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Archive 2021Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
p.84 #1Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Per my non-local local shop re: delivery date:
"I just spoke to [the store's] buyer and he has not received any concrete dates for first delivery at this time, but he will let me know as soon as he hears something, and I'll try to keep you posted. We often do not know what our initial allocation is until the day they arrive."
"I just spoke to [the store's] buyer and he has not received any concrete dates for first delivery at this time, but he will let me know as soon as he hears something, and I'll try to keep you posted. We often do not know what our initial allocation is until the day they arrive."
Apr 07, 2021 at 11:43 AM
p.84 #2Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
j4nu wrote:
Amazon.co.uk seems to think it will be released tomorrow, whereas amazon.de and .fr are saying it will be available on the 9th,10th of April respectively...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-SEL35F14GM-Full-Frame-Premium-Master/dp/B08T68JQNP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K61D1GIN6P2S&dchild=1&keywords=sony+35mm+f1.4+gm&qid=1617113876&sprefix=sony+35%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1I fell like I've been messed about at my original pre-order place as several people on a UK forum I know have received their's last Fri, Sat & yesterday from UK shops/dealers. I was told yesterday mine would be about another two weeks even though I'm third on the list.
I cancelled it & took a chance with Amazon which was quoting Thursday delivery.....Yep, this delay is getting ridiculous. I can see the official date for 50GM around here (15.04, not sure if it can be trusted though) but still no word on when 35GM will be delivered. Well, I might end up with the 50 instead 
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Since we're keeping track of the delivery status: the lens seems to have finally started to trickle into PL shops, though in very limited quantity.
Hopefully I'll get mine for the weekend, just in time to do a shootout against the Bigma
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LeeRatters wrote
richard.o.shaw wrote
Still waiting for this lens in the UKAmazon.co.uk seems to think it will be released tomorrow, whereas amazon.de and .fr are saying it will be available on the 9th,10th of April respectively...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-SEL35F14GM-Full-Frame-Premium-Master/dp/B08T68JQNP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K61D1GIN6P2S&dchild=1&keywords=sony+35mm+f1.4+gm&qid=1617113876&sprefix=sony+35%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1
I cancelled it & took a chance with Amazon which was quoting Thursday delivery.....
...Since we're keeping track of the delivery status: the lens seems to have finally started to trickle into PL shops, though in very limited quantity.
Hopefully I'll get mine for the weekend, just in time to do a shootout against the Bigma
.Apr 07, 2021 at 05:06 PM
p.84 #3Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
I am one of those who replaced the Sigma 1.2/35 with the GM. I really don't find the Sigma significantly better in rendering than the GM; and the GM has won me over wth superb usability as well as somewhat greater sharpness (not that that matter at all, the Simga was plenty sharp enough). But the GM renders beautifully, and does so while being usable as a take everywhere standard lens, which the Sigma never was, at least for me.
Apr 08, 2021 at 09:55 PM
p.84 #4Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Still waiting for my 35 GM. Hope it ships next Monday from B&H. No longer have my ZA 35 or FE 35/1.8 to compare it to since I have sold both since this was announced and pre-ordered. Will compare it to some of my 6 zooms on two systems that cover 35 but only down to f/2.8. Also want to see how it compares to my Batis 40/2 and to results I get with my 23/1.4 on Fuji XF mount.
The reason I sold my ZA without waiting to compare it was that I knew my copy was not perfect. Very acceptable but not perfect. Have a few manual 35s to compare to as well but do not expecting those to push it. One is the Loxia 35/2. The best AF 35 I've had in the past is my EF 35/1.4L version 1 which was very sharp but that is also long gone.
The reason I sold my ZA without waiting to compare it was that I knew my copy was not perfect. Very acceptable but not perfect. Have a few manual 35s to compare to as well but do not expecting those to push it. One is the Loxia 35/2. The best AF 35 I've had in the past is my EF 35/1.4L version 1 which was very sharp but that is also long gone.
