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Archive 2021Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
p.11 #1Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
At f1.4, color and B&W ...
20210502 048a by Ron Smith, on Flickr
20210502 048b by Ron Smith, on Flickr
20210502 048a by Ron Smith, on Flickr20210502 048b by Ron Smith, on FlickrMay 06, 2021 at 10:01 PM
p.11 #2Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
So far I’m liking the b/w conversations with this lens. Seems like the contrast and sharpness are contributing factors.
RSSmith wrote:
At f1.4, color and B&W ...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51162006522_0ef6ebe339_h.jpg20210502 048a by Ron Smith, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51162915873_f8eb9f9a38_h.jpg20210502 048b by Ron Smith, on Flickr
RSSmith wrote:
At f1.4, color and B&W ...
May 06, 2021 at 11:49 PM
p.11 #3Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
goo0h wrote:
So far I’m liking the b/w conversations with this lens. Seems like the contrast and sharpness are contributing factors.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51162006522_0ef6ebe339_h.jpg20210502 048a by Ron Smith, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51162915873_f8eb9f9a38_h.jpg20210502 048b by Ron Smith, on Flickr
B&W goes well with high contrast and this lens delivers
So far I’m liking the b/w conversations with this lens. Seems like the contrast and sharpness are contributing factors.
RSSmith wrote
At f1.4, color and B&W ...B&W goes well with high contrast and this lens delivers
May 06, 2021 at 11:51 PM
p.11 #4Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Are you sure high contrast is a benefit for B&W?
May 07, 2021 at 01:42 AM
p.11 #5Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
NJPhotographer wrote:
On an A7R4:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51161896502_9dc5655466_h.jpgLarchmont Manor Spring by David F. Panno, on FlickrLarchmont Manor Park. I've made portraits there. Beautiful park!
Yes; indeed. I walk there all the time.
DaveFP wrote
Nothing special; walk around the block shot. Very sharp - I like it a lot.On an A7R4:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51161896502_9dc5655466_h.jpgLarchmont Manor Spring by David F. Panno, on Flickr
Yes; indeed. I walk there all the time.
May 07, 2021 at 03:48 AM
p.11 #6Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
scalanc2 wrote:
Are you sure high contrast is a benefit for B&W?
It depends on the subject matter. I like the high contrast/microcontrast look which is why I really liked my SL2/APO Summicron-SL lenses for black and white. I could always dial it back a little in post, but adding it if it isn’t there to begin with isn’t so easy.
FWIW, APO lenses or lenses that are close to being APO seem to provide more contrast, microcontrast and definition when converting to black and white.
Are you sure high contrast is a benefit for B&W?
It depends on the subject matter. I like the high contrast/microcontrast look which is why I really liked my SL2/APO Summicron-SL lenses for black and white. I could always dial it back a little in post, but adding it if it isn’t there to begin with isn’t so easy.
FWIW, APO lenses or lenses that are close to being APO seem to provide more contrast, microcontrast and definition when converting to black and white.
May 07, 2021 at 03:55 AM
p.11 #7Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
abadger wrote:
These are gorgeous! I am interested to know if you had any filter on the lens, specifically with regard to the sun flare.
No filter. The wind was blowing the stem back and forth in front of the sun and I think that's why they came out like this
fotografur wrote
cross postNo filter. The wind was blowing the stem back and forth in front of the sun and I think that's why they came out like this
May 07, 2021 at 04:45 AM
p.11 #8Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
I am finding that when I convert images taken with the 35GM to B&W, I have in some instances been dialing down the contrast after fine tuning the shadows, highlights and blacks. The lens produces plenty of contrast.
20210502 043b by Ron Smith, on Flickr
20210502 043b by Ron Smith, on FlickrMay 07, 2021 at 06:54 AM
p.11 #9Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
I'm still debating to sell my ZA or not.
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May 07, 2021 at 08:00 AM
p.11 #14Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
MrTMan wrote:
Really enjoying this lens!
beautiful shots! Are these crops, or did you really get that close?
Really enjoying this lens!
beautiful shots! Are these crops, or did you really get that close?
May 08, 2021 at 11:18 AM
p.11 #15Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
goo0h wrote:
beautiful shots! Are these crops, or did you really get that close?
Thanks! They're both cropped on the sides, but hardly cropped vertically. So I was much closer than I would normally be for a 35mm portrait, but was testing out the rendering and blur. I was worried this lens might have harsh rendering, but that doesn't seem to be the case at all.
beautiful shots! Are these crops, or did you really get that close?
Thanks! They're both cropped on the sides, but hardly cropped vertically. So I was much closer than I would normally be for a 35mm portrait, but was testing out the rendering and blur. I was worried this lens might have harsh rendering, but that doesn't seem to be the case at all.
May 08, 2021 at 11:45 AM
p.11 #16Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
MrTMan wrote:
Thanks! They're both cropped on the sides, but hardly cropped vertically. So I was much closer than I would normally be for a 35mm portrait, but was testing out the rendering and blur. I was worried this lens might have harsh rendering, but that doesn't seem to be the case at all.
I never would have thought a 35mm lens would be good for close-up portraits, but these are beautiful!
May 08, 2021 at 11:48 AM
p.11 #17Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Some gorgeous flower and landscape shots last two pages. Wonderful lens from close up to infinitely far...and cute kid portraits in between.
Jim
Some foggy shots from the same day and only 15 miles away from the sunny ones I posted previously...MICRO-climates!!!
Almost lost in the fog by Jim, on Flickr
Pillar of the community by Jim, on Flickr
Sprinkled by Jim, on Flickr
Jim
Some foggy shots from the same day and only 15 miles away from the sunny ones I posted previously...MICRO-climates!!!
Almost lost in the fog by Jim, on FlickrPillar of the community by Jim, on FlickrSprinkled by Jim, on FlickrMay 08, 2021 at 01:37 PM
p.11 #18Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Ignoring the chance we may get snow tomorrow morning, my back yard is celebrating spring. Here's a shot at f/2 and 2.8. Pretty remarkable how sharp and well corrected this lens is up close.
100%
100%
May 08, 2021 at 05:41 PM
p.11 #19Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Must be along the CA coast near Pescadaro? I know the lighthouse spot.... and clearly know about the microclimates. I live in the Bay Area as well
Grenache wrote:
Some gorgeous flower and landscape shots last two pages. Wonderful lens from close up to infinitely far...and cute kid portraits in between.
Jim
Some foggy shots from the same day and only 15 miles away from the sunny ones I posted previously...MICRO-climates!!!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51165924501_39c248ae52_o.jpgAlmost lost in the fog by Jim, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51165258857_7485c71e02_o.jpgPillar of the community by Jim, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51165258872_d23af40d61_o.jpgSprinkled by Jim, on Flickr
Grenache wrote:
Some gorgeous flower and landscape shots last two pages. Wonderful lens from close up to infinitely far...and cute kid portraits in between.
Jim
Some foggy shots from the same day and only 15 miles away from the sunny ones I posted previously...MICRO-climates!!!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51165924501_39c248ae52_o.jpgAlmost lost in the fog by Jim, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51165258857_7485c71e02_o.jpgPillar of the community by Jim, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51165258872_d23af40d61_o.jpgSprinkled by Jim, on Flickr
May 08, 2021 at 06:03 PM
p.11 #20Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
I'm enjoying using the GM on the street.
20210508 025b by Ron Smith, on Flickr
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May 08, 2021 at 07:17 PM