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Archive 2021Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
p.19 #1Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
j4nu wrote:
Looks quite a bit bigger than 24GM, or is it only me?Hard for me to tell with the hood. But I don't think anyone was expecting a small 35 F1.4 AF lens. Maybe a bit smaller than the FE 35 f1.4. Or maybe not even a 35 F1.4 ! 
Well, can't say I wasn't hoping for a small miracle 
, fueled by SAR rumours, but it seems they got it wrong again, as later they changed it so that it's 16GM to be expected the size of 24GM...Why already complaining, without more details known? If it were a 35/1.4 with 67mm filter size, it would indicate that it would not be huge at all.How is that complaining? One of the rumours concerning this lens was that it was supposed to be close to the size of 24GM, which to me from that photo seems not to be the case.
It does not seem that much bigger. The FE 24/1.4 GM with hood is not that small. It's only a tad shorter than the Sigma 14-24/2.8 DG DN.
Holger wrote
j4nu wrote
LBJ2 wrote
j4nu wrote
LBJ2 wrote
And there it is...hiding in plain sight! , fueled by SAR rumours, but it seems they got it wrong again, as later they changed it so that it's 16GM to be expected the size of 24GM...It does not seem that much bigger. The FE 24/1.4 GM with hood is not that small. It's only a tad shorter than the Sigma 14-24/2.8 DG DN.
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Jan 10, 2021 at 06:40 PM
p.19 #2Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Fred Miranda wrote:
Hard for me to tell with the hood. But I don't think anyone was expecting a small 35 F1.4 AF lens. Maybe a bit smaller than the FE 35 f1.4. Or maybe not even a 35 F1.4 ! Well, can't say I wasn't hoping for a small miracle , fueled by SAR rumours, but it seems they got it wrong again, as later they changed it so that it's 16GM to be expected the size of 24GM...Why already complaining, without more details known? If it were a 35/1.4 with 67mm filter size, it would indicate that it would not be huge at all.How is that complaining? One of the rumours concerning this lens was that it was supposed to be close to the size of 24GM, which to me from that photo seems not to be the case.It does not seem that much bigger. The FE 24/1.4 GM with hood is not that small. It's only a tad shorter than the Sigma 14-24/2.8 DG DN.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/20/1881220.jpg
Indeed, the hood might give a false impression of the size. This hood looks quite shallow though.
j4nu wrote
Holger wrote
j4nu wrote
LBJ2 wrote
j4nu wrote
Looks quite a bit bigger than 24GM, or is it only me? , fueled by SAR rumours, but it seems they got it wrong again, as later they changed it so that it's 16GM to be expected the size of 24GM...https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/20/1881220.jpg
Indeed, the hood might give a false impression of the size. This hood looks quite shallow though.
Jan 10, 2021 at 06:57 PM
p.19 #3Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
j4nu wrote:
Looks quite a bit bigger than 24GM, or is it only me?Hard for me to tell with the hood. But I don't think anyone was expecting a small 35 F1.4 AF lens. Maybe a bit smaller than the FE 35 f1.4. Or maybe not even a 35 F1.4 ! Well, can't say I wasn't hoping for a small miracle , fueled by SAR rumours, but it seems they got it wrong again, as later they changed it so that it's 16GM to be expected the size of 24GM...Why already complaining, without more details known? If it were a 35/1.4 with 67mm filter size, it would indicate that it would not be huge at all.How is that complaining? One of the rumours concerning this lens was that it was supposed to be close to the size of 24GM, which to me from that photo seems not to be the case.
I think it's 5mm to 1cm longer. the mid barrel is certainly thicker, the 24gm has a slight bevel inwards where the 35gm runs straight through, if that makes sense.
Holger wrote
j4nu wrote
LBJ2 wrote
j4nu wrote
LBJ2 wrote
And there it is...hiding in plain sight! , fueled by SAR rumours, but it seems they got it wrong again, as later they changed it so that it's 16GM to be expected the size of 24GM...I think it's 5mm to 1cm longer. the mid barrel is certainly thicker, the 24gm has a slight bevel inwards where the 35gm runs straight through, if that makes sense.
Jan 10, 2021 at 07:17 PM
p.19 #4Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Yeah, 100% on board Fred. Quite a few people are getting thrown by the other 24-70's in the photo.....but there aren't enough rings....which I was joking they'd have to get rid of one (which they obviously wouldn't.)
Fred Miranda wrote:
tsdevine wrote
Bold move for Sony only have 2 rings, one is the aperture ring.....so that would make the other the zoom ring or the focus ring. I wonder which one they ditched......although I assume you are being facetious.kroyston wrote
Why would they be comparing a 35 Sony to Nikon and Canon 24-70s... this is clearly their 24-70 GM II... very impressive size and MFD!! Take my money! 🤣It only has one regular ring (can't be a Sony zoom) and an aperture ring which GM zooms don't have.
We started this thread with the following Nokishita's tweet:
"The next lens Sony will announce will be the FE 35mm F1.4 GM".
