Sigma 56mm F1.4 Lens Review: It's Perfect.

[@janjanjan283]

One thing I like with this channel is that the unboxing and review are straight to the point without the fluff of B-rolls.

[@Joey.Alford]

When I saw other you tubers reviewing this I immediately searched for your thoughts, I’m happy this video is finally here!

[@ajorgemiranda]

Same with me

[@PR1NCELOZANO]

Sample video and images looks great. I wonder if the A6000 can produce the same quality using this lens.

[@trevantesturrup]

Can this fit on the full frame and the crop sensor? Is this 56 better than the 85

[@kameronkarsyn225]

i know im randomly asking but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an instagram account?? I somehow forgot my login password. I would appreciate any help you can give me.

[@jamaribishop3357]

@Kameron Karsyn instablaster ;)

[@nabilnatsu]

the sample shots just gave me literal chills. what a beast

[@dalmuri_]

Sigma is the savior of Sony APS-C cameras. I wouldn't have pulled the trigger on a Sony a6500 if it wasn't for the presence of fast, sharp, well-built and affordable Sigma lenses. I ordered it alongside a Sigma 16mm f1.4 just yesterday and can't wait to get it! I mainly shoot landscape and architecture while traveling, but if I need a portrait lens later I'll definitely get this one.

[@elliotscreations5991]

Best reviewer on KZbin

[@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat]

nice joke.

[@project-overland]

@@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat easily the best when it comes to the sony a6xxx range

[@DjimmyTrovy]

This lens is a beast from what I see. Full frame results right there. I don't know how I will resist not buying it. Great footage and great review as always.

[@Diminish12]

Yes please do more tests, VS the 50s. And VS the 85 1.8.

[@martinwolf2619]

Yes, please Arthur!!

[@themaninironmask]

yes please, 56 mm 1.4 Sigma VS the Sony 85mm 1.8 (can't decide which is better for portraits, I have a sony A6000 ??

[@stevedeluxe]

Maninironmask I have an a6500 with the 85mm 1.8. Such a great lens for portraits but keep in mind, you need a bigger distance as with the 56 mm

[@themaninironmask]

Steve Deluxe do you know if one has better bokeh than the other or if one is sharper or overall takes more professional looking portraits. I’ve seen charts on how the higher the MM of the lens the more flattering it makes your subjects look.

[@stevedeluxe]

@@themaninironmask I can not say which lens is sharper if you shoot wide open, but yeah you'll get more professional looking portraits with a longer focal lenght. That's why I bought the 85mm. Just my 2 cents

[@mra.cortez3553]

Sigma is killing it on E-mount.

[@PeterPing]

They made better lens than Sony did at this point.

[@VMKAROUND365]

They identified the market gap and was intelligent to react

[@BrandonColePhotography]

Sigma has been killing the game on all lenses for a long time!

[@whothinksforme]

They will be king once they have the 18-35mm available for e-mount.

[@Mac-pluto]

I prefer Sony FE lenses over most Sigma. But for APSC, sigma is killing it.

[@AlejandroDeLaRosa05]

Man, after the 16 mm 1.4 lens, I absolutely love Sigma lenses

[@ArthurR]

100% agree!

[@misreb1]

Congratulations for this gorgeous baby. Thanks for reviewing the lens. The 018 on the lens is the year of manufacturing :)

[@ArthurR]

Thank you! Good to know! That numbering system makes sense now.

[@geopapa80]

To be more accurate: year of release.

[@yoshiD15]

I just got the 16mm like 9 days ago thanks to you and now I have a new goal! Thank you and congratulations god bless your baby 🍼

[@renwildsouza9486]

the first shot which you showed us was absolutely amazing . love it man . i am surely going to buy this lens

[@zhaomichael4926]

I was just about to find a review of the lens and boom here you go. Right in time!

[@knucklesandwich6117]

Just bought this lens to pair with the 16mm 1.4-These are the only 2 lenses I need- You are spot on with your assessments..Keep up the great work..

