Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens for Sony (A-Mount)

I am quite happy with my recent purchase of the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens. I used it when we went away for a couple of days. It took very nice and clear images through the windscreen while the car was moving and also other clear images as well. Thanks Becextech, you've been an excellent retailer for me and I've never had an any issues with you whatsoever and when I did have an odd issue it was treated and sorted out properly. I also think that Becextech is one of the better camera distributors out there and I am and have been very happy with Becextech. Cheers and thanks again.

The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens has been a fantastic addition to my photography kit. Its wide aperture of f/1.8 allows for exceptional low-light performance and stunning bokeh, making my subjects stand out beautifully. The versatility of the 18-35mm zoom range covers everything from landscapes to portraits, giving me flexibility without sacrificing quality. The sharpness and clarity are impeccable, capturing even the finest details with precision. Whether I'm shooting indoors or out, this lens consistently delivers impressive results, fueling my creativity and enhancing my photography.

Nice lens, but man, did it come in a filthy condition

The lens works. The images are nice and sharp. My problem with the purchase is that it came in a filthy condition. I can see from all of the grime on the zoom ring and focus ring, that this lens has seen a lot of use. But really, if you're selling it, why not spend a few minutes to clean it up a bit. Now that I've taken the time to clean it up, it looks much closer to new. Yes, it has a scratch on one side of the barrel and some chips in the paint, but those were known through the pictures before purchase. Perhaps I should have taken pictures of it's condition before taking the time to clean it up. But I didn't think about that until after the fact.

[Rewarded Review] Fantastic!

I've used this lens numerous times in the past, borrowing from friends or other photographers and have wanted to get one for myself for quite some time. Glad I finally did!As expected from Sigma, the pictures come out super crisp and sharp. Focus control and zoom are very smooth and easy to use. The only con I've found with this lens so far is that the auto focus motor is a little slow and noise, but not a huge deal if you shoot manual stills. Definitely makes me want to buy more from Sigma.

[Rewarded Review] Great Image, Lackluster Focus Ring

I bought this lens to use with my Canon C70. The image is great - sharp, 1.8 aperture, not too much distortion, and an ideal focal length (for me) for a Super35 sensor. The autofocus seems to be okay, not the best; unfortunately it's pretty loud. The internal zoom isn't a huge draw for me but it's a nice feature. Although, there are times when I wish the lens was a little shorter at the 18mm focal length, but that's just one of the small cons to having internal zoom.The biggest con for me (and why I'm returning it) is because I do a lot of manual focusing and the focus ring on this lens is so stiff. Granted, this is not what this lens was made for, but it's weird because I've owned the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 and didn't have any issues with it. I found it really hard ... MoreI bought this lens to use with my Canon C70. The image is great - sharp, 1.8 aperture, not too much distortion, and an ideal focal length (for me) for a Super35 sensor. The autofocus seems to be okay, not the best; unfortunately it's pretty loud. The internal zoom isn't a huge draw for me but it's a nice feature. Although, there are times when I wish the lens was a little shorter at the 18mm focal length, but that's just one of the small cons to having internal zoom.The biggest con for me (and why I'm returning it) is because I do a lot of manual focusing and the focus ring on this lens is so stiff. Granted, this is not what this lens was made for, but it's weird because I've owned the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 and didn't have any issues with it. I found it really hard to reliably pull focus because you have to really twist the ring with force. But the other issue is that if I switch it to autofocus, it's very loud and not reliable enough. This might just be Canon's autofocus or my settings, but I generally prefer manual focus anyways - and again, I never had an issue with that on the 24-70mm.This lens is great for the image you get, and most likely a fantastic lens for photography, but I can't recommend this lens for video if you do a lot of manual focusing.

[Rewarded Review] Impressively sharp!

An impressively sharp lens with accurate autofocus. I use this lens on a canon r7 with the canon ef to rf adapter, and the autofocus is quiet, accurate, and fast. Great results, and excellent bokeh/depth of field. A very reasonably priced lens with features and quality that rivals lenses many times the price. One of the best options for those looking for a high quality image and professional results, at an affordable price point. Minimal softness at the edges, especially when stopped to F 2.8 or F 4. As I had heard in many online reviews before my purchase, the advantages of stepping down the aperture past F 8 - F 11 or so are somewhat limited. This lens performs best between F 2.8 and 5.6 for most close to medium range shots. That being said, it still offers nice ... MoreAn impressively sharp lens with accurate autofocus. I use this lens on a canon r7 with the canon ef to rf adapter, and the autofocus is quiet, accurate, and fast. Great results, and excellent bokeh/depth of field. A very reasonably priced lens with features and quality that rivals lenses many times the price. One of the best options for those looking for a high quality image and professional results, at an affordable price point. Minimal softness at the edges, especially when stopped to F 2.8 or F 4. As I had heard in many online reviews before my purchase, the advantages of stepping down the aperture past F 8 - F 11 or so are somewhat limited. This lens performs best between F 2.8 and 5.6 for most close to medium range shots. That being said, it still offers nice bokeh and good image quality at fully open aperture of the advertised F 1.8. I have heard criticism that it does not perhaps have quite as much of the “3D pop” of other lenses with similarly low aperture numbers, but I haven’t found myself wanting when shooting with this lens. If I want that kind of character, I tend towards my cinema and vintage lenses when that extreme depth of field is more central to the presentation. This isn’t to say that it doesn’t possess the ability to offer those characteristics, just that I find it’s hard to replicate the undeniable qualities of a vintage canon 50mm 1.8, or a similar (or much wider) focal length cinema lens. These lenses are sought after and are frequently used for good reason. This lens is great for both photography and video, and offers a great balance of features (such as autofocus) that many vintage and manual cinema lenses just can’t offer. This is a great focal length for portraiture, street photography, highly detailed close focus nature photography, and close to mid range video shooting. This easily performs as well as updated autofocus systems, even when using an adapter for use on newer camera bodies