...that together with clues like size, MFD and filter thread specs from the intentionally blurred lens in the video, may be enough evidence to conclude this is the new 35/1.4 GM prime already being tested by dpreview.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1673762/14#15460365
No clue why they displayed 24-70mm zooms from other brands next to it though...
Jan 10, 2021 at 07:58 PM
p.19 #5Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
jtra wrote:
Lenstip.com is offline for me too. So is Optyczne.pl (parent site of Lenstip that is Polish only, it contains the same lens reviews though they appear often a day earlier than on Lensip, but it also contains camera reviews and more).
I have last accessed Optyczne.pl on 7th Jan according to my browser history - it was working well at that time.
Maybe they did maintenance over weekend, but usually for maintenance site operators put up a static page with notice, but this time there is no response on HTTP and HTTPS ports at all.
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I had the same problem (I'm located in Australia) but found I could access the site without problems setting my VPN to other places. So I'm guessing there are issues with their server provider in some countries, including mine.
engel001 wrote
Slightly off topic, but does anybody know what is up with the Linstip review site? It appears to be offline for a few days already. I have been patiently waiting for the final reviews of the new compact Sigma lenses.I have last accessed Optyczne.pl on 7th Jan according to my browser history - it was working well at that time.
Maybe they did maintenance over weekend, but usually for maintenance site operators put up a static page with notice, but this time there is no response on HTTP and HTTPS ports at all.
@Peire@
@j4nu@
do you have any inside news what is...Show more →
I had the same problem (I'm located in Australia) but found I could access the site without problems setting my VPN to other places. So I'm guessing there are issues with their server provider in some countries, including mine.
Jan 10, 2021 at 09:20 PM
p.19 #6Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Thank you, David. I was able to access the full Sigma C35 review on Lenstip using a VPN.
Jan 10, 2021 at 10:22 PM
p.19 #7Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
DavidBM wrote:
I had the same problem (I'm located in Australia) but found I could access the site without problems setting my VPN to other places. So I'm guessing there are issues with their server provider in some countries, including mine.
Thank you.
I tried it with my cell phone data and that works, but with my fast home internet connection it does not work.
I had the same problem (I'm located in Australia) but found I could access the site without problems setting my VPN to other places. So I'm guessing there are issues with their server provider in some countries, including mine.
Thank you.
I tried it with my cell phone data and that works, but with my fast home internet connection it does not work.
Jan 11, 2021 at 12:05 AM
p.19 #8Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
DavidBM wrote:
Lenstip.com is offline for me too. So is Optyczne.pl (parent site of Lenstip that is Polish only, it contains the same lens reviews though they appear often a day earlier than on Lensip, but it also contains camera reviews and more).
I have last accessed Optyczne.pl on 7th Jan according to my browser history - it was working well at that time.
Maybe they did maintenance over weekend, but usually for maintenance site operators put up a static page with notice, but this time there is no response on HTTP and HTTPS ports at all.
@Peire@@
@j4nu@@
do you have any inside news what is up with Optyczne?I had the same problem (I'm located in Australia) but found I could access the site without problems setting my VPN to other places. So I'm guessing there are issues with their server provider in some countries, including mine.
Well, I'm located in Poland and I had to switch to vpn via Germany to access optyczne.pl ...
jtra wrote
engel001 wrote
Slightly off topic, but does anybody know what is up with the Linstip review site? It appears to be offline for a few days already. I have been patiently waiting for the final reviews of the new compact Sigma lenses.I have last accessed Optyczne.pl on 7th Jan according to my browser history - it was working well at that time.
Maybe they did maintenance over weekend, but usually for maintenance site operators put up a static page with notice, but this time there is no response on HTTP and HTTPS ports at all.
@Peire@@
@j4nu@@
do you have any inside news what is up with Optyczne?
Well, I'm located in Poland and I had to switch to vpn via Germany to access optyczne.pl
...Jan 11, 2021 at 03:30 AM
p.19 #9Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
I guess we won't have to wait much longer for the announcement, but here is a view where I edited out the hood and placed the 24GM next to it. Could not find a more closely matching angle for the 24GM though.
Still I'd wager that this new lens and the 24GM will be closely related concerning their size and shape.
Still I'd wager that this new lens and the 24GM will be closely related concerning their size and shape.
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Jan 11, 2021 at 03:43 AM
p.19 #10Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Announcement on January 13, 15:00 UTC:
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/confirmed-sony-35mm-f-1-4-gm-lens-will-be-announced-on-january-13-at-1500-london-time/
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/confirmed-sony-35mm-f-1-4-gm-lens-will-be-announced-on-january-13-at-1500-london-time/
Jan 11, 2021 at 04:22 AM
p.19 #11Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Tora_2097 wrote:
I guess we won't have to wait much longer for the announcement, but here is a view where I edited out the hood and placed the 24GM next to it. Could not find a more closely matching angle for the 24GM though.
Still I'd wager that this new lens and the 24GM will be closely related concerning their size and shape.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50824241356_2badabeac6_h.jpg
Really wishing this lens had an oversized front element for nicer bokeh and less vignetting
Jan 11, 2021 at 04:48 AM
p.19 #12Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
keepcoding wrote:
Announcement on January 13, 15:00 UTC:
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/confirmed-sony-35mm-f-1-4-gm-lens-will-be-announced-on-january-13-at-1500-london-time/
strange, don't they usually announce lenses on Mondays?
