Testseek.com have collected 87 expert reviews of the Sigma AF 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM and the average rating is 71%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sigma AF 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM.
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The editors liked
Highquality portrait lens at a great price
Solid
Functional build with an unpretentious design
Maximum f/1.4 aperture creates a shallow depth of field and pleasing background blur for an intense effect
Tack sharpness
Especially when you stop down a b
Stylish casing of good quality
Sensational image quality in the frame centre
Good image quality on the edge of the frame
Slight longitudinal chromatic aberration
Excellent correction of the lateral chromatic aberration
The lowest distortion in this c
Superb optics that beat anything else in its class
Impressive flare resistance
Fast
Silent
And accurate autofocus
Excellent build quality
Very competitive price
Sharp from edge to edge. Minimal distortion. Wide aperture. 9.8-inch close focus. Full-frame coverage. Available for multiple camera systems.
Very sharp. Fast aperture. Minimal distortion.
Astounding image quality
Terrific value for money
Immaculate build quality
Exceptional bokeh
Razorsharp
Opticallysuperb on APSC
Unrivaled fast F1.4 aperture (vs. the Pentax lens lineup)
Silent autofocus
Perfect for portraits
Landscapes
Or closeups
Solid build quality
Professionalgrade performance
4year extended warrant
The editors didn't like
In lowcontrast shooting conditions
The lens can take over a second to focus from infinity to close up
Lens sometimes hunted for focus during portrait sessions in low light
Autofocus sound can be picked up when shooting video
No weather sealing
Huge vignetting.
Slightly fussy rendition of out-of-focus backgrounds under some conditions
Noticeable fall-off at f/1.4 and f/2. May require focus adjustment via USB Dock. Large and heavy. Omits stabilization
Heavy. No aperture ring
No weather seals
Much bigger than necessary (for APSC)
Heavy (665g)
Long and bulky (with hood)
Smaller/cheaper alternatives exist for APSC cameras
Published: 2013-11-15, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Following our recommendations for the flagship Sony SLT-A99, we've had the opportunity to assess the firm's semi-professional 24-Mpix DT (APS-C) format model - the SLT-A77 - with a sizeable collection of Sony and third-party prime and zoom models to asses...
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Published: 2013-11-15, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Following our recommendations for the flagship Sony SLT-A99, we've had the opportunity to assess the firm's semi-professional 24-Mpix DT (APS-C) format model - the SLT-A77 - with a sizeable collection of Sony and third-party prime and zoom models to asses...
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Published: 2013-10-24, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Following the recommendations for Nikon D7100, we've had the opportunity to assess another of the firm's 24-Mpix DX format cameras – the mid-range D5200 - with over 120 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality. Read onto find o...
Exceptional bokeh, Razorsharp, Opticallysuperb on APSC, Unrivaled fast F1.4 aperture (vs. the Pentax lens lineup), Silent autofocus, Perfect for portraits, landscapes, or closeups, Solid build quality, Professionalgrade performance, 4year extended warrant
Much bigger than necessary (for APSC), Heavy (665g), Long and bulky (with hood), Smaller/cheaper alternatives exist for APSC cameras, No USB dock available for Pentax, No weather sealing
The Sigma 35mm F1.4 is nothing short of an optical masterpiece. Its bokeh is worth dying for, and given how demanding today's cameras are, we were surprised to see how well it suppresses chromatic aberrations, flare, and ghosting. On APS-C, distortion a...
Published: 2013-10-18, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
If you're looking for the very best ultra-high speed 35mm for a Sony Alpha A99, or A900/850 for that matter, the choice is rather limited. However, thanks to Sigma making their extraordinary 35mm f1.4 HSM Art series lens available with a Sony A-mount ther...
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Published: 2013-10-08, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: This is the second part of our lens recommendations for the Nikon D7100 where we've analyzed nearly 60 Nikkor and third-party standard and portrait prime and zoom models to assess their optical quality. Read onto find out which of these lenses are the bes...
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Published: 2013-10-08, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: This is the second part of our lens recommendations for the Nikon D7100 where we've analyzed nearly 60 Nikkor and third-party standard and portrait prime and zoom models to assess their optical quality. Read onto find out which of these lenses are the bes...
Published: 2013-10-02, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: This is part one of our lens recommendations for the Nikon D7100 where we've tested over 120 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality. Read onto find out which of these lenses are perform best when paired with Nikon's 24M-Pix A...
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Published: 2013-08-30, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Introduced in July this year, the EOS 70D at first sight seems like a regular update to the maker's mid-range EOS 60D model. It shares a number of features with the firm's existing SLR range including a 19-point cross-type phase detection AF system, a 3-i...
Published: 2013-08-22, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Announced in June this year, the K-50 is an accessibly priced environmentally sealed DSLR featuring a built-in stabilization and a 16-MPix APS-C size CMOS sensor. As Pentax has yet to introduce a full-frame DSLR to the range the K-50, like others before i...
