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Archive 2021Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
p.45 #1Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Holger wrote:
Because people here are smart enough to not think that way. But I guess I give people here more credit than you.I see enough people by on impulse to know you are wrong about people's smartness.It's "buy on impulse", professor.You are so smart!
Besides, he certainly has a point even if people don't want to hear it. I think many here can't deny that (and I can't exclude myself from being driven by GAS sometimes).
I can exclude myself.
But not this time
smpetty wrote
chez wrote
nhsonyshooter wrote
KarmaKramer wrote
Nobody would actually say it though would they...nhsonyshooter wrote
Funny I didn't see one comment mention that as a reason they are buying it?Besides, he certainly has a point even if people don't want to hear it. I think many here can't deny that (and I can't exclude myself from being driven by GAS sometimes).
I can exclude myself.
But not this time
Jan 19, 2021 at 04:30 AM
p.45 #2Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Teo Rey wrote:
https://tinyurl.com/y5pu9vfhDoes the focus breathing demonstration suggest that this lens might function as the long-desired 28mm at closer distances? At infinity the new 35 seems a bit wider than the Sigma 35/1.2--but what is the effective focal length at, say, 1.5 meters?I also am wondering a great deal about the true focal length at different distances.
It goes the other way from what I've seen, so it gets closer to 40mm at close distance...
zugzwang2 wrote
vdo1 wrote
Fresh review here:https://tinyurl.com/y5pu9vfh
It goes the other way from what I've seen, so it gets closer to 40mm at close distance...
Jan 19, 2021 at 05:25 AM
p.45 #3Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
eh I own my GAS. I don't "need" most of the gear I own. Any legit photographer could produce photos on much lesser gear.....even 10 year old DSLR gear that you can get for a bargain now. I know this personally because its not like the photos I produced 10 years ago are terrible by todays standards lol. I have the portfolio to back my skills as a photographer up. But I fully admit to loving the gear too. Nothing wrong with that!
Jan 19, 2021 at 08:17 AM
p.45 #4Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Mystik wrote:
eh I own my GAS. I don't "need" most of the gear I own. Any legit photographer could produce photos on much lesser gear.....even 10 year old DSLR gear that you can get for a bargain now. I know this personally because its not like the photos I produced 10 years ago are terrible by todays standards lol. I have the portfolio to back my skills as a photographer up. But I fully admit to loving the gear too. Nothing wrong with that!
I am much more susceptible to wanting new gear than my wife ;-) .
The 35 GM looks great. I recently sold the 35 ZA before the GM was announced in anticipation of price drops and my 24 TS II. So there is some money in my war chest ;-)
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eh I own my GAS. I don't "need" most of the gear I own. Any legit photographer could produce photos on much lesser gear.....even 10 year old DSLR gear that you can get for a bargain now. I know this personally because its not like the photos I produced 10 years ago are terrible by todays standards lol. I have the portfolio to back my skills as a photographer up. But I fully admit to loving the gear too. Nothing wrong with that!
I am much more susceptible to wanting new gear than my wife ;-) .
The 35 GM looks great. I recently sold the 35 ZA before the GM was announced in anticipation of price drops and my 24 TS II. So there is some money in my war chest ;-)
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Jan 19, 2021 at 08:41 AM
p.45 #5Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
j4nu wrote:
https://tinyurl.com/y5pu9vfhDoes the focus breathing demonstration suggest that this lens might function as the long-desired 28mm at closer distances? At infinity the new 35 seems a bit wider than the Sigma 35/1.2--but what is the effective focal length at, say, 1.5 meters?I also am wondering a great deal about the true focal length at different distances.It goes the other way from what I've seen, so it gets closer to 40mm at close distance...
Which for me, photos only, is probably a slight benefit.
Teo Rey wrote
zugzwang2 wrote
vdo1 wrote
Fresh review here:https://tinyurl.com/y5pu9vfh
Which for me, photos only, is probably a slight benefit.
Jan 19, 2021 at 08:42 AM
p.45 #6Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
LeeRatters wrote:
https://tinyurl.com/y5pu9vfhDoes the focus breathing demonstration suggest that this lens might function as the long-desired 28mm at closer distances? At infinity the new 35 seems a bit wider than the Sigma 35/1.2--but what is the effective focal length at, say, 1.5 meters?I also am wondering a great deal about the true focal length at different distances.It goes the other way from what I've seen, so it gets closer to 40mm at close distance...Which for me, photos only, is probably a slight benefit.
