon T* 35mm F1.4 ZA vs sigma F1.2 art for sony comparsion :)

[@RotterStudios]

I started out with Sigma and once I got Canon L lenses, I wouldn't shoot with Sigma if you gave them to me for free. 35 year photographer here.

[@brandonj8018]

What made you change? Focusing issues?

[@grabtharandhishammer8251]

Hey Julia. Great video as usual, and nice of you to mention the focus point. Gotta say I prefer the Canon. I've never had much luck with Sigma lenses being consistent, so I stay away from them these days and stretch the budget to the L series. Cheers. David

[@WSJade]

Are you not manual focusing?

[@judahcreates]

I have randomly picked a video, seeking your suggestion. I am planning to buy Canon 77D. Will it be wise to buy canon 85mm f1.8 and canon 40mm f2.8(pancake)? Or replace one of them by 50mm f1.8/4

[@FR-qq9bt]

Thanks for the comparison. Very useful. The Canon being twice the price of the Sigma, is it twice better? I don't think so ;) My choice is made. Regarding AF motors, do you hear the noise when recording videos with those?

[@imiszasz2442]

Julia, i love your channel and style in photography, thank you for making photo related content in this high quality :) About the lens... i saw a few images with slightly missed focus, even with the really precise middle focus point. I'm using a 5d4 body myself, and i had all the issues you can possibly imagine with these lenses. Actually the 3rd copy of my 50mm Art worked properly. (the first copy was missing focus more what you can fix at home with the usb dock, the second one, even after calibration gave me shots with missed focus, sometimes it produced front focus, and then, in a really similar situation, i was backfocusing...) unfortunately, for both sigma and tamron lenses on DSLR-s, the usb dock is a must. on the positive side, if you spend that small amount of time to calibrate your lens to your camera body, it will gives you an amazingly reliable performance and the peace of mind! i had the 50mm ART, and i got the 35mm as well a few days ago, this weekend i'm gonna finetune that too, really worth a few hours just to make sure you have the AF right, and then, you don't have to worry about any focusing issues!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much! If you have the chance you should borrow the Sigma 85 1.4 ART - it's been my favourite Sigma lens I've tried so far, absolutely beautiful! I have some videos about it on my channel too :) I haven't tried the 50mm yet, but it's the next one on my list.

[@jrc1156]

Hi Julia may i know the strap that you're using? Thanks

[@juliatrotti]

They are called the Moneymakers from Holdfast Gear

[@frankc.9853]

I am a Sigma user due to both price and performance. I recently picked up the 35 1.4 art and love what I am getting from it! I am waiting for summer in Chicago to get some outdoor portraits and test the bokeh more. BTW I love your work and enjoy your videos! You could be a model too! lol.

[@steveluker1358]

You seem to jerk the camera when you take the photo. I see the lens tilt up slightly. This could explain some of the oof’s.

[@tonyfergusonphotography]

She's actually focusing on the eye and then recomposing. If you look she's not jerking the camera when snapping the photo.

[@joshuarios1031]

They are probably spoiled with mirrorless with eye/face detection. They don't know about the "camera jerk" we had to go through lol

[@denyxrunner]

With dslr you have the best accuracy with the center point focus so you focus on the eyes with that point and then recompose quickly

[@juliatrotti]

On a DSLR you don't have focus points on the outer edges of the frame where I usually like to have my portrait composition, so I pick the focus point closest to the eye and then focus and recompose :) I've been doing this for 10+ years so it doesn't really cause oof photos depending how you do it. Also I was using the same technique for the Canon lens which didn't have back focused images!

[@WuschelofDespair]

Julia Trotti sigma seems to have good and bad lenses and they tend to have problems with back or front focusing on DSLRs and have to calibrated sometimes. There‘s also the sigma dock. There‘s a lot of bad things to say about the art series in terms of size and weight, but all I ever hear are, that the sigma art primes are among the sharpest lenses out there, at their maximum aperture. At the end of the day I‘m not a pixel peeper anyways and would probably be happy with either lens. But if you‘re in the market anyways might as well do the research and get the best value for your money.

[@santhoshsandy5298]

so if i pair sigma 35 with the latest canon mirrorless like r6, i wont face any focus problem ryt?

[@fy7589]

I think the canon's glass is a bit sharper overall in the center and the sharpness area in the center is wider than the sigma. This is why in F/4.5 the background on the canon lens is sharper. That means the sigma lens has a much shallower focus field than the canon which is more useful for professional work in daylight portraits etc. However for night time work, having both lenses wide open, I'd prefer the canon for that case.

[@Elliecorcastro]

Hey Julia how would you compare it to the mark i? I'm considering buying a used 35mm 1.4 mark i, but I am not sure if I should just buy a new sigma 35mm...

