The $280 Viltrox 56mm F1.4 vs The $400 Sigma 56mm F1.4
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The new Viltrox 56mm F1.4 is definitely cheaper than the Sigma 56mm F1.4, but is it as good?
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@brainfreeze1925 3 жыл бұрын
I've got the Sigma trio (16/30/56) and have zero regrets buying them. The 56mm is a stellar lens...hard to beat at just about any price point.
@JeanV1986 3 жыл бұрын
I am using the Sigma on a demanding micro43 sensor and the lens performs admirably. This is easily one of the very best lenses I have.
@samuelwoo688 3 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this review. Thanks!
@wtfgadget 3 жыл бұрын
in terms of sharpness, I think nobody beats sigma, not even the overpriced zeiss or Sony G lens
@shzammpatapon9865 3 жыл бұрын
the trio apsc sony lens is really that good
@robertcudlipp3426 3 жыл бұрын
I have the now legendary Sigma trio. Reviewers rave about mega expensive Zeiss glass, however, the Sigma primes deliver all the quality I need.
@ElRealista. 3 жыл бұрын
Actually with that trio you can have pro quality in small size. Yo don't really need FF with those sigmas. In Fuji you can get that quality but for much higher prices.
@wtfgadget 3 жыл бұрын
@@robertcudlipp3426 actually Arthur had a review that shows the sigma is superior to the zeiss
@wtfgadget 3 жыл бұрын
@@ElRealista. yes fuji lens is pricey for sure
@sandeep-rp9dd 3 жыл бұрын
Agree with your review on viltrox I have fuji version of viltrox 56 f1.4 it's soft wide open at f1.4, from f2 it's really sharp
@tikevangogh7227 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent honest review, thank you Arthur.
@TheCruisinCrew 2 жыл бұрын
Did you know that the focus ring, even though being a focus-by-wire, is "mapped", which means that manually rack focusing between 2 points stay precise no matter how fast the ring is turned? That is a killer feature of the Viltrox lenses for videographers on a budget, because it makes manual focus / motorized follow solutions much more usable... ;)
@johnsmalldridge6356 3 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see a Viltrox 33mm vs. Sigma 30mm video.
@martijn7593 3 жыл бұрын
Then make it on your own
@project-overland 3 жыл бұрын
@@martijn7593 are you a child? This is how the creator gets feedback on what his users want
@k1k13004 3 жыл бұрын
@@martijn7593 dumbest comment ever :)
@audx2338 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like that's the plan at 12:27
@syedarmaghanhassan4652 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Arthure. Good comparison. Please also try throw some video samples sometimes. Would be cool :)
@cole3386 3 жыл бұрын
i was just looking for a video with these two lenses yesterday!!!
@DonPatro92 Жыл бұрын
There have been 4 or 5 firmware updates for the Viltrox since your video release. I would like to see whether they fixed some issue like fringing, focus speed, and overall stability.
@tommasodevirgilio6883 10 ай бұрын
any news, so far?
@KEHA14 3 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks!
@themidnightrambler4865 3 жыл бұрын
After spending some time looking at all of the sample photos and reviews I could find, for both lenses, I just bought the Sigma. It really is a great lens. On the other hand, I did buy the Viltrox 23mm 1.4 as it was the best priced, fast lens I could find, in that focal range. The 23 is sharp but it does show a bit of color fringing in the out of focus background area. Still, for the price, a very good lens.
@stephenderong9151 Жыл бұрын
I prefer the softness of the viltrox for portraits. Especially when you want to blend wrinkles
@LeoInterHyenaem 2 жыл бұрын
I doubt it would kill Viltrox to improve the >F4 performance of the optics and add weather sealing, a properly dampened mechanism for both the aperture and the focusing rings and a USB-C (or magnetic interface) for firmware updates instead of micro-USB. As for Sigma, kudos to them on the 56mm F1.4's performance (especially at higher apertures)! It's high time for them to start producing standard and telephoto lenses with comparable performance on Fuji's X platform.
