Sigma 50mm f2 Contemporary

[coldcoffee]

Hi All,

Am I the only one to be a bit disappointed by this lens now the early reviews are in? From what I've seen so far its optically not as good as the 65mm version (which I have) & now thinking its possibly not worth trading in.

Its still on pre-order here in the UK, not sure if any real world people have it yet?

Shelton.

 

[dirk]

Where did you see reviews about it?

Can you link them here?

I preordered the 50/2.0 DG DN for my Lumix S5 L-Mount camera. But it is not available yet in Germany.

 

[darrenhaken]

You can get hold of it in the UK now. I am disappointed with the reviews though. I was hoping it would jump past the 55mm Zeiss

 

[dirk]

Where did you see reviews about it?

Oh, they are out since 4 weeks...I missed all these reviews because I was only focused on building DPRforum. .

Time is flying...

 

[dirk]

Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C (iSeries) Review - DustinAbbott.net

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a review of the Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN compact prime from their iSeries lenses for Sony E and Leica L mounts

dustinabbott.net

 

[dirk]

From what I've seen so far its optically not as good as the 65mm version

I have the 65mm too. A great lens, but heavy and big for this FL.

The 45/2.8 is also not the sweet spot for me. Not enough sharp for my taste for an all around lens (although I like 45mm FL very much).

So my hope is now this Sigma 50/2.0 DG DN. According to the reviews it is somewhere in the middle optically between the Sigma 65mm and Sigma 45mm (very close to the 65mm), which is exactly what I am looking for.

But I have to have it in my hands and see how it will balance on my Lumix S5II

 

[darrenhaken]

I just wish they’d have optically outdone the Zeiss lens I own or used their new AF motors

 

[dirk]

I just wish they’d have optically outdone the Zeiss lens I own or used their new AF motors

If the Zeiss is that good, why do you look for an alternative?

 

[darrenhaken]

If the Zeiss is that good, why do you look for an alternative?

There’s a few optical qualities I don’t like but I do like it’s compact size. I’d also prefer something that’s better built, I do love an aperture ring.

I’ve had to cover the Zeiss in a lens 3M cover to prevent any scratching. It marks very easily.

 

[coldcoffee]

Where did you see reviews about it?

Can you link them here?

I preordered the 50/2.0 DG DN for my Lumix S5 L-Mount camera. But it is not available yet in Germany.

Sorry missed your msg, but can see you found them