New: Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN 'C' lens review

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Жыл бұрын

Finally, a 50mm Sigma 'i' series lens. Let's see if the quality corresponds with its rather high price tag.
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@_rhapsodist Жыл бұрын

*breathing compensation only works with Sony's own lenses, third party lenses are not supported...unfortunately

@peterebel7899 Жыл бұрын

I like this unbiased style of reviews, very professional!

@mellin7049 Жыл бұрын

I can' t get enough of your reviews! Keep up the good work.

@samstory5591 Жыл бұрын

Another "exactly what you want to hear with no fluff" review Chris. Thanks for doing these.

@modernmusicstudio303 Жыл бұрын

This was such a helpful video, thanks!

@Write_Film_Edit Жыл бұрын

1:46 LOL I had just put my Sigma i series 20mm f/2 on my desk shortly before watching this video. The aperture ring especially has the tactility of a vintage lens but the clicks are much more precise and incredibly satisfying. It feels better to handle than my other modern lens with an aperture ring, the Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5. I'd better take the Sigma off my desk before it becomes my new favorite fidget toy...

@MrSlayerfriday Жыл бұрын

Could you do a 50mm full frame e mount compare. Would love to see the zeiss up against the new Sony and sigma 50mm 1.4s and the samyang 45 1.8

@lorenzogattaldo3764 Жыл бұрын

I was very willing to consider this lens to replace my current Sony-Zeiss 1,8/55mm, which is sharp but has quite nasty LoCA that I never liked. Unfortunately this Sigma doesn't seem to fare any better in LoCa. Also, the Sigma-usual disappointing sharpness at close range. What a pity.

@charruaporelmundo Жыл бұрын

The fov is weird but the 65 is the one. I was hoping this 50 will be as good, a kind of voigtlander apo but with af

@jijdom 8 ай бұрын

True. But i suggest to check which Zeiss 55mm you have. You have the older 55mm which says “Carl Zeiss” on the front of the lens. The “Mark II” 55mm lens only says “Zeiss” which are newer. They said that the newer lens have better CA control….

@photomorti 3 ай бұрын

Been using this lens on my Leica SL 601. Very pleased with the images. And the lens is a lovely small size aswell

@aulilia8183 Жыл бұрын

Another Beautiful Lenses from Sigma. Love it.

@CanditoTrainingHQ Жыл бұрын

You should make a video on the top 5 lenses for circular bokeh vs cats eye bokeh. I've noticed nearly every Sigma has pretty severe cats eye bokeh, even my 105mm F1.4 is surprising in that regard. My cheap Rokinon 85mm T1.5 is better than all my more expensive lenses. It'd be a great video idea since it's arguably one of the most important characteristics, given it's noticable even when viewing on a phone at a low resolution, and there also aren't many great resources that compare to find the truly best options. I think the Sony GM lenses might be the best, as the 50mm F1.2 seems excellent in that regard, but never seen a broad comparison.

@JOEMDMD Жыл бұрын

thank you for your test

@smetljesm2276 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to comparisons of this vs Samyang 45mm f1.8

@evertigo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review. Being an Canon RF system user and Sigma hater the same time, I have to admit this is the price/specs/build quality/whatever else where Canon is not able to play now, but Sigma is. This is so-called “Summicron” way. Canon makes “Noctilux” or “Summarit” and nothing in the middle. :(

@vexphoto Жыл бұрын

Yep, I’ll def buy this. For all the stress relief! 😂

@joshuaaruiz Жыл бұрын

That’s what I was thinking haha

@bijosn Жыл бұрын

the subjects in the test photos have a pop to them

@nightdonutstudio Жыл бұрын

I doubt there is any supported sigma lens yet for focus breathing compensate.

@alfoutdoors9660 Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, can you please review the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 when you get a chance as someone claimed it's sharper than the Samyang AF 18mm f2.8 FE...Hard to believe I know, but the only way to know for sure is one of your excellent and thorough lens reviews.

