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 p.3 #2 · Official Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 Image Thread | |
Jman13 wrote:
This is largely how I feel. No, the 35/1.4's rendering isn't especially amazing, though it does have character, and a character that I mostly like. And the 35/1.8S also has a generally fine character. The thing is, in the 35/1.8, I always felt like it was one of those lenses that is trying to be a technically outstanding lens, but it falls just short. It's plenty sharp, but then the bokeh is average, and with hefty CA, which means that it then is in this strange middle ground between a character lens and a modern high-grade optic, and that middle ground never felt great for me, especially for an f/1.8 lens that is fairly expensive.
I can forgive those flaws a bit more in a faster lens that is also cheaper, and I think the bokeh is even slightly more flawed with the f/1.4...but in a lens like this that's honestly fine, and adds to the feel I get. I don't know...it's hard to explain. I will say that I'm definitely keeping my 35/2 APO as well, because then I get all that goodness that the 35/1.8 has, but also with almost zero CA and without some of the flaws.
If someone wants a technically amazing 35mm f/1.4, they can adapt a Sony GM for $1,300, or they can wait for the 35/1.2S, which I'm sure will be incredible, or they can adapt a Tamron 35mm f/1.4 SP, which is awesome, but very large and heavy, especially with the adapter added.
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I think that sums it up quite well.
Thomas, who was/is responsible for pretty much all of the Z lens reviews at Cameralabs, is currently working on a review of the Z 35/1.4.
With comparison to the Z 35/1.8 S and the CV 35/2 AL-Z.
He also compared it with 180MP pixel shift shots and it is clear from his first comments that there are better solutions if you are looking for technical perfection in 35mm.
Nevertheless, this seems to be a very interesting lens, but with a different orientation.
"By the way: after a quick review of the new 180MP (pixel shift) test shots it is already clear: the Voigtländer is simply in a different league than the Z 35/1.8 S or Z 35/1.4 in terms of resolution, contrast and field curvature. The price is completely justified - if you can handle MF. Otherwise, of course, you should keep your hands off this great piece!"
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. Many nice shots in this thread, thanks a bunch for doing it. I think if size and weight were paramount, I would just go with the 40mm. If not, the 1.8 is the winner here, given only $100 difference. I still am not sure why Nikon made this lens. Imagine being a counter salesman explaining all this stuff....
