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Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens
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Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens
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The Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 DC HSM is a unique wide-angle to standard zoom lens that is capable of a maximum 1.8 aperture. One of the best general-purpose lens on the market, it acts as a 27-52.5mm lens on a 35mm camera, and is able to achieve a wide array of professional shots for landscape, portrait, casual, and macro photography Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downCarbonguy9
44
Sep 16, 2015
Dammit! I just bought this lens on Amazon for full price. It NEVER goes on sale from any major retailer. They don't need to put it on sale because it just sales so well.
I've seen grey market sales for closer to $700, some small camera shops (probably again grey market) have sales and bundles but that is still pretty rare.
Right now looking on Amazon US this lens is $800, B&H is $800, Adorama is $800. I'm not sure what type of deals people are looking for with this but if I didn't already have this I'd jump on it and use the saved cash to buy a UV/Polarizing filter and be very happy.
Only way to get this lens (non grey market) for closer to $700 USD is used. If that's the price you're looking for new... Don't hold your breath!
All that said I love this lens! It's referred to by many as "The YouTuber Lens" because it's great for videographers. Specifically product review and unboxing videos. The Bokeh is very nice, the focus ring is very smooth and has a long travel which makes slow macro style focus pulls much easier than with other non-cine lens. Auto focus is also very quick and accurate and minimum focus distance is pretty short, better than every other non-macro lens I've tried. I'm really happy with the sharpness as well.
The zoom ring is very smooth (can get nice vertigo style dolly-zooms) and all of the elements are internal so there's no lens creep when doing top down shots. The 1.8 aperture throughout the focal range is so nice for people that are a bit starved for light but you have to get used to shooting at that shallow DoF. You can zoom and not have to worry about exposure changes due to variable aperture like with less expensive zoom lenses. Again very nice for video work
Really I leave this lens on my 60D 80% of the time now for video work. It's essentially an inexpensive cine-zoom. I also have a 18-135mm 3.5-4.6 kit lens, Canon 50mm 1.8 and Sigma 24-70mm 2.8. But mainly use the 18-35.
Since all the elements are internal on this it is very long. It's also quite heavy because of the high quality elements inside and metal construction. The nifty-fifty 1.8 and kit lens from Canon feel like cheap plastic toys compared to this. Dat Sigma is more along the lines of Canon L quality.
But seriously if you do anything like product reviews, strap this on, get a focus handle, set the aperture you need for the shot, set the shutter according to your frame rate/motion then adjust the ISO for correct exposure. Easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy! One negative is that the max aperture is only 16 where other lenses go up to 22 or 32 so keep that in mind if you shoot stuff that requires you to stopped way down a lot (Landscapes/Long exposures)
Here are two videos I recently filmed primarily if not exclusively with this lens:
I've seen grey market sales for closer to $700, some small camera shops (probably again grey market) have sales and bundles but that is still pretty rare.
Right now looking on Amazon US this lens is $800, B&H is $800, Adorama is $800. I'm not sure what type of deals people are looking for with this but if I didn't already have this I'd jump on it and use the saved cash to buy a UV/Polarizing filter and be very happy.
Only way to get this lens (non grey market) for closer to $700 USD is used. If that's the price you're looking for new... Don't hold your breath!
All that said I love this lens! It's referred to by many as "The YouTuber Lens" because it's great for videographers. Specifically product review and unboxing videos. The Bokeh is very nice, the focus ring is very smooth and has a long travel which makes slow macro style focus pulls much easier than with other non-cine lens. Auto focus is also very quick and accurate and minimum focus distance is pretty short, better than every other non-macro lens I've tried. I'm really happy with the sharpness as well.
The zoom ring is very smooth (can get nice vertigo style dolly-zooms) and all of the elements are internal so there's no lens creep when doing top down shots. The 1.8 aperture throughout the focal range is so nice for people that are a bit starved for light but you have to get used to shooting at that shallow DoF. You can zoom and not have to worry about exposure changes due to variable aperture like with less expensive zoom lenses. Again very nice for video work
Really I leave this lens on my 60D 80% of the time now for video work. It's essentially an inexpensive cine-zoom. I also have a 18-135mm 3.5-4.6 kit lens, Canon 50mm 1.8 and Sigma 24-70mm 2.8. But mainly use the 18-35.