[@ayushbajaj1723]

Even i have a 16mm 1.4 on my a6500. I'm also planning for 56mm for potraits. How is the lens man?

[@knucklesandwich6117]

It’s the best prime portrait lens for anything under $500

[@NewsMoto]

Good job Technology Mafia! I like watching your tech reviews. Straight to the point and humble!

[@iluvyunie]

Your reviews are honestly so helpful a6300 shooter here.. My lenses may be stable but my body is forever shook

[@STRAIGHTP]

When you said.. "Nothing short of remarkable". I completely agree. It's the ONLY lens i own for the a6600 and it blows me away every time. Photo AND Video. The ONLY thing negative is that you have to back away from your subject quite a bit to get them in frame. But, you get used to the distance. Amazing lens. I Love it. Great video and shots also, my friend!

[@valebliz]

Get yourself the 19mm 2.8 art for landscape/architecture and it’s a very good pair.

[@Artisticengineer5]

favorite camera review channel on youtube. You always deliver!

[@ShinDongJi]

This video says it all. Finally an alternative to compete against the much more expensive Zeiss offering. Thank you as always for creating this video and also Thank you Sigma for another great lens for Sony's APS-C line-up.

[@wilburyuen]

Wow, congrats on the kid, I didn't know you were expecting, but awesome non the less. Hope you all are healthy.

[@gavinfulton1361]

Great video as always! The "018" on it is actually a year marking of sorts, indicating that this lens came out in 2018. If you look at the 30, it shows "016" as it came out in 2016. So on and so forth. Just a weird and cool "collectibility" thing Sigma does with their lenses

[@martinwolf2619]

After watching all the already available reviews on that lens I can say yours is the most informative and most meanful one. Thanks for your great work and all the best for your family.

[@RobertoTaylor]

Absolutely love your channel and all of your reviews. You skip all the technical jargon that most people like to talk about, and you just talk about equipment like you're talking to a friend. Anyway, I just ordered the Sony a6400 body to replace my tired a6000, and this will be my next portrait lens. I also own the the Sigma 30mm f1.4 and the Sony 50mm f1.8 and love them both. I think this lens will complete my collection. Thanks again for the quality videos man.

[@ArthurR]

Thank you! Very kind - you will probably end up selling your Sony 50mm after you get this lens, that is what I did... :)

[@maxfrisket]

That video was simply amazing! Fantastic work my man 👊🏽👍🏾

[@FiLiPHRESH]

Ugh. I gotta buy Christmas presents. Soon I will have this. Great review!

[@PaulPearce78]

A great review as always! Always love to see your demo shots of lenses around my favorite city! After watching this I realized I never knew that I needed this lens! Putting it on my Christmas list for sure.

[@sithkilla8223]

Best darn channel on KZbin for Sony lenses and cameras. Thank you for all your hard work and expertise. Definitely made my lens buying experience easier and with more confidence!!

[@rosswingo8714]

the dream kit would be the trio lineup of the 16mm, 30mm, and 56mm lenses

[@ikupsugiarto]

I'm well on my way to that. Just need 3 more lenses to complete my line-up.

[@JaspreetSingh-jd9so]

Me too

[@squirreldemon3506]

It's the dream trio for portrait photography. Won't need anything else after

[@rosswingo8714]

Right now I only have the 30mm on the a6000. All 3 paired with the a6500 would be a workhorse kit for every occasion minus a zoom

[@BoxxyFan]

Wrong. The dream kit would be a the 16mm f/1.4, 56mm f/1.4 and a Sigma 24mm f/1.4.

[@RED89P13]

U got me when u said no processing was used holy cow

[@OLuvin]

I love that you continue to use Sony's crop bodies in a sea of only FF bodies on KZbin. What gimbal did you use in this video? Crane 2? Will you try the Weebill Lab that seems like a perfect match for our smaller bodies?

[@marcoschram222]

I was eagerly awaiting your review, just picked up the 16mm and this lens would round out my kit very nicely (along with my Sony 35mm 1.8). Thanks for the video!

