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Archive 2021Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
p.39 #1Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Hodie wrote:
Can't wait to buy this on the B&S forum for $1000 in about a year when everyone decides "it's not the focal length for me"!
Assuming the new FE 35/1.4 GM will have similar depreciation, it took two years for the FE 24/1.4 GM's price to go from $1,400 (new) to $1,200 (used here). Only most recently (since the 35/1.4 GM rumor), it's selling for ~$1,100.
I think the 35/1.4 GM will be even more popular than the 24/1.4 GM so, I would not expect that $1,000 used price anytime soon.
Can't wait to buy this on the B&S forum for $1000 in about a year when everyone decides "it's not the focal length for me"!
Assuming the new FE 35/1.4 GM will have similar depreciation, it took two years for the FE 24/1.4 GM's price to go from $1,400 (new) to $1,200 (used here). Only most recently (since the 35/1.4 GM rumor), it's selling for ~$1,100.
I think the 35/1.4 GM will be even more popular than the 24/1.4 GM so, I would not expect that $1,000 used price anytime soon.
Jan 15, 2021 at 03:27 PM
p.39 #2Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
j4nu wrote:
So, according to the responses:
* it's not CA
* it's not fringing.
What is it then
?
I'm asking a genuine question, as this thing bothers me the most in my shots from 24GM in the woods.
I'll post some more evident examples, but the sky is terribly overblown in most of them.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50837965081_3ccdcb2e8f_h.jpgDSC05746 by Jan U, on Flickr
* f11
Focus point:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50837965166_616b8fbe61_h.jpgDSC05746_focus by Jan U, on Flickr
This one is a bit unfair, as it's wide open:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50837267048_7b4d1bb9c4_h.jpgDSC05743 by Jan U, on Flickr
* f1.4
Focus point:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50837267728_4da607f41a_b.jpgDSC05743_focus by Jan U, on Flickr
First image at f/11:
Lateral CA
Second image at f/1.4:
Axial CA (PF) + Lateral CA
trogdon wrote
That’s definitely not fringing* it's not CA
* it's not fringing.
What is it then
?I'm asking a genuine question, as this thing bothers me the most in my shots from 24GM in the woods.
I'll post some more evident examples, but the sky is terribly overblown in most of them.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50837965081_3ccdcb2e8f_h.jpgDSC05746 by Jan U, on Flickr
* f11
Focus point:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50837965166_616b8fbe61_h.jpgDSC05746_focus by Jan U, on Flickr
This one is a bit unfair, as it's wide open:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50837267048_7b4d1bb9c4_h.jpgDSC05743 by Jan U, on Flickr
* f1.4
Focus point:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50837267728_4da607f41a_b.jpgDSC05743_focus by Jan U, on Flickr
First image at f/11:
Lateral CA
Second image at f/1.4:
Axial CA (PF) + Lateral CA
Jan 15, 2021 at 03:34 PM
p.39 #3Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Maybe slightly silly questions so soon......
I'm still on the original A7. I guess it's going to perform okay on there?
Plus...... My main lens is the CV40/1.2 - How do we think the blur/rendering is going to compare? I do mainly shoot woodlands/nature with some outdoor environmental portraits.
If I get this, it has to replace the 40/1.2.
I have been thinking of a cheaper AF 35mm but I don't see the point in having a 35/1.8AF & the 40/1.2 MF.
I'm still on the original A7. I guess it's going to perform okay on there?
Plus...... My main lens is the CV40/1.2 - How do we think the blur/rendering is going to compare? I do mainly shoot woodlands/nature with some outdoor environmental portraits.
If I get this, it has to replace the 40/1.2.
I have been thinking of a cheaper AF 35mm but I don't see the point in having a 35/1.8AF & the 40/1.2 MF.
Jan 15, 2021 at 03:37 PM
p.39 #4Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Yes, I was being more sarcastic than anything, and clearly I’m also a hypocrite because I just pre-ordered.
Fred Miranda wrote:
Assuming the new FE 35/1.4 GM will have similar depreciation, it took two years for the FE 24/1.4 GM's price to go from $1,400 (new) to $1,200 (used here). Only most recently (since the 35/1.4 GM rumor), it's selling for ~$1,100.
I think the 35/1.4 GM will be even more popular than the 24/1.4 GM so, I would not expect that $1,000 used price anytime soon.
Fred Miranda wrote:
Hodie wrote
Can't wait to buy this on the B&S forum for $1000 in about a year when everyone decides "it's not the focal length for me"!I think the 35/1.4 GM will be even more popular than the 24/1.4 GM so, I would not expect that $1,000 used price anytime soon.
