#Sigma 18 35 1.8 nikon used full

Take note that we tested this on the Canon Rebel SL1: so it might perform even better on a camera with more advanced focusing. Super fast and super accurate are just some of the words that we’re going to use to define the focusing on the new Sigma 18-35mm f1.8. With that said though, we wouldn’t encourage that you go capture the next great hurricane with this lens. The lens, however, continued to function and perform flawlessly.

Though the lens isn’t weather sealed, we took it out during the rain–but I carried an umbrella. It all feels very solid to the touch and even when in use. This lens focuses and zooms all internally.Ībsolutely nothing about this lens feels cheap. A massive front element takes the lead here–but it won’t extend outward. But if you’re going to shoot video, know that this ring will be your best friend.Īnd then there is the front of the lens. If you’re shooting stills, don’t even bother with it. In all honestly, you’ll be using this more just for ergonomic support than anything. Near the front of the lens is the focusing ring. When you hand-hold the lens, you’ll know that it’s there for sure–it isn’t subtle to the feel, but it sure is to the looks. On the side of the lens is the AF/MF focusing switch. And ahead of this is a distance scale for focusing. The lens is primarily characterized by the zoom ring on the back–which is where you’ll spend lots of time zooming in or out on your subject or using it as a compositional tool. Let’s oogle over its good looks at the moment though. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Sigma is the woman that was the awkward girl when she was younger who blossomed into a fox–and that gets you hot and bothered at night.īut this lens isn’t really just about what’s on the outside–more on that soon. Looking for a hella classy lens? Well, this is the one you’ll want to fall in love with over and over again. Sigma’s new 18-35mm f1.8 adheres to Sigma’s new Art lens philosophy in many ways–and one of those is in the looks. PerformanceĬomparable 35mm Focal Length: 28.8 – 56 mm Specs taken from the B&H Photo listing of the product. If you’re not a Canon user, spring for the Nikon D7100, Pentax K5 II, or Sony A77. Ergonomically speaking, however, we would fully recommend that this lens be mated to your Canon 7D instead. We chose this camera because of the fact that it currently has the latest sensor currently available during the time of this review.

#Sigma 18 35 1.8 nikon used full

Sure, everyone wants a full frame version.įor this review, we tested the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 DC HSM with the Canon Rebel SL1. – APS-C only but that isn’t really a con. – Perhaps the absolute best concert photography lens that anyone can get their hands on Cons – The fact that you’ve got wide to normal focal length range at a constant f1.8 blows our minds Though the lens paid us a short visit (we only had it for five days) we fell in love with it.Īnd more importantly, we fell in love with its image quality. Previously, we had only seen f2 zooms being the fastest, but now there is a f1.8 zoom. But when Sigma announced their brand new 18-35mm f1.8 DC HSM lens for APS-C sensor DSLR cameras, we were shocked. Sigma’s latest 18-35mm f1.8 lens is the first zoom lens to their Art Collection: which is comprised of lenses typically associated with a very fast aperture.