@oliverwoodburyphotography6818 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant comparison! Subscribed
@TimSimpson 3 жыл бұрын
hey Arthur - just on your note about the autofocus going crazy at times - I was wondering what the camera body is that you were using at the time?
@johndonaldson5126 3 жыл бұрын
Once again the Sigma 56 shows its superior performance. I have seven decent lenses including the Sigma trio. The 56 is by far the sharpest lens I've ever had. Thanks for the review.
@Reviews4fun1 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job being unbiased. There’s a lot of nonsense with other YT reviewers.
@aklaasvandalen207 3 жыл бұрын
How do you know he is unbiassed?
@davemil716 Жыл бұрын
I recently purchased in 2022 and I have had NO issues with sharpness on my Z50 for portraits... I don't know if Viltrox made changes, but I would recommend the Viltrox.
@roxikoko3744 2 жыл бұрын
Tonal rendition on the Viltrox is far superior. The smooth transition between tones. I'd like to see comparison in black and white.
@JoeHoddinott 3 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison. I'd have to say for portraits - I wouldn't want the lens to be as sharp as the Sigma. Personally I would remove sharpening from the Sigma files.
@gillesmatheronpro 8 ай бұрын
Yes... but you can not "add" (real optical) sharpness from the images produced by a blur lens.
@JoeHoddinott 8 ай бұрын
@@gillesmatheronpro 2 years ago! What's a "blur lens"?
@tridinh1011 6 ай бұрын
you can make an image blurrier, but you cant make an image sharper
@noplastik 3 жыл бұрын
Sharpness, sharpness, sharpness on an open aperture ... OMG. Viltrox is primarily designed for PORTRAIT photography. For sharpness is micro Nikkor :D
@domenicozauber206 3 жыл бұрын
but the main and big problem is the miss focus :/
@TexpatOTG 3 жыл бұрын
I bought the 23mm as soon as I could find it here in Saigon. I like it. Not looking for this focal length though. Good Review
@ArthurR 3 жыл бұрын
Good choice! Sigma doesnt have a 24mm prime for apsc.
@mr.b4444 Жыл бұрын
I prefer to have the sharpness when I need it. It is easy to soften an image if it is a bit too sharp but trying to sharpen an image can introduce artifacts. If you don't use a lens as a one trick pony for portraits only, the Sigma is clearly the better lens.
@willhedge 6 ай бұрын
well spoken m8
@ElfinHilon10 3 жыл бұрын
Oof. That picture at 10:30. The tips of your wife's hair looks like she's part of a neon purple rave. Also the leaves to the right haha. Great review!
@KimCaceresPhotography 3 жыл бұрын
can you make another video after you update the firmware of the viltrox lens ? thank you in advance Idol
@picabocarecordingstudio9507 2 жыл бұрын
I use the Viltrox trio for videos. The lenses are of identical dimensions and the small differences in weight I compensate with couple step rings. This way I use all 3 lenses on my gimbal without rebalancing the gimbal which is very handy and speeds up the work a lot. Viltrox lenses have cinematic autofocus, beautiful colors and depth. I'm very happy with such a setup. Sigma lenses are of different dimensions and I couldn't change them on the gimbal without rebalancing the gimbal which would be very inconvenient and almost impossible.
@camstanley 2 ай бұрын
Would you still recommend the viltrox trio?
@srirangarao4783 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Arthur, I need your suggestion on this. I'm planning to buy 56mm 1.4 lens for A5100. Am confused b/w Sigma & Viltrox. Viltrox is $100 cheaper than Sigma here in India. Which one do you suggest.
@stevenjohnson4283 3 жыл бұрын
That viltrox had a better 3D effect then the Sigma in that final shot comparison of your wife. Sharpness isn't everything, 3- dimensionality to an image is everything, like many famous old school lenses. Modern lenses are too clinical and sterile and lack ambience nowadays. I'd be more inclined to the Viltrox. My family hate shrp lenses, it shows up all the imperfections in the face, some of them will hide if I take out the cameras.
