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[quote name='wim' timestamp='1285250064' post='3162']

Oh, you mean the new one? That could be tested on a Canon body as well, actually <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />. However, I somehow doubt that, as it still is a pain to set any other aperture than wide opee, F/8 and completely closed with a G-EOS adapter.



Maybe Klaus and Markus are just making it difficult for us, by Klaus announcing the 85 F/1.4 test that Markus is working on <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />.



Kind regards, Wim

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Well, lets hope then that it is the Sigma, it would be nice if that lens performed really well at a fraction of the cost of the lovely but expensive EF 85mm f1.2 L USM II.

[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1285254523' post='3172']

Well, lets hope then that it is the Sigma, it would be nice if that lens performed really well at a fraction of the cost of the lovely but expensive EF 85mm f1.2 L USM II.

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I am fortunate, I guess. The 85L II is the exact reason why I am not in the market for another fast 85 <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />.



Kind regards, Wim <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Sorry folks ...

You tested both Samyng and Zeiss so Sigma is only one left but I don't think that Sigma hit the shelves yet.



EDIT: Oh, it's A-mount lens.

Here's the gallery ...

http://photozone.smugmug.com/Reviews/zei...8591_NeN6W



Lucky me ... the (original) Octoberfest is 300m from my workplace ... "Oans Zwoa Gsuffa ..." ;-)

[quote name='Klaus' timestamp='1285314895' post='3191']

Here's the gallery ...

http://photozone.smugmug.com/Reviews/zei...8591_NeN6W



Lucky me ... the (original) Octoberfest is 300m from my workplace ... "Oans Zwoa Gsuffa ..." ;-)

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Uh oh, I consider myself lucky to be around 800km away from this event :-D



Is the behaviour of this lens comparable to the results of the Zeiss ZF (ZE) Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 on Canon EOS FF? Or is this an example of complete different results because of different systems?

[quote name='TheChris' timestamp='1285315529' post='3192']

Uh oh, I consider myself lucky to be around 800km away from this event :-D



Is the behaviour of this lens comparable to the results of the Zeiss ZF (ZE) Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 on Canon EOS FF? Or is this an example of complete different results because of different systems?

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It is a different lens. It has no contrast issues at f/1.4 and the close focus performance is also superior.

[quote name='Klaus' timestamp='1285316857' post='3194']

It is a different lens. It has no contrast issues at f/1.4 and the close focus performance is also superior.

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Sound nice, indeed. I'm excited to see how Nikon and Sigma will compete in their corresponding tests.

[quote name='TheChris' timestamp='1285322219' post='3196']

Sound nice, indeed. I'm excited to see how Nikon and Sigma will compete in their corresponding tests.

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Me too.