Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - More Pics, Cool 4k Video & Dock Info

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens at B&H
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens

When I did my review of the SIGMA 85mm Art series lens I thought I was done, but I couldn't bring myself to return this lens to my friends at B&H because it was just so darn good. I ended up keeping it for a few days longer and took a few more photos that just further reinforce how impressed I am with this lens.

Simply put, this lens is too good for just one review!

Close up video of a frozen creek

Unedited Frame Grab from Canon EOS-1D X Mark II 4k 60fps Video - Copyright Ron Martinsen - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Unedited Frame Grab from 4k Video

I wasn't prepared for doing video when I was on this hike, but I had to see what the SIGMA 85mm Art series could do with these awesome frozen branches in the creek, so I switched my Canon 1DX Mark II into 4k mode and did a quick video using its auto focus feature.

All images and video in this article are Copyright Ron Martinsen - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

My apologizes for the shaky cam, but if you appreciate sharp lenses then you'll enjoy this:


View at full-screen to fully appreciate

Another Unedited Frame Grab from Canon EOS-1D X Mark II 4k 60fps Video - Copyright Ron Martinsen - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Another Unedited Frame Grab from Canon EOS-1D X Mark II 4k 60fps Video

More Real World Shots

Here's some more real world shots that were all taken hand-held except the long exposure shots and all are unedited in-camera JPEG's. See part I of my review for details about how these are taken with my Canon 1DX Mark II).

All images and video in this article are Copyright Ron Martinsen - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED


f/2.8 @ 85mm for 1/160 sec at ISO 640
As expected, this lens is the king of subject isolation


f/2 @ 85mm for 1/200 sec at ISO 200
The bokeh is simply awesome


f/16 @ 85mm for 1.3 sec at ISO 100
Yet even at f/16 it's incredible too!


f/9 @ 85mm for 0.5 sec at ISO 100
The detail on the rocks are amazing at full view


f/9 @ 85mm for 0.5 sec at ISO 100
Even more impressive than the 4k video screen grabs are the details in the photos


f/9 @ 85mm for 0.5 sec at ISO 100
For fun I tried different focus points and the detail in the hanging icicle here was more than I imagined - wow!


f/7.1 @ 85mm for 1/160 sec at ISO 6400
This lens takes any scene and makes it look cool


f/8 @ 85mm for 1/200 sec at ISO 5000
f/8 is great on most lenses, but this lens is great from f/1.8 to f/16!


f/2.5 @ 85mm for 1/200 sec at ISO 320
While I wouldn't consider this a good lens for shooting flowers due to its minimum focus distance, if you step back you'll likely be satisfied with the results


f/4 @ 85mm for 1/160 sec at ISO 800
Nailing the focus handheld at the the minimum focus distance with this lens did prove challenging, but worth it if you are patient (or you bring out the tripod)


f/1.8 @ 85mm for 1/200 sec at ISO 640
f/1.8 gives you the creative freedom to create multiple shots from one scene as shown below  where the only difference was the focus point


f/1.8 @ 85mm for 1/200 sec at ISO 800
Compare to above where only the focus point differs
(which did result in a different ISO for a correct exposure)

For a full gallery of images see http://photos.ronmartblog.com/lens/sigma/85mmArt . You may view the photos while your browser is open on this article, but you may not edit, save, share, link or otherwise use any images in this gallery or article without my ink on paper written consent. All images copyright Ron Martinsen - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Using with SIGMA Optimization Pro & USB Dock

SIGMA USB Dock at B&H
SIGMA USB Dock

For those who are interested, I connected this lens up to my SIGMA USB Dock and took some screen shots of what settings are available from the latest version of SIGMA Optimization Pro:

Product information - click for a larger view
Product Information

Customization Menu - click for a larger view
Customization Menu

Focus Setting - click for a larger view
Focus Setting

Full-time MF Setting - click for a larger view
Full-time MF Setting

Conclusion

Please read my original SIGMA 85mm Art Series review for my final thoughts.

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