The BEST 50mm Lens for the Money - My NEW Favourite Lens!! (Real world test)
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2022
- I review the 50mm Sigma Art f1.4 lens and show real world results from my trip up to Scotland. This is the best midrange lens on the market and I explain why.
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Gear:
50mm Sigma Art 1.4
24mm Sigma Art 1.4
70-200mm Canon 2.8
Sony A74
Music by Epidemic Sound
ES_The Long Walk - Jamie Norwood
ES_A Little Bit More (Instrumental Version) - Deanz - Jak na to + styl
Glad to see you pop up with another vid in my feed, awesome video as always
really well done vid. thank you for the sharing and effort. scotland looked lovely (and those drone shots were GREAT!) thumbs up.
Awesome video. Loved your last one in Scotland and this is just as good.
With so many different 50mm lenses, I was at a loss, but your video definitely helped me get a better understanding of what is offered at a more reasonable price range. Thank you so much for putting time and effort into this vid! I will now sub :)
Good to see you back at it ! 📸
Really like how you tend to explain precisely what you are up too with every shot. in relation to the exposure triangle, (aperture, iso & shutter speed) for us beginner photographers to understand a concept/task better. Often more times than not too much is said without any guidance, example or execution of how to go around what one is trying to achieve, if you catch my drift... Again, good detail and informative hands on explanation. Cheers to many more breathtaking compositions!!!
Top notch review and production 🤜🤛 I have a Sony Zeiss 55 1.8, still using it after 4 years 👌
Mark, I was just in training for the past month and when I saw your video was up I got really excited. Love your videos. Thanks
I just ordered the Canon 50mm1.2.
Btw. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you without a hat. You have hair! Lol. Keep posting.
Just subscribed and liked. Great video and Glencoe looks gorgeous as does Big Ben!
Epic use of the drone sir….oh and the camera haha
Your switch from A7iii to A7iv is what convinced me last month to make the switch. Certainly worth it!! Even for the EVF haha
man, i was on the fence about getting this sigma f1.4, but seeing your shots in the highlands sold me, even if you're a pro and my shots won't come close to these!
Make sure there is a cup of coffee beside you to watch this video... Always enjoying the proses and the result... 👍
15 years ago I had the Canon EF f/1.8 - I loved that lens, it was barely off the camera. It had a focus motor as loud as a helicopter but it was super sharp every time.
I’ve owned this lens for almost three years now. Must say that it’s just fantastic.
I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this tutorial
just liked this comment to help!
I’m replying to this comment so after someone else comments after me, a year, two years, I get reminded of commenting on your comment
@@Tonyrizk13 lmao
November 2022
Hi im reminding you Tazutra!!!
Great in-depth review! Thanks for the tremoundous amount of examples!
My pleasure. Hope it helped!
@@MarkMcGeePhotos hey mark ..Would you still take this over the 85mm art
I have the same camera. Sigma 50mm ART SOLD! Thanks Mark... Awesome photography and video!
Good stuff mark 👍
Welcome back to CZcams Mark.
I love my 50mm Sigma Art, so much that I still haven't upgraded to the GM. The GM 1.2 is very enticing, but at that price it's hard to justify the purchase. The Sigma is already so good.
Great video, so helpful!
Absolutely professional video, as always. As this video focused on full frame, could you do a similar video about apsc lenses?
This guy is super talented some of his pics blew me away
Great review, thank you 👏
Brilliant mark
Stumbled this video while researching the Nikon Z 50 f1.8! Just wanted to say great colour grade on your vide 🙂
Very good! I believe I must buy a copy!
I bought a used mint condition of this lens for $600 it’s my first Sigma lens but won’t be my last it’s probably the best $600 I spent on a lens the images are amazing I don’t mind the size if it can deliver kick ass images build quality is top notch what I hate most about this lens is I’m now I’m spending my time on Sigma website checking out their other lenses great review I definitely concur with your assessments 👍
Many thanks Mark 🙂
I just purchased one for my canon r6. Can't wait to start shooting with it.
have to say your video finaly helps me takes a decision... thank you so much ..
Great video. I’m a Canon R6 user and I’ve a clutch of Sigma Art lenses f1.4 ,24,35,50 and 85mm. All bought used. I reckon £2K for all 4 lenses. And looks like, judging by your comments this was a good investment. I also have a lovely Canon 70-200mm f2.8 series II. I’m counting myself lucky.
Just wish I have the editing skills as we see in your videos.
Truly fabulous photos. Thanks for the inspiration to keep trying.
I have been using the 35mm 1.4 Art lens for a few years now and it is one of my favourites. If I was going for another 50mm, as a Canon user, I would probably buy a second hand EF 50mm f1.2 but the 50mm Art would be tempting.
