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Archive 2021Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
p.13 #1Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
I guess this goes beyond my bokeh sensitivity threshold as I don't find either the porshe or swings offensive in any area...
A few pages before though, there was another car pic where the lights in the background were pretty intense, but I think it was post-processed this way...
A few pages before though, there was another car pic where the lights in the background were pretty intense, but I think it was post-processed this way...
May 10, 2021 at 11:07 AM
p.13 #2Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
The Dustin Abbott review is out, glowing marks all over. I'm really loving the samples in his video, and also here. A true standout among the (frankly huge) 35mm space. It keeps impressing me more and more.
May 10, 2021 at 11:19 AM
p.13 #3Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
I really hate that I'm mostly a 50mm guy. I like the 35 GM more than the 24 and even though it makes no sense to always carry a 35 and 50 (to me), I can't see letting this lens go after owning it for a few weeks -even when the 50 1.2 arrives.
May 10, 2021 at 12:11 PM
p.13 #4Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
j4nu wrote:
I guess this goes beyond my bokeh sensitivity threshold as I don't find either the porshe or swings offensive in any area...
A few pages before though, there was another car pic where the lights in the background were pretty intense, but I think it was post-processed this way...
I assume you're talking about the photos I posted. If you'd like I can send you the RAW files to see what they look like.
I guess this goes beyond my bokeh sensitivity threshold as I don't find either the porshe or swings offensive in any area...
A few pages before though, there was another car pic where the lights in the background were pretty intense, but I think it was post-processed this way...
I assume you're talking about the photos I posted. If you'd like I can send you the RAW files to see what they look like.
May 10, 2021 at 12:14 PM
p.13 #5Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Definitely enjoying the lens, haven't ran into anything that bothers me yet!
May 10, 2021 at 01:06 PM
p.13 #6Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
saxguy wrote:
I really hate that I'm mostly a 50mm guy. I like the 35 GM more than the 24 and even though it makes no sense to always carry a 35 and 50 (to me), I can't see letting this lens go after owning it for a few weeks -even when the 50 1.2 arrives.
Exactly the same boat (but I did get rid of my 24 GM in favor of a 20/1.8 - I use either lens/focal length very little so I figured it made more sense to have a smaller, lighter and cheaper lens like the 20/1.8 for the very occasional use).
The focus speed/accuracy the 35 GM on an A1 is very satisfying.
I really hate that I'm mostly a 50mm guy. I like the 35 GM more than the 24 and even though it makes no sense to always carry a 35 and 50 (to me), I can't see letting this lens go after owning it for a few weeks -even when the 50 1.2 arrives.
Exactly the same boat (but I did get rid of my 24 GM in favor of a 20/1.8 - I use either lens/focal length very little so I figured it made more sense to have a smaller, lighter and cheaper lens like the 20/1.8 for the very occasional use).
The focus speed/accuracy the 35 GM on an A1 is very satisfying.
May 10, 2021 at 01:32 PM
p.13 #7Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Thanks, I just remember the photo had its own distinct look, which I assumed was the matter of processing 
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saxguy wrote:
A few pages before though, there was another car pic where the lights in the background were pretty intense, but I think it was post-processed this way...I assume you're talking about the photos I posted. If you'd like I can send you the RAW files to see what they look like.
.saxguy wrote:
j4nu wrote
I guess this goes beyond my bokeh sensitivity threshold as I don't find either the porshe or swings offensive in any area...A few pages before though, there was another car pic where the lights in the background were pretty intense, but I think it was post-processed this way...
May 10, 2021 at 02:03 PM
p.13 #8Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
patotts wrote:
Exactly the same boat (but I did get rid of my 24 GM in favor of a 20/1.8 - I use either lens/focal length very little so I figured it made more sense to have a smaller, lighter and cheaper lens like the 20/1.8 for the very occasional use).
The focus speed/accuracy the 35 GM on an A1 is very satisfying.
