Deal Alert: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM – $770 (compare to $899)

[shoplink 28267 ebay]35mm Comparison[/shoplink] Authorised Sigma dealer CameraLand on eBay (99.8% positive ratings) has the [shoplink 28267 ebay]Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens on sale for $769.99[/shoplink]. Free shipping in the US, limited stock. Compare to $899 on Amazon. Note: this is not a grey import item. Camera Land says:

As one of the largest Sigma dealers in the USA we are happy to offer this great lens at a super price. It comes with the USA Warranty.

We had an in store demo and these were shown and put back in the box. Because of this we won’t sell them as new never opened

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Hot Deals: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART ($799), Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ART ($849)

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Two excellent deals by authorised Sigma dealer CameraLand on eBay (99.8% positive ratings). Both lenses are store demo units that were put back in the box, and both sell for $100 less than on Amazon. USA warranty and free shipping in the US. Very limited stock.

  • Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ART DG HSM – [shoplink 28003 ebay]$849 (click here)[/shoplink]
  • Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART DG HSM – [shoplink 28004 ebay]$799 (click here)[/shoplink]

Deal Alert: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art – $800 (compare to $900)

[shoplink 27241 ebay]35mm Comparison[/shoplink] Authorised Sigma dealer CameraLand on eBay (99.8% positive ratings) has the [shoplink 27241 ebay]Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens on sale for $799.99[/shoplink]. Free shipping in the US, limited stock. Compare to $899 on Amazon. Note: this is not a grey import item. Camera Land says:

As one of the largest Sigma dealers in the USA we are happy to offer this great lens at a super price. It comes with the USA Warranty.

We had an in store demo and these were shown and put back in the box. Because of this we won’t sell them as new never opened

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(CW3) New Canon 35mm f/1.4L Lens to be Announced in Fall 2015?

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I and others on the web have been told that Canon may announce a new 35mm “L” lens later this year, possibly before Fall 2015. While we do not have any specs or other information, I was told that some prototypes are already out in the wild undergoing testing. I strongly suppose this will be a f/1.4 lens, also because we had some patents filed by Canon pointing in this direction (1 | 2).

Deal Alert: Rokinon 35mm T1.5 Aspherical Wide Angle Cine Lens – $362

Rokinon 35mm

Amazon Lighting Deal: Rokinon 35mm T1.5 Aspherical Wide Angle Cine Lens on sale for $361.99 (compare to $449).

  • 35mm fixed focal length; t/1.5-22 aperture range; Manual focus
  • Features the same outstanding optical quality as the highly rated Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 lens
  • Features de-clicked aperture to reduce noise and to allow more specific manual aperture settings
  • Lens is follow focus compatible to enable the user to focus and use the aperture ring without interrupting video shooting
  • Includes front and rear lens caps, removable hood, lens pouch, instruction manual and 1 year Rokinon warranty

35 Days with the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS Lens

EF 35mm f/2 IS – Bokeh (all images © Caleb Keiter, used with permission)

Professional photographer Caleb Keiter made one of these real-world reviews I like so much. He got a Canon [shoplink 8253]EF 35mm f2 IS USM[/shoplink] lens and tested it for…35 days. Each day a different picture.

The various pictures focus on specific features of the lens, such as sharpness, color rendition, chromatic aberration, bokeh, auto-focus performance, flaring and ghosting, and so on. The things he liked most:

  • The highly versatile 35mm focal length
  • Lightweight construction
  • Excellent image quality
  • Image stabilization
  • Fun to shoot with
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Sharpness
  • Accurate color
  • Max aperture of f/2
  • Close minimum focusing distance
  • Good bokeh
  • Price

In the conclusion he writes:

In my opinion, this lens is going to be tough to beat. On full-frame cameras, the 35mm focal length is perfect. For crop sensor cameras, this lens offers a perspective closer to 50mm. Either way, you’re getting a well-built, lightweight lens with exceptional image quality and impressive image stabilization.

To see all pics and read Caleb Keiter’s thoughts and impressions head over to his post.

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS price check: [shopcountry 8253]

EF 35mm f/2 IS – Depth of field
EF 35mm f/2 IS – Landscape photography
[via Caleb Keiter]