New Sigma lenses

[rottie102]

...are awesome

Just wanted to share it with you after receiving the new 35mm f/1.4. I still have the older 50mm and had another zoom before so I can see the progress.

I have to say, IMHO it feels better made than the Canon's L despite having more plastic.
I know - not as good weathersealing but I don't tend to shoot in pouring rain.
AF is INSTANT

I feel like driving one of latest KIAs being shocked that they caught up with the germans

[Elderly]

Are you referring to their 'Art' series?
They are reputedly that good, Sigma are targeting the Zeiss lens market
over and above the Nik/Can lens buyers.

[nellyleelephant]

They are supposed to bringing out some supertele primes too which sound interesting.

Disclaimer: this was on a forum, so may be bullst but I do like the idea of a more affordable 300 2.8!

[rottie102]

Elderly said:

Are you referring to their 'Art' series?
They are reputedly that good, Sigma are targeting the Zeiss lens market
over and above the Nik/Can lens buyers.

Yes. 35mm f/1.4 is one of them. Can't wait to test it tomorrow!

[RobDickinson]

Hoping that they release a 24/1.4 and that 16-20f2.. Quickly!

[MartinP]

You're going to love that Sigma 35mm f/1.4. I got one in the spring last year after spending ages trying to decide between that and the Canon L version. I'm so pleased that I went with the Sigma. Really great lens with very fast and reliable focusing, which is vital for my job.

[davidd]

I got one a couple of months ago, very happy with it.