Review on Sigma 35mm F1.4 Art DG HSM Lens for 📷 Nikon - Black - 3.7 x 3.03 x 3.03 (Model 340306) by Bali ᠌

Name: Sigma 35mm F1.4 Art DG HSM Lens for 📷 Nikon - Black - 3.7 x 3.03 x 3.03 (Model 340306)
Item: Sigma 35mm F1.4 Art DG HSM Lens for 📷 Nikon - Black - 3.7 x 3.03 x 3.03 (Model 340306)
Rating: 3

March 28, 2023

Completely standard product, nothing remarkable.

In contrast to native optics, this is total and complete nonsense! I count myself as a member of the group of those who purchase optics not for "today use," but rather for the long term. If you are able to become accustomed to the operation of AF, compatibility issues are not something that should be treated lightly. In the minuses, I've noted the challenges I had to overcome, along with their order of occurrence. After testing several different copies, I decided to go with the one that performed the best. Once I had used it for a few different shooting scenarios, I gave it back to the store. Instead, after giving it some deliberation, I came to the conclusion that I would bring my native Nikon 35mm f/1.4G lens, despite the substantial upcharge. But, I no longer worry about compatibility issues, and the autofocus system works in such a way that it is possible to shoot with an aperture of f/1.4 without any concerns at all.

Due to the large number of people who like the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 lens, I have my doubts that this review will receive a greater number of favorable scores than negative ones. Given the kilotons of "topic" reviews on YouTube, in both our and foreign parts of the Internet (blogs, reviews, etc.), it would appear that a particular component does not have any problems; nevertheless, I do not consider this to be the case. Take a closer look at the Tamron 35mm f/1.8 and the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G if the price of the Sigma 35 f/1.4 is putting a strain on your finances. This is not the cherished version 1.4, but perhaps you can get by without them?

I don't think Sigma is to responsible for any of the problems. There is a nagging suspicion in my mind that Nikon is placing a clog in the gears of a third-party optics producer by withholding full and accurate work.

Pros

+ Quality of construction. It goes without saying that Sigma is not the same as it was ten years ago. In point of fact, Carl Zeiss and I share something in common with regard to this. + Autofocus (speed). A marginal improvement in speed over the standard Nikon 35 f/1.4G lens. + Extreme acuity. If you manage to hit accurately, you can be sure that even at f / 1.4 you will get pixel-by-pixel sharpness. + Balance. The proportions of a full-frame camera, both in terms of size and weight, are just right. + Cost. When compared to the native Nikon 35mm f/1.4G, there is a price difference that is about three times as high. + Market for used goods. Simple to purchase and simple to locate a buyer for.

Cons

- Autofocus (accuracy). carries on with his own life. They "shot" in the store, they "shot" at home, and everything seems to be in working order. All right, so let's say you got really lucky and picked the one copy out of several that was the only one that was perfectly in focus. The following day, while you are photographing a wedding or graduation, you get eighty percent of the wedding! Once you've covered the aperture from f/ 2-2.8, you can finish shooting with half as much sorrow. And this is a problem that is totally technological in nature and has nothing to do with the photographer: you can get 4/10 hits on the central point from static portraiture, but if you start chasing the point throughout the full focused screen, then you can't bank on more than 1/10! The "subject" is unique in that if it accurately focuses from 2 meters to the object, it does not mean anything at all. This is the peculiarity of the "subject." One foot in front of the other, two steps behind, an obstacle, and a long shot. milk! Dock station!? You really believe that! Ok! You spend money on a docking station and make certain adjustments, but the issue is not entirely resolved. AND? Are you going to endure more pain? - An inability of Nikon carcasses to work with optical components made by Sigma I explain: I have two D810 bodies with the penultimate firmware and two D300 bodies (latest). While the D810 has full compatibility with the D300s, it does not support autofocus in live view. I make the decision to update the firmware by eating the carcass. AF performance degrades drastically across the board! How do you feel about making such a significant investment in optics when the date on which your system will stop providing support for it is unknown? By reverting the firmware, it was feasible to restore AF's previous level of productivity. - Bokeh. In contrast to the Nikon 35 f/1.4G, utter revulsion is elicited by this camera. There is only a zone of focus, which will be quite sharp if you were successful in achieving accurate focus, and soap, which will appear as circles with sharp edges. It is impossible to even consider the possibility of a seamless transition from one zone to another. Drawing that is too technical. This is a highly personal strike against the plus. Even if this is not the case, the picture that I drew myself is the one that appeals to me the most. - Refers to the secondary market. Do you remember what I mentioned up there about how simple it is to find a buyer? Yet, many people are aware of the difficulties associated with AF. Are you certain that you will have the same success in selling it as you have with your own optics?