Yeah, I don't really mind it but it's something to be aware of, especially when it's that pronounced...
j4nu wrote
Teo Rey wrote
zugzwang2 wrote
vdo1 wrote
Fresh review here:https://tinyurl.com/y5pu9vfh
Yeah, I don't really mind it but it's something to be aware of, especially when it's that pronounced...
Jan 19, 2021 at 08:52 AM
p.45 #7Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Holger wrote:
I am much more susceptible to wanting new gear than my wife ;-) .
The 35 GM looks great. I recently sold the 35 ZA before the GM was announced in anticipation of price drops and my 24 TS II. So there is some money in my war chest ;-)
The much maligned 35 ZA renders beautifully. It was my workhorse until I picked the Sigma 35 1.2 up....which is a better lens all around. To your point earlier, the Sigma is massive, but for paid work the size is a non issue. Nothing says GFTO my way like a massive lens sometimes.
My wedding/portrait kit is pretty much built out. It's my compact personal gear that has my G.A.S. flaring these days...especially because of COVD. I'm only tempted by the GM because there isn't a compact medium wide angle FE lens that renders well except the CV40....which I also own because I have a problem, but there's a time and place for that lens when you have 4 young kids. Would I be crazy enough to own the 35 GM AND the sigma 35 1.2? It depends on how poorly the Sigma 35 f2 renders.
Mystik wrote
eh I own my GAS. I don't "need" most of the gear I own. Any legit photographer could produce photos on much lesser gear.....even 10 year old DSLR gear that you can get for a bargain now. I know this personally because its not like the photos I produced 10 years ago are terrible by todays standards lol. I have the portfolio to back my skills as a photographer up. But I fully admit to loving the gear too. Nothing wrong with that!The 35 GM looks great. I recently sold the 35 ZA before the GM was announced in anticipation of price drops and my 24 TS II. So there is some money in my war chest ;-)
The much maligned 35 ZA renders beautifully. It was my workhorse until I picked the Sigma 35 1.2 up....which is a better lens all around. To your point earlier, the Sigma is massive, but for paid work the size is a non issue. Nothing says GFTO my way like a massive lens sometimes.
My wedding/portrait kit is pretty much built out. It's my compact personal gear that has my G.A.S. flaring these days...especially because of COVD. I'm only tempted by the GM because there isn't a compact medium wide angle FE lens that renders well except the CV40....which I also own because I have a problem, but there's a time and place for that lens when you have 4 young kids. Would I be crazy enough to own the 35 GM AND the sigma 35 1.2? It depends on how poorly the Sigma 35 f2 renders.
Jan 19, 2021 at 08:57 AM
p.45 #8Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Mystik wrote:
I am much more susceptible to wanting new gear than my wife ;-) .
The 35 GM looks great. I recently sold the 35 ZA before the GM was announced in anticipation of price drops and my 24 TS II. So there is some money in my war chest ;-)The much maligned 35 ZA renders beautifully. It was my workhorse until I picked the Sigma 35 1.2 up....which is a better lens all around. To your point earlier, the Sigma is massive, but for paid work the size is a non issue. Nothing says GFTO my way like a massive lens sometimes.
My wedding/portrait kit is pretty much built out. It's my compact personal gear that has my G.A.S. flaring these days...especially because of COVD. I'm only tempted by the GM because there isn't a compact medium wide angle FE lens that renders well except the CV40....which I also own...Show more →
We use 2 Sigmas and find them great. Sometimes less weight is nice though, e.g. when having a destination wedding. The only real issue we have with the Sigma is the strong flare it produces the way we shoot. If the Sony is clearly better here, I might replace one Sigma.
Holger wrote
Mystik wrote
eh I own my GAS. I don't "need" most of the gear I own. Any legit photographer could produce photos on much lesser gear.....even 10 year old DSLR gear that you can get for a bargain now. I know this personally because its not like the photos I produced 10 years ago are terrible by todays standards lol. I have the portfolio to back my skills as a photographer up. But I fully admit to loving the gear too. Nothing wrong with that!The 35 GM looks great. I recently sold the 35 ZA before the GM was announced in anticipation of price drops and my 24 TS II. So there is some money in my war chest ;-)
My wedding/portrait kit is pretty much built out. It's my compact personal gear that has my G.A.S. flaring these days...especially because of COVD. I'm only tempted by the GM because there isn't a compact medium wide angle FE lens that renders well except the CV40....which I also own...Show more →
We use 2 Sigmas and find them great. Sometimes less weight is nice though, e.g. when having a destination wedding. The only real issue we have with the Sigma is the strong flare it produces the way we shoot. If the Sony is clearly better here, I might replace one Sigma.
