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Archive 2019Rendering comparison: FE 24/1.4 GM (crop mode) vs FE 35/1.8
p.4 #1Rendering comparison: FE 24/1.4 GM (crop mode) vs FE 35/1.8
Damn this place has influence. Anyone else notice they own more than one of those lenses Fred shared in his comparison? Bunch of bad influences around here! 
Fred Miranda wrote:
FE 35 1.8 is legitimately compact, and the difference in shooting and carrying experience vs the 24GM is noticeable.
Here's a size comparison I did between the Loxia 21 (about the same size as the FE 35), 24GM, and FE 35 1.4.
In a few days, I can do a size comparison between the FE 35 1.8, 24GM, and Sigma 35 1.2. Can throw the FE 35 f2.8 in there for fun too!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48620870312_a187ad3e07_h.jpg_DSC1935_1 by Carlo Alcala, on FlickrHere is a quick side by side comparison:
Fred Miranda wrote:
hanay78 wrote
so, lox 35 is even smaller, right?Mystik wrote
My "issue" with using the 24GM as a casual 35 is the size. Youre using it to fill a 35 1.8 need, but are contending with the size of a 24 f1.4...It isn't massive like the Sigma and its small for a f1.4 wide angle, but I dont consider it to be compact when you have lenses like the FE5, loxia, and cv lenses as a point of referenceFE 35 1.8 is legitimately compact, and the difference in shooting and carrying experience vs the 24GM is noticeable.
Here's a size comparison I did between the Loxia 21 (about the same size as the FE 35), 24GM, and FE 35 1.4.
In a few days, I can do a size comparison between the FE 35 1.8, 24GM, and Sigma 35 1.2. Can throw the FE 35 f2.8 in there for fun too!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48620870312_a187ad3e07_h.jpg_DSC1935_1 by Carlo Alcala, on Flickr
Nov 20, 2019 at 12:26 AM
p.4 #2Rendering comparison: FE 24/1.4 GM (crop mode) vs FE 35/1.8
For me the the 24GM is still the best small 35 option on the riv. Unless you own the RX1r or ii. I tried the 35mm and tried to convince myself I liked the rendering but I just found myself using the 24GM in crop. Not ideal but it's still pretty dam good and convenient. Sent my 35 1.8 back. In the meantime I am enjoying the Samyang 45 1.8 paired with the 24. I personally don't find the rendering as bad as some others have mentioned here. Still holding out hope for a 40GM though. It doesn't even have to be 1.4. Just a GM quality 1.8 on the smaller side would be perfect. That and a 15/16GM prime are really the only lenses I'm hoping for.
Nov 20, 2019 at 06:28 AM
p.4 #3Rendering comparison: FE 24/1.4 GM (crop mode) vs FE 35/1.8
I look at is as a rich resource, arguably the best, when it comes to lenses.
Surfnsun wrote:
Damn this place has influence. Anyone else notice they own more than one of those lenses Fred shared in his comparison? Bunch of bad influences around here!
Fred Miranda wrote
hanay78 wrote
so, lox 35 is even smaller, right?Mystik wrote
My "issue" with using the 24GM as a casual 35 is the size. Youre using it to fill a 35 1.8 need, but are contending with the size of a 24 f1.4...It isn't massive like the Sigma and its small for a f1.4 wide angle, but I dont consider it to be compact when you have lenses like the FE5, loxia, and cv lenses as a point of referenceFE 35 1.8 is legitimately compact, and the difference in shooting and carrying experience vs the 24GM is noticeable.
Here's a size comparison I did between the Loxia 21 (about the same size as the FE 35), 24GM, and FE 35 1.4.
In a few days, I can do a size comparison between the FE 35 1.8, 24GM, and Sigma 35 1.2. Can throw the FE 35 f2.8 in there for fun too!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48620870312_a187ad3e07_h.jpg_DSC1935_1 by Carlo Alcala, on Flickr
Nov 20, 2019 at 06:40 AM
p.4 #4Rendering comparison: FE 24/1.4 GM (crop mode) vs FE 35/1.8
nhsonyshooter wrote:
For me the the 24GM is still the best small 35 option on the riv. Unless you own the RX1r or ii. I tried the 35mm and tried to convince myself I liked the rendering but I just found myself using the 24GM in crop. Not ideal but it's still pretty dam good and convenient. Sent my 35 1.8 back. In the meantime I am enjoying the Samyang 45 1.8 paired with the 24. I personally don't find the rendering as bad as some others have mentioned here. Still holding out hope for a 40GM though. It doesn't even have...Show more →
The Sony 35/1.8 wins on size and price but I think the FE 24/1.4 in crop mode yields smoother transition zone plus softer / less contrast OOF corners. This is noticeable wide open at mid-distance.
