p.13 #1 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
I’ve been waiting for a 35 GM ever since I bought into Sony, but if it has the same clinical, overly sharp rendering as the 135 GM, I will be highly disappointed. I much prefer the softer rendering on the Canon Mark II, which to my eye is still the gold standard for a 35mm.
p.13 #3 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
JVan_02 wrote:
Well, the new Sigma might produce a better image but if I were doing anything related to journalism again I'd pick the Sony. Having the latest AF system matters, 1/3 an extra stop will probably translate better to the print sizes you see in articles than the niceties of Sigma's superior image, and the Sony has at least some protection against water ingress. Additionally, Sony simply outclasses the Sigma when it comes to video.
I’m not a pro, so I can basically choose what I prefer.
The Sigma 35/2 as well as some other new Sigms lenses, Sony G, GM and even Viltrox come with aperture rings. That ticks the nostalgia box for me too.
It’s actually possible to assemble a nice kit of primes with AF as silent as manual focus and aperture ring and linear manual focus for Sony FE now. This has just recently dawned on me.
p.13 #4 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
JVan_02 wrote:
Well, the new Sigma might produce a better image but if I were doing anything related to journalism again I'd pick the Sony. Having the latest AF system matters, 1/3 an extra stop will probably translate better to the print sizes you see in articles than the niceties of Sigma's superior image, and the Sony has at least some protection against water ingress. Additionally, Sony simply outclasses the Sigma when it comes to video.
The question here is how we define this "better". Is it something measurable and directly comparable? Or is it a subjective verdict? If subjective, then who's to be the judge?
p.13 #5 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
vdo1 wrote:
The question here is how we define this "better". Is it something measurable and directly comparable? Or is it a subjective verdict? If subjective, then who's to be the judge?
In this case "better" = "butter" as in buttery smooth bokeh ...
p.13 #6 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
RoamingScott wrote:
I’ve been waiting for a 35 GM ever since I bought into Sony, but if it has the same clinical, overly sharp rendering as the 135 GM, I will be highly disappointed. I much prefer the softer rendering on the Canon Mark II, which to my eye is still the gold standard for a 35mm.
I personally never found the "sharper but less smooth" appoach in 135 GM a problem. Maybe I haven't shot it enough to run into such conditions, but I think it's mainly because you get a lot of blur with 135mm at f1.8, so it's a lot harder to run into the issue compared to e.g. 35mm f1.8...
p.13 #7 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Until Plato comes back from the dead and launches a line of perfect lenses (the “Ideal” series?), ultimately it is a subjective determination by, of course, the buyer who always spends their money on the “better” lens. Though as can be witnessed in the buy and sell forum, “better” is a moving target for most of us - further evidence of its subjectivity rather than some sterile, numerical, unchanging objective truth. Or perhaps just our humanity and inability to grasp lens truths.
vdo1 wrote:
The question here is how we define this "better". Is it something measurable and directly comparable? Or is it a subjective verdict? If subjective, then who's to be the judge?
p.13 #9 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
vdo1 wrote:
So how comes no love for the FE 28/2?
I'm not a 28mm type of person so I have no idea but this lens seems to be a love-it-or-hate-it kinda thing...
On the other hand, there's a lot of love present for ZA 35mm f1.4, caused by its smooth rendering as I understand, even though there's a number of "technical" issues with it...
p.13 #10 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
It'll be interesting to see what kind of compromises Laowa made with the upcoming Argus 35. The lens looks small for the advertised aperture. I'm also very interested to see what Viltrox comes up with in their 24/35/50 f/1.8 trio. They made a solid, competitive 85/1.8, so I think the rest could offer interesting alternatives. The Sigma 35/2 appears to have its strengths. Of course, there's the existing no less than eight AF 35's for the mount, and nine zooms that include the focal length. Add-in the countless number of MF 35's available, and, assuming we do get a GM, it will arrive with an already overwhelming number of 35mm choices for the mount.
So, I propose this: If we get to the GM, and you still haven't filled that slot on your dance card, then the problem is you.
p.13 #11 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Fred Miranda wrote:
Being slightly smaller than the 35/1.4 ZA is a more realistic expectation than it being only slightly bigger than the 24/1.4 GM. (as reported)
I hope that will not be the case as it completely changes the dynamics with the f1.2 Sigma...
It will be: do I want to take a rather big lens or a really big lens ...
p.13 #13 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
engel001 wrote:
To add to the current and upcoming choices, I am struggling to assess the the Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 adapted to Sony. I already have Canon and Nikon autofocus adapters. At currently $699 at B&H, it seems like an irresistible deal. What do you think?
If you didn't get it yet. Buy it! It's the best 35mm fast prime imo in terms of balance of sharpness, aberration correction, and bokeh, color rendering. It's very reasonably sized even with an adapter. I'm using it on the GFX (I get the FOV of 28 but distance-perspective to framing of 35!) to shoot video and it's so, so good. A similar quality 35mm cinema lens would be like minimal 10x the price!
The Sigma 35 1.2 is incredible but I sold it ultimately twice. I feel like the Tamron SP is more like a natural evolution of my previously favorite 35 ZA. I have the Sigma 40 for when I need the biting sharpness.
I'm still waiting for the 35GM because I think they could definitely make a similar quality lens but even more compact and have that sweet AF performance. Sigma Art is awesome, but judging by Sony's 12-24 GM response, I'm fairly excited at the potential.
p.13 #16 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
ftllens wrote:
If you didn't get it yet. Buy it! It's the best 35mm fast prime imo in terms of balance of sharpness, aberration correction, and bokeh, color rendering. It's very reasonably sized even with an adapter. I'm using it on the GFX (I get the FOV of 28 but distance-perspective to framing of 35!) to shoot video and it's so, so good. A similar quality 35mm cinema lens would be like minimal 10x the price!
The Sigma 35 1.2 is incredible but I sold it ultimately twice. I feel like the Tamron SP is more like a natural evolution of my previously favorite 35 ZA. I have the Sigma 40 for when I need the biting sharpness.
I'm still waiting for the 35GM because I think they could definitely make a similar quality lens but even more compact and have that sweet AF performance. Sigma Art is awesome, but judging by Sony's 12-24 GM response, I'm fairly excited at the potential. ...Show more →
p.13 #18 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
That is great news! Man I really love my sigma 35 1.2 but it will be interesting to see what they will pull off. My only gripe with the sigma is the flaring issues that surprisingly can be destructive even with indoor ceiling lights as I discovered the other day creating a green color round artifact. As long as I got my lens hood on its good
p.13 #20 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
j4nu wrote:
None that I know of, I really wish Sony was more active this year but I don't think that's gonna happen (so again ~2 lenses per year?) ...
Sony is really pissing away their early lead in number of lenses by barely releasing anything while Canon and Nikon pump out good glass year after year.
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