[@juliatrotti]

Yeah I feel like they are both quite similar! On a DSLR I just had the focusing issues on the Sigma where I didn’t on the Canon mk1, if you’re using a mirrorless though you won’t have that issue 😊

[@Hiro-mi5sp]

I'm enjoying your review and portrait every time. But sigma released new lens on Sony. Which better lens that sigma 1.4 or sigma 1.2 for portrait?

[@Кузя-с1я]

considering the price of a lens, sigma is better. Especially if you do not compare as in the video. If you don’t know who can’t be distinguished without paired photographs. And the difference - if any - is not adequate for the price

[@cezarzanf78]

Hello. I have Sigma 35 and I use MFA to adjust. And now I am happy with results. Tack sharp at f1.4. But sometimes I have OOF photos. Maybe I have a good copy. :)

[@LovingLullaby]

MFA?

[@robertjohansson1144]

Micro focus adjustments

[@bastianvidal16]

best review of lens comparation!!!!! thanks

[@MrRockonxl]

I’ve been struggling with the correct calibration for sharp images. Any tips please?

[@brianyam]

Halo Julia, Do you have Canon 35mm f1.4 II vs Tamron SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD （Model F045）? Which one is good?

[@tomrankin2701]

Here’s a quick question that is from someone not totally a noob on this. How are you getting both eyes in focus at 1.4 when they’re not on the same plane? Are you stepping back some and cropping? Maybe it’s just having high expectations of my modest gear, although I figure DOF at 35mm 1.4 is still the same regardless of gear.

[@juliatrotti]

Mostly from lots of practice keeping myself/my lens at the right angle to the model's face. I can mostly get both eyes in focus if it's a straight on shot of the model, but if she turns to the side or has more of an angle to her face then only one is in focus :)

[@tomrankin2701]

Julia Trotti Yeah this is my experience, so it’s good to know a better photographer is the same! Thanks!

[@leylashemesh]

What is the leather strap you use to hold the camera? Would love to see a video on the most comfortable ways to wear a camera.

[@juliatrotti]

It's called the MoneyMaker from Holdfast gear, I always use this for weddings as I shoot with 2 cameras, it's super comfy - I recommend!

[@kuliwon2215]

please make a comparison of sigma 35mm f1.4 vs tamron 35mm f1.4. which one is better

[@photomasood497]

Hi

[@photomasood497]

Canon 85 mm12

[@loyisomali8835]

I have the sigma lens 35mm f1,4 - and it's not soft at all.

[@adamjohnson5307]

I have the sigma 35 and my wife has the canon 35 coincidentally. I just wanted to say although my Sigma 35 isn't perfect, it's still a killer lens. Easily my favorite lens that I own.

[@omarkaviles225]

Great video Julia. Thank you for comparing both lenses. And thank you for pointing out the that sigma lens needs to be calibrated and updated to as well. That last shot you took with the model with the light on her face was amazing.

[@malenehlaursen]

Ive reacently heard of people having trouble with their sigma art lenses. It seems like they can occasionally have big problems with back/front focusing, and Some people havent even been able to fix it with a tap in consol. This was news to me.. but aperently this is a problem with sigma.

[@squarefann]

Thank you for video and comparison. Please, can you also upload any raw files? Thank you!

[@lifeofsanai7051]

How well does the A7III work with the sigma 18-35 art? I am kind of worried the adapter wont give it good performance?

[@juliatrotti]

I haven't tried it on the A7III yet, I've only ever used that lens on the Canon 7Dmk2 - but I would love to use it again so maybe next time I'll give it a go on Sony!

[@ulanmedetbekov2681]

Hi Julia, tell me please, I'm using sigma 35mm 1.4 art with my canon 5d mark4, and photos are not sharp, no clarity, blurry, but when I'm using my canon 50mm 1.8 photos are more sharper, and not blurry, using the same settings , What could be causing this?

[@brandonj8018]

Sigma has been known to have focusing issues in earlier copies, so you might have that one.

[@PT-re2gi]

Both lenses looked really nice. Hard to tell any difference. Some photos looked nicer on the canon and some with the sigma. Its to bad so many of the shots were not in focus. I guess we can see how much a mirrorless camera with eye autofocus really does help. Thanks for sharing the photos.

[@Chris-ey7zy]

Dslr outdated tech

[@mason7031]

3:10 What happened

[@juliatrotti]

I don't know :( Must have been an error or something in Premiere when I added my Twitter handle!

[@mikelongley]

Great video as always! I see that you switch back and forth between the Sony and Canon. Is this more for video variety or do you still love the Canon and hate to put it down compared to the Sony?

[@adnan5184]

Make a video on cannon r5

[@juliatrotti]

I have a video on the R5 on my channel already!