The downsize of cropping is lower dynamic range and less resolution. I am still hoping for a 35mm with the same 24/1.4 GM's signature rendering but in the meantime, the 24/1.4 is a 2-lens in one for me.
For me the the 24GM is still the best small 35 option on the riv. Unless you own the RX1r or ii. I tried the 35mm and tried to convince myself I liked the rendering but I just found myself using the 24GM in crop. Not ideal but it's still pretty dam good and convenient. Sent my 35 1.8 back. In the meantime I am enjoying the Samyang 45 1.8 paired with the 24. I personally don't find the rendering as bad as some others have mentioned here. Still holding out hope for a 40GM though. It doesn't even have...Show more →
The Sony 35/1.8 wins on size and price but I think the FE 24/1.4 in crop mode yields smoother transition zone plus softer / less contrast OOF corners. This is noticeable wide open at mid-distance.
The downsize of cropping is lower dynamic range and less resolution. I am still hoping for a 35mm with the same 24/1.4 GM's signature rendering but in the meantime, the 24/1.4 is a 2-lens in one for me.
Feb 16, 2020 at 02:21 PM
p.4 #5Rendering comparison: FE 24/1.4 GM (crop mode) vs FE 35/1.8
Bringing back a one year old thread because I did a search for 'rendering' after going down the rabbit hole of the 35/1.4 thread and starting to wonder if I should 'upgrade' my 35/1.8.
Have to say, I just don't get it. In the full size images on page 1, I honestly do not see much if any difference. Yes it is evident at 100% but even after looking at the most egregious sample and then going back to the full view, I'm not put off by the rendering at all.
Maybe it's just me but the 35/1.8 focuses super fast, is very sharp, small and light...
Very curious to see a head to head between it and the GM 35/1.4 but up against the GM 24/1.4 in APS-C mode where it should be head and shoulders above with better parts of the glass used, I'm not blown away.
Have to say, I just don't get it. In the full size images on page 1, I honestly do not see much if any difference. Yes it is evident at 100% but even after looking at the most egregious sample and then going back to the full view, I'm not put off by the rendering at all.
Maybe it's just me but the 35/1.8 focuses super fast, is very sharp, small and light...
Very curious to see a head to head between it and the GM 35/1.4 but up against the GM 24/1.4 in APS-C mode where it should be head and shoulders above with better parts of the glass used, I'm not blown away.
Jan 24, 2021 at 03:37 PM
p.4 #6Rendering comparison: FE 24/1.4 GM (crop mode) vs FE 35/1.8
I owned both at the same time and really liked both - to me the difference was most noticable in woodland/foliage scenes or where the backgrounds were cluttered. I posted many shots in the 35mm thread - some of which I really liked and some of which I couldn’t help but focus on the background vs the primary subject. Weaknesses get amplified on here, and both are great lenses, but I did feel the 1.8 got messy more than I care for (great otherwise!).
Jan 24, 2021 at 03:56 PM
p.4 #7Rendering comparison: FE 24/1.4 GM (crop mode) vs FE 35/1.8
eyal wrote:
Bringing back a one year old thread because I did a search for 'rendering' after going down the rabbit hole of the 35/1.4 thread and starting to wonder if I should 'upgrade' my 35/1.8.
Have to say, I just don't get it. In the full size images on page 1, I honestly do not see much if any difference. Yes it is evident at 100% but even after looking at the most egregious sample and then going back to the full view, I'm not put off by the rendering at all.
Maybe it's just me but the 35/1.8 focuses super fast, is...Show more →
I think Fred's samples in this thread are one of the best I've seen regarding rendering comparison between lenses. If this doesn't bother you, then I think there's no point in forcing yourself to see this difference as bigger than it actually is for you.
It all depends on the scene in the end, it's nice to have more of leeway when taking pictures in challenging conditions, but we all have our own pet peeves, (e.g. fringing for me). I've seen pictures where even the big Sigma struggles a bit in the corners...
Bringing back a one year old thread because I did a search for 'rendering' after going down the rabbit hole of the 35/1.4 thread and starting to wonder if I should 'upgrade' my 35/1.8.
Have to say, I just don't get it. In the full size images on page 1, I honestly do not see much if any difference. Yes it is evident at 100% but even after looking at the most egregious sample and then going back to the full view, I'm not put off by the rendering at all.
Maybe it's just me but the 35/1.8 focuses super fast, is...Show more →
I think Fred's samples in this thread are one of the best I've seen regarding rendering comparison between lenses. If this doesn't bother you, then I think there's no point in forcing yourself to see this difference as bigger than it actually is for you.
It all depends on the scene in the end, it's nice to have more of leeway when taking pictures in challenging conditions, but we all have our own pet peeves, (e.g. fringing for me). I've seen pictures where even the big Sigma struggles a bit in the corners...
Jan 24, 2021 at 04:15 PM