@FrattaTV 3 жыл бұрын
I have sigma 16, 30 and 56 and they work great! With my zhiyun crane 2 is everything so sharp with my Sony alfa 6400
@leventinikmacofumi6335 3 жыл бұрын
i have the sigma-trio on my α6400 too: the autofocus of 30 drives me crazy! (but they are the sharpest lenses that I have ever had on my α6xxx series - without a doubt)
@FrattaTV 3 жыл бұрын
@@leventinikmacofumi6335 yep, sigma 30mm even with 2.00 firmware is not perfect: even when the display render the green rectangle on the eye the actual focus is the nose or when people wear glasses is not precise. But I really love the focal length, 30mm (45mm on apc-s) is beautiful and when works correctly is something really special
@randallbrander8157 6 ай бұрын
I do notice that the Sigam seems a little closer on the subject. I know that all lens state the focal length but they could be off a tad. So besides the chromatic coloration of the Viltrox the last pic of your wife you can see that on the Viltrox she seems a little farther and thinner and the Sigma seems more cropped, closer. Great Review! Cheers!
@Jgheiler 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Arthur; what's the best 23 or 24mm aspc lens you would recommend? Looking for 35mm equivalent to travel with. Thanks!
@rockpaper3041 3 жыл бұрын
it seems Sigma is sharper though,Viltrox is much better at color of skin,better at expressing the warmth. Viltrox is suitable for portrait i guess.
@alexandercastilla6749 3 жыл бұрын
any news about the Viltrox 24mm 1.8?? can't wait to see your review
@matthewbell1968 8 ай бұрын
Was on the point of going for the Viltrox but not after watching such a professional video - subscribed!
@swonghobby 3 жыл бұрын
I often had to tone down the sharpness on the Sigma 56mm on portraits. too sharp
@Thunderbird1337 3 жыл бұрын
lol, what? :D
@hexelcolorado6275 2 жыл бұрын
Beginner here -- would you say you say that's a "good problem" to have? I know what you mean by too sharp: wrinkles, blemishes, cracks, fuzz, and other imperfections are more apparent on sharper images. I assume it's better for the image to be too sharp and remove detail in post than to add detail by cranking the clarity and sharpness sliders in Lightroom. Does that sound about right?
@swonghobby 2 жыл бұрын
@@hexelcolorado6275 I don't add clarity on portraits. Too sharp, too clear, the skin does not look good. Most of the time, the sharpness either just shot as is or slightly lower by 1 or 2 points. I do bring up contract a little though. It make she skin looks more smooth.
@k1k13004 3 жыл бұрын
I love the picture at 6"50 ! So beautiful !
@k1k13004 3 жыл бұрын
but definitely no one should save 120 dollars on this lense. The difference is huge. I have the viltrox 85 for full frame Sony
@audx2338 3 жыл бұрын
The Sigma 56mm can be found "gently used" for around $350 on eBay/Amazon/Sony seller's groups on Facebook/Reddit, etc.
@Thunderbird1337 3 жыл бұрын
The Sigma 56 f/1.4 is a fantastic lens, I absolutely love it. It's my favourite lens by far. It would be fantastic if Sigma would also release a 85mm 1.4 (or something in that range) for E-Mount. 56mm is sometimes a bit short for me when I'm shooting outside where I have enough space.
@caltheme7889 3 жыл бұрын
Sigma 85 has been out for some time now
@Thunderbird1337 3 жыл бұрын
@@caltheme7889 Yeah, I've seen it. Unfortunately a bit expensive (1.100€). I bought the Sony 85mm 1.8 now for 470€ and will test it during the next days. If that focal length turns out well for me, maybe I switch to the Sigma sometime later.
@NAM3L3555 2 жыл бұрын
But it's an a apsc lens so you got similar range to 85mm in full frame
@imeprezime1069 Жыл бұрын
@@NAM3L3555 you get 85mm on an apsc camera because of crop factor, if you use it on full frame you are using real 56mm lens.
@NAM3L3555 Жыл бұрын
@@imeprezime1069 yes I know! But the only downside you can't cover all the sensor so you have to crop but some lenses like sigma 18-35 1.8 I use sometimes in a7iv and that lens in 35mm in full frame you only have a bit of vignette
@maviniii 3 жыл бұрын
I have the Sigma 56 1.4 and I just love it!
