Why sigma F1.4 DC L mount APS-C lenses are …

[Einst_Stein]

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There are plenty of OB condition lenses in attempting price, such as 56mm/1.4 $199, 30mm/1.4 $239, 16mm/1.4 $259. The brand new condition is also dropping $75 one very model, about 20~30% down, while the Fujifilm X mount of the same lens are selling in the original price.

The YouTube reviews on Sony E mount and Fujifilm X mount are general very favorable, but the L mount review is very rare.

Personally I am very happy with the trinity zooms, but Sigma f1.4 is attempting due to the price.      

I don’t see  f1.4 is about speed. With the high speed ISO I rarely feel the necessary. The smooth gradual out of focus, may be.  

Any comment from your first hand experience on these lenses?

 

 

[BernardC]

15 hours ago, Einst_Stein said:

The YouTube reviews on Sony E mount and Fujifilm X mount are general very favorable, but the L mount review is very rare.

The most obvious reason is that these are APS-C lenses, and there aren't many APS-C L-Mount cameras.

[Einst_Stein]

Bought two OB s from adorama with surprising price. 16mm/f.14 for $159, 56mm f1.4 for $199.

Wait to see how it works, …and why so unpopular among Leica users. 

[Camaro5]

I have the 16mm 1.4 lens for my CL and have been happy with it.  Images are sharp and I have not noticed any vignetting even wide open, but I tend to use it more in low light.  I got it mainly to do some night sky shots and will try it next week when there will be five planets visible.  Also want to try some Milky Way shots this summer.

[Stuart Richardson]

I think it is because Leica has discontinued APS-C (or at least appears to have), and Sigma themselves only makes full frame L mount cameras. I would say get them while you can, as they probably are going to be discontinued, unless Leica or Sigma decides to revive their APS-C lineup.