Apr 09, 2021 at 05:34 AM
p.84 #5Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
DavidBM wrote:
I am one of those who replaced the Sigma 1.2/35 with the GM. I really don't find the Sigma significantly better in rendering than the GM; and the GM has won me over wth superb usability as well as somewhat greater sharpness (not that that matter at all, the Simga was plenty sharp enough). But the GM renders beautifully, and does so while being usable as a take everywhere standard lens, which the Sigma never was, at least for me.
Nice images David.
The tombstone is only one where I see an objectionable level of background contrast/structure.
All else seem pretty smooth.
I am one of those who replaced the Sigma 1.2/35 with the GM. I really don't find the Sigma significantly better in rendering than the GM; and the GM has won me over wth superb usability as well as somewhat greater sharpness (not that that matter at all, the Simga was plenty sharp enough). But the GM renders beautifully, and does so while being usable as a take everywhere standard lens, which the Sigma never was, at least for me.
Nice images David.
The tombstone is only one where I see an objectionable level of background contrast/structure.
All else seem pretty smooth.
Apr 09, 2021 at 05:46 AM
p.84 #6Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
DaveFP wrote:
Nice images David.
The tombstone is only one where I see an objectionable level of background contrast/structure.
All else seem pretty smooth.
Interesting! I actually think the tombstone backlit trees was the best rendering, but I guess to show that I’d need to dig up my other images taken in the same conditions with other lenses.
DavidBM wrote
I am one of those who replaced the Sigma 1.2/35 with the GM. I really don't find the Sigma significantly better in rendering than the GM; and the GM has won me over wth superb usability as well as somewhat greater sharpness (not that that matter at all, the Simga was plenty sharp enough). But the GM renders beautifully, and does so while being usable as a take everywhere standard lens, which the Sigma never was, at least for me.The tombstone is only one where I see an objectionable level of background contrast/structure.
All else seem pretty smooth.
Interesting! I actually think the tombstone backlit trees was the best rendering, but I guess to show that I’d need to dig up my other images taken in the same conditions with other lenses.
Apr 09, 2021 at 06:19 AM
p.84 #7Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Anyone else just get their cc charged from adorama. Must mean it is shipping soon.
Apr 09, 2021 at 09:49 AM
p.84 #8Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
coloradophotog wrote:
Anyone else just get their cc charged from adorama. Must mean it is shipping soon.
B&H charged my cc so we shall see...
Anyone else just get their cc charged from adorama. Must mean it is shipping soon.
B&H charged my cc so we shall see...
Apr 09, 2021 at 09:57 AM
p.84 #9Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
jtrankler wrote:
B&H charged my cc so we shall see...
Just talked to B&H and good news for those who placed an order late for the 35mm GM, like me. They are expecting to receive 2,000 units next week and their backorders are only a bit more than half of that, so all backorders should ship by the 16th or so.
Definitely not the huge pre-order rush the 24GM had.
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coloradophotog wrote
Anyone else just get their cc charged from adorama. Must mean it is shipping soon.Just talked to B&H and good news for those who placed an order late for the 35mm GM, like me. They are expecting to receive 2,000 units next week and their backorders are only a bit more than half of that, so all backorders should ship by the 16th or so.
Definitely not the huge pre-order rush the 24GM had.
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Apr 09, 2021 at 10:11 AM
p.84 #10Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Great thanks for checking . I ordered March 21st. So Im hoping im in the cue
Apr 09, 2021 at 10:20 AM
p.84 #11Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
GMPhotography wrote:
Great thanks for checking . I ordered March 21st. So Im hoping im in the cue
I ordered April 5th and was told I am definitely in the cue, so yours is coming Guy
Great thanks for checking . I ordered March 21st. So Im hoping im in the cue
I ordered April 5th and was told I am definitely in the cue, so yours is coming Guy
Apr 09, 2021 at 10:22 AM
p.84 #12Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Just received an e-mail from Adorama:
Shipping Notification
Hi Ronald,
"Sony FE 35mm f/1.4..." has been packed and has been assigned a tracking number(s) . It will be shipped by the end of today. "
Shipping Notification
Hi Ronald,
"Sony FE 35mm f/1.4..." has been packed and has been assigned a tracking number(s) . It will be shipped by the end of today. "
Apr 09, 2021 at 10:57 AM
p.84 #13Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Just got my shipping email too.
