j4nu wrote: tzhang4284 wrote: darrellc wrote:
Maybe Sony released these just to increase the perceived value of the GM lenses. I was really excited about the 40 as my fav focal length but maybe the extra few hundred grams and thousand plus dollars is worth it for the 35 GM rendering, speed and extra sharpness. I have the 24GM and it is a very manageable size and weight, with pleasing IQ making for a really optimal mix of attributes for me.
Lenstip reviews show that the 40mm is very close to the 35mm GM in image quality - comparable to the Sigma 35mm f2 but in a smaller package and better than the Sigma 45mm overall (especially factoring in AF and wide open performance) unless you're looking for "character" or an acceptable country of final assembly.
Stopped down sharpness it's very close at f5.6. At f2.8, it's well within the margin of error for me in terms of actual usable resolution based on my experiences with various Loxia primes, Batis 40mm, and the Sigma 45mm.
The 35mm f1.4 is better for sure but if the Sigma 45mm is a contender, then the 40mm blows that out of the water and is close to the 35mm f1.4 and probably on par with the Batis and Sigma 35mm f2.
Mar 23, 2021 at 11:41 AM
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