Yep, I have similar feelings. No matter what output 50GM produces, it will not handle as nicely as 35GM due to its sheer size & weight...
saxguy wrote
I really hate that I'm mostly a 50mm guy. I like the 35 GM more than the 24 and even though it makes no sense to always carry a 35 and 50 (to me), I can't see letting this lens go after owning it for a few weeks -even when the 50 1.2 arrives.The focus speed/accuracy the 35 GM on an A1 is very satisfying.
Yep, I have similar feelings. No matter what output 50GM produces, it will not handle as nicely as 35GM due to its sheer size & weight...
May 10, 2021 at 02:05 PM
p.13 #9Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
patotts wrote:
Exactly the same boat (but I did get rid of my 24 GM in favor of a 20/1.8 - I use either lens/focal length very little so I figured it made more sense to have a smaller, lighter and cheaper lens like the 20/1.8 for the very occasional use).
The focus speed/accuracy the 35 GM on an A1 is very satisfying.
I actually went with the 12-24GM for those lengths. I lose a little bit of DOF and low light advantage, but the lens really is amazing and my bag will always have the 12-24GM, 35GM, 50 1.2GM and My 100 STF, which I use for detail photos that have contextual backgrounds. If Sony makes a 100 1.4 GM I'll probably swap the 100 STF GM out for that lens and keep it for specialty photography.
saxguy wrote
I really hate that I'm mostly a 50mm guy. I like the 35 GM more than the 24 and even though it makes no sense to always carry a 35 and 50 (to me), I can't see letting this lens go after owning it for a few weeks -even when the 50 1.2 arrives.The focus speed/accuracy the 35 GM on an A1 is very satisfying.
I actually went with the 12-24GM for those lengths. I lose a little bit of DOF and low light advantage, but the lens really is amazing and my bag will always have the 12-24GM, 35GM, 50 1.2GM and My 100 STF, which I use for detail photos that have contextual backgrounds. If Sony makes a 100 1.4 GM I'll probably swap the 100 STF GM out for that lens and keep it for specialty photography.
May 10, 2021 at 02:10 PM
p.13 #10Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
saxguy wrote:
Exactly the same boat (but I did get rid of my 24 GM in favor of a 20/1.8 - I use either lens/focal length very little so I figured it made more sense to have a smaller, lighter and cheaper lens like the 20/1.8 for the very occasional use).
The focus speed/accuracy the 35 GM on an A1 is very satisfying.I actually went with the 12-24GM for those lengths. I lose a little bit of DOF and low light advantage, but the lens really is amazing and my bag will always have the 12-24GM, 35GM, 50 1.2GM and My 100 STF, which I use for detail photos that have contextual backgrounds. If Sony makes a 100 1.4 GM I'll probably swap the 100 STF GM out for that lens and keep it for specialty photography.
Did you never try the 135 GM?
patotts wrote
saxguy wrote
I really hate that I'm mostly a 50mm guy. I like the 35 GM more than the 24 and even though it makes no sense to always carry a 35 and 50 (to me), I can't see letting this lens go after owning it for a few weeks -even when the 50 1.2 arrives.The focus speed/accuracy the 35 GM on an A1 is very satisfying.
Did you never try the 135 GM?
May 10, 2021 at 02:24 PM
p.13 #11Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Trying out the new 35 on Mother’s Day.
May 10, 2021 at 03:23 PM
p.13 #12Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Bruce Sawle wrote:
Trying out the new 35 on Mother’s Day.
There's an amazing amount of different actions happening in the background on that photo
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Trying out the new 35 on Mother’s Day.
There's an amazing amount of different actions happening in the background on that photo
.May 10, 2021 at 03:34 PM
p.13 #13Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Another one playing around with that smooth blur vs tack sharp focus plane
DSC05321-e by Jan U, on Flickr
ƒ/1.4 35.0mm 1/500s ISO100 SooC
DSC05321-e by Jan U, on Flickrƒ/1.4 35.0mm 1/500s ISO100 SooC
May 10, 2021 at 03:35 PM
p.13 #14Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
saxguy wrote:
I really hate that I'm mostly a 50mm guy. I like the 35 GM more than the 24 and even though it makes no sense to always carry a 35 and 50 (to me), I can't see letting this lens go after owning it for a few weeks -even when the 50 1.2 arrives.