"Sony FE 35mm f/1.4..." has been packed and has been assigned a tracking number(s) . It will be shipped by the end of today. Please find all shipping details below
"Sony FE 35mm f/1.4..." has been packed and has been assigned a tracking number(s) . It will be shipped by the end of today. Please find all shipping details below
Apr 09, 2021 at 11:03 AM
p.84 #14Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
I should call BH. I ordered Jan 14 at 7am PST and haven’t been charged yet haha
Apr 09, 2021 at 11:09 AM
p.84 #15Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
coloradophotog wrote:
Just got my shipping email too.
"Sony FE 35mm f/1.4..." has been packed and has been assigned a tracking number(s) . It will be shipped by the end of today. Please find all shipping details below
I just received the same notice from Adorama this morning. Looking forward to it...
Just got my shipping email too.
"Sony FE 35mm f/1.4..." has been packed and has been assigned a tracking number(s) . It will be shipped by the end of today. Please find all shipping details below
I just received the same notice from Adorama this morning. Looking forward to it...
Apr 09, 2021 at 11:15 AM
p.84 #16Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
For anyone that has an order with Focus Camera: they said they are expecting their shipment in the middle of next week, and should be provided tracking by the end of next week.
Apr 09, 2021 at 11:44 AM
p.84 #17Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
B&H just told me if they receive what they expect to, not only will they be able to cover all orders, but they’ll have extra stock.
Apr 09, 2021 at 11:59 AM
p.84 #18Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Ok, let the battle begin .
Bigma and the new GM, I'm not telling which is which yet. Not exactly the same focus, but I think comparable enough. These are embedded jpegs, so not representative of quality but I just wanted to show the difference between the two lenses.
LoCA torture test on a silver tv remote (f1.4)
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And 100% comparison:
Fullsize here:
https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-qPhjQ7/
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.Bigma and the new GM, I'm not telling which is which yet. Not exactly the same focus, but I think comparable enough. These are embedded jpegs, so not representative of quality but I just wanted to show the difference between the two lenses.
LoCA torture test on a silver tv remote (f1.4)
.And 100% comparison:
Fullsize here:
https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-qPhjQ7/
Edited on Apr 09, 2021 at 02:07 PM · View previous versions
Apr 09, 2021 at 12:39 PM
p.84 #19Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
I would say the left one is the Sony. The hint is the DOF and the color fringing that I've read is an issue with the Sony per some reviews.
LoCA is the one keeping me on the side yet
LoCA is the one keeping me on the side yet
Apr 09, 2021 at 12:56 PM
p.84 #20Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
j4nu wrote:
Ok, let the battle begin .
Bigma and the new GM, I'm not telling which is which yet. Not exactly the same focus, but I think comparable enough. These are embedded jpegs, so not representative of quality but I just wanted to show the difference between the two lenses.
LoCA torture test on a silver tv remote .
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-gmfGgFn/0/2eedbf56/X3/i-gmfGgFn-X3.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Pj4JvkL/0/47fa438f/X3/i-Pj4JvkL-X3.jpg
And 100% comparison:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-FPJwvTf/0/85f80ecb/X3/i-FPJwvTf-X3.png
Fullsize here:
https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-qPhjQ7/
And this time with exif intact, as one lens was capturing the other .
I think in this case Sony's better MFD actually magnifies the LoCA impression...
Ok, let the battle begin
.Bigma and the new GM, I'm not telling which is which yet. Not exactly the same focus, but I think comparable enough. These are embedded jpegs, so not representative of quality but I just wanted to show the difference between the two lenses.
LoCA torture test on a silver tv remote
.https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-gmfGgFn/0/2eedbf56/X3/i-gmfGgFn-X3.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Pj4JvkL/0/47fa438f/X3/i-Pj4JvkL-X3.jpg
And 100% comparison:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-FPJwvTf/0/85f80ecb/X3/i-FPJwvTf-X3.png
Fullsize here:
https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-qPhjQ7/
And this time with exif intact, as one lens was capturing the other
.I think in this case Sony's better MFD actually magnifies the LoCA impression...
Apr 09, 2021 at 02:06 PM