Is this lens similar to the Canon 14mm? What sets the Canon apart from this Sigma besides being 1mm wider?
236736
I honestly don't know what the difference may be between the two lenses. I do not own the canon 14mm lens to compare them. I am very happy with this Sigma lens. It takes a nice full wide angle shot.
236737
The difference is very significant, 15 mm from the edges a rounded effect, it distorts enough, depending on your angle you can even warp the person. I quite like the effect. The 14mm does not distort anything. Sorry for the english but I'm using the google translator. I'm from Brazil! Hope it helped!
236738
The Sigma is a fish eye (180 degrees diagonal viewing angle) , while the Canon is an extreme wide angle (no fish eye distortion) and therefore much more expensive.
160523
I wasn't aware Sigma made this same lens in a "macro" version? Becarefull believing the discriptions as some "used" products are misrepresented. Any how, macro will allow for a shorter minimum focus distance. Good luck
1027816
I use this lens all the time with my d5300 and it's great for night photos, etc. Not as fast as the Sigma f/1.8 but it'll be repairable for decades whereas the sigma may not have parts available for repair in 8-10 years. Those internal motors don't last forever. Good reviews online
1356282
It doesn't get super close, but it's really damn sharp. If you want to get closer, I'd suggest Sigma's 28mm f1.8 macro (they also have a 24, a 50, etc.)The macros are reviewed well enough, may not be as optimal in the corners, but for center-frame macro shots, everything else will be bokeh-d out anyway. This is more of a perfect travel lens- sharp as anything corner to corner for the landscape shots, and wide f1.8 for the people shots, while still being practical and relatively distortion-free.
579921
It's a better lens. There are video tests on youtube of these two lenses against each other and this lens is considerably sharper. It's sharpness is somewhere between the Canon 85mm 1.8 and the Canon 85mm 1.2 L lens. This is a very powerful lens.
543325
No comparison! This lens even out performs Canon's 1.4 in most areas! One area it really blows a lot 50mm out of the water in is bokeh quality! It has 9 round blades that make a heck of difference and give it it's quality D.O.F. and bokeh. Some have compared it's build quality and performance more closer to Canon's 50mm 1.2L. I'm a fashion and beauty photographer and use this lens quite often, and I can confidently stand behind this glass! If you can buy it, buy it! To see some of the photos I've taken with this lens visit my site: www.richardanthonyevans.com.
725619
This lens compares with and outperform the Canon 70-200mm F2.8L USM, I purchased this lens after my Canon broke down, I purchased the Sigma lens and have been use it more than the Canon Lens, fantastic lens and costs half of Canon's price.
1966948
Sigmas are known for focusing issues - play it safe and go Canon for sure. Plus if you graduate to full frame you'll still be able to use it.
1183535
I used the Canon 85L for many weddings as a rental and when I bought the Sigma I never missed the Canon. Not once. The Sigma makes the same "magical" looking photos for half the cost and it focuses twice as fast. I did not miss the 1/3 stop between 1.2 and 1.4.
766703
Decent, but not as good as the 14-24mm f/2.8 Having one stop better means the difference between ISO 6400 or ISO 12800. It could mean the difference between 1/15th of a second and 1/30th of a second. I think the purpose of this lens is more of landscape than a low light performer.
108984
The contempporary version of sigma 17-70 has an upgraded array of optics, and is lighter compared to the initial version of Sigma´s 17-70, and more compatible with newer camera models ie canon60D. This is the reason beneath the price difference. I am quite happy with my choice. Lens performance is great, image sharpness is outstanding!
1183538
The canon has 1.2 vice 1.4 and slightly less chromatic aberration (purple color fringing) when wide open. The sigma is much faster to focus and just as sharp. It's not so much a "quality" as paying a premium for the canon L red ring and the extra glass needed to achieve 1.2.
768838
I have all 3 lens and the sigma is the sharpest of them all! I've been using this lens on my black magic cinema camera and it's now my main lens! The price is well worth it and I recommend it out of the 3!
386984
I have Canon D60 and T3i and this lens is fantastic on both at all settings. I would contact sigma and talk to them about it.
1443275
The Rikinon 14 mm 1:2.8 ( ED AS IF UMC ) what ever these numbers mean. Is all thats on my lens but it fits on both my Canon 60 D and 70 D, just remember it does not have an auto focus but has taken some pretty good photos.
134990
Hello. I purchased tis lens and I can not be happier with it. The image quality comapred to the sigma to em is superior. LEss Chromatic Averration and way less distrotions on the edge of the frame on full frame cameras.Build is oustanding and I do used it for my paid jobs. Lokk at this link so you cna see some of the images of this magnificent and very good quality lens:http://fmta.com.mx/index.php/galerias-de-fotos/galeriasolimpiadas2014/64-olimpiadasclasificatorias2
725614
This is a very nice lens, and yes, this lens is great for wedding photography. I don't have a canon, sorry can't afford it, and that's why I chose Sigma for its affordability . All in all it's a great lens.