I was tempted with the 1.2 but the reviews of the sigma at that price point compared to the canons converted me to the sigma
FYI: Diffraction makes a lens softer at small apertures. In the future, try to keep the aperture between f8-f11 for sharpness tests as past that, diffraction usually kicks in, softening the image.
2-3 stops from the min. are the best.
While I agree the Sigma is super lens and a great alternative to the Sony 50mm f1.2 especially when comparing prices. But I'd be curious how you find this Sigma stacks up to other 50mm closer in price to it. My only issue with it, is the size. I'd only use for dedicated shooting sessions, and not a carry-around lens.
I got this lens a while ago for my nikon d3s and will have to agree with this video this lens is a brilliant piece of kit i bought mine for around £350 and simply love this lens
Awesome video!
i got this lens for my R5 and is amazing, one of my favourites
I loved this thank you
Great Job and pictures I just found your site 😊 I do have a question I am using the Canon 90D at 1.6 crop I have the 24mm 2.8 and the 50mm 1.8 which Len's would you use the most for what you do street photos 😊
beautiful photographs
It's my main 50 mm lens also. Tacksharp and great image quality. Price wise one of the best 50's out there. But one thing:it is not weathersealed. 😉
Great video! About lenses: what wuld be your view on Tamron 35-150? Can one such lens replace all this multiple options that somebody need's to carry around?
i hope they will release a native 50mm with apperture ring on the lens like they did with the updated 85mm. amazing lens, i had the old 50mm Art for my nikon.
Hi Mark, Really love your videos. Which version of the lens is this? Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN ART or Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART?
Nice cow shot!!
My favourite go to lens is the Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art lens that I use for automotive photography. I use it on my Canon Eos 6d MkII & at first the histogram was way off. Someone suggested I get the USB dock to update the firmware & that fixed it as there was an update for my camera. The USB dock was a game changer as much as the lens was. What polariser are you using as the Urth one I have seems to work well but I feel it could sometimes be sharper
Hi Mark great video. I’m a beginner and I have a canon 250d. If I get the Canon EF Fit version of this lens would it fit? I’m thinking about getting this for concerts. Thanks.
great job might be my next purchase 😉
I've just upgraded from the Canon RF50 f1.8 to the Sigma, I was looking at the Canon RF50mm f1.2 but as an amateur I really could not justify the cost of that lens, I'm VERY happy with my decision, on my R3 the image quality is superb and the autofocus is lightning fast, money well spent.
Love me some Sigma lenses. They pair so well with the Sony bodies.
Sony 55mm 1.8 will always be my favourite value for money, plus such a compact lens.
Sigma all the way!
I got my Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro years ago, brand new, as it was up there with lenses twice its price and I was on a budget. Of course, nowhere near L lenses costing many times more but very decent still, especially at that MSRP of 219 Euros including a hood and soft pouch. Now I got a Sigma 150-600 Contemporary for the same exact reason. I love them both. I've been looking for a proper 50mm now as I really hate my EF 50mm 1.8 II "nifty fifty" and have been drooling over this Sigma and the Sony APS-C lineup as well. I might even get a used Sony A6000 series body just to pair it with the 30 and 56mm Sigma 1.4 lenses for anything other than my bird photography setup on the 7D Mark II as that will be a very compact combo that I can always have with me.
P.S. Scotland is incredibly beautiful! I have to visit.
Is there any difference between the Sigma 50 1. 4 art EF adapted with MC-11 vs the 50 1.4 Art fe mount? I curently use the ef version on Sony, wondering if there is any difference that will worth getting the native mount one.
It’s an amazing lens! Razor sharp amazing contrast and overall image quality. Though, i sold it couple of weeks ago to buy the 70-200 GM.
Thank you so much for the video … I do have a question for you… can I use the sigma 50mm F1.4 on a canon EOS 2000D ?
Nice one as I’ve just ordered a excellent copy of this lens as a upgrade for the 50mm 1.8stm
Hope you enjoy it!
I own the Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art lens and use it with my Canon R5. It's an incredible lens! I paid $570 for it. Among the best money I've spent on a lens to date, and I own a 70-200 2.8, an RF 100-500, A Sigma 14-24, a Sigma 60-600 Sport as well. Sometimes you have to sacrifice weight for quality, and this one does a little due to its heft, just like the 14-24 (another crazy good lens!) but it's well worth it. The end result is what it's all about, and this lens is stunning.
Out of curiosity, why do you own both a 100-500 and a 60-600? And on your R5, does the 100-500 actually perform better than the Sigma 60-600?
I upgraded from my Canon 50mm to this lens last year. Never looked back. It’s my favourite lens in my bag.
Great information. New subscriber
So a "focus stack" is you individually taking two pictures then combining them in post or is that something the camera does automatically?
