Canon 85 1.8 vs Sigma 85 1.4

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Anyone used both and can chime in on whether the price diff is worth it? Is there much difference in bokeh / look between shooting at f.1.4 - 1.8. I'm not so much bothered about the ability to get higher shutter speeds, just more about if the images are MUCH nicer from the Sigma.

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not just about the speed but thenchromatic aberrations and Longitudinal aberrations. the sigma is the better lens in the respect of chromatic aberrations but suffers with Longitudinal aberrations.
 
POAH said:
not just about the speed but thenchromatic aberrations and Longitudinal aberrations. the sigma is the better lens in the respect of chromatic aberrations but suffers with Longitudinal aberrations.
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I can honestly say I have no idea what you are talking about! :lol: *goes off to google longitudinal aberrations* :help:
 
I've looked at enough shots now to determine what I already knew - 85 1.2 is nicest, 85 1.4 is VERY close and a much better buy than the Canon L. The 85 1.8 looks great (I had one years ago and it was sharp) and is easily the best value. I'll buy that and if I use it ALOT and am hankering for more i'll just sell and upgrade. Ta!
 
The Digital Picture website has a very detailed review of the Sigma, and it gets a good write up apart from one problem

As of Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens review time, I have purchased (retail) three and returned two of these lenses. The first lens was consistently front focusing. The second lens was focusing so inconsistently that I wished for the first one back. The third lens is focusing very inconsistently, but does seem to average to the correct focus distance. I cut my losses and kept this copy of the lens

Roger at LensRentals.com is having the same problem - at review time, he has a warning posted on his Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens rental page for this lens.
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I don't have the sigma but I have the 85L/1.2 and the 1.8. I love using both but the 1.2 wins for pure bokeh wet dream.

Both are also REALLY sharp. Zero focusing issues.

Of course, the L isn't cheap but it is worth the money...just.
 
There's a fairly easy answer to this question:

If the lens is for portraits/posed shots where time spent in capture is not an issue, if you have the dosh get the Canon /1.2 if no the Sigma.

If speed of AF is critical get the Canon /1.8

They're all good lenses, just pick the one that fits your budget and needs!
 
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