jankojanko Posted November 21, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 21, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Has anyone used the new 135mm lens from Sigma in combination with the SL. I find it focussing terribly slow. I wonder if someone has a similar experience....? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BlackDoc Posted November 21, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 21, 2019 According to my dealer the 135mm with L mount will be released in january ´20 in germany. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankojanko Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted November 21, 2019 (edited) It’s out already here in The Netherlands. I juist got one. Edited November 21, 2019 by jankojanko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus2000 Posted November 22, 2019 Share #4 Posted November 22, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, jankojanko said: It’s out already here in The Netherlands. I juist got one. Are you using the latest SL firmware (3.6 I believe)? Edited November 22, 2019 by Daedalus2000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankojanko Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted November 22, 2019 Yes, I have 3.6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDoc Posted November 22, 2019 Share #6 Posted November 22, 2019 FYI - Release date confirmed 2020 in germany but: Some dealers do have the lens in germany too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankojanko Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted November 22, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 16 minutes ago, BlackDoc said: FYI - Release date confirmed 2020 in germany but: Some dealers do have the lens in germany too I would have guessed so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDoc Posted December 1, 2019 Share #8 Posted December 1, 2019 I got the lens finally. In comparison to the AF of the SL-II the AF with the SL-I is worse at low light. I keep on taking pics and will report.... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iainho70 Posted January 28, 2020 Share #9 Posted January 28, 2020 On 12/1/2019 at 3:33 PM, BlackDoc said: I got the lens finally. In comparison to the AF of the SL-II the AF with the SL-I is worse at low light. I keep on taking pics and will report.... Hi. Are you able to comment further on the performance of this lens with the SL2 especially with continuous AF. Thanks in advance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDoc Posted January 28, 2020 Share #10 Posted January 28, 2020 Hi ! The limit of AFC is NOT the lens but the cam. AFC is "sufficient" as i am using this mode just in special settings. There might be are better cameras to be used in sports and there are better AFC mode cameras ( Fuji XT-3, Sony, but Nikon "Z6/7" too). In special i have tried the AFC in bad lightened riding halls using ISO up to 3200-6400 to get times around 1/640 or 1/800 (EXIF are included) Some impressions without "artistic standards" as examples: Problem here: Horse and rider are approaching directly to me. 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! another example same problem and even nearer and "special light": Different problem: Holding the AF while passing different obstacles same here but more light.... completely different: A-Capella, dancing, but sufficient, too I hope this helps?! Don´t hesitate and ask (probably PN is better?). Regards, Joern. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! another example same problem and even nearer and "special light": Different problem: Holding the AF while passing different obstacles same here but more light.... completely different: A-Capella, dancing, but sufficient, too I hope this helps?! Don´t hesitate and ask (probably PN is better?). Regards, Joern. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/303679-sigma-135mm/?do=findComment&comment=3901561'>More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted March 4, 2020 Share #11 Posted March 4, 2020 How you like the lens overall? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDoc Posted March 4, 2020 Share #12 Posted March 4, 2020 Gerade eben schrieb tom0511: How you like the lens overall? if i am asked- in the meantime it is one of my bread and butter lenses 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankojanko Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted March 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, tom0511 said: How you like the lens overall? Still think the auto-focus is not great. No complains about sharpness, bokeh whatever. It delivers beautiful results but I miss too many shots due to auto-focus. I must say when I use 'field' in the menu it works best. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDoc Posted March 4, 2020 Share #14 Posted March 4, 2020 Gerade eben schrieb jankojanko: Still think the auto-focus is not great. No complains about sharpness, bokeh whatever. It delivers beautiful results but I miss too many shots due to auto-focus. I must say when I use 'field' in the menu it works best. Same to me, but in comparison to the "Z mount" Nikon the problem is NOT the lens but the AF system of the cam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankojanko Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, BlackDoc said: Same to me, but in comparison to the "Z mount" Nikon the problem is NOT the lens but the AF system of the cam. Could be but I don't have any issues with other lenses when it comes to auto-focussing. Including the sigma 45mm. Edited March 4, 2020 by jankojanko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted March 4, 2020 Share #16 Posted March 4, 2020 Have you checked on Sigma Global website for updated ver of firmware for your lens, I know they are releasing ver 1.1 for most L mount lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted March 4, 2020 Share #17 Posted March 4, 2020 vor einer Stunde schrieb jankojanko: Could be but I don't have any issues with other lenses when it comes to auto-focussing. Including the sigma 45mm. Do you use it on sl or sl2? is it speed or accurany problem? Only caf or also saf? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankojanko Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted March 4, 2020 Just now, tom0511 said: Do you use it on sl or sl2? is it speed or accurany problem? Only caf or also saf? I use the SL. Both caf and saf (I use saf mostly). It's hunting a lot and slow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDoc Posted March 4, 2020 Share #19 Posted March 4, 2020 vor 20 Minuten schrieb jankojanko: I use the SL. Both caf and saf (I use saf mostly). It's hunting a lot and slow. Okay- i am using both cams. And there is a big difference between SL (bad) and SL-II (much better) by using the 135mm. Taking pics in AFC e.g. horse riding competition and the rider comes directly towards you nine of ten pics are sharp at the right point in fast serial mode. No chance to get this result with the SL-I and the Sigma 135. If you try to take photos of a very fast dog the SL-II might fail - in this case the Sigma 135- Nikon Z6/Z7 cams are much better. The reason might be the the used cam but not the glass. And for example fast dancing singers - difficult light and LED light problem, but reduced to the fast AF and sharpness of the SL-II and Sigma 135 everything is fine 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! 1 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/303679-sigma-135mm/?do=findComment&comment=3924718'>More sharing options...
jankojanko Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share #20 Posted March 4, 2020 1 hour ago, BlackDoc said: Okay- i am using both cams. And there is a big difference between SL (bad) and SL-II (much better) by using the 135mm. Taking pics in AFC e.g. horse riding competition and the rider comes directly towards you nine of ten pics are sharp at the right point in fast serial mode. No chance to get this result with the SL-I and the Sigma 135. If you try to take photos of a very fast dog the SL-II might fail - in this case the Sigma 135- Nikon Z6/Z7 cams are much better. The reason might be the the used cam but not the glass. And for example fast dancing singers - difficult light and LED light problem, but reduced to the fast AF and sharpness of the SL-II and Sigma 135 everything is fine I'm not talking about fast moving objects or low light situations. I'm taking portraits in my studio with enough light. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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