You also need to get the background obliterator Sigma 135 1.8...really good lens...own all Sigma Art primes except for the 105mm 1.4
im getting the lens today
Bless u mam.
Would u recommend a Sigma 35mm 1.4 for a Crop sensor?
I was about to recomment on the last video when will the next video come ....hopefully late but video came at last....
Video best as always
I bought the Sigma 50mm f1.4 ART as my first lens when I changed my Fuji equipment to Sony three years ago.
Since then I have also bought other lenses and sold them as well.
But the only lens I've had since new and which I will never give up is this Sigma.
Even after three years of shooting, pictures taken with it and the a7r III body still bring a smile to my face.
Nice video. Love the music. 😅
Do you ever think they going to make it a 1.2 I know the Gmaster has one but it’s so expensive
Can Nikon d750 camera work with new z series lenses ftz adapter because all videos in social media can use z series camera with f mount lens ftz adapter.But my question is f mount cameras with z series lenses Can it be used through any other adapter?
I had this lens and replaced it with the Sony Zeiss 55mm f/1.8, which had a better contrast, but worse bokeh, and later with the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4, which is optically better wide open than the Sigma and the Zeiss 55. But I have compared the Sigma with a super expensive Zeiss Otus and from f/4 upwards the Sigma is better than the Otus. So at higher appertures it is a stellar lens. Wide open is very good but not excellent. I use other sigma lenses which are brilliant, like the 35mm DG DN, the 85mm (first version) and the 24-70. All are one of the best in class.
Panasonic 50mm 1.4 S-Pro for the win 🏅
I love my d810 and this lens
Love your videos always watch but dude. You need an l bracket for the tripod 👍🏼👊🏻
Not sure if I should go for this or the older Canon 50mm 1.4 for half the price. I shoot on a 1DX
very nice video
I think the 35mm fits my needs better, but it's soooo lovely!
So are you updating your kit ith the Sigms 50mm 1.4 dn dg
Sigma lenses represent the midpoint between perfection and infuriation: their quality control is bad, but when the lenses are good, they are exceptionally so. The predecessor to this lens (50mm f/1.4 EX DG) was also an absolute gem of a portrait lens. I used it on weddings and it never, ever missed a beat, producing the best photos I have ever captured.
In your opinion, what should I go for. Sigma 1.4 ex dg hsm or Canon 1.4 ?
what is the last update of this lens sorry the question was good the video I liked
I own the lens and have been hesitating with the Samyang 50mm f1.4 II that is half the weight. Have you ever tried this one ?
I have canon 50mm f1.8 STM.... It's one cheap and brilliant lens for that prise.
Lol, I just bought that last month second hand for my D850. Though the sharpness is better on the Sony 55mm ZEISS f1.8 that takes the crown!
I have the sigma 28mm f1.4, incredible lens (my favorite) sharp corner to corner wide open with beautiful rendering that preserves the delicate tonal ranges and colors. I often pair it with a tiny sigma 45mm f2.8 which hasa quality to its rendering, not quite the love at first site of the 28mm, but still amazing. It is soft in the corners at only 2.8 (sharp when closed down).
Been feeling into the 40mm f1.4 art, but that lens is even heavier (although weather sealed). The 28mm is fine for weight, but the 40 might be over the top? Your video has me taking a look at the 50 - thanks!
Hi Michael. I'm thinking about this lens on Nikon z mount. I'm just wondering if the af works. Have you tried? Thanks.
@leonardotonin6201 Have not tried on nikon, as do not have a nikon with either the old or new mount. I ended up getting the 40mm as well and love them both, although the 28 is my favorite of the two for my typical use. AF for me works well, including the 40mm with our very fast moving and agile dog, keeping in mind that some of this is camera dependent. I read something in a review a while back with some people who were having trouble with the lens on dslr nikon cameras (lens calibration), although that would not affect you with z mount.
@@michaelkhalsa thanks for your help. I heard that the af on the 28 has been improved. The price of this lens is smaller than the 28 1.8 g. I'm thinking more because the weight. Thank you.
How good is it for video?
The Sigma 50 f/1.4 or the Canon RF50 f/1.8?
The Sigma 50/1.4 Art is tempting, of course, especially as an enthusiast Sony E shooter, but I'd rather wait for the DN version... it can't be that long that we'll get it soon.
Any news on when it's coming out?
@@mysticandroid57 I don't know if you're asking me, but unfortunately I don't have any intel whatsoever. I think that the next DG DN lens is a toss-up between a 70-200/2.8, 135/1.8 and the 50/1.4 (and potentially 1.2 versions of the 50 and 85). Lots of possibilities there. I think we'll see something in 2023.