Jan 15, 2021 at 03:41 PM
p.39 #5Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
LeeRatters wrote:
Maybe slightly silly questions so soon......
I'm still on the original A7. I guess it's going to perform okay on there?
Plus...... My main lens is the CV40/1.2 - How do we think the blur/rendering is going to compare? I do mainly shoot woodlands/nature with some outdoor environmental portraits.
If I get this, it has to replace the 40/1.2.
I have been thinking of a cheaper AF 35mm but I don't see the point in having a 35/1.8AF & the 40/1.2 MF.
I face the same decision. I think the main benefit would be AF. But, on your A7 I am not sure that this will be such an important thing. The a7 AF is not that strong compared to the latest generations.
On my a7III and a9 I would get the benefit of the AF and I still can't bring myself to make the trade. The CV lenses make MF such an enjoyable experience for me.
Maybe slightly silly questions so soon......
I'm still on the original A7. I guess it's going to perform okay on there?
Plus...... My main lens is the CV40/1.2 - How do we think the blur/rendering is going to compare? I do mainly shoot woodlands/nature with some outdoor environmental portraits.
If I get this, it has to replace the 40/1.2.
I have been thinking of a cheaper AF 35mm but I don't see the point in having a 35/1.8AF & the 40/1.2 MF.
I face the same decision. I think the main benefit would be AF. But, on your A7 I am not sure that this will be such an important thing. The a7 AF is not that strong compared to the latest generations.
On my a7III and a9 I would get the benefit of the AF and I still can't bring myself to make the trade. The CV lenses make MF such an enjoyable experience for me.
Jan 15, 2021 at 04:23 PM
p.39 #6Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Hodie wrote:
This isn't aging well for me. Pre-order placed.
, a few pages ago I asked if I don't shoot portraits, do I need this lens? Yet at 7:00AM yesterday I placed my order. I don't remember I ever pre-ordered a lens before. Maybe I will be one of those who will sell it for $1000 a year from now, like you said. This Fred Miranda site is bad for your wallet.
Hodie wrote
Can't wait to buy this on the B&S forum for $1000 in about a year when everyone decides "it's not the focal length for me"!, a few pages ago I asked if I don't shoot portraits, do I need this lens? Yet at 7:00AM yesterday I placed my order. I don't remember I ever pre-ordered a lens before. Maybe I will be one of those who will sell it for $1000 a year from now, like you said. This Fred Miranda site is bad for your wallet.Jan 15, 2021 at 04:37 PM
p.39 #7Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Douglas Liu wrote:
This isn't aging well for me. Pre-order placed., a few pages ago I asked if I don't shoot portraits, do I need this lens? Yet at 7:00AM yesterday I placed my order. I don't remember I ever pre-ordered a lens before. Maybe I will be one of those who will sell it for $1000 a year from now, like you said. This Fred Miranda site is bad for your wallet.
We're all bunch of enablers here.
Hodie wrote
Hodie wrote
Can't wait to buy this on the B&S forum for $1000 in about a year when everyone decides "it's not the focal length for me"!, a few pages ago I asked if I don't shoot portraits, do I need this lens? Yet at 7:00AM yesterday I placed my order. I don't remember I ever pre-ordered a lens before. Maybe I will be one of those who will sell it for $1000 a year from now, like you said. This Fred Miranda site is bad for your wallet.We're all bunch of enablers here.
Jan 15, 2021 at 04:51 PM
p.39 #8Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Hodie wrote:
Yes, I was being more sarcastic than anything, and clearly I’m also a hypocrite because I just pre-ordered.
Assuming the new FE 35/1.4 GM will have similar depreciation, it took two years for the FE 24/1.4 GM's price to go from $1,400 (new) to $1,200 (used here). Only most recently (since the 35/1.4 GM rumor), it's selling for ~$1,100.
I think the 35/1.4 GM will be even more popular than the 24/1.4 GM so, I would not expect that $1,000 used price anytime soon.
I might also have to pre-order...I won't be a hypocrite if I do, but maybe will be if I don't
When I bought and subsequently sold the 24GM I did so because I didn't really see myself using a 24 at f/1.4...and quite clearly stated that I if I were to use a wide lens at 1.4 it would be a 35mm. Well, here it is. As I see it, I don't really have a choice...
Yes, I was being more sarcastic than anything, and clearly I’m also a hypocrite because I just pre-ordered.
Fred Miranda wrote
Hodie wrote
Can't wait to buy this on the B&S forum for $1000 in about a year when everyone decides "it's not the focal length for me"!I think the 35/1.4 GM will be even more popular than the 24/1.4 GM so, I would not expect that $1,000 used price anytime soon.