@user-hz2if7tb8k 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos! I would like a 50mm prime focal lens with a nice bokeh, soft background, good sharpness but small and light enough. I'm hesitating between the Sigma or Voigtlander 50mm f2. Is the Voigtlander really worth paying more and not having autofocus? Could you please give me your opinion?

@JeanV1986 Жыл бұрын

I'll keep my Samyang 45 for the time being, even though it feels like a Mac Donald toy in comparison to the Sigma 😅. But it's extremely light, fast focusing and IQ is lovely. I sold it once and then looking through my pictures, I realized I've taken some of my favorite images with it.

@Stop-All-War 2 ай бұрын

Try sigma art 40mm..it's big & heavy but images breathtaking

@JeanV1986 2 ай бұрын

@@Stop-All-War nah I'm good. I got the Samyang 50 1.4ii and I keep the 45 for travelling light. The Sigma 40 is superb but it's humongous.

@nightdonutstudio Жыл бұрын

A nifty fifty cost $600...

@christopherfrost Жыл бұрын

Nifty, not Thrifty haha

@ericvaleraphotography27 Жыл бұрын

How does it compare to the 65mm F2?

@user-lq8bp7kf5e Жыл бұрын

Can I use your footage for non-commercial video production? compare other lens like yn 50dg dn？ 😢

@charlesgarratt5270 4 ай бұрын

Anyone seen a comparison between this lens and the contemporary 65mm f2? Can't find any reviews and comparison on both anywhere.

@niterunner9979 Жыл бұрын

Please, review tokina 85mm f1.8 atx...

@bluehonour02 Жыл бұрын

Hi Christopher, what do you think, which SIgma C lens is the best? I have the 35mm, 90mm and 65mm. From observations and from that review I think that the 65mm is still the best. That 50mm and the 35mm should be on par I guess.

@philipau3847 Жыл бұрын

All things being equal, it seems to me it's always easier to make an optically perfect lens with a longer focal length. Partly because a longer focal length necessitates a larger lens which in turn allows more room for extra glass elements etc.

@Cthames123 5 ай бұрын

What about the Sigma 65mm makes it your best, ( vs 90, 35)? Sharpness? Contrast, Distortion? Color rendition?

@Laundry_Hamper Жыл бұрын

A twofer! Thanks CF 😁😁

@AdityaDixit03 Жыл бұрын

Gave me more motivation to wait for tamron.

@JoATTech Жыл бұрын

Is breathing correction on Sony cameras working with 3rd party lenses? Last time I've checked it worked only with Sony lenses which are on the list (not all sony lenses even).

@cinegenies4651 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, he forgot you can't use those tools on third party lenses.

@haydar9004 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Cf

@Cthames123 5 ай бұрын

Despite being expensive for a f2 aperture, wanting a little more from the close up image quality, not having the best sunstars, and suffering from Chromatic Aberration, the tactile aperture ring, remarkable sharpness across the frame, and being enjoyable to use places this 50mm as Mr. Frost’s favorite. This say a lot, as the man has seem a few in his life time. Where does the Sony, 50mm, f1.4, GM rank against it for those considering that one? It isn’t as small and it is double the price, but on paper it is fully weather sealed, (not just at the mount), just as tactile: more buttons & same clicky aperture ring, clinically seems to test even sharper across its aperture range according to lenstips, faster aperture f1.4, and has same/better autofocus speed & accuracy. Sill, fun/cute factor does count for something, and some lens can be clinically fantastic but also really cold and sterile. Does the Sigma 50m, f2, DG DN have something that does not show up in the measurables which garners that top place you’ve given it?

@killpop8255 Жыл бұрын

The way close up image quality suffers, presumably because it isn't a macro; do macros suffer at long range over non-macros also?

@HH60gPaveHawk Жыл бұрын

Most macro lenses are optimized for close distance, but macro and more advanced regular lenses use floating elements (for example, Leica calls these FLE lenses, but they’re very common in the Sony GM and other premium lens lines. The floating elements change the optical composition preventing the close up (or far) focusing from being as bad.

