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Canon 35mm F2 IS USM or Sigma 35mm 1.4 for street photography?

Started Aug 16, 2013 | Questions thread
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Re: Bang for the buck, Canon non IS 35mm

jeremyk999 wrote:

The original 35/2 non-IS is a dog. Only heavily stopped down did it begin to perform. The new 40/2.8 is much better. I own both.

Perhaps sample variation.  I've seen some large wide open pics with the 35 / 2 that were nothing short of outstanding.

I haven't tried the new 35/2 IS but all reports point to a seriously improved lens.

Indeed.  Even though I have the Sigma 35 / 1.4, I want the 35 / 2 IS, too. 

I recently rented the Sigma 35 1.4, and the results were fantastic. Out of focus areas, front and back were superb, and in focus areas were sharp with lots of micro contrast. Reminded me of Summilux results. It was BIG and heavy - for it's size I might as well strapped a big zoom on the end. And on my 5D2, it consistently missed focus with anything but the center point.

Mine doesn't have any AF issues on my 6D, and I don't mind the weight (not to say that I'd object to lighter!).  I'd prefer it had been fatter than longer, though, like my 50 / 1.2L.

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