[@dragonfist25]

That first shot tho.. 🙌🏽

[@cdbrown30]

Just ordered for my a6000 from Amazon. I Will update on how much better it is than the kit lens. Gotta credit you man for bringing the knowledge to the a6000 users and I thank you!!

[@gonpixel]

Please compare the bokeh and sharpness with 85mm F1.8 on FF

[@Spartacus1975]

Great video again, you are my main source for Sony APS-C-related topics! 😃👍

[@ElricX]

Great video! I definitely need to get these Sigma lenses for my A6400! Figuring out which one 1rst is making my head explode 🤯

[@nishaantahuja2]

I have Sigma Trio now. Thanks for suggestions. I always look upto your channel when it comes to buying lenses for my sony a6000.

[@simonbarnes7124]

A great lens at a great price. The Sony A6000 range is so compact. For me mirrorless is about portability and compactness and the Sony A6000 has been my travel companion around the world. This lens looks really well balanced on the A6000. Great video as usual.

[@NohandleTV]

I was wondering when you were going to preview this lens then I saw your kid. As always, great shots and video. Thank you! I just received the 56mm 1.4 just today.

[@KardosoMedia]

Blown away..such an amazing lens

[@scorpio5646]

Don't get me wrong, I'm in love with my A7III and I travel with the Batis 18, 25 and 85 which is a amazing combo for me. However as my A6300 sits, I miss using my Sigma 30mm f1.4 as it was such a rewarding lens to shoot with and the size combination much better than my A7III + Batis lens. Seeing this awesome lens makes me even more jealous. Almost want to move back just because of it. Thank you for the great review!

[@BAdventures]

Very helpful and concise presentation. The test shots looked very nice. Great review 👍

[@liviurosca]

I buy a Sony a6300 2 weeks ago and i just make 4 photos with kit lens. 😂 I choose Sigma 30mm 1.4 because i don't do just portraits. Still figure out all the settings because i'm a learner. Thanks for the reviews. Subscribed, you do a great job.

[@ArthurR]

Sigma 30mm is great, thank you!

[@ruffprophetproductions]

sigma is the only thing keeping sony aps-c alive. another great review as always! also my first time seeing the baby i hope fatherhood is treating you well

[@My-Josee]

ive been waiting for your review for this lens im about to buy. Thanks to your specific review Mafia!! hahaha

[@titaniumwaffle4304]

oh no he called me out i am just a hobbyist TRYING to be a professional

[@MKR30]

The downside is chromatic aberration - it appears sometimes, but nothing really bad. Lightroom does the job easily removing it

[@ryandylanfunfamilytrips4220]

Just bought it. Selling my sony 50mm f1.8. Thank you for all honest reviews.

[@robjosling2816]

Love the fact that it's still the A6000 being used, it's a great camera that's still great and competitively priced, I'll be sad when the reviews move cameras, but for now, keep up the great work!

[@youarewrongdevil1296]

I bought my a6000 in 2022 and I love it! Combined with the sigma 16mm/f1.4 it just makes me happy. Now, after this review I am willing to get the sigma 56mm as well.

[@articlebadbwoy]

Not only are your reviews the best I've seen and very well presented. I bought the kamlan 28mm and sigma 19mm after your reviews but DAMN!!!!! this lens is getting purchased this weekend for me. Fantastic review as always and can't wait to try the lens myself. Thanks so much✌️

[@patrickbyr]

Sigma has replaced all my Sony E mount lenses. They are just killing it! Love your reviews, I seek out your opinion prior to purchasing gear for my a6500. Thanks for your hard work!

[@rustypadlock5129]

your lady is more beautiful than any sigma art lens

[@hypknot]

It's not a sigma lens make photos beautiful. it's his Lady do that :)

[@pcrate20]

jaja , not comment

[@venny4905]

Thats right

[@ИгорРо]

awesome baby

[@TheSpidersoftheworld]

that's what money buys you .

[@avoy]

Can you do a video comparing it to the Sigma 60mm f2.8? Thanks love your content!

