My review of the Sigma 56mm f1.4 for Fujifilm X-mount! Sigma 56 f1.4 X-mount at B&H: bhpho.to/3IcO1s6 / WEX UK: tidd.ly/3JgQZgs Buy Gordon a coffee: www.paypal.me/cameralabs Gordon's In Camera book: amzn.to/2n61PfI / Amazon uk: amzn.to/2mBqRVZ Cameralabs merchandise: redbubble.com/people/cameralabs/shop Gordon’s retro gear channel: ruclips.net/user/dinobytes Lost photos? I recover mine with: www.dpbolvw.net/click-100568658-13808570?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stellarinfo.com%2Fphoto-recovery-software.php Equipment used for producing my videos Sony A6400: amzn.to/3hul53c Sony e 24mm f1.8: amzn.to/2TqWNzk Rode NT USB mic: amzn.to/3AdHcUp Rode Wireless Go II mic: amzn.to/3xkCvGo Rode Lavalier Go mic: amzn.to/3ygzzKY Godox UL150 light: amzn.to/2VpVbXE Godox QR-P70 softbox: amzn.to/3yQfGdF MacBook Pro 14in (16GB / 1TB): bhpho.to/3HiafJL 00:00 - intro and alternatives 02:33 - Sigma 56mm design and controls 04:46 - Sigma 56mm vs Fujifilm 56mm focusing 06:32 - Sigma 56mm vs Fujifilm 56mm sharpness landscape 07:36 - Sigma 56mm vs Fujifilm 56mm portrait quality 08:21 - Sigma 56mm vs Fujifilm 56mm bokeh balls 09:09 - final verdict and sample images Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
@@joejojo5966 good question, you'd need to compare them side by side. The Sigma will probably be sharper across the frame BUT the Fujifilm has the aperture ring and 1.2 boast-factor! I'd be happy with either, but the aesthetic would play a big role. Try to compare portrait samples from both,
Great review - thanks. I would love to see a comparision with the Fuji 50mm F2 - I think that price-wise most people are likely to be considering that against the Sigma lens, rather than the 56mm 1.2.
The fact that the Sigma competes well against the 56 instead should speak volumes. Particularly because it gathers twice the light of the 50 f2 in a similar form factor. Quite frankly, the Sigma 56 is the best third party prime lens for Fuji along with the Viltrox 13 and 75.
Would take the sigma over the viltrox any day. Tried the 23 viltrox and felt that CA and quality control may not be on par as sigma or fuji. The sigma 56 1.4 has gotten rave reviews online and I cant wait to pickup mine. It is a great balance between quality and price without any major compromises. I am shooting an x-s10 so the missing aperture ring is not as a big deal to me.
Very interesting. This Sigma looks like the most competitive so far. I wonder how different it is from the XF f2 one, especially if their size and weight is similar.
For portrait work the aperture ring, and focus speed are not important as changes are not often needed to be made quickly. (in my opinion) The Sigma 56 is definitely the most interesting out of the trio released Priced in the UK cheaper than the Fuji 50 F/2 and less than half the price of the 56 F/1.2, it makes the Fuji 56 F/1.2 a hard sell However if Fuji do update the 56 F/1.2 as rumoured this year with the newer faster focusing motors, and the weather sealing, whilst maintaining the current selling price, it may see some great deals on the original 56 F/1.2, or add another thought to the purchase. But if I was buying now, I would get the sigma, the aperture ring and the F/1.2 over F/1.4 is not worth £400+ I'd love to see the Sigma 56 v the Fuji 50 F/2, if the sigma is better at F/2 (1 stop closed) than the Fuji is wide open
Thanks for the review! Glad to see Sigma lenses coming to the Fuji system. Regarding video autofocus, I wonder if playing with the autofocus settings would improve the performance?
Love the optics, AF for photos is good enough, but man this may be the worst video eye-tracking lens for Fuji. Worse than the XF35 f1.4 and XF27 F2.8. If anyone has a continuous setting they can recommend let me know!
In Taiwan I can find a used XF56 (easily) for about $500 to $550 usd, or a new Sigma 56 will cost about $440. I used to own a Sigma one on my Sony a6000, later I switch to fuji system and sold it, really missed that kind of depth of field. tho the XF50 f2.0 (I once borrowed from my friend) had a magical texture on the metal in the image. I will still love to have 1.4(or 1.2) for sometimes, now it's time to decide......
