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Photog on a budget: Canon 35/2 IS vs Sigma 35/1.4 ART

Started Apr 30, 2016 | Questions thread
Matt Swanson Regular Member • Posts: 244
Re: Photog on a budget: Canon 35/2 IS vs Sigma 35/1.4 ART
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I just got the 6D, and found the 35 2/IS used on Adorama for about $350. I'm, to be honest, stunned at the quality and versatility of it.  I used to have the 5D3, and rented the 35 1.4 for a long weekend, and while the quality of the shots WAS great, it was much (!) bigger and heavier than I had anticipated, and is much bigger than the Canon option.

I'm also pretty amazed at how well the IS works - I've gotten some pretty stellar results thus far in very dimly lit rooms.

The nice thing is, with this choice - you really can't go wrong, as the Sigma is probably (definitely?) a better option, if money and size are no object, but considering that they are for most people, I think Canon's really hit it out of the ball park with this lens.
Another option, just to play devil's advocate, might be the new Tamron 35 - 1.8 with IS (or, VC, in their lingo).  Has gotten pretty great reviews.  Just throwing that out there.

But either way, great luck, and happy shooting!

-Swanson

jacson wrote:

I currently shoot with a 5D (the first one).
All I have right now is a 50/1.8 II that came with it when I bought it. It's fine, but I'm more comfortable with the 35mm focal length. I'm wondering, given that I don't readily have much cash to drop often, should I hold out and get the Sigma 35mm ART or settle for the 35mm F2 IS?
I know eventually I'll get the Sigma anyway, but I'll be needing a 35mm soon and I can't make up my mind.

Anyone have any common sense or just ideas to throw my way?

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