

Build quality is pretty epic, including a shock-absorbing front barrel, weather-seals and fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements. This is one of only two 85mm lenses for Canon cameras that features image stabilization, the other being a Tamron. A 45mm lens (doubling to 90mm) would be a better choice.

However if you're on Micro Four Thirds, the focal length will double to 170mm, which is probably a little long. An 85mm lens is still good on APS-C as it will provide an equivalent focal length of 127.5mm, which works nicely for head-and-shoulders images. If you're using a smaller sensor than full-frame, remember that the effective focal length will increase.

Okay, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but the point stands: 85mm is the way to go. A 50mm requires you to get a little closer than a subject might be comfortable with, while anything too long (more than 135mm or so) will require you to stand weirdly far away and shout your instructions. The short telephoto length of an 85mm also enables an optimal working distance between photographer and subject. Wider lenses will tend to stretch them out horizontally, which can produce some fun perspectives, but isn't all that conducive to making someone look and feel beautiful. When mounted on a full-frame camera body (meaning it'll provide the focal length on the box), an 85mm produces a flattering perspective of facial features. The main reason is the perspective provided by an 85mm.
Sigma lens serial number check free#
To overcome this issue, we are offering our customers an inspection and where applicable, a modification service, free of charge. This is a limited problem that will not occur in any lenses other than those specifically listed above. This issue could possibly occur in some lenses within the following range of serial numbers: Īuto focusing issue affects limited number of Sigma telezoom lensesĪfter thorough investigation, we have ascertained that some APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM, APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM and APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM lenses, produced recently, may have a potential autofocus defect. I tempted to contact them to see where I stand if something happens in the future out of warrenty if I don't send it back for checking. I've not had any problems but i've only used it a couple of times. I've only found out as my new 120 - 400 comes within the problem serial numbers. There seems to be an issue with a few sigma lenses and the AF on them. I'm not sure if this has be posted already.
