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Archive 2016Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
p.5 #1Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Is it just me, or does the zoom seem stronger at the wide end, a bit behind at 70, and weakest at 50? That seems to me like a departure from typical zoom performance, where the best performance was always in the middle range.
Apr 01, 2016 at 08:08 PM
p.5 #2Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
FYI: The zoom flares more than I like but this needs more testing. (18-point star)
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Apr 01, 2016 at 08:13 PM
p.5 #3Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
@33mm the zoom looks to be in its element around f/8, I actually prefer it to the RX1Rll there.
Apr 01, 2016 at 08:19 PM
p.5 #4Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Wow. Bokeh is lovely. I am sure if I looked for it, I would find some LoCa, but the smoothness really appeals. Thanks for the quick examples!
This lens' bokeh feels like a better corrected Minolta 28-70/2.8 G. That lens had some serious downfalls in usage, but the IQ was well rounded between bokeh, sharpness, and color. This lens really looks perfect for me. Meets my criteria is for "enough" sharpness (I couldn't care less about eyelashes that could stab me), balanced colors, excellent bokeh, and pleasant contrast. Really checks the boxes. Would I have to sell all of my lenses to get it? Almost.....
This lens' bokeh feels like a better corrected Minolta 28-70/2.8 G. That lens had some serious downfalls in usage, but the IQ was well rounded between bokeh, sharpness, and color. This lens really looks perfect for me. Meets my criteria is for "enough" sharpness (I couldn't care less about eyelashes that could stab me), balanced colors, excellent bokeh, and pleasant contrast. Really checks the boxes. Would I have to sell all of my lenses to get it? Almost.....
Apr 01, 2016 at 08:19 PM
p.5 #5Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Real world shooting and this lens is quite amazing! It is not always about the absolute sharpness but the how the images feel. This lens will make for a great work horse for many.
Thank you Fred
Thank you Fred
Apr 01, 2016 at 08:29 PM
p.5 #6Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
Here are some snapshots showing bokeh wide open at several FLs...
Check out the EXIF data.
Labradoodle?
Here are some snapshots showing bokeh wide open at several FLs...
Check out the EXIF data.
Labradoodle?
Apr 01, 2016 at 08:32 PM
p.5 #7Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Is there any processing in those bokeh shots? Colors look great.
Apr 01, 2016 at 08:33 PM
p.5 #8Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
Better lighting now....
Zoom @33mm (left) - RX1RII (Sonnar 35/2) (right)
"CENTER"
https://www.fredmiranda.com/Buzz/zoomvsrx1rII-center.jpg
FE 24-70GM @33mm | RX1RII
Extreme corners coming next...
Did the lighting change between the zoom and the rx1rii in the centre crops? The rx looks much contrastier..
Better lighting now....
Zoom @33mm (left) - RX1RII (Sonnar 35/2) (right)
"CENTER"
https://www.fredmiranda.com/Buzz/zoomvsrx1rII-center.jpg
Extreme corners coming next...
Did the lighting change between the zoom and the rx1rii in the centre crops? The rx looks much contrastier..
Apr 01, 2016 at 08:35 PM
p.5 #9Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
No, taken minutes apart. I meant the lighting was better than on the previous crops. (First pages)
The RX1RII is still better but the zoom performed very well at 35mm.
DavidBM wrote:
Zoom @33mm (left) - RX1RII (Sonnar 35/2) (right)
"CENTER"
https://www.fredmiranda.com/Buzz/zoomvsrx1rII-center.jpg
FE 24-70GM @33mm | RX1RII
Extreme corners coming next...Did the lighting change between the zoom and the rx1rii in the centre crops? The rx looks much contrastier..
The RX1RII is still better but the zoom performed very well at 35mm.
DavidBM wrote:
Fred Miranda wrote
Better lighting now....Zoom @33mm (left) - RX1RII (Sonnar 35/2) (right)
"CENTER"
https://www.fredmiranda.com/Buzz/zoomvsrx1rII-center.jpg
Extreme corners coming next...
Apr 01, 2016 at 08:43 PM
p.5 #10Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Yes. Luna.
She was helping me.
