Sigma 56mm f/1.4 For Canon & Sony | Real World Lens Review

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Sigma 56mm f/1.4 For Canon & Sony | Real World Lens Review

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@chacmool2581 Жыл бұрын

I own the Sigma 56/1.4 for Canon EF-M. It is excellent and highly recommended.

@BillEricPhotography Жыл бұрын

We definitely agree!

@chacmool2581 Жыл бұрын

@@BillEricPhotography ...as for the Tamron 70-200 being superior to the Canon Mark II or III, there I will vehemently disagree with you.

@Reviews4fun1 4 жыл бұрын

Been using a Sigma 30 1.4 on my old NEX6 for a few months and it’s super sharp. Very impressed. Just ordered the 56mm 1.4 for some portraits.

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

The 56 was really a great lens. It was just a little long for what I wanted. But I think the whole line lenses is great!

@baconpalacio 3 жыл бұрын

I have the 30mm 1.4 and it is great for the M50 and M100

@tedgreen221 4 жыл бұрын

56 mm on Canon EF-M is about 90 mm full-frame equivalent (89.6). It’s 84 mm full-frame equivalent on Sony E-mount.

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

I hate doing crop sensor math! But thanks for clearing that up! 😊

@nigelwest3430 Жыл бұрын

The Canon EF-M 32 f1.4 is a great lens also, well worth a look

@BillEricPhotography Жыл бұрын

Definitely, I actually was going to get that lens but the sigma was less money so I thought I'd give that a try.

@mickyjaguar2282 2 жыл бұрын

I like your reviews because you think just like me. I relate a lot with your reviews so ended up paying for this lens today. Thanks.

@BillEricPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help Edward!

@cooloox 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill, great review and the lens looks great. As for the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 vs Canon 32mm f/1.4, I can't comment on build quality, but from all the research I did the Canon lens is significantly sharper. It's miles sharper than the 22mm f/2 too. It probably explains why it's 75% more expensive than the Sigma 30mm lens (here in Australia). Thanks for this video, I think I'll be buying the 56mm f/1.4 for portraits. I enjoyed seeing your images taken with it.

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I can't imagine the Canon lens being that much sharper. This lens was tack Sharp. They are both really nice lenses for the M50. It's really going to come down to preference I know for me I would go with the sigma. you have to hold these lenses in your hand to feel the quality. The Canon lenses just don't feel like this. I should probably get my hands on the Canon 32 mm before I comment though! 🤣

@number8158 4 жыл бұрын

@@BillEricPhotography looking forward compare Sigma 30mm f/1.4 vs Canon 32mm f/1.4 and your though! 🤣

@kingsamvisuals 4 жыл бұрын

Not significantly sharper but sharper. Bottom line the sigma comes really close and has way better autofocus.

@BlueLion364 4 жыл бұрын

Fun fact. The Jon in Ron Jon used to work for the same organization that I do. He sold his share of the company to the Ron before it really took off and his name has apparently been removed from all the company history data available today.

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Jon made a bad business move!

@BlueLion364 4 жыл бұрын

@@BillEricPhotography LOL! From what I've heard, he did OK, but he got out WAY too early.

@paulsumner8519 4 жыл бұрын

Good video Bill, looks an excellent lens. As a micro 4/3 user now, I believe this statement is right in saying that sensor size does not directly affect depth of field, but indirectly does so by requiring a shorter focal length as your sensor gets smaller to achieve the same angle of view.

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, I'm not really sure about the math on all of that but as far as sharpness this seems to be a very very nice lens. It also just feels good oh, like you are using a quality piece of equipment.

@oliverkevin8954 3 жыл бұрын

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@izaiahtyler3385 3 жыл бұрын

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@oliverkevin8954 3 жыл бұрын

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@user-xu2ix4pq5i Ай бұрын

I intend to get the 56 for my sony A6600

@BillEricPhotography Ай бұрын

It's a very nice lens.

@njrivetelite 3 жыл бұрын

I shoot full frame.. I have a wide arrangement of lenses to shoot various styles.. I want a small walk around camera.. I kinda wanna snag an M50 body only.. & adapter plus I'd get the sigma 16 & 30mm. I have an APS-C 10-18mm that I use on my EOS-R for video.. I'd be interested in the 16mm & 30mm most.. and would adapt the rest of my lenses if I really wanted to shoot more on the m50.

@BillEricPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

I think that would be a great setup, you would be very happy with the M50

@benec5816 4 жыл бұрын

great report I am starting to really think about one of these lens in the set looking forwrad to seeing your report on the 30 stay safe you and your family and take care

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

I would definitely recommend any of them. I have only used a 56 mm but if that's any indication of the quality I would say go for it.

@ChristianLawrence 4 жыл бұрын

Its the size and weight of the sigma lens that put me off. I see Canons efm roadmap has some interesting lens. Nice to see them investing in the line, as a quality go anywhere camera its great. Also looking forward to seeing the m50 mark 2.

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

I agree if you’re in the M50 line then there are great lenses that are small and light, no need to add more bulk to your bag! It’ll be interesting to see what the M50 mark 2 has to offer, improving on an already great camera.

@edc5338 4 жыл бұрын

I have an A6500 and the Sigma trio. Great sharp lenses! Sometimes I get tired of lugging my Nikons around.😀 Great video!

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was definitely nice to have a much lighter bag this trip. Do you find the 56mm to be a bit long as a walk around lens?

@edc5338 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I really like the 16mm! The 30mm is ok but I like a wider view.

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed

@DAVIDTHACH 4 жыл бұрын

Fyi: I am watching u from Cambodia, and there is an local add runs right at the beginning of the vid. Cheers

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@messylaura 4 жыл бұрын

what is the minimum working distance for close ups?

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not exactly sure but I would say probably about 4 or 5ft.

@yank1tonybats511 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I learned a lot

@BillEricPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

@BeZRules 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, the photos look amazing but I see a lot of grains and noise, Do you have an idea from where this comes from?

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

That might just be the compression on you tube. The images in the Ronjon ship were the only ones shot at a high ISO. Those are definitely noisy. All of the others were shot at ISO 100.

@fittygrand 4 жыл бұрын

I'm really on the fence about getting this one or the 30 mm Sigma there's just not enough reviews for me to make a decision yet

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

I would go with the 30 mm. After using the 56 mm I found it to be a little long and constantly wanted to have a little bit of a wider field of view. I think the quality on either one will be the same and the images are beautiful.

@davemunoz9742 4 жыл бұрын

If you like doing portraits definitely the 56mm , the longer focal length gives you more compression than the 30mm, your obviously gonna have to step back quite a bit to get your composition, then again the 30mm is still great option and gives you more versatility but if u strictly eant to do portraits then the 56mm is the way to go

@dreamsofaudio 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately at 5:31 you can see grainy Dotty image quality. In the teeth and eyes especially.

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

That's probably my editing. I have been loving the texture slider in Lightroom. It adds a crispness to the images that I like. I think that's what you are noticing.

@TheHappyWhisk 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill. It's Ivy. I'm back to watching camera videos and soon to shoot again but for now, I'm playing catch up. The price doesn't seem so bad on this lens. I thought it would be higher. I love that you do the run and gun style too because that to me is also real life, just as much as taking the time to shoot, if that makes sense. Anyway, see you in the next one. Cheers to you both and boogie boogie. Ivy.

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ivy, this is a very nice lens if you are looking for taking images with a shallow depth of field. I totally agree that run and gun shooting is the way most people shoot. I think there is a small percentage of people who shoot in the studio but for everyone else it's a lot of shooting on the fly.

@TheHappyWhisk 4 жыл бұрын

@@BillEricPhotography Just so happens I am working on my studio wall this week! But I love the run and gun for that option, too. It's a good market. I also appreciate that you guys both take the time to answer people back. It's just so important and friendly. Cheers and see you in the next video.

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

I think that was a lesson we learned a long time ago starting on Facebook. If someone takes the time to comment on your work the least you can do is respond! Being interactive really helped us when we were selling our books. we actually knew many of the fans and the people that were buying it.

@TheHappyWhisk 4 жыл бұрын

@@BillEricPhotography That is excellent. I've been on blogger for a decade and I'm the same way. Take the time. And then with the bloggers, me and hubby have both made real friends, some of which we've meet in person or had at our house. It's cool thing.

