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Published: 2016-02-26, Author: Joe , review by: shutterbug.com
Abstract: “You just have to live and life will give you pictures.” —Henri Cartier-Bresson “Of course it's all luck.” —Henri Cartier-Bresson Many people consider Cartier-Bresson the patron saint of documentary photographers, so sprinkled throughout this month's c...
Published: 2016-02-19, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
As one of the key models in Sigma's new range of high-speed premium Art-series models, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A is notable for high sharpness and control of aberrations, particularly at wide apertures. While it is all too easy to dismiss the Nikkor fo...
Abstract: This Sigma 50mm f/1.4 is an optically superb lens, but it's also much bigger, heavier and more expensive than similar camera-brand lenses like the superb Nikon 50mm f/1.4 G.Optically this lens is extraordinary — but so are the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 G, Nikon 58...
Published: 2014-06-24, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: With a full-frame 18-Mpix CMOS sensor and twin Digic 5+ processers that's capable of continuous bursts of up 12 fps – the fastest of any professional DSLR currently - the Canon EOS-1 Dx is the firm's flagship press camera. We've assessed it with over 100...
The Sigma 50mm ƒ/1.4 Art is the most exciting lens we're likely to review this year. All competing lenses from Canon and Nikon fell short when compared to the resolving power of the 50mm Art. Compared to the mighty Zeiss 55mm ƒ/1.4 Otus, the Sigma holds i...
Abstract: A standard kit zoom lens can work reasonably well for portraiture, but a budget prime lens gives you greater versatility. We tested eight of the top options to see how they performed.SEE MORE: 9 things you should know before using prime lensesYou can't of...
stylish casing of good quality, sensational image quality in the frame centre, very good image quality on the edge of the frame, slight longitudinal chromatic aberration, excellent correction of lateral chromatic aberration, lowest distortion level in thi
problems with autofocus when the lens is attached to the Canon 1 Ds MkIII, coma level in the corners of full frame could have been lower.
The list of advantages of the tested Sigma is really impressive; add to it the fact that it can compete on equal terms with the Zeiss Otus, a device four times as expensive, and in some categories (e.g. sharpness on the frame edge, lateral chromatic aberr...
Published: 2014-04-17, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
As part of the company's new Global Vision Sigma's reimagining of their premium lenses is reaping dividends. The 50mm f1.4 DG HSM A is every bit as good as the earlier 35mm f1.4 model, in fact it's slightly better in outright sharpness and uniformity. If...
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Published: 2014-04-17, Author: Andy , review by: dpreview.com
Stunning image quality - super sharp, minimal CA and practically no distortion, Impressive flare resistance, Generally attractive rendition of out-of-focus backgrounds, Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus, Excellent build quality, Conclusion -
Large and heavy for a 50mm F1.4 prime, Relatively expensive for its class, No weather sealing
The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art is distinctly large, heavy and expensive for its type. However this is more than made up for by its fast silent autofocus, solid build quality, and absolutely outstanding optics. Overall it stakes a very serious claim to b...
Abstract: I Plan to complete a full Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens review in the near future, but for now, please enjoy the standard test results available for this lens....