@oikoiofficial 2 жыл бұрын
I actually like more the color rendering of the Viltrox compare to Sigma. it has much more character like the vintage lenses. I dont prefer the too much sharpness cause it looks too digital in my eyes. the sigma colors looks Magenta . the skin tone on viltrox seems looks like a Fuji in my eyes and thats why I like it more
@fanpandatastic Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@donaldgray2501 3 жыл бұрын
Oh well at least the lens will be easy to up date the af firmware with the port on the side.
@justwant2relax 3 жыл бұрын
which one do you think is better, viltrox 56mm or sony 50mm 1.8 oss ?
@kingest Жыл бұрын
とても参考なりました 実際の画像を直接比較して解説してもらえるのはありがたいですね
@AndreasRavnestad 3 жыл бұрын
I own the Viltrox 56mm for Fuji, and I'm a little puzzled by the auto focus problems and the low sharpness you experienced. My copy nails focus every time on my X-T20, and is very sharp even at 1.4. I guess you _might_ have received a lemon with optical problems (unlikely), or there might be some AF calibration issues with this lens/body combo. Have you tried updating the firmware?
@MrCkoulang 3 жыл бұрын
Mine too: Viltrox M mount is a lot sharper at 1.4. When I bought it, the dealer allowed me to test 2 copies. The first one was not sharp, but the second one that chose was much sharper. The boarder of the second copy was almost as sharp as the center of first copy.
@_mgiles 3 жыл бұрын
Didnt look like a single viltrox photo was in focus.
@peppaz 3 жыл бұрын
There's no way any of those were in focus - I have a viltrox 85mm mark 11 on my fuji and it is incredibly sharp. Yes wide open the DOF is very shallow but still, this does not represent viltrox lens quality at all.
@_mgiles 3 жыл бұрын
@@peppaz I agree I have the 23mm and was looking into the 56 when I watched this video. The 23 is as sharp as my eyes can probably tell the difference of between two lenses. Something seems off about his copy of the 56mm there's no way it's that far off of the 23mm quality.
@alternativemushroom 3 жыл бұрын
Arthur in your upcoming Tamron 17-70 2.8 review PLEASE compare it to the 18-105, there isn't a single reviewer on youtube who has done so!
@vrs6666 11 ай бұрын
I think that since this is a portrait lens, it does not really need excessive clarity, so as not to correct all skin defects later)
@mohsin_sait 3 жыл бұрын
Can't beat that Sigma. Unless maybe if Tamron has 1.4 APS-C primes in the making.
@AndreasRavnestad 3 жыл бұрын
Or possibly Samyang. Their 85mm F/1.4 for full frame is absolutely delicious :)
@alexaudiovisuals 3 жыл бұрын
they wont, tamrons main shareholder is sony, they wont outcompete their own lenses, so unfortunately anything from tamron will always be crippled in a little way to not compete with the high end sony stuff, its basically sonys budget line at this point, but luckily we have sigma who arent afraid to make smaller cheaper and ahrper lenses than the sonys ^^
@mohsin_sait 3 жыл бұрын
@@alexaudiovisuals Tamron has already released a bunch of lenses which rival Sony's high end lenses so I think it's very much possible for APS-C. Plus Sony doesn't has a huge gap in lenses for APS-C which Tamron can fill in without competing with Sony.
@fujifilmfan Ай бұрын
The comparison on the sharpness of the face (6.31 minutes) is distorted because the focus of the viltrox is on the lock of hair at the top right of the face, therefore automatically the background is less noted, unlike the sigma.
@ericthestone 3 жыл бұрын
For E mount, sigma is the way to go. For Fuji, gotta stick with the 56mm f/1.2! Hopefully we will see some Sigma offering for X mount soon!
@AnakinMSMP 3 жыл бұрын
I don't think so, they already announced that their research and development team capacity is at its max, and there is a bigger market on Nikon/Canon mirrorles than Fuji
@juliananicole2708 3 жыл бұрын
Good job!