Thanks for the video Gordon. Did you have chance to test the newer version of Fujifilm 56mm f1.2 R WR? Do you think if you made this comparison between Sigma 56mm and the Mark II version of Fujifilm 56mm f1.2 the delivered results and the conclusion would be the same? Or if the newer version of Fujifilm 56mm f1.2 R WR would perform noticeably better? By the way, I wish Fuji made this new version with lineer motor AF system as they made on the never version of 23mm and 33mm.
Can you PLEASE explain me why the lens is resposible for this autofocus on eyes ?... In the times i did photography, that was the persons fault using the camera...
The lack of aperture ring was already a downer, but the terrible autofocus makes it useless for pros and people with older bodies. Very close to buying a Sony A6400 for this lens and one or two of the other Sigmas. The Sigma absolutely kills the Viltrox by the way. The latter has far too much CA and is far less sharp. Hence Sony being my first thought instead of the future Fuji 56mm mk II, which will probably be over $1000 and muvh bigger imho.
Great review. I own the Fuji 56 1.2 and get annoyed I can’t get close enough for portraits AND it’s supposed to be a portrait lens ! Seeing your review I prefer the slightly closer focussing distance of the Sigma and definitely prefer the Sigma’s smoother out of focus highlights when stopped down a stop. Currently I only use my Fuji 56 1.2 fully open at 1.2 because the out of focus highlights go hexagonal if I stop down. Sigma here I come!! Thanks again.
Apart from, maybe the much older, however Leica lens do not date by design!, the exellent value for money Sigma offerings are very, very difficult to go past.
The choice of lenses by Sigma seems a bit odd considering the market saturation at those lengths. This may sound a bit conspiratorial, but I’m wondering whether Sigma agreed with Fuji not to release their 150-600 before Fuji did theirs?
@S Tra As the only option at that range for sports and wildlife, an area of photography that Fuji”s new flagship is aimed at, then yes. So put your eyes back in sweetness.
@S Tra But yes it’s aimed for video too, the fast processor and object detect with 40fps and the lenses it was launched with for hybrid use aren’t by accident. But yes sigma knew, we all knew the 150-600 was due this year, it was on Fuji’s lens roadmap.
@S Tra It was really the fact that the lenses sigma chose to release have already a number of other choices, both from Fuji and other makes at those focal lengths. A 150-600 had no competition at the time, but the potential Fuji version was known about since August last year, as well as the xh1 replacement for some time.
Its mostly these two lenses that are especially slow on fuji. 56 f1.2 is regarded as one of the slowest focusing fuji lenses. Sigma definitely matches that slowness.
My review of the Sigma 56mm f1.4 for Fujifilm X-mount!
Sigma 56 f1.4 X-mount at B&H: bhpho.to/3IcO1s6 / WEX UK: tidd.ly/3JgQZgs
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00:00 - intro and alternatives
02:33 - Sigma 56mm design and controls
04:46 - Sigma 56mm vs Fujifilm 56mm focusing
06:32 - Sigma 56mm vs Fujifilm 56mm sharpness landscape
07:36 - Sigma 56mm vs Fujifilm 56mm portrait quality
08:21 - Sigma 56mm vs Fujifilm 56mm bokeh balls
09:09 - final verdict and sample images
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with the 56mm 1.2 on sale now for 500$ what lens do you think youd get? the sigma or fuji?
@@joejojo5966 good question, you'd need to compare them side by side. The Sigma will probably be sharper across the frame BUT the Fujifilm has the aperture ring and 1.2 boast-factor! I'd be happy with either, but the aesthetic would play a big role. Try to compare portrait samples from both,
Great review - thanks. I would love to see a comparision with the Fuji 50mm F2 - I think that price-wise most people are likely to be considering that against the Sigma lens, rather than the 56mm 1.2.
The fact that the Sigma competes well against the 56 instead should speak volumes. Particularly because it gathers twice the light of the 50 f2 in a similar form factor. Quite frankly, the Sigma 56 is the best third party prime lens for Fuji along with the Viltrox 13 and 75.
Would take the sigma over the viltrox any day. Tried the 23 viltrox and felt that CA and quality control may not be on par as sigma or fuji. The sigma 56 1.4 has gotten rave reviews online and I cant wait to pickup mine. It is a great balance between quality and price without any major compromises. I am shooting an x-s10 so the missing aperture ring is not as a big deal to me.
Great video, it was just what I was wanting to see! A comparison of the Sigma with the Fujifilm 50mm F2 R WR is a must. Thanks very much!
You're welcome!
@@cameralabs great video! Looking forward to a comparison of Signa with more affordable Fuji 50mm f2!
