Sigma 18-35 f1.8 Art (Page 2): I wonder if those who have used these ART lenses could comment (and reassure me) I am considering the same lens that the OP is asking about. Keep in mind...

j45 Loc: North Central CT

I wonder if those who have used these ART lenses could comment (and reassure me)

I am considering the same lens that the OP is asking about.

Keep in mind that lens and others in the series DO NOT HAVE VR - optical stabilization. This might be a consideration.

To those who have this lens - is there any drawback to the fact that it doesn't have optical stabilization?

catalint Loc: oslo

j45 wrote:

I wonder if those who have used these ART lenses could comment (and reassure me)

I am considering the same lens that the OP is asking about.

Keep in mind that lens and others in the series DO NOT HAVE VR - optical stabilization. This might be a consideration.

To those who have this lens - is there any drawback to the fact that it doesn't have optical stabilization?

I have the 50mm 1.4 Art on my ff D750 and I absolutely love it. Lack of VR has never been an issues for me. The times I am concerned about not having VR has to be under long exposure. But then again , what would VR help with in a 2 seconds and above exposure.

VR or not , that has been covered here on UHH in several threads.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

j45 wrote:

I wonder if those who have used these ART lenses could comment (and reassure me)

I am considering the same lens that the OP is asking about.

Keep in mind that lens and others in the series DO NOT HAVE VR - optical stabilization. This might be a consideration.

To those who have this lens - is there any drawback to the fact that it doesn't have optical stabilization?

A) you need to re-read the posts. Everyone with an ART lens, including me, has positive comments!

B) IMHO, VR is NOT needed in wide angle lenses. YMMV.

Best of luck!

crazydaddio Loc: Toronto Ontario Canada

cjc2 wrote:

Mine works perfectly. Seems yours needs a trip to the factory.

Maybe Sigmas Nikon AF algorithms have better reverse engineering than Canon :-)

crazydaddio Loc: Toronto Ontario Canada

cjc2 wrote:

A) you need to re-read the posts. Everyone with an ART lens, including me, has positive comments!

B) IMHO, VR is NOT needed in wide angle lenses. YMMV.

Best of luck!

...except for mine. You have feedback from both Canon and Nikon shooters. If you google Sigma ART autofocus issues, you will see what this thread is echoing. Some have great results and some terrible and it varies by lens type. (35mm 1.4 art seems to be awesome....50mm 1.4Art seems to be the problem child.

Normalizing for "expectations", you will still have the conclusion that there is copy to copy variation that is meaningful. I have 4 lenses from Canon that require NO microadjustments for me. I have 1 Sigma that requires NO microadjustments (again for me). And I have 1 Sigma that is unadjustable but hits enough that I decided to keep it....and it was my 2nd copy as the first would never hit :-)
....and the Nikon guys on this thread seem to be unanimously pro...and the 2 Canon guys are a split decision...

Get the lens, test it, and return it if it doesnt meet your needs.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

MT Shooter wrote:

That lens is basically made just to do what you are looking to do with it, a perfect match.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

crazydaddio wrote:

...except for mine. You have feedback from both Ca... (show quote)

I own the lens in question (50/1.4 ART) and mine works well. If yours doesn't, send it back to Sigma for repair, don't just whine about it!

whitewolfowner

As long as the 18mm is wide enough for you at the parties I don't think you could go wrong with the Sigma 18mm-35mm.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Royce Moss wrote:

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It’s excellent for low light work. Lots of low budget film makers add a MetaBones SpeedBooster (Canon to Micro 4/3 adapter and focal reducer) to this lens, and use it on a GH4 or GH5.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

Royce Moss wrote:

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Sigma Art Lenses, are among the very best made, for a third party purchase.

NealB Loc: Lowell Indiana

I use my 18-35mm Art on my D7100 and D500 with great results. I also have the USB dock.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

cjc2 wrote:

What fine tuning did you find it needed?

It has been awhile, but I think I adjusted between -2 and -6 at most of the points. One or two were fine as they were. It will vary depending on your individual copy of the lens and how well it matches your camera body.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

j45 wrote:

I wonder if those who have used these ART lenses could comment (and reassure me)

I am considering the same lens that the OP is asking about.

Keep in mind that lens and others in the series DO NOT HAVE VR - optical stabilization. This might be a consideration.

To those who have this lens - is there any drawback to the fact that it doesn't have optical stabilization?

The 24-70 and the 24-105 do have OS, the wider lenses do not. The 50-100 also does not appear to have OS and I think that is the only one without that maybe should.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

dsmeltz wrote:

It has been awhile, but I think I adjusted between -2 and -6 at most of the points. One or two were fine as they were. It will vary depending on your individual copy of the lens and how well it matches your camera body.

Thanks for sharing.