SKL2017 Posted July 28, 2019 Share #1 Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Very fast focusing speed! All functions is released on SL! Excellent lens of street photography ! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited July 28, 2019 by SKL2017 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299691-smallest-af-lens-on-sl-sigma-45mm-f28/?do=findComment&comment=3786472'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 28, 2019 Posted July 28, 2019 Hi SKL2017, Take a look here Smallest AF lens on SL - sigma 45mm f2.8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jrp Posted July 28, 2019 Share #2 Posted July 28, 2019 Mtf suggests that it is best bought for the size rather than performance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesL Posted August 7, 2019 Share #3 Posted August 7, 2019 Do T/TL2/CL lenses count? The 23mm looks about the same length, perhaps wider. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hteasley Posted August 9, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 9, 2019 Just got mine. I like it; I like the way it draws, I like the fov. Reasonably sharp in the center, nice focus transition, nice smooth bokeh. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted August 9, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 9, 2019 Canon 40/2.8 pancake lens is also pretty damn small. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted August 18, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 18, 2019 Wish Leica would release a 35mm Summarit or Elmarit-SL. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted August 18, 2019 Share #7 Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) the Sigma 45mm f2.8 is fantastic sharp at f2.8 and super sharp from f4 I suspect it will sell many SL bodies Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited August 18, 2019 by colonel 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299691-smallest-af-lens-on-sl-sigma-45mm-f28/?do=findComment&comment=3800745'>More sharing options...
colonel Posted August 18, 2019 Share #8 Posted August 18, 2019 On 8/7/2019 at 4:15 AM, CharlesL said: Do T/TL2/CL lenses count? The 23mm looks about the same length, perhaps wider. no, they are APS-C Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TealWayFilms Posted August 20, 2019 Share #9 Posted August 20, 2019 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299691-smallest-af-lens-on-sl-sigma-45mm-f28/?do=findComment&comment=3802546'>More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted August 21, 2019 Share #10 Posted August 21, 2019 As been reported, it does seem to be soft at closer distances. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted August 21, 2019 Share #11 Posted August 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Mr.Q said: As been reported, it does seem to be soft at closer distances. Do you have a link ? it goes pretty close and mine is pretty sharp Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfunnell Posted August 21, 2019 Share #12 Posted August 21, 2019 Mine does a fine job with close up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted August 21, 2019 Share #13 Posted August 21, 2019 2 hours ago, colonel said: Do you have a link ? it goes pretty close and mine is pretty sharp Probably the most comprehensive test of the lens (e-mount version but same formula) by Fred Miranda. https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1608234?b=2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted August 21, 2019 Share #14 Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Mr.Q said: sProbably the most comprehensive test of the lens (e-mount version but same formula) by Fred Miranda. https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1608234?b=2 ok, so under 1 metre spherical aberration increases and is most noticeable at 20cm yikes!!! this is immaterial to its usage. unless you intend to take pictures of people's nostriles on the street and get punched for your efforts Edited August 21, 2019 by colonel Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted August 21, 2019 Share #15 Posted August 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, colonel said: ok, so under 1 metre spherical aberration increases and is most noticeable at 20cm yikes!!! this is immaterial to its usage. unless you intend to take pictures of people's nostriles on the street and get punched for your efforts Well I was just commenting on the photo above, which was clearly taken at close distance, and exhibits the softness/glow that Fred found in his testing. Perhaps immaterial to you, but I take a lot of macro and close-up shots with my Q-P, and love that it's bitingly sharp at that distance. So this Sigma lens is a no go for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted August 21, 2019 Share #16 Posted August 21, 2019 24 minutes ago, Mr.Q said: Well I was just commenting on the photo above, which was clearly taken at close distance, and exhibits the softness/glow that Fred found in his testing. Perhaps immaterial to you, but I take a lot of macro and close-up shots with my Q-P, and love that it's bitingly sharp at that distance. So this Sigma lens is a no go for me. I agree, definitely not a macro lens ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TealWayFilms Posted August 21, 2019 Share #17 Posted August 21, 2019 No, not a macro lens, but I quite like the image (and the margarita was excellent!) I have a Q also and the macro function is wonderful, but this Sigma 45 has some real character. I took it out on a walk with the dog today and shot photos and video that made me very happy. One function that is nice is that switching to manual focus on the lens allows me to use the joystick to activate autofocus. My M lenses can't do that and the 24-90 is pounds heavier. This is a nice, small, light lens and I can see carrying both the Q and the SL with this 45 as a two camera set that covers most everything. I would also be very happy with a brace of lenses from 24 to 90 like this that I can put on my SL. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggers Posted August 25, 2019 Share #18 Posted August 25, 2019 Has anyone seen how this lens performs versus the 24-90 at 45mm, particularly at the zoom’s minimum focusing distance, say at f4? This lens is very attractive, but I’m trying to get a perspective on its close focus performance, which I know it’s not optimised for, before taking the plunge. Many thanks in advance for your thoughts. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankojanko Posted August 27, 2019 Share #19 Posted August 27, 2019 On 8/25/2019 at 4:21 PM, peggers said: Has anyone seen how this lens performs versus the 24-90 at 45mm, particularly at the zoom’s minimum focusing distance, say at f4? This lens is very attractive, but I’m trying to get a perspective on its close focus performance, which I know it’s not optimised for, before taking the plunge. Many thanks in advance for your thoughts. Phil The Sigma lets take you pictures closer than the 24-90mm. Bokeh is nice close-up so is the sharpness at f4 (no complains at 2.8). Auto-focus is fast (I feel it's sometime slightly faster then the 24-90). But it's very hard to compare to be honest. The lens is totally different and has a completely different goal. The 24-90 is a great (and I mean great) lens but even if the performance of the Sigma is slightly less then the 24-90 the plusses are reason enough to get this lens as an extra lens. Plusses: small, compact, auto-focus, great performance for reasonable pice. Just a great overall winner. Would I use this lens to do a photoshoot in the dark...not really. If you do street photography or use it on your travels....you can't go wrong with this lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted August 27, 2019 Share #20 Posted August 27, 2019 Sigma 45mm is super sharp I am not into brick pictures, so here is what I use to test sharpness Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Full size: https://www.flickr.com/photos/haroldmiller/48632794551/ Full size: https://www.flickr.com/photos/haroldmiller/48632803596/ 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Full size: https://www.flickr.com/photos/haroldmiller/48632794551/ Full size: https://www.flickr.com/photos/haroldmiller/48632803596/ ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299691-smallest-af-lens-on-sl-sigma-45mm-f28/?do=findComment&comment=3807675'>More sharing options...
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