Jan 11, 2021 at 04:49 AM
p.19 #13Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Fred Miranda wrote:
Hard for me to tell with the hood. But I don't think anyone was expecting a small 35 F1.4 AF lens. Maybe a bit smaller than the FE 35 f1.4. Or maybe not even a 35 F1.4 ! Well, can't say I wasn't hoping for a small miracle , fueled by SAR rumours, but it seems they got it wrong again, as later they changed it so that it's 16GM to be expected the size of 24GM...Why already complaining, without more details known? If it were a 35/1.4 with 67mm filter size, it would indicate that it would not be huge at all.How is that complaining? One of the rumours concerning this lens was that it was supposed to be close to the size of 24GM, which to me from that photo seems not to be the case.It does not seem that much bigger. The FE 24/1.4 GM with hood is not that small. It's only a tad shorter than the Sigma 14-24/2.8 DG DN.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/20/1881220.jpg
I would be pretty happy if the GM was the size of the 14-24 minus the bulbous front
j4nu wrote
Holger wrote
j4nu wrote
LBJ2 wrote
j4nu wrote
Looks quite a bit bigger than 24GM, or is it only me? , fueled by SAR rumours, but it seems they got it wrong again, as later they changed it so that it's 16GM to be expected the size of 24GM...https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/20/1881220.jpg
I would be pretty happy if the GM was the size of the 14-24 minus the bulbous front
Jan 11, 2021 at 05:19 AM
p.19 #14Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
perfect, just a tad larger than the 24 gm as it seems, if the weight is +/- 500g I likely will not keep the 35/2 from sigma. I do not like to have doubled focal lengths in my prime collection.
would then have two three prime sets and one single prime set for ultimate portability
20g/35gm/85 1.4 dg dn
24gm/55za/135gm
and sigma 45/2.8.
the remaining 'gaps' are 16mm and 200mm
would then have two three prime sets and one single prime set for ultimate portability
20g/35gm/85 1.4 dg dn
24gm/55za/135gm
and sigma 45/2.8.
the remaining 'gaps' are 16mm and 200mm
Jan 11, 2021 at 06:22 AM
p.19 #15Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Size wouldnt bother me,its certainly smaller than the Sigma tank. Love the feel of GMs anyway plus it’ll autofocus perfectly.
My question is,wouldn’t it be smarter to create images with what you have then spend 2K on a new lens? From a business pov at least,especially these days.
I could certainly use it at weddings but it wouldn’t increase my business using it.
There’s much less business so let’s spend 2k on a lens....hmmmm.... thats an easy one.
My question is,wouldn’t it be smarter to create images with what you have then spend 2K on a new lens? From a business pov at least,especially these days.
I could certainly use it at weddings but it wouldn’t increase my business using it.
There’s much less business so let’s spend 2k on a lens....hmmmm.... thats an easy one.
Jan 11, 2021 at 08:34 AM
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p.19 #16Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Hopefully the 35GM means people will start letting go of their known-to-be sharp and centered copies of the 35 ZA (hit my DMs, people!) 
Jan 11, 2021 at 09:20 AM
p.19 #17Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
KarmaKramer wrote:
Size wouldnt bother me,its certainly smaller than the Sigma tank. Love the feel of GMs anyway plus it’ll autofocus perfectly.
My question is,wouldn’t it be smarter to create images with what you have then spend 2K on a new lens? From a business pov at least,especially these days.
I could certainly use it at weddings but it wouldn’t increase my business using it.
There’s much less business so let’s spend 2k on a lens....hmmmm.... thats an easy one.
In your case it appears to be yes. But everyone's situation and reasons for purchasing a lens like this are different. So to answer your question "It depends"
Size wouldnt bother me,its certainly smaller than the Sigma tank. Love the feel of GMs anyway plus it’ll autofocus perfectly.
My question is,wouldn’t it be smarter to create images with what you have then spend 2K on a new lens? From a business pov at least,especially these days.
I could certainly use it at weddings but it wouldn’t increase my business using it.
There’s much less business so let’s spend 2k on a lens....hmmmm.... thats an easy one.
In your case it appears to be yes. But everyone's situation and reasons for purchasing a lens like this are different. So to answer your question "It depends"
Jan 11, 2021 at 10:22 AM
p.19 #18Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Maybe this will finally be the lens that allows me to part with my Pentax 31. Please please please be GM 24/85 rendering!
Jan 11, 2021 at 10:30 AM
p.19 #19Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Official photos leaked
https://twitter.com/nokishita_c/status/1349128751532019712?s=19
https://twitter.com/nokishita_c/status/1349128751532019712?s=19
Jan 12, 2021 at 05:07 PM
p.19 #20Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
bigtourist wrote:
Official photos leaked
https://twitter.com/nokishita_c/status/1349128751532019712?s=19
Hmm, looks small now .
Official photos leaked
https://twitter.com/nokishita_c/status/1349128751532019712?s=19
Hmm, looks small now
.Jan 12, 2021 at 05:13 PM