[@phero6933]

I love my Sony 50 f1.8 but I might need to pick this up. It looks so good.

[@Vandread50]

Great review as always! I'm going to buy this lens. How did you get your videos so stable or are you using a gimbal?

[@MrMESS09]

what do you recommend more ... This lens or the sony 85mm f1.8 ?

[@joeytryst]

Love my Sigma 16mm, now to get my hands on one of these!

[@crazyME456]

amazing review. loads of portrait shots and videos at wide open aperture. fantastic!

[@gicuarama]

I really like your reviews! All of them! After I bought a Sigma 16mm I really trust in your reviews. This 56mm it's the next on my list!

[@RandyWaluyaNugraha]

Waiting this lens come to Indonesia 😁😁😁 Have the 16 & 30 1.4 and those lens are amazing !!!

[@andivax]

16 1.4 is my fav

[@fianoanthonio]

@Gunawan Widjaya Di Indonesia harganya berapa bro?

[@TalksFM]

Fiano Anthonio saya baru aja beli di singapore, harganya sekitar 5.5jt rupiah kalau disingapore

[@fianoanthonio]

@@TalksFM wuaduh di UK sini GBP 390 an :(

[@sdetta]

@@TalksFM di Sing belinya dimana? bisa online? mau nitip teman bawain kalau ke sini

[@2jazzen]

Results are stunning! I have to get one!

[@zuriel13g]

Damn, I have the 30, I just bought the 16, now I need to get this 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@johnjgilchrist]

How come you get thumbs down? What is it they didn't like? Beautiful woman, cute baby, cool camera gear, good music, all in one video. Foolish people.

[@MohondhaY]

Nah, those are the Canon fan boys who only knows to say "But canon color science is.. blah blah"

[@sangaydukpa2985]

I tell you cannon science is so good that it's been it's only selling point 😂😂

[@pcrate20]

@@MohondhaY jajaja yes you right

[@BroZedd]

@@MohondhaY I'm upgrading from entry level canon to sony a6000 and will probably get the sigma mentioned in the video

[@samghanma5994]

I’m a simple man, I see new TechnologyMafia video, I like.

[@simonkurth8118]

Thank you so much for the amazing video. I just received my lens yesterday. Amazing pictures. New to the game but I’m loving how my Black Friday camera purchase just got a huge upgrade with with this lens on it. I’m taking pictures with amazing colorful blurred backgrounds with crystal clear focus in the forefront. Amazing recommendation!!!!

[@UkeGoesRawrGazzawr]

That bokeh looks creamier than I expected! I'd like to see how it compares to the Sony 85 and 50mm

[@Bob-Campbell]

I have the 85 1.8... I would really like to see the comparison between those two.

[@williamjennings8939]

Arthur can you do a video on production after the photos leave the camera ? Love the channel man

[@breadbakebeyond]

I have a Sony a6400 camera and I'm doing a lot of food videography (for social media). Would you recommend this lens for that? thanks

[@ВладимирМашко-ч7т]

Thanks for the detailed review! Now I know for sure that I need this lens.

[@lvargasmdz]

It's great that you use the Sony a6000, I'm new in photography and it's the camera I decided to buy; I've found your videos very useful.

[@flyfishfotofan]

Very nice review. We mustn’t forget that for those of us with the 6000 or 6300, the Sony 50mm F1.8 has an advantage in that the lens has OIS ... because the bodies lack IBIS.

[@scrappysuzy]

I have the a6000 and recently bought the sony 35mm. Is this lens that much better? I'm a beginner but learning quick. Enjoy your videos and opinion. Congrats on the !little guy.

[@dazzassti]

Absolutely superb review. thanks that's exactly what I was looking for. top job.

[@JeremyGalloway]

Gosh, that bokeh looks AMAZING! Nice footage and editing brotha! by the way, does eye AF work on it?

[@charliegreen1989]

Jeremy Yes the eye AF works with the lens.

[@JaredJulian24]

literally been waiting for this review since it was announced thanks bud!

[@andreslinn69]

Amazing review as always! Really want this lens but still saving up though.

