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Test/ First Impression Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary

Pete_W

Pete_W

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I've just received my first Sigma lens today - the 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary.

I usually shoot with zoom lenses and all my other L-mount lenses are Panasonic, so this is a first for me. The 35mm focal length is a favourite of mine and the price was great. It's a really well-built little lens, solid and compact. Great quality finish. And I love the aperture ring, something I used on the PL15 lens on MFT.

I took the lens out with my S5 on a short walk this afternoon close to home. Really happy with the photos. They look sharp and I enjoyed shooting with just one prime.

Moored by Peter Watters, on Flickr

Between the flags by Peter Watters, on Flickr

Resting by Peter Watters, on Flickr

Winter sun by Peter Watters, on Flickr

End of the line by Peter Watters, on Flickr
 
Thanks Xavier!
 
Lovely shots Peter. I really like my 35/2. It's a very nice overall package. I have zero complaints about its IQ.
 
Thanks Paul. Yes, it really is a nice piece of kit, and so compact.
 
I thought I would add a few short video clips using this lens. The first is regular speed and the second is slow-motion using S&Q mode.



 
The Sigma 35/2 is one of my favourites - a magical little lens with great image quality and a real pleasure to use.
 
FYI to owners of the Sigma 35mm F2 lens: a firmware update was released just over a week ago. It is version1.3 2024.11.21 and provides stability improvements:
  • The exposure stability has been improved.
  • The operational stability has been improved when continuous shooting is performed in continuous AF (AF-C) mode.
www.sigma-global.com

35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary | Firmware Download for Lenses | Support | SIGMA Corporation

Download page of firmware for 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary
www.sigma-global.com www.sigma-global.com
 
Pete_W said:
FYI to owners of the Sigma 35mm F2 lens: a firmware update was released just over a week ago. It is version1.3 2024.11.21 and provides stability improvements:
  • The exposure stability has been improved.
  • The operational stability has been improved when continuous shooting is performed in continuous AF (AF-C) mode.
www.sigma-global.com

35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary | Firmware Download for Lenses | Support | SIGMA Corporation

Download page of firmware for 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary
www.sigma-global.com www.sigma-global.com
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Thanks for this. I can't say I've experienced any stability problems with mine and I'm not sure what it means by stability improvements when in AF-C - does that mean better AF performance? I don't think it does.
 
Jonathan-Mac said:
Thanks for this. I can't say I've experienced any stability problems with mine and I'm not sure what it means by stability improvements when in AF-C - does that mean better AF performance? I don't think it does.
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Yes, it's a bit cryptic. Maybe they found some bugs in how the lens works on newer cameras.
 
Pete_W said:
Yes, it's a bit cryptic. Maybe they found some bugs in how the lens works on newer cameras.
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Never had a problem with mine. But then again, I don’t use it for video or BIF!
 
Thanks for this message. Did a download and update the lens.

Just a "manual" focused picture a week ago. (Edited picture).
The oldest Dutch - inn - cafe - beer house (since 1478) - https://www.waagdoesburg.nl/en/

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  • Panasonic - DC-S1R
  • Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | C (L-Mount)
  • 35.0 mm
  • ƒ/2
  • 1/50 sec
  • Pattern
  • Manual exposure
  • 0.3
  • ISO 1000

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