Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary E-mount lens review by QuietOC
 QuietOC#45715 date: Jun-12-2021 | |
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| sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 3 flare control: 5 overall: 4.6 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Minolta MC 55 F1.7 Sony FE 55 F1.8 Sonnar Minolta SR 55 F2 Lensbaby 56 F1.6 Konica AR 57 F1.4 Minolta MC 58 F1.4 Tamron SP 60 F2 Macro Sigma 60 F2.8 DN Art Sigma EX 70 F2.8 DG Macro Samyang 75 F1.8 Kipon Iberit 75 F2.4 Tamron SP 85 F1.8 USD Sony FE 85 F1.8 Canon EF 85 F1.8 USM Minolta MD 85 F2 Sony 85 F2.8 SAM |
| price paid: | 619 USD (new) |
| positive: | Sharpness/alignment Image quality Smooth operation Quick, internal focus Lens Compensation |
| negative: | Size, weight, price Pincushion distortion Focus breathing A bit of lateral CA Only F2 "Mount with dust- and splash-proof structure"? |
| comment: | I had purchased this lens from the same seller for a bit less two months ago, but they were backordered at the time. The Sigma 45 F2.8 DG DN has become one my favorite lenses, and the Sigma 60 F2.8 DN Art was the most impressive lens optically for APS-C, so I had high expectation for this lens. I quite like the 60ish mm focal length of lenses like the Minolta 58mm F1.4. This lens is surprisingly large especially next to the Samyang 75 F1.8. It is heavier than the Sony FE 85 F1.8. It is smaller and lighter than both the new and old Sigma 70 F2.8 Macro primes. Like the 45, the aperture control operates much nicer than the one on the Sony 20 F1.8 G. "MADE IN JAPAN" This lens is sharper in the center than the 55 Sonnar, the Samyang 75, or the Sony 85 F1.8. The Samyang 75 is close to half its price and weight. APS-C users can stick with the APS-C 60mm primes. In back-to-back testing it focuses at least as quickly as the FE 1.8/55 Sonnar. |
rating summary
- total reviews: 3
- sharpness: 5.00
- color: 4.67
- build: 5.00
- distortion: 4.00
- flare control: 4.67
- overall: 4.67