@odin1983 Жыл бұрын

Nice review, nice lens. I have Samyang 45 1.8 and very like it but have a fast moving, young childrens and sometimes AF is to slowly. Is a big difference in AF speed/accuracy for Sigma 50 f2 and Samyang 45 f1.8?

@mrbaiser4133 Жыл бұрын

Do you have the latest firmware for the Samyang?

@charruaporelmundo Жыл бұрын

Af on samyang 45 is excellent, do update your lens. I have 5 kids by the way 😂

@JeanV1986 Жыл бұрын

Samyang 45 is one of the best focusing lens I own. Even on my slower A7Riii it performs flawlessly with running kids. Weirdly, the Samyang 35 1.8 is not working as well.

@bonbon_ann2701 Жыл бұрын

"Its price is quite high for a 50mm f2." Let me introduce you to my good friend Summicron-chan. XD

@FerrumMaster Жыл бұрын

You sure it supports breathing correction? Not all lenses support it.

@Al.j.Vasquez Жыл бұрын

Yeah.... Nobody is looking for corner to corner perfection in a 50mm lens, i appreciate that they're making lenses as good as this one, but i would stick to the 50mm f1.8, specially since the close up clarity is not great.

@wilsentwins 6 ай бұрын

Pls compare this with 55mm f.18 zeiss sir 🙏🏻

@Robin_Polarstern Жыл бұрын

I’m shocked by the low autofocus speed 😢

@classic.cameras 3 ай бұрын

This or the Sony FE 50mm f1.8. I would probably buy this lens if I found a good deal. Then again Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8 might be the king of "slow" 50's for Sony.

@ConstantineSPhotography Жыл бұрын

How does it compare to Samyang 50mm F.14 mark II ? I believe it's even cheaper than this Sigma, maybe a bit less sharp, but I would say it's pretty "adequate". Opinion?

@careylymanjones Жыл бұрын

The Samyang will be considerably bigger and heavier. Comes with the f/1.4 territory.

@mattbite Жыл бұрын

@@careylymanjones Sigma is only 70g lighter than the Samyang. Size wise - it's far amount smaller than the Sammy, though.

@DjimmyTrovy Жыл бұрын

1:47 so true.

Жыл бұрын

wait, focus breathing compensation feature from sony is now working in 3rd party lenses? It used to be only Sony lenses. If it is working with other lenses now, this is a great news

@JeanV1986 Жыл бұрын

No I dont think so. I believe Chris is mistaken on this one.

@Donbros Жыл бұрын

3:04 correction they haven’t opened that option for 3rd party

@peterebel7899 Жыл бұрын

I will stick to the RF 50mm 1.8 and use the saved 400 Quid to pick up the hood ....

@gabedamien Жыл бұрын

As a DN lens you can't mount this on an R series anyway

@adden2242 Жыл бұрын

Looks cool but I already own a 50mm 1.8 🤔🤔

@phaselead_dj Жыл бұрын

Great review!!! It's somewhat disappointing to see its close-up and LoCA capability aren't that good this time as well, just like other many of thier comtemporary lenses are. Considering how good Fuji's new F1.4 primes are in every single regard, I really wish Sigma could improve a bit more.

@TR6Telos Жыл бұрын

€600, do they not know there is a chromatic cost of living crisis.

@DrWasim Жыл бұрын

I don’t see any reason to get this instead of the compact Sony 50mm F2.5 G.

@darrenhaken Жыл бұрын

Weirdly that’s something I’m torn by. Plus the Zeiss 55mm. Why do you pick the 50mm G 2.5?

@DrWasim Жыл бұрын

@@darrenhaken Small, lightweight, very sharp, cheaper.

@darrenhaken Жыл бұрын

@@DrWasim think it’s ok to miss out on f2.0 to f2.5?

@DrWasim Жыл бұрын

@@darrenhaken Not a huge difference in my opinion. I often stop down a bit anyway.