DavidBM wrote:
Check out the EXIF data.Labradoodle?
She was helping me.
DavidBM wrote:
Fred Miranda wrote
Here are some snapshots showing bokeh wide open at several FLs...Check out the EXIF data.
Apr 01, 2016 at 08:46 PM
p.5 #11Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
So another forum member asked this already but any qualitative comparison between this and the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II adapted to the Sony. '
Also its really great to see all the shots and comparisons but I'm wondering if you would share a summary.
I just got my copy but it will take me a little while to catch up to the work you've done so I'm interested in your opinion.
I will start to do some comparisons this weekend against the Canon and then maybe the Batis 25.
Also its really great to see all the shots and comparisons but I'm wondering if you would share a summary.
I just got my copy but it will take me a little while to catch up to the work you've done so I'm interested in your opinion.
I will start to do some comparisons this weekend against the Canon and then maybe the Batis 25.
Apr 01, 2016 at 08:58 PM
p.5 #12Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Great going to look now besides this iPhone can't see anything. This focal length is important too me
Fred Miranda wrote:
No, taken minutes apart. I meant the lighting was better than on the previous crops. (First pages)
The RX1RII is still better but the zoom performed very well at 35mm.
Zoom @33mm (left) - RX1RII (Sonnar 35/2) (right)
"CENTER"
https://www.fredmiranda.com/Buzz/zoomvsrx1rII-center.jpg
FE 24-70GM @33mm | RX1RII
Extreme corners coming next...Did the lighting change between the zoom and the rx1rii in the centre crops? The rx looks much contrastier..
Fred Miranda wrote:
No, taken minutes apart. I meant the lighting was better than on the previous crops. (First pages)
The RX1RII is still better but the zoom performed very well at 35mm.
DavidBM wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
Better lighting now....Zoom @33mm (left) - RX1RII (Sonnar 35/2) (right)
"CENTER"
https://www.fredmiranda.com/Buzz/zoomvsrx1rII-center.jpg
Extreme corners coming next...
Apr 01, 2016 at 08:59 PM
p.5 #13Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
For me that is kind of where I want it. I don't care after 50 per say
freaklikeme wrote:
Is it just me, or does the zoom seem stronger at the wide end, a bit behind at 70, and weakest at 50? That seems to me like a departure from typical zoom performance, where the best performance was always in the middle range.
freaklikeme wrote:
Is it just me, or does the zoom seem stronger at the wide end, a bit behind at 70, and weakest at 50? That seems to me like a departure from typical zoom performance, where the best performance was always in the middle range.
Apr 01, 2016 at 09:01 PM
p.5 #14Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Did not touch colors but lighting was really nice. Same sharpening and highlight control when needed. The bokeh smoothness and colors reminds me of the Sonnar 35/2
Vcize wrote:
Is there any processing in those bokeh shots? Colors look great.
Vcize wrote:
Is there any processing in those bokeh shots? Colors look great.
Apr 01, 2016 at 09:01 PM
p.5 #15Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
swldstn wrote:
So another forum member asked this already but any qualitative comparison between this and the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II adapted to the Sony. '
Also its really great to see all the shots and comparisons but I'm wondering if you would share a summary.
I just got my copy but it will take me a little while to catch up to the work you've done so I'm interested in your opinion.
I will start to do some comparisons this weekend against the Canon and then maybe the Batis 25.
If I could find some faults:
* It is big (not as heavy as it looks though)
* It flares easier than I like (More testing needed)
* High vignetting wide open at the wider range (24, 28...)
* Some CA towards the edges of the frame at the wider range (completely removable in LR)
* I don't love the sunburst
The goods so far:
* High center and good edge resolution wide open
* Excellent performance across the frame at f/5.6
* At f/8, it's pretty much just as good as the best native primes
* Rich colors and high contrast
* Very low field curvature.
* Low astigmatism towards the edges (Huge for a zoom)
* Very well built and easy to MF, although still focus by wire
* AF fast and almost silent
* No focus shift
* Smooth bokeh and attractive rendering
So another forum member asked this already but any qualitative comparison between this and the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II adapted to the Sony. '
Also its really great to see all the shots and comparisons but I'm wondering if you would share a summary.