Please do comparisons of the Sigma lenses vs the cheaper Fuji f2 versions!
Very interesting. This Sigma looks like the most competitive so far. I wonder how different it is from the XF f2 one, especially if their size and weight is similar.
For portrait work the aperture ring, and focus speed are not important as changes are not often needed to be made quickly. (in my opinion)
The Sigma 56 is definitely the most interesting out of the trio released
Priced in the UK cheaper than the Fuji 50 F/2 and less than half the price of the 56 F/1.2, it makes the Fuji 56 F/1.2 a hard sell
However if Fuji do update the 56 F/1.2 as rumoured this year with the newer faster focusing motors, and the weather sealing, whilst maintaining the current selling price, it may see some great deals on the original 56 F/1.2, or add another thought to the purchase.
But if I was buying now, I would get the sigma, the aperture ring and the F/1.2 over F/1.4 is not worth £400+
I'd love to see the Sigma 56 v the Fuji 50 F/2, if the sigma is better at F/2 (1 stop closed) than the Fuji is wide open
Isn't that lens like 1,100 bucks now that it's out. Sigma lens is 400 bucks
@@djstuc Fuji 56mm 1.2
@@djstuc my bad I thought the ones I were watching was the mk2
@@djstuc but anyways I doubt the mk2 will be any more cheaper. I can get the sigma for as low as 350 euros brand new currently
The newer 56 WR is better for autofocus... But still not stellar as it doesn't use LM.
The Sigma is surprisingly good! But a comparison with the XF 50mm f2 and Viltrox 56mm f1.4 would be greatly appreciated!
that indeed would be the most relevant comparison as they're in a similar cost bracket
Yes. Please compare the Sigma 56 to the Fuji 50 f2.0
Been waiting for this vid. Thank you ^^
You're welcome! I've now done all three of them!
Time to update the review comparing it to the new Fuji 56 lens. 🤗
That new 56 is amazing.
I like your sweater, Gordon.
Thanks! It's from Paul Smith - I treat myself to jumpers from there!
Agree about the need for a comparison with the Fuji 50mm f2!
I have managed to get a nearly new Sigma at a third of the price of a new Fuji. I found that I could live without the aperture ring.
Would love to see a comparison to the Fuji 50mm F2 as they are identical price and I'm trying to decide which one to get.
Curious defiance of expectations to find Fuji having the cross-field acuity advantage and Sigma having the colour & rendering advantage.
Thank you for the review. 👍🏻🙌🏻
Thanks for the great review! :)
Have a good weekend!
Cheers!
Thanks for a great review as always!
You're welcome!
I just picked up the Sigma 56mm and what an excellent value! I'm very surprised at the sharpness for a lens half the price of Fuji.
It is very good.
Thanks for the review! Glad to see Sigma lenses coming to the Fuji system. Regarding video autofocus, I wonder if playing with the autofocus settings would improve the performance?
Tweaking often helps
Love the optics, AF for photos is good enough, but man this may be the worst video eye-tracking lens for Fuji. Worse than the XF35 f1.4 and XF27 F2.8. If anyone has a continuous setting they can recommend let me know!
The Fuji want great on my xt5....I will look at the Viltrox .I like numbers on the lens ...makes it easy
Thanks for the review. I much prefer the bokeh balls of the sigma as well.
Thanks for your excellent review.
Glad to help!
New Sigma vs Used Fuji at same or similar price. Which would you get?
Very good lens ! - Luc, pro in Brussels - Thanks for video !
Cheers, thanks for this review :)
I would love a comparison between sigma and the Fuji 50mm f2 please
Loved this review. Who's using the Sigma on a X-T30?
Please do the sigma 56 vs the 50 mm f2 comparison.
In Taiwan I can find a used XF56 (easily) for about $500 to $550 usd, or a new Sigma 56 will cost about $440.
I used to own a Sigma one on my Sony a6000, later I switch to fuji system and sold it, really missed that kind of depth of field.
tho the XF50 f2.0 (I once borrowed from my friend) had a magical texture on the metal in the image.
I will still love to have 1.4(or 1.2) for sometimes, now it's time to decide......
Is there any noise while taking movie by sigma 56.4? I'd like to watch of the comparison sigma 56.3 vs xf50.2 as well.
Thank you so much for this review. It was very helpful!
You're very welcome!
Great review!
Thanks!
How does this lens resolve the 40mp of the xh2
I'm actually more interested in a comparison against the 50mm f/2. But I guess it's just me.
No, you and everyone else it would seem!
So many comments asking the same question lol
Cheers, Gordan!