Since all the elements are internal on this it is very long. It's also quite heavy because of the high quality elements inside and metal construction. The nifty-fifty 1.8 and kit lens from Canon feel like cheap plastic toys compared to this. Dat Sigma is more along the lines of Canon L quality.
But seriously if you do anything like product reviews, strap this on, get a focus handle, set the aperture you need for the shot, set the shutter according to your frame rate/motion then adjust the ISO for correct exposure. Easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy! One negative is that the max aperture is only 16 where other lenses go up to 22 or 32 so keep that in mind if you shoot stuff that requires you to stopped way down a lot (Landscapes/Long exposures)
Here are two videos I recently filmed primarily if not exclusively with this lens:
Dual_Air_Bag
11
Sep 16, 2015
MikeMDWill there be any warranty issues? Like with the Nikon lens? Also I hope the shipping and handle will be better than my previous drops. As stated before, I do like to keep my boxes of the products I buy.
Malenklov
29
Sep 16, 2015
It's probably irresponsible not to mention that this is a crop (APS-C) format lens designed for Canon EF-S and Nikon DX format bodies. Mounted on a full-frame camera, the image circle will not cover the entire sensor.
Carbonguy9
44
Sep 16, 2015
MalenklovCaveat Emptor I'd hope someone looking to drop $800 on a lens would be able to figure out if it works on their body. If not... I have a bridge for sale in Brooklyn!
Malenklov
29
Sep 16, 2015
Carbonguy9Yeah, I agree. But if MD's going to list the filter size and the minimum focus distance, the sensor format probably deserves to go on there. That and the fact that "EF mount" (as opposed to EF-S) sort of implies full frame.
dan-theman
78
Dec 16, 2018
You know I owned this lens for a couple years and it is stellar! On a Merrill sensor, it will blow your mind. Sharpest/clearest prints I’ve ever made were captured by this lens.
dan-theman
78
Mar 27, 2019
So you were criticizing the photography, not the lens. I see. This was a review of the lens with photos to give a demonstration of its rendering.
Wakamaru
52
Jun 19, 2019
dan-themanLove these! What camera size is this crop or a full frame camera? *Edit: Nevermind, saw lens is for DX only, perfect.
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Sythrix
302
Dec 15, 2018
Bth921...AND it's from an authorized dealer, so it has a warranty unlike this one.
Massdrop is so out of touch on photography it's not even funny. They should seriously just scrap the whole community and start over, because they consistently have no good deals and even when there's a "decent" deal, it doesn't have a warranty.
madisondave
8
Aug 14, 2018
https://www.sigmaphoto.com/article/important-information-regarding-gray-market-sigma-products/
As of January 1, 2017, any product that is not imported by the Sigma Corporation of America or purchased from an unauthorized Sigma USA Dealer will not be serviced under warranty regardless of the service required. The Sigma Corporation of America Service department will service these products for a minimum $250 charge in addition to the required parts and labor charges at the owner's expense.
Just a heads up on this
As of January 1, 2017, any product that is not imported by the Sigma Corporation of America or purchased from an unauthorized Sigma USA Dealer will not be serviced under warranty regardless of the service required. The Sigma Corporation of America Service department will service these products for a minimum $250 charge in addition to the required parts and labor charges at the owner's expense.
Just a heads up on this
Calaverasgrande
1486
Mar 22, 2019
madisondavehow often have you ever needed a lens serviced?
I've yet to encounter a single instance where I had to take advantage of warranty service on photography gear. Not saying this isn't true. But there is such a stink made over the grey box status of these photography drops. And honestly, if you are a pro, it may be a concern. But if you are a pro you don't have a problem paying full price for lenses and bodies. It's a tax writeoff, and you want to be part of the companies pro service plan anyway.
killchain
43
Nov 15, 2016
pascalbraxIMO there's no point in attaching a 800g lens to a 300-400g body. If I had a NEX or an alpha 6***, I'd go for light and fast primes that are not available for other mounts anyway.
Elite83
7
Nov 19, 2016
pascalbraxWell, I didn't buy for the size. Sony just has more features useful to me as a photo and video shooter who can't afford to have multiple camera bodies, but I agree with that aspect, though, I don't personally care.
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