I shoot both the Nikon Z9 and the Fuji XT5, one thing I love about the Fuji is the tactile dials. For me, I shoot Fuji more for the experience and really enjoy it. They are beautiful cameras as well.
I was really hoping this Sigma or the Viltrox 27 were gonna be released before my trip to the States in July.. $500ish is more my budget, but they weren't available yet. I tested the Fuji 23 at a shop and it was love at 1st shot, and decided to shell out the $900 for it. I'm SO glad I did, it's absolutely amazing, the AF on an X-T5 NEVER misses, and if I put it on my X-T2, it makes the T2 a better camera. I regret buying the Sigma 56, optically it's very good, but not having an aperture ring is more of a hassle than I expected. All my other lenses have aperture rings and so it gets confusing especially at events/weddings when I'm using to cameras. The Viltrox sure looks interesting but the confident, instant AF of the Fuji is much more important to me than a little extra sharpness or background blur.
I owned a couple of Sigma Art lenses for E Mount and loved them but until Sigma release lenses with an aperture ring they're not a consideration for me on X Mount. That's why I really hope they bring their I-Series lenses to Fujifilm. They seem like a better fit for Fujifilm than they do for Sony.
@@georgedavall9449, new XF 23mm 1.4 R LM WR is lighter, smaller, and a little bit sharper in the center, sharper in the corners. Also, AF in video works much better
@@infantfrontender6131 Well, having the LM and WR sure would be nice. My XF 23mm f/1.4 (old style) is a good copy, and one of the best lenses I have. I’m sure better AF would be a big benefit for videography. Appreciate the kind reply and info! ✌
I think Sigma lens tend to be slightly warmer than the fuji. I have the sigma 16mm and 56mm. I'm debating on selling 16mm and getting either this one or Fuji.
@@jaegerschtulmann Agree Viltrox ok for cheap cameras but SIGMA is a step above and as good as FUJI, viltrox lacks color depth and more purple fringing
Links: GFX SETUP GUIDE: geni.us/fujiGFX (NEW!) Check out the Sigma: bhpho.to/3Eh8xIB Check out the Fuji: bhpho.to/45PPvoq SAMPLE FILES: geni.us/Sigma23
Viltrox makes some impressive lenses but 'm inclined to say the Sigma 23mm would outperform the Viltrox 23mm. However, that's almost certainly not the case with the Viltrox Pro 27mm 1.2 which is the same price as the Sigma 23mm. That lens kind of negates the Sigma and I wonder if Sigma would have developed this lens if they knew what Viltrox was about to release. I have two E-mount Sigma lenses and absolutely love them. I hope they do well on X-mount and they bring their I-series lenses to Fujifilm. I believe those would be tremendously popular with Fujifilm shooters.
@@jaegerschtulmann I’m not sure who you’re responding to but that comment is pure snobbery. There are no awful lenses being offered by Viltrox, Sigma or Fujifilm. In fact, most contemporary lenses would destroy the best lenses from 25 years ago. More affordable lenses are going to produce a greater number of artifacts and most of these imperfections are easily corrected in camera or in post. It’s unlikely that anyone commenting on a RUclips video is shooting for Vogue and has no need for top of the line lenses. Anyone who condescends to someone else about their gear likely lacks any actual photographic ability. Or at least lacks manners. Believing that a $1,000 lens improves a photographer’s work is a sign of someone who doesn’t understand what makes a great photograph. No one was pixel peeping ‘The Terror of War’ by Nick Ut or looking for chromatic aberrations in ‘Migrant Mother.’ There are photographers who can do more with a Kodak PIXPRO than anyone who reads this would do with an EOS-1D and an L lens.
@@mattgranger You know what I probably should not have even said anything, but it was kinda funny that you messed up a few times because 99.9% you are crazy accurate and on top of it. But much respect and thanks for the review...you answered lots of my questions
"the Sigma is about 50 % more expansive than the Sigma ...." at 1:25 . Maybe better to cut this out and do it again ? I guess you are too busy to do so😆
I shoot both the Nikon Z9 and the Fuji XT5, one thing I love about the Fuji is the tactile dials. For me, I shoot Fuji more for the experience and really enjoy it. They are beautiful cameras as well.
I was really hoping this Sigma or the Viltrox 27 were gonna be released before my trip to the States in July.. $500ish is more my budget, but they weren't available yet. I tested the Fuji 23 at a shop and it was love at 1st shot, and decided to shell out the $900 for it. I'm SO glad I did, it's absolutely amazing, the AF on an X-T5 NEVER misses, and if I put it on my X-T2, it makes the T2 a better camera. I regret buying the Sigma 56, optically it's very good, but not having an aperture ring is more of a hassle than I expected. All my other lenses have aperture rings and so it gets confusing especially at events/weddings when I'm using to cameras. The Viltrox sure looks interesting but the confident, instant AF of the Fuji is much more important to me than a little extra sharpness or background blur.
