So there are two Sigma lenses that I am considering purchasing:
Sigma 18-35mm f1.8
Sigma 120-300mm f2.8
The 18-35mm being an APS-C lens will effectively be a 12-23mm f1.3 lens on MFT. I'll be using this indoors for stuff like pet portraits, so I am not too concerned about weight. 12mm is one of my favorite focal lengths, and the possibility of having both the Panasonic 12mm f1.4 and Olympus 17mm f1.2 Pro in a single lens (more or less) is intriguing.
The Sigma 120-300mm will be used as a 84-210mm f2 lens for mammal portraits on in safari vehicles, where weight and handling won't be a huge concern. I know that it's an absolute dog in terms of weight and it certainly won't replace my 50-200mm SWD or Rokinon 135mm f2, which I love. I do not care about AF speed because land mammals aren't all that challenging to shoot.
My question are is whether it would be better to use them with a Metabones ULTRA Speed Booster, or with a high MP DSLR.
Regarding DSLRs, my choice would be between the Canon 5DS(R) or the Nikon D850.
Advantages of Speed Booster:
Improved sharpness over the bare native lens
No need to buy a new body and all the headache that goes with it (batteries etc.)
Greater pixel density of M43 bodies
One stop improvement in low-light performance
Ability to use an EVF for focus fine-tuning etc.
Advantages of Canon 5DS(R):
50 MP sensor
Much cheaper used than the D850
Able to use EF-mount lenses with AF on MFT bodies if needed
AF advantages of shooting on the native mount
Advantages of Nikon D850:
45 MP sensor
Better AF and dynamic range than the Canon 5DS(R)
My familiarity with Nikon bodies
Improved burst rate if using a battery grip
AF advantages of shooting on the native mount
Anything I might have missed?
I'd love some feedback on whether it would make more sense to use these lenses with the MB ULTRA SpeedBooster or on a native DSLR, and if the D850 or 5DS / 5DSR would be a better choice.
For cost and other reasons, I'm not interested in the Sony A7Rx / Nikon Z7 etc.