Jan 19, 2021 at 09:27 AM
p.45 #9Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Well sold my A7C that was not getting as much use as I had planned. Great camera but still always found myself grabbing my R4 or A9. Returning the 35mm 2.8 ZA today since I am in the return period. Nice lens that I bought to go with the A7C and very sharp on my A9 and previous A7C but left me wanting when I tried it on my R4. Anyway now I am in the 35mm 1.4 GM camp. Excited that it will be a great one.
Jan 19, 2021 at 10:05 AM
p.45 #10Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
..........is mid-February here yet? 
My first GM lens..... I hope it lives up to the hype.
My first GM lens..... I hope it lives up to the hype.
Jan 19, 2021 at 12:45 PM
p.45 #11Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
roanjohnnyc wrote:
..........is mid-February here yet?
My first GM lens..... I hope it lives up to the hype.
Youtubers really hyped this lens. I'm still not sure how it really performs in many aspects like rendering, flare sunstar and CA.
..........is mid-February here yet?
My first GM lens..... I hope it lives up to the hype.
Youtubers really hyped this lens. I'm still not sure how it really performs in many aspects like rendering, flare sunstar and CA.
Jan 19, 2021 at 01:06 PM
p.45 #12Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Fred Miranda wrote:
Youtubers really hyped this lens. I'm still not sure how it really performs in many aspects like rendering, flare sunstar and CA.
And we're all very excited about your forthcoming test of it
Youtubers really hyped this lens. I'm still not sure how it really performs in many aspects like rendering, flare sunstar and CA.
And we're all very excited about your forthcoming test of it
Jan 19, 2021 at 01:37 PM
p.45 #13Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Fred Miranda wrote:
My first GM lens..... I hope it lives up to the hype.Youtubers really hyped this lens. I'm still not sure how it really performs in many aspects like rendering, flare sunstar and CA.
I'm afraid there's often a lack of critique on youtube and the typical mainstream channels. It is easy to praise any product, but hard to spend more than a week with any lens (product) in order to give to the audience a real review. Almost always I know in advance what the headline will be anytime any brand releases any lens/camera. What is the point of reviewing gear when almost everything is near perfect? Of course there are exceptions. One (which I love) is this site. The other one (not less beloved) is Phillip Reeve's web.
Of course, there's another option: almost everything is in fact perfect nowadays. In that case, we can be happily blind.
roanjohnnyc wrote
..........is mid-February here yet?My first GM lens..... I hope it lives up to the hype.
I'm afraid there's often a lack of critique on youtube and the typical mainstream channels. It is easy to praise any product, but hard to spend more than a week with any lens (product) in order to give to the audience a real review. Almost always I know in advance what the headline will be anytime any brand releases any lens/camera. What is the point of reviewing gear when almost everything is near perfect? Of course there are exceptions. One (which I love) is this site. The other one (not less beloved) is Phillip Reeve's web.
Of course, there's another option: almost everything is in fact perfect nowadays. In that case, we can be happily blind.
Jan 19, 2021 at 03:24 PM
p.45 #14Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Mystik wrote:
eh I own my GAS. I don't "need" most of the gear I own. Any legit photographer could produce photos on much lesser gear.....even 10 year old DSLR gear that you can get for a bargain now. I know this personally because its not like the photos I produced 10 years ago are terrible by todays standards lol. I have the portfolio to back my skills as a photographer up. But I fully admit to loving the gear too. Nothing wrong with that!
The photos I produced 10 years ago are terrible, but it's mostly not because of the gear
Jan 19, 2021 at 04:20 PM
p.45 #15Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Fred Miranda wrote:
My first GM lens..... I hope it lives up to the hype.Youtubers really hyped this lens. I'm still not sure how it really performs in many aspects like rendering, flare sunstar and CA.
I'd be nervous if the 24GM didn't exist. But it does, and I can't see Sony screwing this one up.
roanjohnnyc wrote
..........is mid-February here yet?My first GM lens..... I hope it lives up to the hype.
