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Archive 2021Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
p.26 #1Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Flavourdynamic wrote:
Yep, should be one or a few clicks in lightroom. It's LoCA so it won't be corrigible using a profile.
The sharpness of this lens continues to wow me. I took a landscape test shot at f/1.4 and 7.1 and I honestly had a hard time telling them apart at 100% at the frame edges. Like, sure, it's a 24 MP sensor but still, isn't that nuts?
https://i.imgur.com/qOqU6b3.png
This is right at the frame edge, it looked very similar everywhere apart from where DoF effects mattered.
Yes, it's unbelievably (unnecessarily
?) sharp wide open.
Funnily enough, the few times I brought it up around here it was actually treated as a negative ("People only post close-up shots and crops because that's all 35GM's sharpness is good for.") so I stopped posting
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Edited on Sep 19, 2021 at 02:05 PM · View previous versions
Fboss wrote
Some CA at f/1.4 on the last one. There is no profile yet in DxO PL4, I don't know if this can be easily corrected.The sharpness of this lens continues to wow me. I took a landscape test shot at f/1.4 and 7.1 and I honestly had a hard time telling them apart at 100% at the frame edges. Like, sure, it's a 24 MP sensor but still, isn't that nuts?
https://i.imgur.com/qOqU6b3.png
This is right at the frame edge, it looked very similar everywhere apart from where DoF effects mattered.
Yes, it's unbelievably (unnecessarily
?) sharp wide open.Funnily enough, the few times I brought it up around here it was actually treated as a negative ("People only post close-up shots and crops because that's all 35GM's sharpness is good for.") so I stopped posting
...Edited on Sep 19, 2021 at 02:05 PM · View previous versions
Sep 19, 2021 at 01:46 PM
p.26 #2Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
j4nu wrote:
Yep, should be one or a few clicks in lightroom. It's LoCA so it won't be corrigible using a profile.
The sharpness of this lens continues to wow me. I took a landscape test shot at f/1.4 and 7.1 and I honestly had a hard time telling them apart at 100% at the frame edges. Like, sure, it's a 24 MP sensor but still, isn't that nuts?
https://i.imgur.com/qOqU6b3.png
This is right at the frame edge, it looked very similar everywhere apart from where DoF effects mattered.Yes, it's ubelievably (unnecessarily ?) sharp wide open.
Funnily enough, the few times I brought it up around here it was actually treated as a negative ("People only post close-up shots and crops because that's all 35GM's sharpness is good for.") so I stopped posting ...
When people start making those kinds of noises I like to remind myself that subject, framing, storytelling and vision is what really matters and that lenses are not what makes an image great.
But yeah, for now I'll be taking reflection landscape pics in the eyes of horses at f/1.4.
https://i.imgur.com/7YetZuJ.png
#100percentcropbtw
Flavourdynamic wrote
Fboss wrote
Some CA at f/1.4 on the last one. There is no profile yet in DxO PL4, I don't know if this can be easily corrected.The sharpness of this lens continues to wow me. I took a landscape test shot at f/1.4 and 7.1 and I honestly had a hard time telling them apart at 100% at the frame edges. Like, sure, it's a 24 MP sensor but still, isn't that nuts?
https://i.imgur.com/qOqU6b3.png
This is right at the frame edge, it looked very similar everywhere apart from where DoF effects mattered.
?) sharp wide open.Funnily enough, the few times I brought it up around here it was actually treated as a negative ("People only post close-up shots and crops because that's all 35GM's sharpness is good for.") so I stopped posting
...When people start making those kinds of noises I like to remind myself that subject, framing, storytelling and vision is what really matters and that lenses are not what makes an image great.
But yeah, for now I'll be taking reflection landscape pics in the eyes of horses at f/1.4.
https://i.imgur.com/7YetZuJ.png
#100percentcropbtw
Sep 19, 2021 at 01:54 PM
p.26 #4Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
20210925 053a by Ron Smith, on FlickrSep 26, 2021 at 06:01 PM
Sep 27, 2021 at 05:52 AM
p.26 #6Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Some of these are cross posted in the Sony FE Picture thread.
Panos
Panos
Sep 27, 2021 at 04:15 PM
p.26 #7Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Some amazing shots Marc! also great editing (colors/contrast).
