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Archive 2021Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
p.25 #1Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Gosh, 1700 € in EU vs 1400 $ in the US...
Jan 13, 2021 at 09:31 AM
p.25 #2Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Luckily I could care less about focus breathing. Excited!
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Jan 13, 2021 at 09:31 AM
p.25 #3Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
For me the question is whether I get it at launch, or wait until the prices in Switzerland match the US price - would trade in an excellent copy of the 35mm 1.4 ZA and a new 35/2 dg dn from sigma for it.
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Jan 13, 2021 at 09:33 AM
p.25 #4Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
padam19 wrote:
In Europe, it is 1699€
Yes this makes no sense at all again.
In the US it's priced exactly the same as the 24GM, a lens that costs only 1449 euro in Europe.
In Europe, it is 1699€
Yes this makes no sense at all again.
In the US it's priced exactly the same as the 24GM, a lens that costs only 1449 euro in Europe.
Jan 13, 2021 at 09:33 AM
p.25 #5Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Yea it’s an f4 lens in the corners basically although the sigma 35 1.2 is worse at 1.4 and 2. Only the tamron 35 is much better.
Chris
j4nu wrote:
I'm surprised but there's a full test already on optyczne.pl:
https://www.optyczne.pl/516.1-Test_obiektywu-Sony_FE_35_mm_f_1.4_GM.html
On lenstip too already:
https://www.lenstip.com/598.1-Lens_review-Sony_FE_35_mm_f_1.4_GM_review.html
A reminder to use a vpn if the page does not load for you
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In short, there's only one flaw:
* vignetting (it's massive and never gets really small).
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Chris
j4nu wrote:
I'm surprised but there's a full test already on optyczne.pl:
https://www.optyczne.pl/516.1-Test_obiektywu-Sony_FE_35_mm_f_1.4_GM.html
On lenstip too already:
https://www.lenstip.com/598.1-Lens_review-Sony_FE_35_mm_f_1.4_GM_review.html
A reminder to use a vpn if the page does not load for you
.In short, there's only one flaw:
* vignetting (it's massive and never gets really small).
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Jan 13, 2021 at 09:33 AM
p.25 #6Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
xpfloyd wrote:
US price is good, euro price isn’t as always. I’m waiting to see what the UK price is, I fear the worst through
https://www.parkcameras.com/blog/reviews/sony-fe-35mm-f14-gm-lens-review_sony-13-31-2021-1
1500£ in the UK.
US price is good, euro price isn’t as always. I’m waiting to see what the UK price is, I fear the worst through
https://www.parkcameras.com/blog/reviews/sony-fe-35mm-f14-gm-lens-review_sony-13-31-2021-1
1500£ in the UK.
Jan 13, 2021 at 09:34 AM
p.25 #7Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
So, is there a release date?
Jan 13, 2021 at 09:34 AM
p.25 #8Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
xpfloyd wrote:
US price is good, euro price isn’t as always. I’m waiting to see what the UK price is, I fear the worst through
£1499.99 https://www.lcegroup.co.uk/New/sony-fe-35mm-f14-g-master-_78969.html
vs the 24 GM which is £1349.99
US price is good, euro price isn’t as always. I’m waiting to see what the UK price is, I fear the worst through
£1499.99 https://www.lcegroup.co.uk/New/sony-fe-35mm-f14-g-master-_78969.html
vs the 24 GM which is £1349.99
Jan 13, 2021 at 09:35 AM
p.25 #9Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Jochenb wrote:
Yes this makes no sense at all again.
In the US it's priced exactly the same as the 24GM, a lens that costs only 1449 euro in Europe.
It does, if we take corona times into consideration, different numbers and import costs in comparison to the US, the 24 GM was imported earlier.
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padam19 wrote
In Europe, it is 1699€In the US it's priced exactly the same as the 24GM, a lens that costs only 1449 euro in Europe.
It does, if we take corona times into consideration, different numbers and import costs in comparison to the US, the 24 GM was imported earlier.
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Jan 13, 2021 at 09:36 AM
p.25 #11Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
If they are clever they will never make a 28. A lens that everyone will readily abandon after launch
People cried hoarse for a APSc standard zoom, and here you have it, even if its sharper than the full frame version, nobody buys it.
People cried hoarse for a APSc standard zoom, and here you have it, even if its sharper than the full frame version, nobody buys it.