@Ataraxia_Atom 3 жыл бұрын
I have the viltrox 85 1.8 and it's a beast.
@mishaelperera3663 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Arthur!, can you please review the kamlan 15mm f2.0? There are no review on internet, Thank you very much!
@kovsol 3 жыл бұрын
i think its soft because its missed the focus.
@lucianocasenave2713 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think the same... the good thing is the lens can receive firmware updates
@vocvoc9895 3 жыл бұрын
It seems the Viltrox constantly focused closer.
@myxsys 3 жыл бұрын
Most lenses are soft at 1.4 and wider. From the lens reviews I've seen, Sigma is one of the few companies that consistently manages to achieve sharpness at such wide apertures.
@twistacatz Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. He definitely missed focus.
@MiracleRed 11 ай бұрын
Looks like it could be a quality control issue. I've seen other reviews where the image quality was much closer. Plus, as you say, firmware update. I have the sigma 16mm/1.4 on a fuji. I love the image quality, but deplore NOT having a physical aperture. The scroll wheel just misbehaves and the aperture setting is all over the place
@stephanweiskorn6760 6 ай бұрын
Excellent video 😊!
@johnbecich9540 Жыл бұрын
Have you tested either or both lenses, for HSS (High Speed Sync) compatibility? My new Sigma 56mm f/1.4 lens FAILS, when used with my Sony a6400 camera and Godox V860iii speedlight.
@alexaudiovisuals 3 жыл бұрын
I mean no doubt about how great the sigma is, but especially for fuji users the viltrox is a great option, at normal viewing / printing sizes it will do perfectly fine and CA is one click in lightroom, compared to what the original fujis cost its a no brainer, just not for sony users ^^
@PankajKumar6493 2 жыл бұрын
CA? Sorry I'm a beginner.
@alexaudiovisuals 2 жыл бұрын
@@PankajKumar6493 chromatic aberration ;)
@flyfishfotofan 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that comparison. It’s clear which is the “better” option for me. I’d love to see a comparison of that super sharp Sigma 56mm 1.4 versus Sony’s own 50mm F1.8. The Sony is a bit slower but has the advantage of OIS.
@dennygun19 2 жыл бұрын
actually he made it 3 years ago, you missed it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7BybMuZ0bGpqIk.html
@thevijayraj34 2 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the comparison application that he's using?
@rajeshvelappan8396 3 жыл бұрын
Hi bro is sigma 56 1.4 good for portrait photography?
@LordShiiva 3 жыл бұрын
Bit disappointed in the Viltrox as I quite like my 85mm f1.8 from them. Seems like I have to hope Sigma comes out with their Fujifilm lenses soon!
@mattstolzman 2 жыл бұрын
They did. Today
@bikecommuter24 3 жыл бұрын
Hard to beat the Sigma trio.
@samiulalamsiyam3700 9 ай бұрын
What should i get sigma 30mm f1.4 or viltrox 56mm f1.4????
@wizmedia.studio 2 жыл бұрын
The only problem is I have no place to buy 56mm 1.4f sigma lens in my country. And wanna manage the cost as well. Any recommendations plz?
@BatakGemblung 8 ай бұрын
As casual user.. i'd choose the viltrox. I like the aperture ring and style of the viltrox lense + in indonesia the lens cost around usd 240-290
@JulezDeJesus 3 жыл бұрын
I have the Sigma trio on my Sony a6600. Best lenses I’ve bought for my camera. 👍🏽
@leventinikmacofumi6335 3 жыл бұрын
..and i have the sigma trio on my α6400: the autofocus of 30 drives me crazy! (but they are the sharpest lenses that I have ever had on my α6xxx series - without a doubt)
@uncarrizo 3 жыл бұрын
@@leventinikmacofumi6335 reading your comment about the 30mm ohh dear x.x... hahaha, Waiting for the 56mm (second time i buy it) and the 30mm to complete the trio with a6600, arriving tomorrow in Chile, wish me luck!