I'm keeping both of my GM 35 and GM 50. I personally don't see much overlap between these two focal lengths except both are extremely versatile for most uses. I do question my need for a GM 28 atm cause I can't find anything to dislike about the GM 35. I can see myself growing old with these GM lenses cause I don't see myself wanting more unless Sony can make significantly smaller and lighter replacements. Any differences beyond these lenses can provide is quite academic. Of course, I'm still waiting for that GM 100/1.4 and 200/2
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I really hate that I'm mostly a 50mm guy. I like the 35 GM more than the 24 and even though it makes no sense to always carry a 35 and 50 (to me), I can't see letting this lens go after owning it for a few weeks -even when the 50 1.2 arrives.
I'm keeping both of my GM 35 and GM 50. I personally don't see much overlap between these two focal lengths except both are extremely versatile for most uses. I do question my need for a GM 28 atm cause I can't find anything to dislike about the GM 35. I can see myself growing old with these GM lenses cause I don't see myself wanting more unless Sony can make significantly smaller and lighter replacements. Any differences beyond these lenses can provide is quite academic. Of course, I'm still waiting for that GM 100/1.4 and 200/2
.May 11, 2021 at 12:14 AM
p.13 #15Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
I really need to see real world Sigma 35 1.4 DG DN photos. I'm on edge!
May 11, 2021 at 08:13 AM
p.13 #16Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
scalanc2 wrote:
Exactly the same boat (but I did get rid of my 24 GM in favor of a 20/1.8 - I use either lens/focal length very little so I figured it made more sense to have a smaller, lighter and cheaper lens like the 20/1.8 for the very occasional use).
The focus speed/accuracy the 35 GM on an A1 is very satisfying.I actually went with the 12-24GM for those lengths. I lose a little bit of DOF and low light advantage, but the lens really is amazing and my bag will always have the 12-24GM, 35GM, 50 1.2GM and My 100 STF, which I use for detail photos that have contextual backgrounds. If Sony makes a 100 1.4 GM I'll probably swap the 100 STF GM out for that lens and keep it for specialty photography.Did you never try the 135 GM?
I just sold my 135 GM. It was an incredible lens, but the focal length is longer than I like to use.
saxguy wrote
patotts wrote
saxguy wrote
I really hate that I'm mostly a 50mm guy. I like the 35 GM more than the 24 and even though it makes no sense to always carry a 35 and 50 (to me), I can't see letting this lens go after owning it for a few weeks -even when the 50 1.2 arrives.The focus speed/accuracy the 35 GM on an A1 is very satisfying.
I just sold my 135 GM. It was an incredible lens, but the focal length is longer than I like to use.
May 11, 2021 at 12:21 PM
p.13 #17Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Bruce Sawle wrote:
Trying out the new 35 on Mother’s Day.
Hey, Ocean Beach! That's near my 'hood.
Trying out the new 35 on Mother’s Day.
Hey, Ocean Beach! That's near my 'hood.
May 11, 2021 at 12:27 PM
p.13 #18Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Neither of those shots is a good one from which to judge bokeh, due to the subject matter. The background of the Proshce photo is a building with large dark windows and large pillars, both rectangular. No way to make those look less blocky, with any lens. The tree in the shot is turned to impressionistic blur, but it still sits on top of those geometric objects.
The swing photo is tricky, as it has in its background skinny pine trees and open space...again highly geometric, not able to blur well. Pine needles themselves diffract. Not easy subjects against which to judge bokeh.
There are a growing number of images on the Flickr groups devoted to this lens that have backgrounds more typical of what one would seek for portraits as well as environmental shots where the creaminess of the bokeh is obvious. Everyone's mileage may vary, but this is not a lens with Rokkor 58/1.2 nervous bokeh.
scalanc2 wrote:
Great lens, no discussion.
