The pair together don’t cover the full range of focal lengths. One problem we have with these lenses could have been avoided. They get nice looking flairs, glints and blooms. We reviewed the 18-35mm Art lens, and these lenses offer the same visual feel. With or without the adapter, we didn’t see any performance difference. We then were able to use the E-mount versions on the same FS7 II. We shot the EF versions on a Canon 1D-X II and with the MC-11 adapter to an Sony FS7 II. In the Fieldįrom first use, the thing that stuck out the most is that the lenses are heavy. You get measurable control with the cine zooms that isn’t offered by the Art lenses. The focus, aperture and zoom rings are all geared and ready to go. A big change, outside of the physical appearance, is hard stops on the focus ring with distance markers for pulling focus. Be careful, as some cameras’ lens mounts won't be able to handle the lenses’ weight well. They have an all-metal body construction, so they’re tough and heavy - a bit too heavy. Additionally, they are laser etched and the main markings are in luminous paint, so they glow in the dark. The focus and zoom markings are readable no matter what side of the lens you're on. First, they're marked like you’d expect on a cine lens. Let’s take a look at what you gain for the added cost. That's a whopping 3,200 dollars to 2,900 dollars of value to account for. The Sigma 18-35mm Art Lens is just 800 dollars and the 50-100 art lens is 1,100 dollars. And if that is true, then we need to account for the added cost of these cine versions. One of the big criticisms out there for these lenses is that they are just Sigma’s Art lenses in a cine housing. They are two inches different in length, so if you have a matte box, you’ll need to adjust when changing between these two lenses.Īdvertisement With My Own Eyes and in My Hands The 18-35mm weighs 3.19 pounds, and the 50-100mm weighs a whopping 4.16 pounds. It’s a good thing we reviewed these lenses with the new FS7 II (with its upgraded lens mount locking system) because these lenses are heavy. The lenses obviously differ in focal length, but also have a different weight and overall length. Lastly, they both offer a 95mm front lens diameter and a removable lens support foot. Their clickless nine-bladed iris has a maximum aperture of T2. They have an internal focus design and 180 degrees of focus barrel rotation. They cover a Super 35mm sensor with their 28.4mm image circle. They cost 4,000 dollars each and share most of their specs. We’re happy to see they’re beginning to add offerings specifically for video shooters.Īnnounced in September of 2016, both the 18-35 T2 and 50-100mm T2 Cine High-Speed Zooms started shipping in December. They are so new to the video space that 2017 was Sigma’s first year at the National Association of Broadcasters show, or NAB. However, until late, they haven’t focused on video shooters. They offer a wide array of focal lengths for a plethora of camera mounts. Sigma has been making photo lenses for a long time now.
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