@@apricanephoto I want a 50mm but I rather wait like u said, and see what's next.... thanks for the reply
Sigma has not made any lenses for the Nikon Z mount yet but I'm sure they're working on it. I might be interested in this art lens if they do. I just bought the 40mm f/2 and used it for the first time the other day. I was impressed with it. It's a good street lens.
Nikon, as well as Canon have prohibited 3rd party lens manufacturers access to their mirroless mounts, which is why from a mirroless perspective Sony has the best availability for made for mirroless lenses from Tamron, Sigma & Samyang. It's that flexibility that has kept me on the Sony system. The only thing I need to consider now is trading in my A9's & A7iii's for two Sony A1's, or step up my lens collection. Hopefully Nikon & Canon will see sense and allow 3rd party lens support.
@@TheTeejay73 Nikon has not prohibited third party lenses. There's many companies making lenses for the z mount. Sigma is one of the few that hasn't yet but I think they will announce their first lens this year in 2023.
Where's Tokina Opera 50mm 1.4 in your collection? Shame it wasn't included, lol.
I must be unlucky! I've owned the 50mm Sigma Art, also the 20mm, and the 35mm Sigma Art. The 50mm had temperamental "sticky" focus, the 20mm used to fog up internally at the slightest whiff of humidity and the 35mm shuck itself apart. They all hunted in low light. I spent more time nursing and calibrating them than using them. I agree, they're tack sharp and clinical, but not trustworthy or reliable for longevity compared to name brands. I hope their quality control has improved in recent years
If the lens is bad, send it back!
@@KaiTiuraAs easy as that! And yes, I did eventually! It taught me a valuable lesson! Don't go cheap when professionally shooting. Pay the extra and stay with native brands instead. After that, I never looked back and my confidence grew. All 3 Sigma's mentioned previously were purchased within a couple of days of each other. Brand spanking new. When the issues became evident, I was in denial because I heard many folk talking about calibrating them with a USB dock. So being a new style of lens, I purchased the USB dock and I gave Sigma a chance. After a lot of faffing, I decided I had enough evidence, "that it wasnt me," and they were returned. I didn't want to replace them, as all three had the same or similar generic issues. I also owned 3 camera bodies at the time to rule out any possible camera issues or user error. I also had plenty of native glass to use as a benchmark too. I can see the appeal with Sigma, because when they're tack sharp, the quality is stunning. So anyone who has time on their hands, or has a slower pace to photography, I'm sure the shots are absolutely fantastic. However from my own personal experience with Sigma, for fast paced weddings, event photography, and low light shooting. They're simply not reliable or responsive enough. Especially when treasured moment last only a split seconds. So, as with every photographer out there, we base our brand trust on recommendations, experience, nostalgia, or from a good or bad experience. Unfortunately for me, the extra weight didn't justified for the level of reliability I was getting.
A74 or E1?
As soon as I seen that house I knew where it was haha
that Sigma's 50 is known for years now but I would go for the 40mm f1.4 Art lens I own the 20mm f1.4 Art and the 105mm f1.4 @Rt Bokehmaster
I love 50mm……. I use Samyang 50mm f1.4 FE II. Greetings from Mainz, Germany 👋👋👋👋👋
Just bought the Sigma 50 mm f1.4 art for my Canon R6
Hi.. I am R6 shooter also. May I know how this lens' perform with R6? Do you need to update the firmware of the lens prior to using this lens with R6?
It works great on the R6. No need for an update. Off course you need an adaptor. Good luck @@widiartoproboprasetyo9330
Good infomercial, thanks. I would say you need to add "for the price" when labeling the cheap Sigma as the market's best. For sure, it does not beat the new GM 50/1.2 which is insanely great. And smaller. And lighter. :)
Is the sigma 1.4 50mm better than the Nikon 50mm 1.8s?
waaaay better.....
i shoot sigma art 24,35 und 50mm, and the canon 3 major Zooms from 16zmm to 200mm shoot wit Canon C70 and . i finde it superb. they do perfect eyetracking and all autofocus actions fast and not to loud. to run a round snapshooting, i offen have my canon 40mm 2.8 pancake . on the Canon r6. bestprice/ qualitiy ever lense and so decent and little. but the sigmas are heavy and big but ... so very special, claer and so wow... they are absolutely qualified to shoot cinema quality on the C70 oder the othe Canon Cinema Cameras.
Can I use the Sigma 50mm to my Nikon D7000?
I am a dummy in photography😂
Mmmm for me I went with the zeiss 55mm f1.8….that lens is outstanding,same sort of price,a lot lighter and smaller with amazing results.
I am getting the samyang 50 1.4 mark ii. It seems like a good choice.
I just got that lens and I'm really enjoying it.
Did u end up getting it?
@@mysticandroid57 still on the fence now between this and the new sigma 50 1.4
@@sammyh9542 what 📷 do you have ?
@@mysticandroid57 a7siii