We all know the resolution and contrast can in some way be increased in post.
As they can be decreased.
What is hardly possible to do in post are bokeh and rendering.
This is where I see some limitation in the use of this lens compared to Bigma GM 1.2.
Possibly just because one is 1.2.and the other 1.4, I don’t know.
In direct comparison I see this GM very good in general but bokeh is sometimes harsh and not smooth enough. If you correctly study distance of main subject and foreground good results can be achieved but this not always the...Show more →
For sure for a buyng decision I will try myself.
Non because I’m more competent of others but because I know my main fields of application.
In the mean time I ‘m perplexed looking at some bokeh pictures here.
Don’t you.
Take the Porsche picture, do you really like the bokeh?
Or the one withe swings.
But to be honest a lot of others seems to me pretty nice in regard of bokeh.
The swing photo is tricky, as it has in its background skinny pine trees and open space...again highly geometric, not able to blur well. Pine needles themselves diffract. Not easy subjects against which to judge bokeh.
There are a growing number of images on the Flickr groups devoted to this lens that have backgrounds more typical of what one would seek for portraits as well as environmental shots where the creaminess of the bokeh is obvious. Everyone's mileage may vary, but this is not a lens with Rokkor 58/1.2 nervous bokeh.
scalanc2 wrote:
Great lens, no discussion.
We all know the resolution and contrast can in some way be increased in post.
As they can be decreased.
What is hardly possible to do in post are bokeh and rendering.
This is where I see some limitation in the use of this lens compared to Bigma GM 1.2.
Possibly just because one is 1.2.and the other 1.4, I don’t know.
In direct comparison I see this GM very good in general but bokeh is sometimes harsh and not smooth enough. If you correctly study distance of main subject and foreground good results can be achieved but this not always the...Show more →
For sure for a buyng decision I will try myself.
Non because I’m more competent of others but because I know my main fields of application.
In the mean time I ‘m perplexed looking at some bokeh pictures here.
Don’t you.
Take the Porsche picture, do you really like the bokeh?
Or the one withe swings.
But to be honest a lot of others seems to me pretty nice in regard of bokeh.
May 11, 2021 at 01:57 PM
p.13 #19Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Razeus wrote:
I really need to see real world Sigma 35 1.4 DG DN photos. I'm on edge!
The best comparison I've seen so far is Dustin Abbott's 35GM review, so I recommend reading/watching it.
He pinpoints all the small differences you pay the extra for in 35GM...
I really need to see real world Sigma 35 1.4 DG DN photos. I'm on edge!
The best comparison I've seen so far is Dustin Abbott's 35GM review, so I recommend reading/watching it.
He pinpoints all the small differences you pay the extra for in 35GM...
May 11, 2021 at 02:37 PM
p.13 #20Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Yes, it's a tricky scene - that's why I chose it.
Spoiler alert, the bigma would not really render it much better...
Grenache wrote:
Neither of those shots is a good one from which to judge bokeh, due to the subject matter. The background of the Proshce photo is a building with large dark windows and large pillars, both rectangular. No way to make those look less blocky, with any lens. The tree in the shot is turned to impressionistic blur, but it still sits on top of those geometric objects.
The swing photo is tricky, as it has in its background skinny pine trees and open space...again highly geometric, not able to blur well. Pine needles themselves diffract. Not easy subjects against which to...Show more →
Spoiler alert, the bigma would not really render it much better...
Grenache wrote:
Neither of those shots is a good one from which to judge bokeh, due to the subject matter. The background of the Proshce photo is a building with large dark windows and large pillars, both rectangular. No way to make those look less blocky, with any lens. The tree in the shot is turned to impressionistic blur, but it still sits on top of those geometric objects.
The swing photo is tricky, as it has in its background skinny pine trees and open space...again highly geometric, not able to blur well. Pine needles themselves diffract. Not easy subjects against which to...Show more →
May 11, 2021 at 02:50 PM