Thanks Brendan, much appreciated!
Nice review! Thanks! Now I’m wondering if any longer telephoto prime Sigma lenses are coming to Fuji X-Mount?
Let's hope so!
Thanks for the video Gordon. Did you have chance to test the newer version of Fujifilm 56mm f1.2 R WR? Do you think if you made this comparison between Sigma 56mm and the Mark II version of Fujifilm 56mm f1.2 the delivered results and the conclusion would be the same? Or if the newer version of Fujifilm 56mm f1.2 R WR would perform noticeably better? By the way, I wish Fuji made this new version with lineer motor AF system as they made on the never version of 23mm and 33mm.
Please make comparison with Fujifilm 50mm F2.0
Nice sweater mate
Thanks, I like it
Can you clarify whether you’re taking about the older Fuji 56mm or the newer Fuji 56mm WR Mark II lens?
Best lens for crop
Can you PLEASE explain me why the lens is resposible for this autofocus on eyes ?... In the times i did photography, that was the persons fault using the camera...
Looks like the Viltrox is actually better overall IMO. I even preferred it over the Fujifilm 56mm 1.2 as I like how the flare it creates look.
50f2 vs sigma 56 please. Because much closer price range
Sigma 56 1.4 or Used 56 1.2 r
I compare them in the video - which do you prefer?
@@cameralabs he is asking you.
The lack of aperture ring was already a downer, but the terrible autofocus makes it useless for pros and people with older bodies. Very close to buying a Sony A6400 for this lens and one or two of the other Sigmas.
The Sigma absolutely kills the Viltrox by the way. The latter has far too much CA and is far less sharp. Hence Sony being my first thought instead of the future Fuji 56mm mk II, which will probably be over $1000 and muvh bigger imho.
yeah autofocus with it on an a6400 was way better than this.
Great review. I own the Fuji 56 1.2 and get annoyed I can’t get close enough for portraits AND it’s supposed to be a portrait lens ! Seeing your review I prefer the slightly closer focussing distance of the Sigma and definitely prefer the Sigma’s smoother out of focus highlights when stopped down a stop. Currently I only use my Fuji 56 1.2 fully open at 1.2 because the out of focus highlights go hexagonal if I stop down. Sigma here I come!! Thanks again.
You're welcome. I also get frustrated by modest minimum focusing distances.
Wait for 56 f1.2 mark ii
@@trungvang417 I think it might be the same optical formula as before, but now weather sealed. Waiting to confirm.
Thank you for great review. Can we manual focus on this lens?
Yes
Great, I am ordering one.
Apart from, maybe the much older, however Leica lens do not date by design!, the exellent value for money Sigma offerings are very, very difficult to go past.
When will we be able to purchase a 1.2 other than the 56mm lens, from Fuji?
I have no idea
Thanks Gordon!
The choice of lenses by Sigma seems a bit odd considering the market saturation at those lengths. This may sound a bit conspiratorial, but I’m wondering whether Sigma agreed with Fuji not to release their 150-600 before Fuji did theirs?
I'm pretty sure the choice was purely down to them having existing APSC lenses that they could easily adapt to other mounts.
@@cameralabs No you’re probably right. Although I’ve seen the sigma 150-600 adapted, it’s not the same, thanks for the reply.👍
@S Tra As the only option at that range for sports and wildlife, an area of photography that Fuji”s new flagship is aimed at, then yes. So put your eyes back in sweetness.
@S Tra
But yes it’s aimed for video too, the fast processor and object detect with 40fps and the lenses it was launched with for hybrid use aren’t by accident.
But yes sigma knew, we all knew the 150-600 was due this year, it was on Fuji’s lens roadmap.
@S Tra It was really the fact that the lenses sigma chose to release have already a number of other choices, both from Fuji and other makes at those focal lengths.
A 150-600 had no competition at the time, but the potential Fuji version was known about since August last year, as well as the xh1 replacement for some time.
Nice🙂✌️
fuji x sensor's crop factor is 1.52. so, do the math...
It can actually vary between different generation sensors which is why Fujifilm describes it as being approximately 1.5x.
Shame that sigma didn't try to match the f1.2 aperture which is the appealing aspect of the 56 f1.2 rather than making a budget version.
Have you watched the video? Do you see much benefit to the 1.2 of the Fujifilm?
Are all Fuji's as rubbish at focusing as this XT4?
They're all similar right now.
Its mostly these two lenses that are especially slow on fuji. 56 f1.2 is regarded as one of the slowest focusing fuji lenses. Sigma definitely matches that slowness.