I'd be nervous if the 24GM didn't exist. But it does, and I can't see Sony screwing this one up.
Jan 19, 2021 at 05:26 PM
p.45 #16Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
fededuran wrote:
My first GM lens..... I hope it lives up to the hype.Youtubers really hyped this lens. I'm still not sure how it really performs in many aspects like rendering, flare sunstar and CA.I'm afraid there's often a lack of critique on youtube and the typical mainstream channels. It is easy to praise any product, but hard to spend more than a week with any lens (product) in order to give to the audience a real review. Almost always I know in advance what the headline will be anytime any brand releases any lens/camera. What is the point of reviewing gear when almost everything is near perfect? Of course there are exceptions. One (which I love) is this site. The other one (not less beloved) is Phillip Reeve's web.
Of course, there's another...Show more →
Dont get me started.
I wish folks would bury the YouTUBE link from there computer.
Fred Miranda wrote
roanjohnnyc wrote
..........is mid-February here yet?My first GM lens..... I hope it lives up to the hype.
Of course, there's another...Show more →
Dont get me started.
I wish folks would bury the YouTUBE link from there computer.
Jan 19, 2021 at 06:13 PM
p.45 #17Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
I currently only own the FE 35 1.8. I really like that little lens and I've gone back and forth between getting the 1.4 ZA, The Sigma 1.2, and waiting on this lens. So far I'm really liking the looks of the GM and it looks to be an overall improvement on the ZA 1.4.
Jan 19, 2021 at 06:41 PM
p.45 #18Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
nhsonyshooter wrote:
Fred Miranda wrote
roanjohnnyc wrote
..........is mid-February here yet?My first GM lens..... I hope it lives up to the hype.
I wouldn't say that Sony could screw it up...but there's a give and take with lens design, so I'm curious to see what they prioritized here. Will it be like the 85GM that prioritizes bokeh and glow, giving up some microcontrast and bite? Or will it be more the 135GM that is better corrected, has a stronger contrast and apparent sharpness but busier harsher bokeh?
This can mean a lot for a wide angle lens where so much of the background is pulled I to the frame.
Jan 19, 2021 at 06:44 PM
p.45 #19Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
It’s their 12th G Master lens and sounds like it basically updates/replaces the 35 Zeiss 1.4 which was made before GM was even a thing. I bet it’ll be a great lens, I hope so at least!
Jan 19, 2021 at 07:14 PM
p.45 #20Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Mystik wrote:
My first GM lens..... I hope it lives up to the hype.Youtubers really hyped this lens. I'm still not sure how it really performs in many aspects like rendering, flare sunstar and CA.I'd be nervous if the 24GM didn't exist. But it does, and I can't see Sony screwing this one up.I wouldn't say that Sony could screw it up...but there's a give and take with lens design, so I'm curious to see what they prioritized here. Will it be like the 85GM that prioritizes bokeh and glow, giving up some microcontrast and bite? Or will it be more the 135GM that is better corrected, has a stronger contrast and apparent sharpness but busier harsher bokeh?
This can mean a lot for a wide angle lens where so much of the background is pulled I to the frame.
From what I've seen the bokeh has looked really good to me. Sharpness I'm not worried about either. The good thing about You tube is people need clicks to make money. The best way for someone to differentiate themselves to get clicks is talking about any flaws (like bokeh) when everyone is raving about a lens. We have not seen any of that. So I look at that as a positive from the you tube crowd even though there are only a very few I take seriously. It's looking as good as I hoped, not worried. It's really the last lens in my kit and I'm done! All I need now is an A7cii with at least 42mp and I'm done there as well.
nhsonyshooter wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
roanjohnnyc wrote
..........is mid-February here yet?My first GM lens..... I hope it lives up to the hype.
This can mean a lot for a wide angle lens where so much of the background is pulled I to the frame.
From what I've seen the bokeh has looked really good to me. Sharpness I'm not worried about either. The good thing about You tube is people need clicks to make money. The best way for someone to differentiate themselves to get clicks is talking about any flaws (like bokeh) when everyone is raving about a lens. We have not seen any of that. So I look at that as a positive from the you tube crowd even though there are only a very few I take seriously. It's looking as good as I hoped, not worried. It's really the last lens in my kit and I'm done! All I need now is an A7cii with at least 42mp and I'm done there as well.
Jan 19, 2021 at 08:54 PM