@leventinikmacofumi6335 3 жыл бұрын
@@uncarrizo You don't need luck! The image quality of the SIGMA-Trio will satisfy you - no question about it. I had the α6000 & SEL10-18F4.0 & SEL35F18 & SEL50F18. Now I have the α6400 & SIGMA 16 F1.4 & SIGMA 30 F1.4 & SIGMA 56 F1.4. My experience: The SONY's have fantastic autofocus, but can't get close to SIGMA sharpness. The SIGMAS have a fantastic sharpness but the autofocus on SONY lenses are much better (especially the SEL35F18). All have their strengths and weaknesses. If you asked me which lenses I would recommend, I would answer "the SIGMA trio", with the note that the SIGMA 30 F1.4 does not have particularly reliable autofocus. The SIGMAs made me much more satisfied, but I miss the autofocus of the SONY lenses. And I'll buy the SEL35F18 again if I shouldn't have been able to sell it .. It has the best autofocus (super fast & the autofocus always hit as if it can read minds) and it has excellent video quality.
@markusschewe2350 3 жыл бұрын
@@leventinikmacofumi6335 somehow I thought to have read or heard somewhere that this issue has been solved with an firmware update of the lens?! Did you ever check that possibility?
@pcrate20 Жыл бұрын
question the viltrox and this sigma , they have any crop factor for cameras Sony APC_S or delivery the same aperture 56mm?
@Pitbull_movies 3 жыл бұрын
Have you received the Tamron 17-70?😊
@oatmeal9164 3 жыл бұрын
Everybody asked about this he has clearly stated its on the way, he obviously didn't get early access like some others. Let him make the videos he wants there's plenty of reviews out already. Imo doesn't even look like that amazing of a lens its just a newer 2.8 with a longer range than most boom thats what any review is gunna say. Its unique and thats it
@turgayak2047 3 жыл бұрын
In my opinion it istoo big and heavy for a a6xxx camera. Personally opionion
@oatmeal9164 3 жыл бұрын
@@turgayak2047 and we all have differences in needs and opinion. I think lots of entry level photographers are looking for "that one" lens that does it all but in reality there's usually a purpose built lens that does better. My Sony 18-105 is a great lens but truly I should have just gone with a couple sigma f1.4's instead
@leventinikmacofumi6335 3 жыл бұрын
I've experimented with many lenses and decided on the 16-55 G & 70-350 G. Reason: autofocus or eye autofocus works most reliably with SONY lenses. The autofocus of SIGMA 30 1.4 drives me crazy .....
@alternativemushroom 3 жыл бұрын
@@oatmeal9164 as someone who owns the sigma trio and 18-105, I actually find myself using the 18-105 95% of the time
@ElMeach 11 ай бұрын
well, on 5-6 and 7-8 comparison the camera focused on the strand of hair that passes in front of her face. I don't believe that is very fair to the viltrox.
@Red-xz1gk 3 жыл бұрын
Sigma is a little too sharp for some portraits as it effectively shows imperfections of the face and that requires more work to fix in PP. I would tone down the sharpness. Viltrox’s sharpness seems just right for the job. Purple and green fringing is a little crazy although it should be a relative easier fix in PP.
@andersfernandez13 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the asmr part when you turned the lens. More please!
@SANDISOCOSSA 3 жыл бұрын
Super informative 🙏🙏😭🙌
@nhatnihon 3 жыл бұрын
Can this lens use for Fuji ? 🙇🏻♂️
@Pascal_verheul 3 жыл бұрын
You definitely had a faulty Viltrox lens. I compared the viltrox to the Fuji f1.2 and it was just as sharp and definitely a lot sharper than your test images.
@BojanBojovic 2 жыл бұрын
Well, WOW! That Sigma is incredible. It is even sharper and controls CA and fringing better than the Fujinon 56mm f1.2, incredible lens. Too bad Sigma does not offer 23mm...
@gaetanobruno5889 Жыл бұрын
amazing comparison my friend
@J-TAB 3 жыл бұрын
Hey great video....I'm looking at getting a portrait lens and I was wondering how the sigma trio of lenses stack up against the sigma art 18-35mm with the mc11 adapter? with clear image zoom it should be able to compete right?
