Sigma 28-45mm f1.8 DG DN Art...

[ClintLloyd]

Really not sure what to think of this thing! What are your thoughts..?

Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art Lens Review

Is the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

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[ACHILLEAS]

You can cover that range with your feet. If its not at least a 4x zoom its not a zoom.

 

[ClintLloyd]

You can cover that range with your feet. If its not at least a 4x zoom its not a zoom.

Lol! When Sony released the 16-25mm recently, I thought that was a real hoot...

 

[denum]

Hmmm... I think the jury is still out on this, so that is why we need you to pony-up and grab one of these so you can be our resident reviewer . The author did seem impressed with the f/1.8.

 

[ClintLloyd]

Hmmm... I think the jury is still out on this, so that is why we need you to pony-up and grab one of these so you can be our resident reviewer . The author did seem impressed with the f/1.8.

I'm pretty sure it would still be brand new in the box for a few years though till I figure out what to do with it...

 

[RAZKY]

Really not sure what to think of this thing! What are your thoughts..?

Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art Lens Review

Is the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

www.the-digital-picture.com

While I have some lenses wider than 45mm, they probably get used less than 5% of the time, 50mm full-frame equivalent being the widest I normally use. So this Sigma would be useless for me, but I can see the appeal for those who like to shoot wide. Covering 54° to 75° at f/1.8 is a rather impressive zoom range, especially with the stated prime lens performance. I've never seen an Art zoom, but I tested a couple of their primes a few years ago and thought they were excellent. (For various reasons, I went with Zeiss Otus, though.) I think the 28-45 will probably sell pretty well, and may stimulate the competition..

 

[DigiFilm]

This clearly aimed at content creators and video.

If it were 24mm on the wide end I'd be pre-ordering. It would save me from changing 24, 35, and 50 primes repeatedly. Not every situation involves simply moving your feet.

 

[ClintLloyd]

While I have some lenses wider than 45mm, they probably get used less than 5% of the time, 50mm full-frame equivalent being the widest I normally use. So this Sigma would be useless for me, but I can see the appeal for those who like to shoot wide. Covering 54° to 75° at f/1.8 is a rather impressive zoom range, especially with the stated prime lens performance. I've never seen an Art zoom, but I tested a couple of their primes a few years ago and thought they were excellent. (For various reasons, I went with Zeiss Otus, though.) I think the 28-45 will probably sell pretty well, and may stimulate the competition..

I had mostly Sigma Art lenses when I first started doing photography. The build quality is sensational and I never had any issues.

It's an interesting lens for sure, especially when f1.8 primes are very compact on Sony. The little tiny f1.8 Samyang's come to mind.

 

[ClintLloyd]

This clearly aimed at content creators and video.

If it were 24mm on the wide end I'd be pre-ordering. It would save me from changing 24, 35, and 50 primes repeatedly. Not every situation involves simply moving your feet.

Indeed, the 28mm end definitely leaves a bit to be desired for a photographer. Bring in breathing compensation for a videographer and it starts to get a little painful.

 

[jeffashman]

I have a nice Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8, but it spends most days just sitting on my desk. I just need to take a day where all I take with me is that lens, which would force me to use it.

 

[ClintLloyd]

I have a nice Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8, but it spends most days just sitting on my desk. I just need to take a day where all I take with me is that lens, which would force me to use it.

Challenge yourself the next time you go out mate!

I do that with my little Sony 40mm sometimes on the street. But funnily enough, 90% of my street images are between 35mm and 45mm anyway, so it makes no difference to how I shoot...

 

[DigiFilm]

Wide lenses are great for museums or displays where crowds (people) are a problem. You can get close enough to stop 95% of them from walking in between you and the subject. I use a 17-28 on FF regularly for just that reason.

 

[jeffashman]

Challenge yourself the next time you go out mate!

I do that with my little Sony 40mm sometimes on the street. But funnily enough, 90% of my street images are between 35mm and 45mm anyway, so it makes no difference to how I shoot...

I'll do that the next time I get an opportunity... if it ever stops raining around here. There are some classic city halls and court houses as well as old downtown areas that I keep telling myself I need to go after. But the rain this year...

 

[VidThreeNorth]

Given the aperture range (and reported sharpness) it would make a nice general use indoor lens. Documenting family life, weddings, birthdays, could use it. The 28mm wide limit is safe for most flash units. Well, if you use a ceiling bounce. I think most low cost flashes aren't "safe" wider than 35mm.

 

[ClintLloyd]

Wide lenses are great for museums or displays where crowds (people) are a problem. You can get close enough to stop 95% of them from walking in between you and the subject. I use a 17-28 on FF regularly for just that reason.

As a long time fan of 16-35mm lenses, I second that!