Best ever 35mm prime ?
May 2, 2017 20:18:50 #
Mike Danahy wrote:
I'm looking for the best ever made autofocus 35mm prime. Currently using the Nikkor 1.4 g. Seems like I'm still missing some pop.
I'm willing to buy any camera body to achieve this.
Mike...
I'm willing to buy any camera body to achieve this.
Mike...
I own and use the Sigma 35mm ART Lens on my Nikon D800. IMHO, it is a great lens, I love it. Best 35mm ever made... I don't know, but check out this review on the Photography Life website. Read the last sentence in section 14, summary.
https://photographylife.com/reviews/sigma-35mm-f1-4/
When you ask a question like you asked on a forum, you are going to get a lot of different opinions, some from users of the lens on the same brand body, and others who simply have opinions. If you think the Sigma 35mm Art may be the lens you want, before buying it, rent one and try it out for a week or two. See how you like it and if it meets your expectations.
Good luck.
May 2, 2017 20:54:51 #
May 2, 2017 21:29:11 #
Debating lens sharpness divorced of reference to the receiving sensor is dancing in the dark.
May 2, 2017 22:35:01 #
whitewolfowner wrote:
One of the sharpest lenses made is the Sigma 70mm ... (show quote)
I know most here go by DXO marks. Personally, I have found them not be at all accurate. I go by the reality of what a lens can do and a good sound proper reality test done by competent people using a sound scientific method who's results match what I see.
May 2, 2017 23:19:55 #
zoomphoto wrote:
No contest here.
Leica 35mm f/2.0 Summicron M Aspherical
Leica 35mm f/2.0 Summicron M Aspherical
Thanks... gonna check it out.
May 2, 2017 23:25:36 #
Should note.
You only asked for best 35mm.
If you need for a specific camera application that is an entirely different issue.
You only asked for best 35mm.
If you need for a specific camera application that is an entirely different issue.
May 3, 2017 04:50:19 #
RobbieAB
Loc: UK
Mike Danahy wrote:
Thanks... I have looking "over the fence" at the medium format world. (120 film is where I started.) The Mamiya is highly regarded as are the S-K lenses.
Well... If it is the 35mm on "FF" field of view you are seeking, you probably wouldn't actually want the S-K 35mm on a full-frame 645 sensor, as it's equivalent to 22mm on the smaller sensor. I think the 55mm would be the lens you would want.
I made the jump last year to a used (and about 10 years old!) Phase One P30, instead of buying a 5DmkIV. Yes, the Canon would be a better camera in almost every regard, but it provided a point of entry at a price I could tolerate, and I love the way the Mamiya body feels to use, which as a hobby funded by a non-photography career is the only justification needed! I've built myself a little trinity of lenses: the Mamiya 35mm, 80mm, and 210mm. Not used the 35mm yet, the other two perform awesomely if the focus is right though: veins in the eyes from 5m right!
May 3, 2017 09:33:00 #
Vince68 wrote:
I own and use the Sigma 35mm ART Lens on my Nikon ... (show quote)
Thank you very much. Great article! Another piece of good news for the Sigma.
Mike...
May 3, 2017 09:44:11 #
ken_stern wrote:
I shoot Canon & enjoy my 35mm 1.4 L --- as said - I agree - That Sigma could be a good one --- However since your talking "The Best Ever" -- My take on lenses are --- if your lens does not have Leica or Zeiss stamped on it then there are always better lenses --- Only downside is cost, weight & manual focus
I agree. Years ago, the camera club I was in would run monthly competitions, I started noticing that no matter what the subject matter was of the photo, I could always tell that certain photos were one of the members that shot with Leica. The colors (we were judging slides) where more vibrant especially the reds, they would look 3D, the subject was always razor sharp. Most of my own serious early work was from a twin lens Rollei with Zeiss and I'm now using a Sony with 55mm Zeiss that I would not trade for any Canon or Nikon and for that matter Leica.
May 3, 2017 12:57:18 #
Vince68 wrote:
I own and use the Sigma 35mm ART Lens on my Nikon ... (show quote)
Just ordered the Sigma. Too many positive reviews not to give it a try since its the least expensive of all my options.
Mike..
May 3, 2017 17:36:07 #
Mike Danahy wrote:
Just ordered the Sigma. Too many positive reviews not to give it a try since its the least expensive of all my options.
Mike..
Mike..
I think you made a good decision with the Sigma. I love mine. Good luck.
Vince
May 3, 2017 18:39:06 #
Robert Bailey wrote:
https://www.dxomark.com/lenses/launched-between-1987-and-2017/focal-from-35-to-35/launch_price-from-0-to-13000-usd/lens_zoom-prime#hideAdvancedOptions=false&viewMode=list&yDataType=global
This is the list of 35 mm lenses that dxomark has tested.
Someone recommended a Nikon lens- the top ranked one only gets a score of "36" compared to the Sony Carl Zeiss with a score of "44".
This is the list of 35 mm lenses that dxomark has tested.
Someone recommended a Nikon lens- the top ranked one only gets a score of "36" compared to the Sony Carl Zeiss with a score of "44".
I was going to say, Zeiss. Robert beat me to it. At B&H it goes for $1843.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/733916-REG/Zeiss_1871765_35mm_F_1_4_Distagon_T.html
May 3, 2017 19:34:23 #
Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art lens has really good reviews. If I needed a 35 that is what I would get for my Nikon FX. I have a Tamron 1.8 And it is super sharp and quite a bit less.
May 5, 2017 08:29:38 #
Mike Danahy wrote:
Just ordered the Sigma. Too many positive reviews not to give it a try since its the least expensive of all my options.
Mike..
Mike..
When you get it, post a couple of shots so we can see what you can do with it :-)
It might even be interesting if everyone posted shots with their recommendation.
May 5, 2017 08:41:45 #
tgreenhaw wrote:
When you get it, post a couple of shots so we can see what you can do with it :-)
It might even be interesting if everyone posted shots with their recommendation.
It might even be interesting if everyone posted shots with their recommendation.
Will do... thanks.
Mike...
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