p.95 #4 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
It could be nothing, but my pre-order placed on 2/20 just went to “processing” this morning. Based on other’s comments that’s a good sign that B&H got a new shipment in, but I could be jumping the gun as i’m not super clear on what processing indicates.
p.95 #5 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
tbpeur01 wrote:
It could be nothing, but my pre-order placed on 2/20 just went to “processing” this morning. Based on other’s comments that’s a good sign that B&H got a new shipment in, but I could be jumping the gun as i’m not super clear on what processing indicates.
I think you're right. My in-store pickup preorder just changed to shipped and they charged my card. I suspect I'll get a pickup notice today or tomorrow and, since I was pretty late to the party, most of the other preorders will be sorted for shipping soon. Happy snapping, everyone!
p.95 #6 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
colindinsmore wrote:
I think you're right. My in-store pickup preorder just changed to shipped and they charged my card. I suspect I'll get a pickup notice today or tomorrow and, since I was pretty late to the party, most of the other preorders will be sorted for shipping soon. Happy snapping, everyone!
And my B&H order just changed to "Order in Progress"
p.95 #8 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
saxguy wrote:
I had placed three preorders - one with Adorama, one with B&H and one with Allen’s Camera in PA. I’ve been trying to support more local businesses, but Allen’s hasn’t yet received any 35 GMs at all so I cancelled that order. My orders from Adorama and B&H arrived last week with my Adorama order arriving first. I never even opened the box from B&H. I was going to return it but if anyone would like it I would sell it for exactly what I paid in the sealed shipping box from them and email a copy of the original invoice. I wouldn’t mind helping out a fellow FM member. ...Show more →
Thanks for the offer! I also had about $400 in BB gift cards towards it. Plus I'm in Canada which would set me back in duties as well.
I'm sure someone stateside would appreciate the offer!
p.95 #9 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
tzhang4284 wrote:
Thanks for the feedback. Good to hear it handles well! I also use a base plate on my a7c. The weight to me is a concern - it's surprisingly heavy on the specs - but lens seems to be a notch above the 40mm f2.5 and I also have the 28-60mm which is my good enough lens for the A7C. I'm thinking of a "lightweight" 20mm, 35 or 40mm, 85mm type kit.
I have two Samyang lenses: the 35/1.8 and the 75/1.8. Both are very good, a little different but good. Check specifications and reviews... maybe part of your kit can be found with these lenses?
Then the CV 21/3.5 may cover the ultra wide end?
Anyway, good luck with everything! Lightweight and good doesn't always come together.
p.95 #10 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
My Amazon pre-order was supposed to be delivered Wednesday. Just got notice that it’s pushed back 2-3 weeks. Ordered back in early/mid Feb. At this rate I might get my 50mm GM pre-order from B&H before this lens. Ugh 🤦🏼♂️😒
p.95 #12 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Not saying that GM is bad or anything, but I prefer the Bigma images in direct comparison with the GM. Smooth rendering and Bokeh of Bigma are just more pleasing to my eyes. Is it worth having 2x the weight? I don't know. I am still deciding.
For people still trying to get GM, it looks like you will have a better luck, if you put in an order now with BH than waiting on Amazon and Best Buy for another month or so. This week I was extremely lucky to get the most high demand Sony product ever: Playstation 5. It seemed impossible, but it happened. Your GM will ship too.
p.95 #14 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
My order, placed on April 5th at B&H, went to "Order in Progress" yesterday (Sunday) but today it is now "Processing" and they have put a pending charge on my Payboo card. Most likely it will ship in the next couple of days!!
Edit: Shipped that same afternoon with 2 day FedEx delivery scheduled for Wed. the 21st.
I used to have the Sigma 35 1.2 but sold it when I moved to the Leica SL2 and APO Summicron-SL 35mm. Now I have the 35GM with the alpha 1. Your examples show something I definitely noticed when I had the Sigma - there is a very apparent amber color cast, especially when comparing it to the GM.
p.95 #19 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
I ordered on April 8 from Adorama. Just got the notice that it is processing for shipment. This would seem to indicate that supply is catching-up to demand.
I hope I do not regret selling my Sigma 35mm f1.2. . The rendering from that lens is really special. Worst case, is where I buy another used Sigma then use it for critical/artistic work and use the Sony for street and travel. Hopefully, I will not feel the need to have both lenses.
p.95 #20 · Pre-order: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ($1,399)
Weird, I never noticed any color cast on the Bigma. Slightly different colors sure, but nothing like SY85 for example...
Anyway, since there's a lot talk of 35i vs the new GM and subsequently the "need" for f1.4, here's a sample shot on a sunny day from a fairly close distance (somewhere between 0.5m and 1m, exif says 0.6m), both shots from the GM:
Aperture f/2 Exposure Time 0.0005s (1/2000) ISO 100
Aperture f/1.4 Exposure Time 0.00025s (1/4000) ISO 100
This time no processing, SooC (with some in-camera settings of course) jpeg. Sure, the bright sun accentuates blurred outlines and bokeh balls, but I'd say the difference is noticeable when focusing that close.
. The rendering from that lens is really special. Worst case, is where I buy another used Sigma then use it for critical/artistic work and use the Sony for street and travel. Hopefully, I will not feel the need to have both lenses.
