Shutter Journey (SGP)

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1 Shutter Journey (SGP) (

2 I was lucky enough to get the review unit for the latest Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM (EF Mount) from the local distributor (Sigma Marketing Singapore) for a test run and a review. This is like the biggest thing now as every other photographer from amateurs to professionals are all talking about this latest wonder from Sigma. First impressions the lens does not feel or even look like a Sigma lens! The new metal coating on the lens body simply reminds me of those Leica lenses and the focusing rings are nice to the hand s touch. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has a very solid feel and the layout of the lens are purposeful for ease of use and the lens is considered quite compact and light (665g) too. This is not just a Love at First Sight DSLR lens, the specs are amazing too. Featuring Aspherical glass on the 1st and last element, FLD glass (Low Dispersion Glass) on the 2nd element, SLD Glass on 6th, 8th, 10th & 11th element, this lens is like a Leica-Spec + Carl Zeiss-build combination. Everything about this lens just seems so well sorted and thought of. (

3 So does this lens really deserves the rave? I took it out on a short walk and tried it out. My wife took my Canon 5D MarkII for the weekend so I decided to have it mounted on my Canon EOS 1D MarkIV. So with the given crop factor of x1.3 on this Canon APS-H sensor, effectively I get a very useable 45.5mm for a walkabout. I will now let the photos do the talking, commentaries after the jump. ( 35mm F1.4 DG HSM at 1/500, F4, ISO 320 EV -3. (

4 ( Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM at 1/100, F2.8, ISO 400 EV +1.

5 ( Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM at 1/80, F1.4, ISO 400 EV -1. (

6 ( Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM at 1/125, F2, ISO 400 EV -2. ( ( Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM at 1/100, F2, ISO 400 EV0. (

7 ( Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM at 1/80, F1.4, ISO 400 EV +1. (

8 ( Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM at 1/80, F1.4, ISO 400 EV +1.

9 ( Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM at 1/60, F5.6, ISO 400 EV +3. From the above photos, I see amazing colors, sharpness and beautiful bokeh, all from the new Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM. All the above photos are not edited except straightening and cropping with the camera set to standard for every settings. To certain extent, I feel this lens is just as good as the other 35mm F1.4 lenses by manufacturers but asking price is much lower. This is welcoming to those whose wants a quality lens but do not wish to spend too much on it. On overall, this lens is certainly worth buying if you had not own a 35mm range lens. And trust me, this is no longer the same Sigma lens that you might expect, this is something totally new, totally refreshing and totally make sense if you ever got a chance to lay your hands on one of this lens.

10 As the Flagship Sigma lens, the 35mm F1.4 DG HSM had set a new & high standard for the future updates of it slenses product line. We will be watching Sigma s development closely. Some quick specs: - 35mm Focal Length (52.5mm on Nikon, Sony, Pentax APS-C bodies, 45.5mm on Canon APS-H /56mm on Canon APS-C bodies) - Aperture F1.4-F16. - Minimum Focusing Distance 30cm - Filter Size 67mm - Retail Box includes the Lens, Hood, caps, Manuel & Pouch. - Sigma A Lens For more information or specifications on this lens click here. ( For more information, please visit (