After both months of waiting and months of research I finally have my hands on a 35mm lens again. Behold the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM! As I mentioned in a previous post I switched over from shooting with Canon to Nikon back in December. 35mm was one of my favorite focal lengths to shoot with. When I switched over I needed to find a replacement for my Canon 35mm f/1.4L. There were a few options on the market at the time and when Sigma announced that it was going to go into production for a 35mm I knew I had to give it a chance (especially since their 50mm f/1.4 was quite impressive). Read on to see the unboxing and specs.
Lens Specifications
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Focal length
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35 mm |
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Maximum aperture
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f/1.4 |
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Minimum aperture
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f/16 |
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Lens construction
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13 elements in 11 groups |
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Closest focusing distance
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11.81″ (30.00 cm) |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 1:5.2 |
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# of diaphragm blades
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9 |
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Filter size
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67 mm |
| Dimensions | Approx. 83 x 133 mm/3.3 x 5.2 in. |
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Weight
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23.46 oz (665 g) |
| Supplied accessories | Front/Rear Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Carrying Case |
So what made me pick a third party lens over one from the flagship camera company? Sigma is a better bang for the buck! Better quality in terms of build, sharpness, bokeh, and color rendering. Actually just go to a camera store and hold a Sigma 35mm in one hand and a Nikon in the other you’ll feel the difference. And for your enjoyment here are some sample shots straight out of camera with both Sigma’s and Nikon’s 35mm:
Woot Sigma wins 🙂
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Camera Gear:
Nikon D800
Sigma 35mm f/1.4
Nikon 35mm f/1.4 G
Canon 35mm f/1.4L
I’m in-love with all of your photos! You’re genuinely talented, and I wish you all the success in the world. Just thought i’d tell you how awesome you are. I hope one day that I’m like you 🙂
Sincerely,
Zaneshia