Sigma 105mm 1.4 hands on review| King of PORTRAIT LENSES?

In this video, I review the 105mm 1.4 art lens by looking at it's image quality, autofocusing capabilities on my Sony body and it's build quality. is it worth $1500? Find out in the video!

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[MuahMan]

Someone told me this is a "Client Lens" You have it on the camera when you go for the photography job once they see how big it is you get the job. :)

[TheAssaschan]

Yo I love your collabs with Elizabeth! She perfectly fits your style man. Thanks as always for the videos Manny 🤙

[NYTROOPA]

If anyone doesn’t think modeling is a talent needs to see Elizabeth! So talented. She connects not only with you, but knows her job is to connect with anyone who will look at those images. I felt her all the way over here. I mean did you see the way she looked at me 😏😉😂

[EscapeSquad]

that girl knows her job!!!super beautiful also!!!nice lens and review manny!!!

[KaganRustem]

I came for the lens, now I'm here for Elizabeth. Wow

[ejphoto]

Elizabeth Wheeland is a national treasure!

[jeffsong]

I very much agree with the lens glare in the backlit situations. The solution I came up with was to put a sunscreen diffuser around the camera front area to put the lens under the shade. It's extra equipment and extra effort but it seems to be working for me.

[GRJCLyon]

I'd love to see you do a lens review of this lens on an a6000 just to know how it would perform on a lesser body. Yes, crop factor and all. The problem with the fantastic glass is that it's always paired with the best cameras. Glass is always more important than a good body so this would be beneficial to those who can only afford one out of both camera and body. Thanks for this review.

[thewiseoldbird]

Hey Manby I've watched a lot of lens reviews by different people but yours are the best! Clear, well presented, no screaming/hyped up, and plenty of great images. So thank you from Oxford in the UK 👍🏿

[ronaldllewellynjones]

I keep coming back to your videos. Straight to the point honest takes without trying to sell me on equipment.

[ColeDeRuse]

Bro, I almost spit my dentures out when a football appeared on the screen and I heard out of nowhere, “HIKE!” 😂😂😂

[jamestaylor]

With that lens the cops would probably stop me lmao.

[rga]

Update of my comment from 3 years ago ! LOL

Today (3 years later), Sigma Art lenses made me stay in the Sony alpha system !
My most used and beloved lenses are all Sigma Art... This 105mm f/1.4, the amazing 35mm f/1.2 DG DN and the 24-70 f/2.8 DG DN which is at least as good as the Sony GM, if not better !

I bought the 105mm after having seen your test 3 years ago and I'll never regret my decision !

[indoorandoutdoorendurance]

The model looked good, and I enjoyed watching the parts with her. The photos you took of her and the video footage showing her looked really great.

[technoalah]

It would be awesome if u do a video how u edit photos. Cheers

[kevingeffrard]

Manny can you please make a video on how to do a good framing?

[ikoyDaPnoy]

105mm f/1.4
That's my dream focal length & aperture combo. The working distance is perfect all the while getting that shallow depth of field and low light. For how I shoot, a 105mm f/1.4 is more versatile than a 85mm f/1.2 & 135mm f/1.8. It has the best of both worlds. Unlike a 35mm f/1.2, which never seems to isolate the subject enough like a 50mm f/1.2 nor is it wide enough like a 24mm f/2.8. A 35mm seems more of a compromise where as a 105mm is "the sweet spot" or "best of both worlds" type of lens.

[mariojm]

Yeah rented one this week and it is a beast. Minimum editing needed. Agreed on the focusing in backlight and low light focusing performance. I didn't run into too much of the football bokeh as you did. Awesome lense, just don't know how's it's gonna fit in my bag if I actually purchase it....lol

[Judyrey]

Hi Manny,

I finally added this lens to my arsenal, and the photos I get from it are just amazing! With my 28-70mm f/2 and 135mm f/2, I’m now selling my EF 50mm f/1.2 and 85mm f/1.2. I’m also considering getting the 200mm f/2 and maybe selling my 70-200mm f/2.8. I absolutely love the images I capture with prime lenses.

Thank you again for posting videos like this. I really appreciate the honest reviews of all the other products. Thank you so much!

[swamydayanand]

Would you choose this Sigma lens over the FE:70-200/2.8 GM ? Please make a video on Sigma 105/1.4 art vs 70-200/2.8 GM