35mm f1.4
p.1 #135mm f1.4
I'm looking to purchase a 35 f1.4 but with so many to choose from I've narrowed it down to these three. Which would you choose?
Feb 07, 2026 at 07:41 PM
p.1 #435mm f1.4
Out of the three the Sirui seems to be getting really positive reviews, especially for the rendering.
I agree though that getting a second hand 35GM is the better value for the long term. I actually got the 35GM this week so I know all about the struggle
I agree though that getting a second hand 35GM is the better value for the long term. I actually got the 35GM this week so I know all about the struggle
Feb 08, 2026 at 08:26 AM
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p.1 #535mm f1.4
Yeah, the GM. It's not even a question. It's one of the most compelling native lenses on E mount. Don't be cheap
Feb 08, 2026 at 09:35 AM
p.1 #735mm f1.4
I have Samyang and Sigma fast primes in other focal lengths, but the 35mm has to be the GM. It kinda has legendary status and I like it even more than my 50/1.2 GM.
That said, if you don't use 35mm very often than, yes, it's probably too pricey an option. That's the reason I went with Samyang for my 135/1.8 because I just don't use 135mm often enough to warrant splurging on Sony's GM.
That said, if you don't use 35mm very often than, yes, it's probably too pricey an option. That's the reason I went with Samyang for my 135/1.8 because I just don't use 135mm often enough to warrant splurging on Sony's GM.
Feb 08, 2026 at 02:14 PM
p.1 #835mm f1.4
I think it really depends on what you're going to use it for.
There are other fast 35mms that I prefer over the GM, for example when it comes to rendering/portraits...
There are other fast 35mms that I prefer over the GM, for example when it comes to rendering/portraits...
Feb 08, 2026 at 04:55 PM
p.1 #935mm f1.4
I'd rather get a Sony 35/1.8 over any of those lenses, or a Sigma 35/2 contemporary, but I agree with the posters above, the Sony 35/1.4 GM is an epic lens. Buy a minty used one here on FM and save big.
Feb 08, 2026 at 04:59 PM
p.1 #1035mm f1.4
I have the 35 1.8 and love it. It's really sharp and light weight.
Although I'd like a little a little wider aperture, I'm happy with the 1.8.
Although I'd like a little a little wider aperture, I'm happy with the 1.8.
Feb 08, 2026 at 06:18 PM
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p.1 #1135mm f1.4
I'm going to use it for portraits and street photography. I had a 35 f1.8 years ago then went to the Tamron 28-75 but it just doesn't give me that look I like.
Feb 08, 2026 at 07:51 PM
p.1 #1235mm f1.4
If you don't mi d using an adapter, the Tamron 35mm 1.4 is a great choice. The 7artisans 35mm 1.8 seems to have good reviews too.
Feb 08, 2026 at 08:41 PM
p.1 #1335mm f1.4
I'm in same boat. Haven't tried the GM, is it worth the extra weight over other options?
Feb 08, 2026 at 10:03 PM
p.1 #1435mm f1.4
_mitzi_ wrote:
I'm in same boat. Haven't tried the GM, is it worth the extra weight over other options?
I will be using mine together with my 24-50 and they are nearly the same weight. 440 gram for the zoom and 526 for the GM prime. It's honestly not bad.
I'm in same boat. Haven't tried the GM, is it worth the extra weight over other options?
I will be using mine together with my 24-50 and they are nearly the same weight. 440 gram for the zoom and 526 for the GM prime. It's honestly not bad.
Feb 09, 2026 at 02:13 AM
p.1 #1535mm f1.4
showtm490 wrote:
I'm going to use it for portraits and street photography. I had a 35 f1.8 years ago then went to the Tamron 28-75 but it just doesn't give me that look I like.
So, I don't think you need the utmost sharpness across the frame offered by the GM. I guess fast AF is useful for street (unless you zone focus), but the GM is actually not that super fast when racking over large distances.
Unfortunately, I'd don't remember how well the Aurora handles AF on Sony, but rendering-wise I think it should be top-notch (suffering from sharpness across the frame at wide apertures most probably though).
Samyang P is mostly about compactness I think, while the other Samyang is a slight refresh of the, quite old now, original AFAIR...
I think I'd pick the Sigma 35/1.4 DG DN (unless you intend to shoot mostly at MFD where this lens suffers quite a bit I think) if I wanted something close to the GM but cheaper
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I'm going to use it for portraits and street photography. I had a 35 f1.8 years ago then went to the Tamron 28-75 but it just doesn't give me that look I like.
So, I don't think you need the utmost sharpness across the frame offered by the GM. I guess fast AF is useful for street (unless you zone focus), but the GM is actually not that super fast when racking over large distances.
Unfortunately, I'd don't remember how well the Aurora handles AF on Sony, but rendering-wise I think it should be top-notch (suffering from sharpness across the frame at wide apertures most probably though).
Samyang P is mostly about compactness I think, while the other Samyang is a slight refresh of the, quite old now, original AFAIR...
I think I'd pick the Sigma 35/1.4 DG DN (unless you intend to shoot mostly at MFD where this lens suffers quite a bit I think) if I wanted something close to the GM but cheaper
.Feb 09, 2026 at 06:29 PM
p.1 #1735mm f1.4
35 is my favorite focal length, and I own the 35GM, Sigma i35, FE35 and TT Artisan 35 f/1.4 MF.
Their frequency of use is in that order, with the FE35 and TT Artisan having no love over the past 18 months.
FYI, you will find that with any Samyang optics, including the AFii series, focusing on even slowly moving subjects, particularly people, results in a very low focus hit rate in AF-C. With an A9iii... The difference in accuracy between Samyang and Sigma is startling. So if you plan to do street or even event photography, I'd stick with Sony or at least go with Sigma. Don't know anything about Sirui, other than based on my experience with their tripods, I'd never buy their lenses, but that is pretty unfair and biased.
Their frequency of use is in that order, with the FE35 and TT Artisan having no love over the past 18 months.
FYI, you will find that with any Samyang optics, including the AFii series, focusing on even slowly moving subjects, particularly people, results in a very low focus hit rate in AF-C. With an A9iii... The difference in accuracy between Samyang and Sigma is startling. So if you plan to do street or even event photography, I'd stick with Sony or at least go with Sigma. Don't know anything about Sirui, other than based on my experience with their tripods, I'd never buy their lenses, but that is pretty unfair and biased.
Feb 09, 2026 at 09:16 PM
p.1 #1835mm f1.4
I love my Sigma 35/1.4 ART. It's the old design but it works well with my A7V, focuses fast and accurately.
Feb 09, 2026 at 10:08 PM
p.1 #1935mm f1.4
I've been considering the Sigma since that's what I had in my DSLR days.
Feb 10, 2026 at 10:04 AM
p.1 #2035mm f1.4
I own the GM and love it. If I were in the market today I would certainly consider the Viltrox 35 f/1.2 for $999 new.
Feb 10, 2026 at 10:11 AM