I might also have to pre-order...I won't be a hypocrite if I do, but maybe will be if I don't
When I bought and subsequently sold the 24GM I did so because I didn't really see myself using a 24 at f/1.4...and quite clearly stated that I if I were to use a wide lens at 1.4 it would be a 35mm. Well, here it is. As I see it, I don't really have a choice...
Jan 15, 2021 at 04:54 PM
p.39 #9Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Dave Sanders wrote:
Assuming the new FE 35/1.4 GM will have similar depreciation, it took two years for the FE 24/1.4 GM's price to go from $1,400 (new) to $1,200 (used here). Only most recently (since the 35/1.4 GM rumor), it's selling for ~$1,100.
I think the 35/1.4 GM will be even more popular than the 24/1.4 GM so, I would not expect that $1,000 used price anytime soon.I might also have to pre-order...I won't be a hypocrite if I do, but maybe will be if I don't
When I bought and subsequently sold the 24GM I did so because I didn't really see myself using a 24 at f/1.4...and quite clearly stated that I if I were to use a wide lens at 1.4 it would be a 35mm. Well, here it is. As I see it, I don't really have a choice...
You've really painted yourself into a corner. There's only one way out.
Hodie wrote
Yes, I was being more sarcastic than anything, and clearly I’m also a hypocrite because I just pre-ordered.Fred Miranda wrote
Hodie wrote
Can't wait to buy this on the B&S forum for $1000 in about a year when everyone decides "it's not the focal length for me"!I think the 35/1.4 GM will be even more popular than the 24/1.4 GM so, I would not expect that $1,000 used price anytime soon.
When I bought and subsequently sold the 24GM I did so because I didn't really see myself using a 24 at f/1.4...and quite clearly stated that I if I were to use a wide lens at 1.4 it would be a 35mm. Well, here it is. As I see it, I don't really have a choice...
You've really painted yourself into a corner. There's only one way out.
Jan 15, 2021 at 04:57 PM
p.39 #10Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Hodie wrote:
We're all bunch of enablers here.
I'm not saying I have preorders at two online retailers to see which one ships first, but I'm not saying I don't either.
We're all bunch of enablers here.
I'm not saying I have preorders at two online retailers to see which one ships first, but I'm not saying I don't either.
Jan 15, 2021 at 05:12 PM
p.39 #11Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
LeeRatters wrote:
Maybe slightly silly questions so soon......
I'm still on the original A7. I guess it's going to perform okay on there?
Plus...... My main lens is the CV40/1.2 - How do we think the blur/rendering is going to compare? I do mainly shoot woodlands/nature with some outdoor environmental portraits.
If I get this, it has to replace the 40/1.2.
I have been thinking of a cheaper AF 35mm but I don't see the point in having a 35/1.8AF & the 40/1.2 MF.
I think a number of us CV40 owners will be asking ourselves the same thing. Hopefully someone will post a comparison between these lenses soon. The CV40 will still have an advantage for blur, but I know I stop my lens down to f1.4 as much as I'm shooting wide open because it adds quite a bit of sharpness and contrast.
I agree about adding one of the 35/1.8 or f2 flavors, and never pulled the trigger on owning one alongside the CV. The Sigma 45 has been getting enough love on here that I'd be curious if I saw a reasonably priced used copy. I used to have the Samyang 35/2.8, which I liked for the size but nothing else about it. I took it on vacation to use alongside the CV40 and brought it out exactly once. My 55/1.8 has stuck around and fills my need for AF in a normal focal length. This 35GM though looks very nice, and about at the size limit I'd consider.
Maybe slightly silly questions so soon......
I'm still on the original A7. I guess it's going to perform okay on there?
Plus...... My main lens is the CV40/1.2 - How do we think the blur/rendering is going to compare? I do mainly shoot woodlands/nature with some outdoor environmental portraits.
If I get this, it has to replace the 40/1.2.
I have been thinking of a cheaper AF 35mm but I don't see the point in having a 35/1.8AF & the 40/1.2 MF.
I think a number of us CV40 owners will be asking ourselves the same thing. Hopefully someone will post a comparison between these lenses soon. The CV40 will still have an advantage for blur, but I know I stop my lens down to f1.4 as much as I'm shooting wide open because it adds quite a bit of sharpness and contrast.
I agree about adding one of the 35/1.8 or f2 flavors, and never pulled the trigger on owning one alongside the CV. The Sigma 45 has been getting enough love on here that I'd be curious if I saw a reasonably priced used copy. I used to have the Samyang 35/2.8, which I liked for the size but nothing else about it. I took it on vacation to use alongside the CV40 and brought it out exactly once. My 55/1.8 has stuck around and fills my need for AF in a normal focal length. This 35GM though looks very nice, and about at the size limit I'd consider.
