I am honestly so over looking at lens charts and YouTube reviews for my D850. This sensor is so picky and it is driving me crazy because every flaw shows up. I have a wedding gig in Chicago in three weeks and I desperately need a solid 35mm but I am totally stuck. It is basically the Nikon 35mm 1.4G vs the Sigma Art version. I am leaning toward the Sigma because its way cheaper and my budget is strictly $1k max but everyone says the AF is a total nightmare on these high res bodies. Is the Nikon actually worth the extra $400 for a used copy or am I just overthinking the Sigma focus issues?
In my experience, weddings are too stressful for gear you cant 100% trust. I've tried many setups over the years, and I once lost a crucial reception shot because my third-party lens wouldn't lock focus. On that D850, you need consistency.
- Just get the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G used.
- Native glass handles the high-res sensor better. Stick with the Nikon... the peace of mind is worth it.