Fantastic comparison. This was extremely helpful as the 23mm(35 mm) is such a great focal length for travel, street and eveready portraits.
I owned a couple of Sigma Art lenses for E Mount and loved them but until Sigma release lenses with an aperture ring they're not a consideration for me on X Mount. That's why I really hope they bring their I-Series lenses to Fujifilm. They seem like a better fit for Fujifilm than they do for Sony.
I already have a 27 (40mm) lens. I’m wanting a cheaper 18mm (28mm) lens. Glad Fuji is allowing it unlike Canon
Do you have the viltrox or the fuj 2.8?
@@clementc7297 TTartisan. Super budget but I like the results.
Hi Matt! Great video. I have one question: when using the Sigma 23mm f1.4 DC DN how far away would you have to be from the camera e.g. at 9:53?
There are 2 different versions of the XF 23/1.4. The new one with WR is better. Which one did you use for this comparison?
New XF 23 WR
Better how? Apparently you had to ask, so you couldn’t tell? Juss askin…
@@georgedavall9449, new XF 23mm 1.4 R LM WR is lighter, smaller, and a little bit sharper in the center, sharper in the corners. Also, AF in video works much better
@@infantfrontender6131 Well, having the LM and WR sure would be nice. My XF 23mm f/1.4 (old style) is a good copy, and one of the best lenses I have. I’m sure better AF would be a big benefit for videography. Appreciate the kind reply and info! ✌
@@infantfrontender6131 The new one is heavier.
Viltrox 27 mm 1.2 or Sigma 23 mm 1.4 for video? Both have problem with focus breathing for video autofocus
thanks Matt
Cool lenss and nice images.
I think Sigma lens tend to be slightly warmer than the fuji. I have the sigma 16mm and 56mm. I'm debating on selling 16mm and getting either this one or Fuji.
I have the 56 and 18-50 f2.8 sigma zoom, both sharp and fast. may get the 23 in future
Were is the files man?)
I'll stick with my Viltrox 23/1.4. Cracking lens and 300 bucks cheaper !
awful choice, low resolving lens with tons of ca and loca! sold mine along with the 33 f1.4 (you get what you paid for indeed)
@@jaegerschtulmann Agree Viltrox ok for cheap cameras but SIGMA is a step above and as good as FUJI, viltrox lacks color depth and more purple fringing
I dont know if I've downloaded the wrong files but they are about the 85mm
Really? Shouldn’t be. I’ll check it
@@mattgranger Yes, I have the same issue, I've downloaded Z9 samples.
HI, how can I download the files?
Matt Granger
Links: GFX SETUP GUIDE: geni.us/fujiGFX (NEW!)
Check out the Sigma: bhpho.to/3Eh8xIB
Check out the Fuji: bhpho.to/45PPvoq
SAMPLE FILES: geni.us/Sigma23
I have the Viltrox 23mm F1.4, cheaper and sharp lens with aperture ring.
Viltrox makes some impressive lenses but 'm inclined to say the Sigma 23mm would outperform the Viltrox 23mm. However, that's almost certainly not the case with the Viltrox Pro 27mm 1.2 which is the same price as the Sigma 23mm. That lens kind of negates the Sigma and I wonder if Sigma would have developed this lens if they knew what Viltrox was about to release. I have two E-mount Sigma lenses and absolutely love them. I hope they do well on X-mount and they bring their I-series lenses to Fujifilm. I believe those would be tremendously popular with Fujifilm shooters.
awful choice, low resolving lens with tons of ca and loca! sold mine along with the 33 f1.4 (you get what you paid for indeed)
@@jaegerschtulmann I’m not sure who you’re responding to but that comment is pure snobbery. There are no awful lenses being offered by Viltrox, Sigma or Fujifilm. In fact, most contemporary lenses would destroy the best lenses from 25 years ago. More affordable lenses are going to produce a greater number of artifacts and most of these imperfections are easily corrected in camera or in post. It’s unlikely that anyone commenting on a RUclips video is shooting for Vogue and has no need for top of the line lenses. Anyone who condescends to someone else about their gear likely lacks any actual photographic ability. Or at least lacks manners. Believing that a $1,000 lens improves a photographer’s work is a sign of someone who doesn’t understand what makes a great photograph. No one was pixel peeping ‘The Terror of War’ by Nick Ut or looking for chromatic aberrations in ‘Migrant Mother.’ There are photographers who can do more with a Kodak PIXPRO than anyone who reads this would do with an EOS-1D and an L lens.
you said the sigma is about more expensive than the sigma...
Yeah, sometimes I mis speak.
@@mattgranger You know what I probably should not have even said anything, but it was kinda funny that you messed up a few times because 99.9% you are crazy accurate and on top of it. But much respect and thanks for the review...you answered lots of my questions
"the Sigma is about 50 % more expansive than the Sigma ...." at 1:25 .
Maybe better to cut this out and do it again ?
I guess you are too busy to do so😆
That’s why I put text on screen. 👍🏼