[Rewarded Review] One of the best lenses in my bag

Been pondering for a while to get this lens but because it was pricey for an old lens I held off. Finally I pulled the trigger when B&H offered it for a price that I could afford. The lens arrived in a good condition outer box with bubble wrap but unfortunately, inside, I received the lens in a Sigma box that was somewhat crushed and torn by the flap. Putting that aside, the lens looked to be in good condition.Now to the meat and potatoes of the lens. The build quality is solid. The focusing and zoom rings turn smoothly. This fast lens with its f 1.8 aperture produces beautiful bokeh and is very good in low light. It's a little heavy but that's a good thing because it's built with quality materials. I wish it had IS since I tend to have shaky hands at times but ... MoreBeen pondering for a while to get this lens but because it was pricey for an old lens I held off. Finally I pulled the trigger when B&H offered it for a price that I could afford. The lens arrived in a good condition outer box with bubble wrap but unfortunately, inside, I received the lens in a Sigma box that was somewhat crushed and torn by the flap. Putting that aside, the lens looked to be in good condition.Now to the meat and potatoes of the lens. The build quality is solid. The focusing and zoom rings turn smoothly. This fast lens with its f 1.8 aperture produces beautiful bokeh and is very good in low light. It's a little heavy but that's a good thing because it's built with quality materials. I wish it had IS since I tend to have shaky hands at times but that's easily corrected by shooting at high speeds or using a tripod. Overall, I'm happy that I finally made this purchase.

[Rewarded Review] Sigma did it again

I bought this nice tool and one of the reasons is because of the reviews. Nevertheless, there is something that happened to me. On my camara if I take a picture via viewfinder the picture won't be sharp. But if I take the picture via LCD then the pictures are nice and sharp and I mean it nice and sharp. If you want to go the Viewfinder route you might want to buy the USB dock and enjoy the process to set it up. If you want to go the LCD route then no problem but if you are in a really bright daylight looking at the screen might be a challenge, so you may want a HoodLoop. With that said, it looks really nice is heavy but that is ok, so use a good tripod.

[Rewarded Review] Worth the hype - somewhat noisy AF

This lens is pretty incredible - especially for the price.It is somehow still tack sharp wide open at 1.8.Of course, for a zoom lens, the range is incredibly limited but it is effectively a combo of about 6-7 primes (say, 18mm, 21mm, 24mm, 27mm, 30mm, 32mm, and 35mm) all in one.Given that it's only for crop sensor, it would be nice to extend the wider end even by 1 mm (every mm counts), but given how amazing the image quality is, I can't complain. I'll just say if you're trying to throw together a lens kit I would advise getting something wider also (say a 14mm prime or a Tokina 11-16 or even the Canon 10-18 STM).In terms of autofocus, to be honest, I don't use it very often, but I remember during video the ticking autofocus motor was annoying and interfered ... MoreThis lens is pretty incredible - especially for the price.It is somehow still tack sharp wide open at 1.8.Of course, for a zoom lens, the range is incredibly limited but it is effectively a combo of about 6-7 primes (say, 18mm, 21mm, 24mm, 27mm, 30mm, 32mm, and 35mm) all in one.Given that it's only for crop sensor, it would be nice to extend the wider end even by 1 mm (every mm counts), but given how amazing the image quality is, I can't complain. I'll just say if you're trying to throw together a lens kit I would advise getting something wider also (say a 14mm prime or a Tokina 11-16 or even the Canon 10-18 STM).In terms of autofocus, to be honest, I don't use it very often, but I remember during video the ticking autofocus motor was annoying and interfered with the camera-mounted shotgun mic.Of course, there's vignetting (notably at its widest) and color fringing but that's par for the course with any lens. Lightroom does away with that anyway so it's never a problem for me personally.Highly highly recommended, this is one case where a product is actually worth the hype!