RoamingScott wrote:
Increasingly I’m starting to think the best solution is using the 24GM on an A7R4 in crop mode.
As someone who has both lenses I posted comparisons a while back and the 24GM might have a very slight edge when it comes to bokeh towards the corners you are still in crop mode with a f2 equivalent and larger lens. Also over twice the price
smpetty wrote:
Like Mystik said earlier, if you want AF and the best IQ, go for one of the Sigma behemoths. The images from the Sigma 35/1.2 have me seriously considering that lens even though I want to stay with smaller lenses.
For blur there's no way around the Sigma 35/1.2, unless you want to settle down with some "soft focus" thingamajig from Lensbaby or Lomography.
The other new 35mm, the Tamron 35/1.4 SP, is the sharpest 35mm known to Roger, but will bring you at 1kg too (with adapter), while having similar rendering to the Sony:
Tamron 35/1.4 SP, photos by Matthew Saville, hibiscus from SLRLounge's garden, Nikon D800, f/1,4:
p.46 #10 · Now in Stock: Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 ($748)
I'm a fan of the lens, but I don't think the lens is without fault and its fair to point out if I were to evaluate the lens without bias. Hard OOF highlights really can take on a harsh quality if you frame loosely. It is, however, a highly circumstantial trait. In the week and a half I've shot with the lens, this is the first time I encountered it and I only really ran into the issue when I specifically tried to create it by shooting the lens outside of my intended use case for the lens.
Same location with the CV40. I posted this earlier, but the CV 40 which is highly regarded for its bokeh and rendering has similarly harsh bokeh when framed loosely....but very few people call this out because its outside of the typical use case for the CV40....the typical samples I see from the CV40 involve tightly framed shots. I envision a lens like the FE 35 being used similarly.
p.46 #11 · Now in Stock: Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 ($748)
xpfloyd wrote:
Exactly Carlo! I’m taking photos of my family with this lens. When I look back in years to come I won’t give a monkeys about the shape of the bokeh balls etc. I happen to find the bokeh just fine for my needs and I’m loving the lens, it’s a joy to shoot with.
If others don’t like it and want ultimate IQ from every lens fair play to you!
Yeah when it comes to lenses, I'm a believer in horses for courses.
I don't think anyone who needs critically superlative bokeh from a 35 was rushing out to buy the FE35 f1.8 when it was announced, because the priority of this lens is size, and there are compromises that come with that because physics lol.
I have similar type feelings when people complain about how slow the 85GM AF is. 85GM is NOT optimized to excel in action photography or even events. But we all know that the 85GM is unmatched in its target use case
p.46 #12 · Now in Stock: Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 ($748)
Mystik wrote:
I'm a fan of the lens, but I don't think the lens is without fault and its fair to point out if I were to evaluate the lens without bias. Hard OOF highlights really can take on a harsh quality if you frame loosely. It is, however, a highly circumstantial trait. In the week and a half I've shot with the lens, this is the first time I encountered it and I only really ran into the issue when I specifically tried to create it by shooting the lens outside of my intended use case for the lens.
Same location with the CV40. I posted this earlier, but the CV 40 which is highly regarded for its bokeh and rendering has similarly harsh bokeh when framed loosely....but very few people call this out because its outside of the typical use case for the CV40....the typical samples I see from the CV40 involve tightly framed shots. I envision a lens like the FE 35 being used similarly.
If you can bear friendly “photocritique”, I’d venture to say that what makes the first photo not work very well for me is the fact that the young lady is tightly framed by the two trees, and then the rest of the space in the photo becomes somehow disconnected. Like in cut off from the subject. Bokeh becomes a secondary concern after this.
p.46 #17 · Now in Stock: Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 ($748)
A couple of quick snaps with this new lens. It definitely needs a Lightroom profile. Otherwise, it reminds me very much of the FE 55/1.8 from these initial snaps. More enjoyment to follow.
I love how small and lightweight it is. It feels like putting a Loxia 35 with AF on the camera.
p.46 #18 · Now in Stock: Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 ($748)
rji2goleez wrote:
A couple of quick snaps with this new lens. It definitely needs a Lightroom profile. Otherwise, it reminds me very much of the FE 55/1.8 from these initial snaps. More enjoyment to follow.
I love how small and lightweight it is. It feels like putting a Loxia 35 with AF on the camera.
The colour on that Sony box is similar to the red/orange color patches on that block of flats. Hm.
type feelings when people complain about how slow the 85GM AF is. 85GM is NOT optimized to excel in action photography or even events. But we all know that the 85GM is unmatched in its target use case
Hate this waiting.
