The BEST 35mm Lens for SONY... (Sony 35mm f/1.8 vs Sigma 35mm f/1.2)

Comparing recent 35mm lens releases for Sony E-mount. Sigma 35mm f/1.2, Sony 35mm f/1.8, & firmware upgrade for the 35mm f/1.4 Art for sharpness, autofocus, & build quality.
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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - Intro
0:43 - Quick Roundup of Previously Reviewed 35mm Lenses
2:10 - Meet the New Contenders: Sigma 1.2 & Sony 1.8
2:40 - Size, Weight, & Build Quality Comparison
4:33 - Manual Focusing - Linearity & Focus Throw
6:02 - Is the Increased Size of the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Worth It?
6:30 - Image Quality Comparisons - Sharpness & Fringing
9:54 - Distortion & Vignetting Comparison
10:43 - Quick Flare Test
11:02 - The Impact of the Different Maximum Apertures
11:26 - Bokeh Comparison
12:02 - Light Transmission & Differences
12:23 - Focal Length Differences & Focus Breathing
12:52 - Autofocus Section Starts
12:56 - Sigma 35mm f/1.4 AF Firmware Upgrade Before & After
13:45 - The Sony 35mm f/1.8 Has Incredible Autofocus
14:22 - The Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Autofocus Is Loud & Clunky
15:00 - Eye Autofocus for Photo Side-by-Side
15:16 - Face Detection for Video Autofocus Comparison
15:36 - Conclusions: Which Lens I'm Keeping

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[peterpaul]

Wow! This is the comparison i am actually looking for and you just uploaded it! The timing is impeccable! 😱🤯👏👏👍👍

[maxdmachy]

Awesomely clear presentation of the results! Yet you are not carried away by that - keeping them in an overall context of usability. Love it.

[joergschweizer]

That was a really professional video, lots of information, exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

[KyleBruns]

Great lens breakdown, as usual. Thanks for all the work you put into these.

[Tsitris]

One of my favorite channels for correct and accurate information. Thank you Gerald!

[jessyca]

Wow! I watch a lot of photo/video gear reviews on Youtube and this was by far one of the best video I've watched! I love your thoughtfulness. I can see that you made a plan before shooting (e.g. before/after the firmware update), your explanations and the transitions of topics is seamless. Thanks for this great review and comparison, subscribed!

[dennismcruz]

Thanks! I was trying to decide between these two.

[artmaltman]

Superb review and comparison. Concise, clear, perceptive, to the point - every bit of information was relevant and nothing over looked as far as I can tell. Comparison well thought out. No jokes, no stories about the location or the weather, no long loud introduction. Perfect. Thanks very much!!!

[rachelw]

This video helped me so much. There are SO many different 35 mm lenses and I was finding myself going to over 10-15 videos to pick out pieces but then left more confused. Thank you for getting right to the point with all of the facts and having it all in one video.

[ChaseCharifa]

This is one of the best reviews period. Thank you so much. I absolutely loved the opaque overlay on the lazy Susan displaying the difference in size. Such a clean look.

[bryceb]

That was a truly excellent video - very thorough. I really appreciate the time you put into this. Thanks!

[Noone]

Perfect timing. I have been looking for these comparison among those 35mm lens. Thank you so much Gerald.

[derrickruf]

This is really an excellent comparison for anyone in the market for a E-mount 35mm. Thanks for your analysis.

[cmaciasjimenez]

This review was perfect. Solid, covered all points and compared the best and worst features of each option. Thank you.

[iliasukhovsky]

Great video!
Really well done and super helpful.

[appartement]

Exactly the information I needed! Thank you!!

[JohnValliantLauritzen]

This review is amazing! So thorough, precise and to the point!

[sebastiantorres]

Great video! I think I will go for the Sony 35 1.8 too. I believe size is the key decision point as price is pretty similar.

[paulcustodio]

This is the best video on YouTube comparing these lenses!

[Alastair]

Great review, Gerald! I just got my Sony 35mm 1.8 today and I'm loving it! Subbed.