Sigma's Art series of lenses features some of the most highly regarded options in the industry, offering impressive image quality at prices that often significantly undercut those of first-party options. The 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is the longest focal length in the lineup with an f/1.4 maximum aperture, making it an intriguing option for portrait and wedding shooters. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice.
Coming to you from Julia Trotti, this awesome video review takes a look at the 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens. When I shot Sony, I had this lens for a few years, and it was an absolute blast to work with, offering quick and accurate autofocus in tandem with truly impressive image quality. I also appreciated the longer focal length, as I prefer something a bit longer than 85mm, though the working distance of a 135mm lens can sometimes be a bit tricky to handle. That being said, it has a build typical of Sigma lenses, with a heavy footprint and large size, but if you do not mind that, it will give you spectacular images. Check out the video above for the Trotti's full thoughts on the lens.
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This is one lens I've never been able to pull the trigger on. I like the idea of owning one, but I can also envision finding a reason not to pack it to most locations.
I shoot headshots and this is the lens I use every time. Although it is insanely sharp and hardly any vignetting at F1.4 (I mean, REALLY sharp), I tend to shoot at F4
But even at F4 it is amazing compared to my 70-200 2.8L The sharpness has a natural, effortless quality, (like the Hasselblad cameras/lenses) and the difference in vignetting is remarkable.
It is a big heavy thing, and although I've used it on location, I tend to keep it for studio work. It is an amazing piece of optics.
(As a side note - do none of these YouTubers ever use the viewfinder anymore...? :) )
This and a 24-70 would be such an amazing event combo.
The 105mm Art would be an awful lens for event work. You are almost never going to secure focussed images on moving targets at F1.4
Far better to limit the F-stop to 2.8 and use the tried and tested 24-70 & 70-200 combo.