@charruaporelmundo Жыл бұрын

I order the sigma… hoping it will be as good as the 65, but it is not… thinking on cancel it over the sony 2.5🤔🤔

@keithadb1821 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@christopherfrost Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@erwinc.9117 Жыл бұрын

I hate to say this but Sigma has a thing with their coating and glass choices that always tint the image yellow. While it can look nice sometimes, you're basically losing some wavelengths of light you're never getting back. I want to like Sigmas because their industrial design and build quality are great but the images are just not desirable.

@ernstvandijk6342 2 ай бұрын

So you prefer the 65mm to this one, as it comes highly recommended and this one doesn't.

@Solertcore Жыл бұрын

58mm filter thread on a 50mm F2 lens what a letdown.

@scottjanetsky1672 Жыл бұрын

For that price, size, and speed the Voigtlander 50mm 1.2 SE is a much better way to go

@charruaporelmundo Жыл бұрын

Af vs Mf? Nahh

@SaaduMia Жыл бұрын

You should have a point system for the build quality, where the best ones would be a 10/10 and then you’d measure others by that number

@danyj.mendez4745 Жыл бұрын

When were you in California? Some of the photos you showed, say California…

@villageblunder4787 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the RF version!

@fromia1 Жыл бұрын

April 1st is a couple of days ago 😅

@jmanig76 Жыл бұрын

I have a feeling Canon will relent sooner or later

@charruaporelmundo Жыл бұрын

You will wait…. A lot

@LucaBono.Studio Жыл бұрын

5:18 is that a reversed mustache distortion? It looks weird...

@oliverlison Жыл бұрын

I was curious to see a new 50/2. I love these F2. Finally lying is over. F1.4 or F1.2 are not needed in many application. Note, F1.2 are not F1.2 but darker - like more an F1.3 to be honest. People are paying for a premium that is not a premium. I rather would work with a lens that has something special. When looking at the most recent interations then I would say that most modern lenses are crap - there are just sharp and heavily corrected with software. It is like having fake t*t*ies. In nature is nothing equal and too perfect.

@KNAPPAID Жыл бұрын

F stops wont be accurate , T stops does Some formats require large aperture to match FF formats result A headshot at 50 f2 on ff might need a 35 f1.4 on an apsc format to match the dof Sharp lenses exists , but its the degree to which they can be mass produced that increases Lenses like the sigma 30 1.4 beats zeiss and G lenses due to the process and material meeting lower pricepoints and yielding higher percentage of usable glass

@Benderlaiv Жыл бұрын

Did we really need another 50mm for Sony E? This is neither cheap, or outstanding, or fast aperture... it's simply boring.

@azuki2919 Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Your better off with the 50mm f1.8. Or if you want something good the 50mm f1.4

@ritrattoaziendale Жыл бұрын

Good lens overall, but should cost less then half of it

@DavidStella Жыл бұрын

The lens is no Samyang/Rokinon.

@ritrattoaziendale Жыл бұрын

@@DavidStella it's a Sigma, in fact

@DavidStella Жыл бұрын

@@ritrattoaziendale glad you agree now that the Sigma is definitely worth the price.

@ritrattoaziendale Жыл бұрын

@@DavidStella no man, I just agreed that the lens is not from Samyang, but from Sigma; I was just politely trolling your comment, but I see you didn't get it. Anyway, a 50 f2 should not cost more then 250/300 bucks, as with 400/500 you buy used the "old" Sigma Art 50 f1.4 (with dslr optic scheme) which is both brighter and not less sharper compared to the one in this review, so there's no way I'm paying 650 for it. It's a good lens, but way overpriced; even Chris in the video descriptions write about a "rather high price tag".

@DavidStella Жыл бұрын

@@ritrattoaziendale oh okay! So you didn’t agree before but you agree now that it’s worth it. Glad we’re on the same page.

@mrbaiser4133 Жыл бұрын

The lens isn't "ridiculously sharp". The Voigtländer Apo Lanthar is visibly better, esp in the corners.

@lorenzogattaldo3764 Жыл бұрын

First!

@photobatya Жыл бұрын

Do you want to say this lens is supported by sony breathing compensation feature? 3rd party lenses do not support this, and also have worst active stabilisation. You provide misguiding information