@RobertLPoole 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t clear image zoom when shooting RAW photos. Also, there’s a clear drop in quality when shooting Clear Image Zoom on any kind of 1080 video. 4K is fine. I have 18-35 & 56.
@simplydv5354 3 жыл бұрын
@@RobertLPoole its sigma 56 work with a m-11 adapter on a6000?
@RobertLPoole 3 жыл бұрын
@@simplydv5354 It's a Sony Mount lens so it doesn't require an adapter.
@simplydv5354 3 жыл бұрын
@@RobertLPoole i have the micro four thirds type lens
@RobertLPoole 3 жыл бұрын
@@simplydv5354 Then you can't use it with a Sony camera the way it's intended to be used (i.e. with autofocus). There are adapters that will allow you to put MFT glass on Sony cameras, but the results will vary.
@synthmanlim7152 9 ай бұрын
Hi there Arthur! can you make a comparison between Yongnuo 50mm and Sigma 56mm? I have a Yongnuo lens for me it’s quite sharp but I don’t know how it will compete against the Sigma. By the way I bought a Viltrox 33mm because of your wonderful review!
@PeterMossUkulele 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Arthur - Great video and thank you for creating it. I am a relative newbie to photography and currently use my a6400 along with Sigma 16mm 1.4 doing talking head style videos. Since the camera is - well a camera lol - I would like to get into photography a little deeper and the Sigma 56mm 1.4 is on my shortlist. I have a question and if you have time, I would appreciate an answer. Thanks. Where would be a good starting point? Some say shoot wide open and keep the ISO to around 100. If over exposed, put on an ND filter. Others say the "Sweet spot" is F4.5 for the most close up detail if you don't require a heavy Bokeh. I appreciate there isn't a 1 setting fits all but a good starting point would be a big help to me. Thanks, Peter. I am one of your subscribers.
@saifaldin_ 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter. I might be able to share some pointers. In general, i keep this lens wide open. For most cases, it performs well there. For really sunny conditions, i will drop to f2.8 (or you can use an ND filter) This lens is sharpest at the centre at f2.8 followed by f4. If you need sharpness across the frame, f4 would be the best, followed by f5.6. Of course the chosen aperture depends on what you want to get in focus. Be extra careful when photographing at minimum focusing distance, this lens has a bit of LoCA there. I tend to drop to f2-f4 for close-ups.
@PeterMossUkulele 3 жыл бұрын
@@saifaldin_ Thank you this is very helpful. By the way I clicked on "Saif Aldin" to see what videos you uploaded and there are none to see?
@saifaldin_ 3 жыл бұрын
@@PeterMossUkulele You’re welcome, Peter. That’s true, all these years using youtube and I’ve never uploaded any video. I’ve also stopped uploading my photos to sites like flickr for at least 10 years now. I’m still actively taking photos (and some videos) but i just keep them to myself.
@PeterMossUkulele 3 жыл бұрын
@@saifaldin_ Well I appreciate your advice Saif.
@saifaldin_ 3 жыл бұрын
@@PeterMossUkulele Oh, one more thing.. I’m almost always in aperture priority, using auto ISO min SS. Because this lens has a really wide aperture, i don’t worry about the ISO. I just set to auto with a range from 100 - 1600 for day time (higher for low light scenes). Only once in a while would i go full manual mode.
@johnvienna3422 2 жыл бұрын
You keep mentioning that the model is your wife. Well... fair enough! So would I! Oh, and thanks for helping me decide which lens to get.
@PIXELvoiz 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Arthur I bought Sigma 56! :)
@sebastienlagneau358 3 жыл бұрын
For sure Sony E and Canon EF-M users will likely be happier with the Sigma lens. For Fuji X users, I guess it may be a bit more or a dilemma: their XF 56mm f/1.2 is likely to be a better lens, but at €850 compared to €330 for the Viltrox, it is a different story.
@jamestonbellajo Жыл бұрын
Now with this lens available for Fuji, it could be the most compelling option for most.
@jonnyfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
How was the AF on the Sigma compared to the Viltrox for video?
