The Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM was released back in 2012. In general technology terms, this lens should be drawing its pension. But in the world of camera lenses, this Canon 35mm has just hit maturity and has a good idea of its own capabilities. The lens has also lost some of the limelight
For many, the 24-70mm is the most widely-used zoom lens, which is why it’s most commonly given the workhorse title. For many photojournalists, this focal range is an invaluable tool, acting almost like a bunch of 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm lenses in one package. Each camera maker has its own version, which is why the
Up until recently, the fastest Sigma 35mm prime lens for the general populace was the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art. Now, the company has come out with an even faster lens in the form of the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art. This huge chunk of glass is built specifically for the mirrorless format, geared toward
Investing in high-quality glass should always be your number one priority for either full-frame or crop sensor cameras. As we are looking at the best Sigma lenses for Canon crop sensor cameras today, we have the full gamut of lenses to play with. Sigma, just like the rest of the third-party lens-making brigade, produces highly-capable
The Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN Art lens is part of the mirrorless range of Sigma Art lenses, identified by the ‘DN’ specification. It used to come in either a Sony E-mount or Micro Four-Thirds mount, but the Sony E-mount version has been discontinued. The equivalent focal length on micro four-thirds is 120mm, and on Sony
Today we’re going to take an in-depth look at the professional-grade Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art, and see if the performance matches its good looks. You could go with your camera brand and buy their 24mm lenses, or you could look at the usually cheaper but often just as good third-party lenses such as
The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG MACRO Art lens is the first prime macro of Sigma’s Art range, built for optical quality which is an Art Series priority instead of autofocus speed or image stabilization. This lens comes in Sigma L-mount, Canon EF, and Sony E-mounts. Strangely, Sigma has left Nikon out of this party, at
If there’s one zoom lens you should own above the rest, it’s a 24-70mm. There is the argument for a wide-angle zoom or the very capable 70-200mm zoom, but the 24-70mm covers the most useful and common focal lengths. This is why we’re taking a closer look at the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM
I have to admit that I am quite partial to a Sigma Art lens these days. Like many, I love high-end same-brand lenses, but the Sigma Art series simply won me over for the image quality they provide for the price. Sigma lenses may not have the full weather-proofing of some brands, but in every
I have to admit, I have a soft spot for the 24-70mm zoom lens. A little weird having emotional attachment to a focal length range, but this lens was my first, top quality zoom lens back in the day. In my case, it was the Canon L-series version which covered the most usable focal lengths
If you’ve had the pleasure of trying out any of the Sigma Art range of lenses, then you would have probably found a lot of optical quality for the money. These prime lenses have been whipping up a storm as quality alternatives to the standard fare and now it’s time for the zooms to get
It’s never been a better time for third-party lenses. Even the less well-known makers are producing high-end optics in both primes and zooms, with very reasonable price points. Like any lens choice, it’s ultimately about testing a few examples and seeing which fits your needs. But, if you’re in the market for a high-end prime
If you’ve never used Sigma’s Arts range of lenses, you may be in for a treat. As with the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art, these are high-end offerings that are very capable of competing against the usual go-to lenses. Obviously, each lens comparison has to be done on its own merits, but in general,
Pardon the pun, but in the wide world of wide-angle lenses, the usual go-to are lenses from your camera manufacturer. However, third-party lens makers are currently producing some of the highest quality lenses ever from their lineup. In particular, one such lens is the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art. Sigma’s Art series, especially in
Sigma is back with a top end lens, the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art lens. This wide-angle zoom aims to be an alternative to what Canon, Nikon, and Sony offer at this focal length. All three aforementioned lens makers have top-notch wide-angle lenses of their own, which means Sigma had to produce something special
The Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is one of the best portrait lenses money can buy. At a weight of 3.6 pounds, the lens boasts a huge front element which may draw stares, even from professional photographers, but you won’t find the impressive sharpness and smooth bokeh that it provides elsewhere. The 105mm f/1.4