Jan 15, 2021 at 05:21 PM
p.39 #12Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
We’re here for you when your SO finds out.
tedgoudie wrote:
I'm not saying I have preorders at two online retailers to see which one ships first, but I'm not saying I don't either.
tedgoudie wrote:
Hodie wrote
We're all bunch of enablers here.Jan 15, 2021 at 05:22 PM
p.39 #13Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
A Big congratulatory pat on the back to the engineering team at Sony that came up with this. Management better remembers this successful formula going forward. I hope we’re going to see a third GM prime this year after the 16, which I don’t have any immediate need for but will likely get down the road. Do you guys think a compact 58/1.4 will generate more buzz than this 35?
Jan 15, 2021 at 05:23 PM
p.39 #14Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
grahamgibson wrote:
I have been thinking of a cheaper AF 35mm but I don't see the point in having a 35/1.8AF & the 40/1.2 MF.I think a number of us CV40 owners will be asking ourselves the same thing. Hopefully someone will post a comparison between these lenses soon. The CV40 will still have an advantage for blur, but I know I stop my lens down to f1.4 as much as I'm shooting wide open because it adds quite a bit of sharpness and contrast.
The solution - the route i’m taking to have the best of both worlds - the 35 gm and the voigt 50/1.2. I have the rendering and blur when I need it, and the convenience of autofocus and a versatile focal length for most other occasions.
LeeRatters wrote
If I get this, it has to replace the 40/1.2.I have been thinking of a cheaper AF 35mm but I don't see the point in having a 35/1.8AF & the 40/1.2 MF.
The solution - the route i’m taking to have the best of both worlds - the 35 gm and the voigt 50/1.2. I have the rendering and blur when I need it, and the convenience of autofocus and a versatile focal length for most other occasions.
Jan 15, 2021 at 05:37 PM
p.39 #15Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Its an addicts club really,not a photography forum.
Enjoy the lens! Ya know,until you don’t anymore.
Hodie wrote:
This isn't aging well for me. Pre-order placed., a few pages ago I asked if I don't shoot portraits, do I need this lens? Yet at 7:00AM yesterday I placed my order. I don't remember I ever pre-ordered a lens before. Maybe I will be one of those who will sell it for $1000 a year from now, like you said. This Fred Miranda site is bad for your wallet.We're all bunch of enablers here.
Enjoy the lens! Ya know,until you don’t anymore.
Hodie wrote:
Douglas Liu wrote
Hodie wrote
Hodie wrote
Can't wait to buy this on the B&S forum for $1000 in about a year when everyone decides "it's not the focal length for me"!, a few pages ago I asked if I don't shoot portraits, do I need this lens? Yet at 7:00AM yesterday I placed my order. I don't remember I ever pre-ordered a lens before. Maybe I will be one of those who will sell it for $1000 a year from now, like you said. This Fred Miranda site is bad for your wallet.Jan 15, 2021 at 05:48 PM
p.39 #16Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Stop blaming the site for your own G.A.S. 
Jan 15, 2021 at 05:50 PM
p.39 #17Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
I'd say one should pre-order 2 or 3 of them. You know, just in case the first one is de-centered or something. Image the agony while waiting for it to show up in stock again...
Jan 15, 2021 at 06:08 PM
p.39 #18Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
vdo1 wrote:
I'd say one should pre-order 2 or 3 of them. You know, just in case the first one is de-centered or something. Image the agony while waiting for it to show up in stock again...
Ironic that mitigating against a potential backorder situation is what contributes to the backorder situation in the first place
Edited on Jan 16, 2021 at 01:50 PM · View previous versions
I'd say one should pre-order 2 or 3 of them. You know, just in case the first one is de-centered or something. Image the agony while waiting for it to show up in stock again...
Ironic that mitigating against a potential backorder situation is what contributes to the backorder situation in the first place
Edited on Jan 16, 2021 at 01:50 PM · View previous versions
Jan 15, 2021 at 06:12 PM
p.39 #19Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Im staying out of this as the comments as are getting pretty silly Im going to wait, I really need a 135 back in my kit first. As much GAS as I have im trying to retire too. . Im still looking for that 74 2 over par score first.
Its already backordered kids.
. Im still looking for that 74 2 over par score first. Its already backordered kids.
Jan 15, 2021 at 06:41 PM
p.39 #20Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Fred Miranda wrote:
Stop blaming the site for your own G.A.S.
Wait, Fred, I can't tell my wife it is your fault
Stop blaming the site for your own G.A.S.
Wait, Fred, I can't tell my wife it is your fault
Jan 15, 2021 at 07:39 PM