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Same here! Very nice to put a face to a name!

@jacquelinej2036 4 жыл бұрын

If you already have the Canon nifty fifty would you still recommend to get this Sigma? Their focal lengths are really close and makes me have second thoughts on this lens.

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

This is a better lens and much smaller but you are right they are a similar focal range.

@zacharyburns9933 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Coming from someone who already has a speed booster, do you see the price difference being warranted between this and the nifty-50?

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

You’ll probably get better performance with this lens vs the 50 with a speedbooster

@adjake1 4 жыл бұрын

Have you had the chance to try out the 30mm yet? I’m possibly looking at either the 30 or 56 for work. I take a lot of shots of golf carts that we sell, and I’m looking to get some really blown out backgrounds.(our options are limited for a nice looking background so the more blown out the better). Which do you think may be a better option for me?

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

The 56 will give you the better backgrounds that you want for sure

@selakman3516 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for great review, I have currently have m6 mark ii . I was gonna ask what would u say new sigma 56mm 1.4 ef-m VS 50mm 1.4 art lens . Looking forward your comment as i think you used both. Thanks

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

I thinks you’ll get more out of the Sigma 56, smaller lighter and cheaper, pretty much just as good.

@josemanuel2244 2 жыл бұрын

Hi!;can this be compared with the nifty 50 setup?

@BillEricPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

This is a better lens and a smaller setup than the 50 mm. I'm not a fan of that lens

@hellpuppy5512 4 жыл бұрын

i want to use this for traveling as well i go to alot of zoos and take pictures of animals and wildlife and do a little vloging of our trip which of the three new lenses should i get?

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

If you're going to be doing any type of logging with one of these Sigma lenses then I would get the 16 mm. The 30 mm and the 56 mm are going to be too long to vlog with. The kit lens that comes with this camera is actually pretty good for vlogging so if you wanted to use that and then get the 30mm 1.4 Sigma for your other photography that might be a good combination.

@hellpuppy5512 4 жыл бұрын

Disney Image Makers thank you so much going to to that ! :)

@g00nieg00g00 4 жыл бұрын

Get both the Sigma 30mm and Canon 32mm to review. :D

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

That sounds perfect, I just need your credit card number! 🤣

@gumbo3063 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Bill, another great review. Quick question, can this lens be used for long distance street photography? You know discreet? TYI JB

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

On a crop sensor camera this lens is about 85mm which really isn’t long enough for candid street photography. You’d be better off with a 70-200.

@nese005 3 жыл бұрын

How did u shoot the m50 in the water ? Cover ?

@BillEricPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

I actually wasn't in the water. Well I was in the water but I kept the camera just above the waterline.

@brishanerebelo6124 4 жыл бұрын

Hey mate.... amazing pics tho.... the one you spoke about your daughter's pic with the focus of the hand magnet.... what mode on the canon m50 you were in....was it AV

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes I usually shoot in av mode when I am shooting casually.

@darcyjamesrejuso5223 4 жыл бұрын

Was looking if you have the 30mm of trio review.

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Not yet hopefully soon.

@darcyjamesrejuso5223 4 жыл бұрын

@@BillEricPhotography i see. Will waot for that. 😊

@davormatkovic7587 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, nice review. Did you use it wlith viltrox speed booster and if you are how the lens performe ?

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

This is a native M mount lens you only need to use the viltrox speed booster if you are using Canon EF Mount lenses. one of the main reasons to buy a lens like this is that it goes directly on the camera and keep your kit small.

@davormatkovic7587 4 жыл бұрын

Thx

@Pretear521 4 жыл бұрын

I'm very new to photography and I have a really noobie question. I just tried to put on my Sigma 16mm lens on my M50, lined up the white dots and it just won't go on. I have no issue attaching and removing the kit lens the same way. Am I just not doing it correctly with the Sigma? It needs the adapter? It's as if its just not lining up.

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

As long as it is an m mount lens it should fit. Make sure you bought the Canon version. That lens is available for Sony also.

@Pretear521 4 жыл бұрын

@@BillEricPhotography Thank you so much! I got the wrong one, I'll be exchanging it. I appreciate you answering so quickly.

@BillEricPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

No problem, it can be confusing with all the different lenses and mounts!