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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

New Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8

Les Dittert said:
Question for other Sigma's like the new 24-105 : Will the IS work on Epic ? Last time I tested the answer was no.
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Wouldn't bet on it. Last news on SIGMA IS on RED was, that it doesn't work for the 120-300.

BTW, nice images guys. ;) This lens is really a wonderful piece of glass. When it goes on a camera (RED or DSLR) it's really hard to pull it off.
 
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Dan Kanes said:
I can confirm from several reports that All Sigma 18-35 f1.8 focus in Cine (aka Canon) direction.

Can't speak for all other Sigma lenses.
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The 120-300 and 300-800 also focus in the regular/cine/canon direction on their F-mount versions. I think it's pretty universal with them, especially now that they're offering a mount-changing service for their newest lenses.
 
Does the front extend at all while zooming/focusing on the 18-35?

Also how well does it match to the 50-150 APO OEDKXD SODIDFJS OS f2.8?
 
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This lens is quite amazing for the money.

I have the Nikon version and can confirm it focus in the "right direction" which throws me off from all my other Nikons but will make focus pullers happy.

Zoom and focus are all internal.

I also have a Sigma 50-150 Version 1 which I will do some tests to see how they match.

So, for Run and Gun where I need zooms, my potential combo once completely tested would be Tokina 11-16, Sigma 18-35, and Sigma 50-150.

For smaller rigs (My GH2 and BMPCC), these zooms become even more interesting with a Metabones Speed Booster in line.

Kudos to Sigma for stepping it up with their latest designs,
 
Mike P. said:
Does the front extend at all while zooming/focusing on the 18-35?

No it doesn't. This lens works really well with the O focus "photo" version to give it longer throw; it has soft stops at each end of the focus range that are "harder" than most Canon lenses. You can still push past them but they're much more noticeable. Awesome lens.
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Steve, I'd really appreciate the comparison/matching (post r3ds if you can.)

Thanks for the heads up Jason.

I wish GL's rehousing was cheaper -- even still ~$3500 for an PL 18-35 t1.8 with 300deg focus is a stupidly good deal. This lens looks to be a real winner for s35; did anyone confirm if it covers 5k at 18mm?
 
@mikeP - basically 18mm is clean at 5kWS and 5KHD. Slight slight hair of porthole/vignette at 18mm w/5K Full Gate

@Patrick Thanks!

yeah this is basically my favorite zoom lens ever. My Leica Summicron/Summilux lenses make my eyes melt with joy too.
 
Getting my lens "modded" by RP Lens. Large focus and zoom gears (to expand the focus throw), and a hard stop on the barrel itself, as the lens currently spins to infinity. I couldn't afford the GL mod, so this is the next best thing!
 
Sean Lee said:
Wow, that's about 1/2 or >1/2 the price of the lens itself.
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Yeah, well he's doing a lot of work on it. Two large focus gears (more expensive than normal ones), and he has to open up the entire lens itself and fiddle with the focus mechanism to create a hard stop. Considering a true re-housing is 3K+, I consider my $1,250 investment (for similar performance) pretty bargain. But that's just me!
 
Shot this music video on my Epic using only the Sigma 18-35. Wide open most of the shoot. usually in the 1.9-2.8 range. all natural light minus the stage lighting at the end.

Feedback welcome. keep in mind we shot this in just a few hours with a 3 person crew and next to no budget. hence why no lights.

 
the latest beta still has the lock up issue with this lens...i don't get why it worked fine 2 betas ago...
 
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