Sep 27, 2021 at 04:23 PM
p.26 #8Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
A few test snaps with the newly acquired Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM. It has great corner to corner sharpness and lovely rendering.
Now the question is whether or not I part with the 24mm GM and/or the CV 40mm f/1.2 Nokton?
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Oct 04, 2021 at 03:07 PM
p.26 #9Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
FJR1 wrote:
A few test snaps with the newly acquired Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM. It has great corner to corner sharpness and lovely rendering.
Now the question is whether or not I part with the 24mm GM and/or the CV 40mm f/1.2 Nokton?
As a CV40 shooter interested in autofocus alternatives, I'd love to hear your comparison between the two. Especially, size/weight and handling.
A few test snaps with the newly acquired Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM. It has great corner to corner sharpness and lovely rendering.
Now the question is whether or not I part with the 24mm GM and/or the CV 40mm f/1.2 Nokton?
As a CV40 shooter interested in autofocus alternatives, I'd love to hear your comparison between the two. Especially, size/weight and handling.
Oct 04, 2021 at 04:55 PM
p.26 #10Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
grahamgibson wrote:
Now the question is whether or not I part with the 24mm GM and/or the CV 40mm f/1.2 Nokton?As a CV40 shooter interested in autofocus alternatives, I'd love to hear your comparison between the two. Especially, size/weight and handling.
I guess the GM is a little bit bigger? Honestly, I haven't used my CV 40 after getting my GM back in March. I know some might find the bokeh not especially perfect, or the rendering kind of "boring" because it is perhaps too clinical, but as a general purpose lens, I love it. I have a lot of fun using it, and manual focus has a surprisingly good feel to it, so I use it for both manual and AF. It's an extremely versatile lens, and I think that's the point of it.
FJR1 wrote
A few test snaps with the newly acquired Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM. It has great corner to corner sharpness and lovely rendering.Now the question is whether or not I part with the 24mm GM and/or the CV 40mm f/1.2 Nokton?
I guess the GM is a little bit bigger? Honestly, I haven't used my CV 40 after getting my GM back in March. I know some might find the bokeh not especially perfect, or the rendering kind of "boring" because it is perhaps too clinical, but as a general purpose lens, I love it. I have a lot of fun using it, and manual focus has a surprisingly good feel to it, so I use it for both manual and AF. It's an extremely versatile lens, and I think that's the point of it.
Oct 04, 2021 at 05:02 PM
p.26 #11Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
grahamgibson wrote:
Now the question is whether or not I part with the 24mm GM and/or the CV 40mm f/1.2 Nokton?As a CV40 shooter interested in autofocus alternatives, I'd love to hear your comparison between the two. Especially, size/weight and handling.
I had an loved the CV40. Actually had a couple of them. Love the rendering and colors of CV. Wish they made AF lenses. But I have to be honest. I don't agree with the "clinical" description of the GM rendering at all. The size is the only thing I miss about the CV. But the reality is if you want AF you need space for the motors. So if you want 1.4 and AF the additional size is just something you have to deal with. I have tried basically every 40mm and 35mm manual and AF versions and the GM is still the one I find the best all around.
FJR1 wrote
A few test snaps with the newly acquired Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM. It has great corner to corner sharpness and lovely rendering.Now the question is whether or not I part with the 24mm GM and/or the CV 40mm f/1.2 Nokton?
I had an loved the CV40. Actually had a couple of them. Love the rendering and colors of CV. Wish they made AF lenses. But I have to be honest. I don't agree with the "clinical" description of the GM rendering at all. The size is the only thing I miss about the CV. But the reality is if you want AF you need space for the motors. So if you want 1.4 and AF the additional size is just something you have to deal with. I have tried basically every 40mm and 35mm manual and AF versions and the GM is still the one I find the best all around.
Oct 04, 2021 at 05:08 PM
p.26 #12Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
I still love my CV40/1.2, but I love the GM even more.
