ramesesthe2nd wrote: Alex W wrote: ramesesthe2nd wrote: smpetty wrote:
Are any of you who have the Sigma 35 also planning to buy the Sony 35/1.4 GM? If so, how will you use both lenses?
Also, I'd appreciate any thoughts on the Sigma 65 vs the Voigtlander APO Macro 65/2. I can't keep them both, I really love the 65mm focal length, I shoot most macro with my Sigma 105 Macro, and I love the AF and MF behavior of the Sigma 65. But selling off my CV 65 just feels wrong - it's arguably the most optically perfect lens that I have ever used.
There is really no point in buying both. I understand if someone wanted to pair 35/2 with Bigma 35/1.2, but GM is half the weight of Bigma and quite compact for a 35/1.4. I am still deciding between the two. GM is going to be the new 35 king, but it's over 1 lb and I think I will feel the weight, if I keep it on the camera as my main lens most of the time. Sigma is turnning out to be a fantastic lens and ticking most of the checkboxes for me, but I know I won't be able to resist GM long once the image thread picks up momentum here.
I think I will get 35/2 first to replace my 35/2.8 ZA and then decide what should I do with my Bigma 35. I mainly use Bigma at home, so weight is not a major concern, but it is a bit too long and overwhelming to handle a lens this big. I don't see myself carrying a bigma to a local zoo trip or a family event ever.
For Sigma 65 v/s CV 65, keep both for a while maybe and then decide which ones sparks the joy for you (Marie Kondo Method).
I am going to keep my 35mm F2 because not only is it a great lens but the size and weight. Great on my A7RIV or A7C. However now I am trying to decide whether to add the Sigma 35mm 1.2 or the 35mm GM. Just for something a little faster, subject isolation and the bokeh. If the Sigma it will not be my carry around everyday lens that is for sure. (Well maybe) If the optics are good enough I do not mind carrying around a brick.
Bigma is way more than good enough. It is a great lens. I am sure GM will win on sharpness and some other technical metrics, but it won't top Bigma on rendering (it might come close though). Just browse the Bigma image thread here and you will know how amazing it is.
I am actually really liking my 35/1.2 and 35/2.8 combo. The amount of money I will lose to swap Bigma with GM will easily cover the difference of going from 35/2.8 ZA to 35/2 I.
I ordered the Sigma. Goodness knows when they will start shipping the GM anyway. Maybe next week, maybe not until April. From the reviews I have seen the Sigma 1.2 seems plenty sharp enough and like you said the rendering is fantastic which is what is important to me. Plus if I do not like it I will return it and wait for the GM. I rarely return things though. I really try to do my homework before buying. I think it along with the Sigma F2 will be a great pair of 35s. Both great but both different enough if you know what I mean. Like I said I do not mind the weight if the optics are worthy of carrying around the weight. Heck my 135mm goes with me often and doesn't bother me at all. Excited to get the 35mm 1.2 on Thursday and try it. Just hope its a problem free well centered copy.
Feb 16, 2021 at 12:21 PM
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