[@sec2succ]

Sigma 16 mm, 30 mm or 56 1.4. Which one do you prefer?

[@nicoladove7821]

Great review! I’d love to see some samples of film/photos using this lens on the A6000...

[@hgwong8365]

Sigma give life to the smaller sensor camera, feel that it could totally challenge the full frame in the portrait photography. And very good model and photographer as well !!

[@carloscosta3514]

Very objective, honest and helpful. Well done. Keep up the good work. Very enlightening to me. Thank you very much.

[@jinxx85]

Hi! Those shots at the lake are exactly what I'm looking for. Is it a good strategy to start collecting the "Sigma Trio" starting with this 56mm? Is it a big challenge to frame whole body shots with this lens? (and about what distance?) Awesome content, keep up the good work!

[@enzus]

Another fresh and wonderful review 😍 Thank’s from Italy 🌈

[@jay4627]

I wish you would try out a M4/3 camera like the G9 or GX9. I love your 3rd party lens reviews because so many are available on both systems, and your production is so good.

[@iandavis1355]

I need to buy you a beer. I was all set to buy the Sony or Zeiss but you hinted in a previous video you would be recording a video on this lens and here I am. This is the lens I'm going to run out and get. Many thanks...cheers!

[@aaronloudnwireless]

looks great but I use a6300, it doesn't have ibis so i'm pretty much stuck with Sony lenses when shooting video.

[@ArthurR]

Have you looked at a gimbal? The IBIS doesnt do much when you are walking around with a 56mm lens attached to your camera....

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Ah i see, so that explains your smooth shots... Yes I'm exploring gimbals since it expands the range of options I have, lens-wise

[@DrKumarBG]

Man which picture profile did u use for that video? Thought it was a nice lut you put on that video.

[@lakhinanakalicharan4478]

Thank you Arthur, probably the most useful video for the people searching for sigma 56

[@phareelphoto789]

Another Great video from technology mafia. Just wow from sigma 16mm to this lens is awesome but which lens does best for lowlights the sigma 16mm or this 56mm? I would love to if you just pick one.

[@Nick-uh5et]

How long does it take you to put a video like this togather.... Photos to Finish... it's really good....

[@SaimonMurad]

Which lens should I use for making videos with my sony alpha a6000? Please suggest me a good lens for shooting videos.

[@JaspreetSingh-ui1ft]

Best and unbiased review, btw you are a lucky man indeed

[@markkoso]

The baby is adorable, congrats.

[@thawsitt]

Please compare this to SEL85F18 Sony 85mm f1.8

[@JoEpunkt]

Wow: besides all the testing you are a family now! Congratulations!

[@bediartist7266]

Which one is better for making cinematic videos? Or photos? Gonna buy the 16mm 1.4 or the 56mm 1.4 soon

[@twistaton]

Great review as usual.... I was waiting to hear what you had to say..... Thanks 💯👍

[@spanksen]

Thanks for your Review. Would you prefer the Sigma 56mm over the Kamlan 1.1Mk2 for Portraits?

[@JetBen555]

This is a brilliant lens but I already have the 50mm f1.8 OSS .. so, its a tough buy. I think I prefer OSS over 1/3 stop of light... mostly because I have the A6300 (no IBIS).

[@benjaminsarcofilms]

I'm in this situation too. The OSS of the Sony 50mm works so good to replace the sharpness and bokeh of this Sigma?

[@nhancao4790]

@@benjaminsarcofilms If you shoot a lot of videos, the 50mm is the better option. But if you only shoot stills, the sigma's superior sharpness and bokeh are worth it. OSS is more useful for hand-held video, less so for stills photography.

[@benjaminsarcofilms]

@@nhancao4790 I shoot more video than photos, I currently have the Sigma 16mm and the 30mm. Using them most on Zhiyun Crane 2 and waiting to save some money to get the 50mm OSS cause in that focal it will be better to have an OSS, thanks for your reply

[@TidesOnEarth]

That has got to be one of your most positive reviews! Thanks.