Sigma ART 50/1.4: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Lens for Nikon F 311306 B&H Photo Video
Be here tomorrow. Stay tuned for a report, later this week
Be here tomorrow. Stay tuned for a report, later this week
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Hoping to see a 24 1.4 Art in October.
Paul
I'm not so sure an 85 would be a great seller in C or N mount as both C and N have stellar fast 85's already at a similar pricepoint; and I'm not certain the Sony and Sigma mount camera installed base can support the R&D costs of an 85. As re a 135, I'm not convinced it's a popular enough focal anymore to sell enough -- but then what do I know :lol:I hope they just keep on bringing these ART lenses out every 6 months....!
Would an 85mm 1.4 ART next make more commercial sense..? Just thinking of the numbers involved, 85's are very popular now and would sell well. A 135mm not so much, even though it is a great focal length it's not as popular right now.
I hope I'm wrong and they bring out both ha!
S
I hear good things about the dock and may eventually get one -- we'll see.You should love it Jack it's a cracking lens.
I can highly recommend getting the dock as well, a real piece of work that.
The deal breaker for me on the Nikon 24mm 1.4 was the extreme coma aberration from 1.4 to 2.8 which made it terrible for night work. The butterfly wing effect.I'm not so sure an 85 would be a great seller in C or N mount as both C and N have stellar fast 85's already at a similar pricepoint; and I'm not certain the Sony and Sigma mount camera installed base can support the R&D costs of an 85. As re a 135, I'm not convinced it's a popular enough focal anymore to sell enough -- but then what do I know :lol:
As for wides, the next logical step is a 24, and while N's is already excellent it focus-shifts a bit. C is lagging here and they have the largest installed base, so my guess is it would be the logical next release. Personally, I am a huge fan of the 28 over the 24, so my wish would be for a solid 28 -- but I know that the 24 is more popular by far, so I am dreaming here. Fortunately though, I already have a stellar 28 I'm in love with -- so I personally might consider adding an Art 24 to my stable.
On the other hand, if Sigma keeps releasing lenses this good, and figures out how to move their Art technology into zooms, the game is on and I have zero issue dumping N glass and migrating to Sigma!
Well for once Graham I may have you beat. This in regards to the # of copies of the Nikon 28mm f1.4 I've tested and owned. What, only four? :ROTFL: What that says about me, I haven't a clue but anyday I can top you photographic equipment wise is quite rare indeed. For all else you definitely reign supreme and have my humble respectIf you decide to sell the 50/1.2 I insist on first dibs. Ditton 28/1.4 I need my fourth copy ( note to self never sell this lens!)