(Cross posted in the Sony FE Images thread)
20211002 063b by Ron Smith, on Flickr
(Cross posted in the Sony FE Images thread)
20211002 063b by Ron Smith, on FlickrOct 04, 2021 at 05:12 PM
p.26 #13Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
grahamgibson wrote:
Now the question is whether or not I part with the 24mm GM and/or the CV 40mm f/1.2 Nokton?As a CV40 shooter interested in autofocus alternatives, I'd love to hear your comparison between the two. Especially, size/weight and handling.
Hi, Graham--That's the problem. It's hard for me to compare because I really like the size, weight, and handling of both the CV 40 and the 35 GM. In fact, I don't notice that much difference other than the obvious manual vs af focusing. So, for me, it comes down to IQ, and although the sharpness of the GM at all apertures out-duels the 40, I am afraid I would greatly miss the "character" and dual nature of the 40: classic character and rendering at f/1.2 to f/2 shifting to a truly modern tool at f/2.8 and beyond with a great focus throw making the manual aspects of the lens more a joy than a chore. All that is exacerbated by my also having a Sony 24 GM and several zooms in that 24-50 range. I know I need to get rid of something due to redundancy and ultimate lack of use, but the decision is difficult, especially since I am fairly eclectic in my photography interests.
FJR1 wrote
A few test snaps with the newly acquired Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM. It has great corner to corner sharpness and lovely rendering.Now the question is whether or not I part with the 24mm GM and/or the CV 40mm f/1.2 Nokton?
Hi, Graham--That's the problem. It's hard for me to compare because I really like the size, weight, and handling of both the CV 40 and the 35 GM. In fact, I don't notice that much difference other than the obvious manual vs af focusing. So, for me, it comes down to IQ, and although the sharpness of the GM at all apertures out-duels the 40, I am afraid I would greatly miss the "character" and dual nature of the 40: classic character and rendering at f/1.2 to f/2 shifting to a truly modern tool at f/2.8 and beyond with a great focus throw making the manual aspects of the lens more a joy than a chore. All that is exacerbated by my also having a Sony 24 GM and several zooms in that 24-50 range. I know I need to get rid of something due to redundancy and ultimate lack of use, but the decision is difficult, especially since I am fairly eclectic in my photography interests.
Oct 04, 2021 at 05:25 PM
p.26 #14Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
A few wide open (failed to turn efcs off). Probably one of the few lenses i’ll never sell.
Oct 04, 2021 at 05:55 PM
p.26 #16Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Wide-open, handheld - is perhaps not the ideal way, but since I am testing the rental copy at this time, here goes
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/n-Nq8Bz/Embedding2/i-ZDbmFjg/0/1b38b55c/X4/DSC04257-X4.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/n-Nq8Bz/Embedding2/i-ZDbmFjg/0/1b38b55c/X4/DSC04257-X4.jpg
Oct 08, 2021 at 11:36 AM
p.26 #18Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Some shots from a recent visit to Helsinki with this remarkable lens. Edited images.
DSC07720 by Eric Corrigan, on Flickr
DSC07925 by Eric Corrigan, on Flickr
DSC08053 by Eric Corrigan, on Flickr
DSC07875 by Eric Corrigan, on Flickr
DSC08193 by Eric Corrigan, on Flickr
DSC08129 by Eric Corrigan, on Flickr
DSC07936 by Eric Corrigan, on Flickr
DSC07731 by Eric Corrigan, on Flickr
DSC07720 by Eric Corrigan, on FlickrDSC07925 by Eric Corrigan, on FlickrDSC08053 by Eric Corrigan, on FlickrDSC07875 by Eric Corrigan, on FlickrDSC08193 by Eric Corrigan, on FlickrDSC08129 by Eric Corrigan, on FlickrDSC07936 by Eric Corrigan, on FlickrDSC07731 by Eric Corrigan, on FlickrOct 09, 2021 at 08:16 AM
p.26 #19Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
I don’t offen miss a lens after selling it but that wasn’t the case with the 35mm GM. Have another one on the way.
Oct 09, 2021 at 09:53 AM
p.26 #20Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
I rented this for a day and was so impressed by it.
Even wide open, at MFD, etc .. it handled everything like a champ!! Must save up for this next 🙈 .. sorry, wallet
Even wide open, at MFD, etc .. it handled everything like a champ!! Must save up for this next 🙈 .. sorry, wallet
Oct 14, 2021 at 11:31 AM