Sigma 50mm 1.4, worth it?

[Bakko]

I recently bought my beautifully amazing Canon 85mm 1.8 and I absolutely love it.
I recently read a few articles praising the Sigma 50mm 1.4 and I was wondering if it would make a good addition to my bag if I already have the Canon 85mm.

What is your guys' take?

 

[Hatch1921]

I dig it I like the bokeh better on the Sig than the Canon 50's excluding the Canon "L" I haven't had a chance to shoot with the "L"

Sigma 50mm F/1.4 EX DG HSM lens review

Very nice lens IMO.
Hatch

 

[subscuck]

Ditto. I own both the Canon 85 1.8 and the Sigma 50 1.4. I love the 50, it's easily my favorite lens.

 

[kassad]

Alittle off topic but how does the AF perfrom on the sigma 50 vs the sigma 30. I have a sigma 30 and I love the images it produces but the focus is a problem.

 

[subscuck]

I've got the Sigma 30 as well, but I've never had focus issues with it. I've never had focus issues with the 50 either. So if you're talking AF reliability, I can't answer. Mine are fine. Have you thought about sending it out for calibration?

 

[kassad]

The results he gets in this video is pretty much the same as I'm getting.

 

[cnutco]

It also looks like it has better glass than the Nikon 50mm 1.4...

 

[Texas Parrothead]

The results he gets in this video is pretty much the same as I'm getting.

Thanks for the vid! That helped me a lot in my decision!

 

[californiakimmy]

The Sigma lens is tremendous. with a 3 or 4 year warranty against parts or failure. Its around 500$ depending on if you can get it on sale.
Its a beautiful lens and is mostly my walk around lens.

Well, worth EVERY penny. PERIOD.

I also have the Canon 85MM and the Canon 50MM II 1.8 (this is a fun lens, but does NOTHING compared to the Sigma)

 

[Novux]

Any testimonials/advice/opinions on a comparison between the Sigma 50mm 1.4 and the Canon 50mm 1.4? I've heard that the Canon is older, slower, and due for a replacement, and the Sigma has a beefier, solid build. I'd also like to get a lens hood for the Sigma if I do pick it up, anyone feel like dropping a helpful link?

Sorry for the threadjack OP, didn't want to clutter things up with a new thread.

OT: If I had the funds, I'd try to keep at least 3 primes: 100-150mm, 50, and 30. I'd personally not prioritize the 85, but since you already have it, cool. Not speaking with a lot of personal experience here, but if your budget affords it, I'd definitely get a 50 1.4. As to the Canon or Sigma, see above.

 

[Hatch1921]

Sigma 50mm Canon

Sigma 50mm Nikon


Mine came with the hood... yours should as well.

Hope this helps,
Hatch

 

[Novux]

Cheers Hatch, I was checking for a "what's in the box" tidbit on Amazon, but didn't find anything. Thanks for the B&H links, good to know it comes with a hood standard.

 

[Bakko]

Here's a pretty nice video comparing the 2 lenses.

 

[kassad]

Cock Biscuits and Bokeh Balls. I love Digital Rev. Thanks for posting this Bakko.