I just got my copy but it will take me a little while to catch up to the work you've done so I'm interested in your opinion.
I will start to do some comparisons this weekend against the Canon and then maybe the Batis 25.
If I could find some faults:
* It is big (not as heavy as it looks though)
* It flares easier than I like (More testing needed)
* High vignetting wide open at the wider range (24, 28...)
* Some CA towards the edges of the frame at the wider range (completely removable in LR)
* I don't love the sunburst
The goods so far:
* High center and good edge resolution wide open
* Excellent performance across the frame at f/5.6
* At f/8, it's pretty much just as good as the best native primes
* Rich colors and high contrast
* Very low field curvature.
* Low astigmatism towards the edges (Huge for a zoom)
* Very well built and easy to MF, although still focus by wire
* AF fast and almost silent
* No focus shift
* Smooth bokeh and attractive rendering
Apr 01, 2016 at 09:06 PM
p.5 #16Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
I hadn't thought about the sunbursts. 11 blades always circular, isn't it? Yeah, that would never get pretty. Better than those old 6 blades, Maybe. But 11? The sunstars will be all over and thin. It may even look like flare.
Apr 01, 2016 at 09:07 PM
p.5 #17Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
I believe this lens has 9 blades. (18-point sunburst)
TheEmrys wrote:
I hadn't thought about the sunbursts. 11 blades always circular, isn't it? Yeah, that would never get pretty. Better than those old 6 blades, Maybe. But 11? The sunstars will be all over and thin. It may even look like flare.
TheEmrys wrote:
I hadn't thought about the sunbursts. 11 blades always circular, isn't it? Yeah, that would never get pretty. Better than those old 6 blades, Maybe. But 11? The sunstars will be all over and thin. It may even look like flare.
Apr 01, 2016 at 09:10 PM
p.5 #18Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
Did not touch colors. Same sharpening and highlight control when needed. The bokeh smoothness and colors reminds me of the Sonnar 35/2
Actually it looks quite good here. I'm wondering if it performs better in the close to mid range over the infinity stuff. I will do my standard test next week in that range but so far I'm glad I bought it from what your posting Fred. Great stuff this really helps us. The bokeh I really like, I know that's personal for some folks but I'm seeing really good pop.
Did not touch colors. Same sharpening and highlight control when needed. The bokeh smoothness and colors reminds me of the Sonnar 35/2
Vcize wrote
Is there any processing in those bokeh shots? Colors look great.Actually it looks quite good here. I'm wondering if it performs better in the close to mid range over the infinity stuff. I will do my standard test next week in that range but so far I'm glad I bought it from what your posting Fred. Great stuff this really helps us. The bokeh I really like, I know that's personal for some folks but I'm seeing really good pop.
Apr 01, 2016 at 09:19 PM
p.5 #19Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
GMPhotography wrote:
Actually it looks quite good here. I'm wondering if it performs better in the close to mid range over the infinity stuff. I will do my sandal test next week in that range but so far I'm glad I bought it from what your posting Fred. Great stuff this really helps us. The bokeh I really like, I know that's personal for some folks but I'm seeing really good pop.
My infinity tests together with your "Big Bronco" classic location will make it or break this lens!
Fred Miranda wrote
Did not touch colors. Same sharpening and highlight control when needed. The bokeh smoothness and colors reminds me of the Sonnar 35/2Vcize wrote
Is there any processing in those bokeh shots? Colors look great.My infinity tests together with your "Big Bronco" classic location will make it or break this lens!
Apr 01, 2016 at 09:22 PM
p.5 #20Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Agree Fred. Between yours and mine we will get a excellent idea what this lens can do. I'm feeling just from the last tests of the Sigma 24-35 the GM has a much nicer smoother look to it with really nice rendering. Your close ups are killer nice. I think this lens has a little lower contrast which makes the look a bit smoother and has better OOF by far. Not going to call it yet but I'm guessing this is more a look zoom than a clinical one. I'm liking that already.
Apr 01, 2016 at 09:28 PM