@MarkasTZM 2 жыл бұрын
I remember when Sigma was a cheap generic brand way to get zoom lenses for your Canon and Nikon if you couldn't afford brand name lenses. Now they give better sharpness than all but a few of the top end oem lenses.
@fredriksvard2603 2 жыл бұрын
... in an era where we use vintage lenses, diffusion filters and reduce sharpness settings to tame the digital look
@dwwhite318 Жыл бұрын
It is a nice lens. Lightweight, fast, and cool. I want to test the Artra Labs 50mm f1.1 for Z mount Nikons. Any info.on that one?
@MrCkoulang 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe, there arevariances in different copies. My Viltrox EF-M 56mm 1.4 is slightly sharper at f1.4 than Canon 50mm f1.8 STM at f1.8 on the Canon M6 MK2. I think that with a good copy, Viltrox is not that far behind the Sigma in terms of sharpness, but CA is actually very obvious.
@EricNelsonYT Жыл бұрын
I have the entire Viltrox set as they where the 1st cost effective but still great looking Fuji X prime set. I honestly prefer the slightly more swirly & painterly bokeh of the Viltrox but the CA & horrendous purple fringing is making me switch to Sigma. I shoot primarily automotive work & so in every crisp body line, backlit sunset, & LED light there is serious purple fringing. At some angles & lighting it even creates a wash of purple & green across most of the frame. Sorry Viltrox, release a better corrected Pro version like you did with the 75mm & I may come back.
@cmdredstrakerofshado1159 3 жыл бұрын
What's funny the Reviews for the Fuji mount lenses are far more positive . Wonder if there a Firmware update coming soon .
@simplydv5354 3 жыл бұрын
You are using a M-11 adapter?
@wisnuaditia8760 8 күн бұрын
Apakah akan terjadi vignet saat di pasangkan di sony full frame
@user-nb4hj1qd1g Жыл бұрын
Looking at this, I prefer how the Sigma processes colour compared to the Viltrox lens.
@Marchelo1988 Жыл бұрын
But the thing is, how often will you REALLY need to shoot a portrait at f1.4? Under sunlight certainly never. So if at f2 the Viltrox does already perform very well, and you still might need to shoot at 1/800, I’d say it’s still a safe bet.
@Lukarskiy 3 жыл бұрын
Omg. Big thx! You save me!
@ibrahimzayed7700 Жыл бұрын
what is best for video ? Viltrox or sigma ?
@paullynch6977 2 жыл бұрын
just a couple of points from me - you didn't mention the colour and contrast differences between the two lenses? - in my eyes, the viltrox produces more accurate colours than the sigma as the sigma seems to render a cooler image (this is a trait across almost every sigma lens I've used) - not a massive deal as either can be easily changed in post. Another feature that almost no one has called out is the fact that the Viltrox aperture blades don't produce a perfectly shaped circle.. you can see this yourself when you look into the lens. This isn't a major issue and doesn't affect image quality - but if you have bright higlights in the image (out of focus) you'll notice that the bokeh balls won't be perfectly circular... (HOWEVER, in my opinion this is 100% better than the cats eyes that can form as an alternative).
@NandR 3 жыл бұрын
I only have the Viltrox EF-E adapter. It was the first thing I bought for my first Sony a5000. Used an EF 50mm and zoom lens I got for cheap thanks to that adapter. So I’m interested in this lens.
@ryanbeer5262 3 жыл бұрын
🤞rumors of Sigma releasing lenses for Fuji are true. The 16 & 56 are top of my list. I've been a fan of Sigma for a long time.
@loganjames4607 3 жыл бұрын
We need Sigma for Fuji. However, I think Sigma is probably a bit scared to take a whack at Fuji lenses. Fuji's market share is not the highest, lots of R&D required, and they will have very tough competition in terms of sharpness since Fuji already makes tack sharp glass for their cameras. Here's to hoping though. I love Sigma glass.
@ryanbeer5262 3 жыл бұрын
@@loganjames4607 It would be nice to have access to glass that Fuji won't make. I'm thinking 135 1.8 or a 70-75mm ~f2ish
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