Dr. G Posted February 21 Share #61 Posted February 21 Advertisement (gone after registration) 6 hours ago, FocusDot said: You didn't ask me, but if I may answer it anyway - in my world buying such a lens to be able to "shoot in dark places" does not make sense at all. f/1.2 doesn't give a noticeable difference in that regard compared to other f/1.4 lenses og besides that - modern cameras produce clean images with very high ISO values - so what's the point? If you want to buy this f/1.2 Sigma - the only valid reason could be because you are bokeh junky - in a same fashion as people, who buy Noctilux lenses (be it f/1.2, f/1 or f/0.95) I actually have both the Sigma 50 1.2 and the 50 Summilux-SL. 50 is my preferred focal length. Let me start by saying that I love the rendering of the 50 Lux SL. I carry the Sigma instead of the Lux for many of the events I shoot because I can use the same 50mm lens for people photos and plated food/closeup product type shots. The Sigma focuses much closer than the Lux does. I just shot an event in Grand Cayman last month and the Sigma 50 1.2 was my most used lens by a wide margin. If the minimum focus distance of the Lux was significantly better I would carry that instead for those circumstances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HuntingSand Posted February 21 Share #62 Posted February 21 vor 6 Stunden schrieb FocusDot: You didn't ask me, but if I may answer it anyway - in my world buying such a lens to be able to "shoot in dark places" does not make sense at all. f/1.2 doesn't give a noticeable difference in that regard compared to other f/1.4 lenses og besides that - modern cameras produce clean images with very high ISO values - so what's the point? If you want to buy this f/1.2 Sigma - the only valid reason could be because you are bokeh junky - in a same fashion as people, who buy Noctilux lenses (be it f/1.2, f/1 or f/0.95) For many years I maintained a healthy creative relationship with my Noct 095 on an M9 (a match made in heaven). I've been out of the M game for a while now (running two S system cameras), but with the recent acquisition of the SL2 I am thinking to combine good (maybe even very good and accurate) AF, shallow DoF and low light use. Am doing quite a bit of portraiture and fashion these days, too, so that may be an appropriate use of this f1.2 lens. One older 095 sample below. Thanks for the feedback. I do know what I am getting myself into. 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! 3 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/393310-sigma-5012-images/?do=findComment&comment=5761368'>More sharing options...
HuntingSand Posted March 10 Share #63 Posted March 10 Looks like a lens I can work with... 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! 7 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/393310-sigma-5012-images/?do=findComment&comment=5769911'>More sharing options...
PhotoCruiser Posted March 14 Share #64 Posted March 14 (edited) Not sure if this tread is about the same lens, i just got a Email from Sigma Italy showing the (new?) Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DN Art and it looks as a great lens. There is a review in Italian language with many photos HERE Chris Edited March 14 by PhotoCruiser 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald M Posted April 11 Share #65 Posted April 11 I made an exposure row of the 50mm f1.2 starting at 1.2: 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! 2 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/393310-sigma-5012-images/?do=findComment&comment=5784981'>More sharing options...
Donald M Posted April 11 Share #66 Posted April 11 1.8: 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! 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/393310-sigma-5012-images/?do=findComment&comment=5784982'>More sharing options...
Donald M Posted April 11 Share #67 Posted April 11 Advertisement (gone after registration) 2.2: 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! 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/393310-sigma-5012-images/?do=findComment&comment=5784983'>More sharing options...
Donald M Posted April 11 Share #68 Posted April 11 6.3: 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! 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/393310-sigma-5012-images/?do=findComment&comment=5784984'>More sharing options...
Donald M Posted April 11 Share #69 Posted April 11 10.0: 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! 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/393310-sigma-5012-images/?do=findComment&comment=5784987'>More sharing options...
Donald M Posted April 11 Share #70 Posted April 11 16.0: All made with SL2 @ISO 100 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/393310-sigma-5012-images/?do=findComment&comment=5784990'>More sharing options...
TheGodParticle/Hari Posted April 14 Author Share #71 Posted April 14 On 3/14/2025 at 7:26 PM, PhotoCruiser said: Not sure if this tread is about the same lens, i just got a Email from Sigma Italy showing the (new?) Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DN Art and it looks as a great lens. There is a review in Italian language with many photos HERE Chris Hi Chris, Yes, same lens. See the unboxing video here: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maksim M Posted April 15 Share #72 Posted April 15 Hi! is there anyone who trade 50 lux or APO for the sigma? is there a difference in IQ and are you happy with the exchange? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted April 17 Share #73 Posted April 17 On 4/15/2025 at 12:38 AM, Maksim M said: Hi! is there anyone who trade 50 lux or APO for the sigma? is there a difference in IQ and are you happy with the exchange? YES, well, almost. I have the Summilux-M 50, Noctilux-M 0.95, Summicron APO 50, Summicron-R 50, Panasonic S50, and the Sigma 50 1.2 For my SL camera, I would be happy with just one 50 1.2, it is my favorite lens. I still like the M lenses for the M11. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJH Posted April 19 Share #74 Posted April 19 On 4/18/2025 at 3:10 AM, VMo said: I am considering these very two lenses at the moment. Would pair with SL2S, first lens and first Leica. Mostly a walking around lens: street, architecture, some candid family shots and travel. Any advice for a Leica noobie would be greatly appreciated. Thanks On 4/15/2025 at 5:38 AM, Maksim M said: Hi! is there anyone who trade 50 lux or APO for the sigma? is there a difference in IQ and are you happy with the exchange? I had the 50mm SL APO and sold it before I got the Sigma 50mm 1.2 (using a 50mm 1.2 Noctilux before it arrived). Personally I prefer the Sigma 50mm 1.2 over the 50mm APO as a 50 because a) it’s 1.2 b) AF is excellent - way better than the SL 50’s c) it’s the same weight as the APO d) IQ and rendering are outstanding and probably Sigma’s best prime at the moment - much prefer it for people. When it comes to 35mm SL lenses though the APO is the best for me over the Sigma 35mm 1.2 but they say version 2 of that lens is coming which will be lighter and has better AF, so that will be interesting!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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