Jan 13, 2021 at 09:45 AM
p.25 #12Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Sunstars what about sunstars 
I would have to move the CV40 out of my bag for this. Ease of use vs one of my fav lenses.
GRRRR
I would have to move the CV40 out of my bag for this. Ease of use vs one of my fav lenses.
GRRRR
Jan 13, 2021 at 09:46 AM
p.25 #13Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Cheaper than I thought! Is there a good reason to get this lens if I don't shoot portraits? . I have the Voigtlander 35 f1.2 SE too. I got the beautiful Sony 135 GM but ended up selling it and "downgraded" to a Batis 135.
. I have the Voigtlander 35 f1.2 SE too. I got the beautiful Sony 135 GM but ended up selling it and "downgraded" to a Batis 135.Jan 13, 2021 at 09:46 AM
p.25 #14Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
j4nu wrote:
So, is there a release date?
The lens will have a recommended price of $1400, and will begin shipping mid-February 2021.
So, is there a release date?
The lens will have a recommended price of $1400, and will begin shipping mid-February 2021.
Jan 13, 2021 at 09:53 AM
p.25 #15Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
j4nu wrote:
So, is there a release date?
It’s in the press release:
Sony wrote:
The new FE 35mm F1.4 GM will be available in February and will be sold for approximately $1,399.99 USD and $1,899.99 CAD. It will be sold at a variety of Sony’s authorized dealers throughout North America.
Preorder is Jan 14 at 7am EST
Jan 13, 2021 at 09:54 AM
p.25 #16Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
For me the most surprising part of this is the price (US Price). I really thought it would be more. Thanks Sony!
Jan 13, 2021 at 09:54 AM
p.25 #17Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Douglas Liu wrote:
Cheaper than I thought! Is there a good reason to get this lens if I don't shoot portraits?. I have the Voigtlander 35 f1.2 SE too. I got the beautiful Sony 135 GM but ended up selling it and "downgraded" to a Batis 135.
It's in a different league in terms of sharpness, especially recommended for 61+ megapixels.
https://www.lenstip.com/598.4-Lens_review-Sony_FE_35_mm_f_1.4_GM_Image_resolution.html
Cheaper than I thought! Is there a good reason to get this lens if I don't shoot portraits?
. I have the Voigtlander 35 f1.2 SE too. I got the beautiful Sony 135 GM but ended up selling it and "downgraded" to a Batis 135.It's in a different league in terms of sharpness, especially recommended for 61+ megapixels.
https://www.lenstip.com/598.4-Lens_review-Sony_FE_35_mm_f_1.4_GM_Image_resolution.html
Jan 13, 2021 at 09:56 AM
p.25 #18Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Flaxx74 wrote:
For me the question is whether I get it at launch, or wait until the prices in Switzerland match the US price - would trade in an excellent copy of the 35mm 1.4 ZA and a new 35/2 dg dn from sigma for it.
It's 1798 CHF ... this is 2021 $.
While calculating the swiss price they accidently changed the current price with the current year...
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For me the question is whether I get it at launch, or wait until the prices in Switzerland match the US price - would trade in an excellent copy of the 35mm 1.4 ZA and a new 35/2 dg dn from sigma for it.
It's 1798 CHF ... this is 2021 $.
While calculating the swiss price they accidently changed the current price with the current year...
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Jan 13, 2021 at 09:58 AM
p.25 #19Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Sony typically price few lenses, the bread n butter ones, a bit low for volumes sake. Examples:
200-600: Only game for the hobbyists
20/1.8: late in the game with huge competition
90 G: Everyone ends up with one
35 GM: Ditto
200-600: Only game for the hobbyists
20/1.8: late in the game with huge competition
90 G: Everyone ends up with one
35 GM: Ditto
Jan 13, 2021 at 09:59 AM
p.25 #20Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
More photos:
https://www.fotomaniak.pl/151615/sony-fe-35mm-f1-4-gm-zdjecia-opinie/
And google gallery from that review (be warned, shot under the same weather I've been enjoying for the last month
):
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4gaoVt5pEQVmjP2fA
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https://www.fotomaniak.pl/151615/sony-fe-35mm-f1-4-gm-zdjecia-opinie/
And google gallery from that review (be warned, shot under the same weather I've been enjoying for the last month
):https://photos.app.goo.gl/4gaoVt5pEQVmjP2fA
Edited on Jan 13, 2021 at 10:03 AM · View previous versions
Jan 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM