Sony Alpha - FE 35mm F1.4 G Master Lens Review - sharp, sharper or sharpest.

Sony FE 35 F1.4 G Master Lens Review
Watch on a large 4K screen to see the quality of the images on display.
This video looks at the technical specifications of the FE 35 F/1.4 G Master but also why a photographer would choose the 35mm prime over a standard zoom lens or an ultra wide-angle prime lens.
This video review will showcase many images captured with the FE 35mm FE/1.4 GM Prime Lens and the settings used to capture them.
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[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

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[@TaylorTeets]

What I’ve learned from watching so many photographer’s videos on cameras & lenses, is that most are primarily KZbinrs, not necessarily photographers. You are exactly the opposite. You actually use the gear and not just talk about it. Your explanations for why you choose a particular lens or use a specific F-stop is really insightful and comes from that experience. The images from this 35GM is really impressive and it is going to be an important tool for many. Thanks again for another great video.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Thanks for that feedback - I see myself as primarily a photographer and educator and not a gear reviewer. I have been recommended to watch certain videos that don’t show any photos and I end up scratching my head.

[@vitabcdefghijklmno]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills agreed, these days there are a lot of videos on KZbin where reviewers give their thoughts, opinions of new gear based on fact sheets they found on the internet, without them even having the actual gear in their hands. Loads of rubbish! It’s my life mission to give them a thumbs down whenever I came across such video!

[@KennethDillard]

...exactly why I always watch Mr. Galer's video over the YT "influencers".

[@TaylorTeets]

@@vitabcdefghijklmno Yes, this is exactly what I meant.

[@71Enno]

@@KennethDillard Mark is the master...!👍 I learned so much from his content and I really appreciate his knowledge and input!

[@minibuns5397]

I filed for a divorce with my Sigma 1.2 after watching this review.

[@kailashnaik]

Great captures! I believe the decision between 24 & 35 G Masters depends on how much you want to emphasis surroundings. The 24 is better when you almost equally want to emphasis the surroundings and the subject. And the 35 is better when you prioritise the subject over surroundings.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

This was a purely personal view on what fits my own workflow and the need to create figure / ground separation when dealing with people. It’s nothing against the 24 (which I also own).

[@htplex]

I agree, some of the samples’ depth of field are a little bit too shallow for my taste.

[@patmat.]

I agree with Kailash

[@gedoxey]

I’m another individual who divorced my Sigma 35mm f1.2 and returned it after the Sony 35mm f1.4 announcement.

[@defyiant]

I'm thinking of doing this it's too huge for my liking

[@abhikaulavkar]

gr8 lens but i had already sony 35 F/1.8 & saving money for sony A1 body :-)

[@kris4066]

i got same dilemma, but this is too much goodness. will have to get both 😃✌🏻

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

Your reviews are the best because you Just Do it. You can argue with a person but you cannot argue with pictures.

[@bobsykes]

I just want to compliment the photos that you've made for this video. Beautiful. Each one really tells a story.

[@Inuyashasoy]

One can see that you are not only a photographer but also an educator when you explain the details on how you get a softer background by having the background slightly tilted to the back, not flat in front of the camera. Great tips, thanks for making me think about such things when I'm taking pictures! :)

[@RLTPhoto]

I have per-ordered mine. Estimate shipping start date 4/12. It's going to be a long month.

[@javajack-1]

Another great review and loved your street photography. I wish this lens was available a couple of months ago as I purchased the Sigma f1.2, a beautiful lens but as you note, huge. I wanted a g master and didn’t like the Sony/Zeiss, again for the reasons you’ve mentioned plus the coma issues for someone who does a lot of night Astro photography. Glad to see they’ve retained the focus hold button, too. In time I’ll likely sell the Sigma and move to this lens. Thanks again.

[@xperiax10z]

Great video, Mark .Proud to own one of this BEAST lens...

[@Trueimagevideos]

I was absolutely torn between getting this lens or the 24 1.4 gm. But placed my pre-order today! My delima now is whether I still need or just want the 24. I also have the 20mm 1.8, so given that and the 35, desiring the 24 may just be overkill?

[@3rebornxd]

What do shoot? Choose the lens based on what you shoot. Can save money that way. Just because a lense is available doesn't mean you need to buy it. Speaking from experience. Better to invest in a body instead.

[@samstringerphoto360]

@@3rebornxd better to invest in lenses over the body

[@3rebornxd]

@@samstringerphoto360 agreed

[@gejo6482]

I'm seriously thinking about replacing my SL2/SL2-S with the APO Summicron-SL 35mm with the alpha 1 and 35mm 1.4 GM. I used to shoot the a9ii and a7r iv and moved to Leica for the image quality. I think the new GM lenses are getting close to my Leica glass and the AF of the Sony is worlds better than the SL2/SL2-S.

[@zoomiq7522]

Excellent review, as usual. I used to shoot with the Nikon D850 and their top of the line 35, which was always my favorite combination. I've since sold all my Nikon gear and switched to the A7r4. So glad Sony came out with the 35 1.4 GMaster. Thanks for being so thorough, informative, and most importantly, objective in your reviews. As mentioned by others, anxious to hear your review of the A1.

[@A.M03]

So glad I preordered this lens, something tells me it’s going to be out of stock for a while.

[@charruaporelmundo]

I put my pre order within 5 minutes it opened 😁🤷🏻‍♂️

[@rt4581]

Do you know what day it releases? I preordered mine too but I’m taking a trip mid February and I want to be home

[@A.M03]

@@rt4581 according to Adorama starts shipping Feb 15.

[@charruaporelmundo]

@@rt4581 I got an update for 22 Feb. Seller is Sony store at Amazon.

[@A.M03]

@@charruaporelmundo yep got delayed

[@Iamkitkatbar]

I'm buying one

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Hope you got your lens

[@MrCMHUDDY]

What a fantastic video. Totally absorbed throughout. Thank you very much! I learned a lot and I'm now less troubled by dropping all my wages on the 35mm GM, which is on its way :)) Liked & subbed, Muchos grassy arse! ;)

[@jasonhull5712]

I swear Mark, every image you take is super brilliant. I could spot a Mark Galer image out of a crowd of many. All such vital information again sir. Thank you so very much for your work, Sony is lucky to have you. They really should consider paying you ! I was all set on the 70-200 GM and then you had me sold on the 100-400, but then I watched your insight on the 135 GM and was leaning towards that, and now I’m thinking I need a 35 GM... I can’t make up my mind with all this information...

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I use as many primes as possible and have turned my back on the ‘holy trinity’ of zooms (16-35, 24-70 and 70-200). I still use the telephoto zooms such as the 100-400 GM. I have basically gone back to my roots as I started with a handful of primes back in 1980.

[@chrislcrowther]

A word of warning, at least to those watching in the UK. When I first watched this video, a lot of the comments on sharpness (e.g. “the eyelashes are absolutely razor sharp”) simply didn’t tie up with what I was seeing on my 27 inch screen. On pressing the settings (cogwheel) button showing in the top RH corner of the video, I found that “Quality” was set at 400p. I reset this to 2160p, and then everything in the video that should have been sharp now was. I then remembered reading that KZbin had agreed to lower default video speeds settings, in order to help maintain broadband capacity to meet the extra demands arising from people working from home.

[@funnybugsbunny]

Beautiful comparison, sir. Thank you. Completely gives the idea of how this will behave in one's hands

[@xuchen1830]

So many good examples with excellent explanations, thank you very much!

[@rabsme9767]

Was waiting for your review!!

[@markwildphotography]

The 135mm GM is an amazing lens, I’m ditching the Art 35mm 1.2 for this lens for sure 🙌🏼

[@shuheiasano01]

Hello, 35mm is my favorite focal length. I have been using FE35mm F2.8ZA since year 2014, and I am pleased in its splendid mobility. Is it worth to add another 35mm F1.4GM? Resolution performance seems outstanding.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

It’s all about that f/1.4 depth of field -I have highlighted where this proved useful in my own photography in the video.

[@shuheiasano01]

OK, I start saving.

[@UfukSahinDenmark]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills You should seriously consider giving a try to Sigma 65mm f2 lens. Much sharper than your 55mm Zeis and the Sigma 90mm f2.8 that you recently reviewed. I sold my Zeiss 55 and bought a Sigma 65mm f2. I also have Sony 135mm GM. The Sigma is sharper than my 135mm GM at all apertures.

[@joits]

Have this one pre-order and can't wait to use it. Even more so, can't wait to travel and see how this lens gets along.

[@marcusdekker]

Price 13/11/2021 in the Netherlands; 1699Euro! Thats almost the same price as my Sony A7III body. and it has no IBIS I own the Sony 20mm 1.8 G, it has an aperture ring and a programmable button on the side; its awesome. Now there is no way back. just the price...... Great video as always Mark, thank you very much my Photo Guru 😉 Wonderfull pictures Mark!!!

[@WilliamLesourd]

Excellent review. Thanks. Seriously considering buying that lens.

[@RoyzNL]

Incredible details and sharpness Mark, great photography and lens!

[@mramu6200]

I had 24mm GM and it was phenomenal with great optical performance but personally it is too wide. I ordered the 35 and I am curious about it. Great review 👍

[@kris4066]

same here so i bought the 35mm f1/8 and been happy for a year now. im sure we wont be disappointed with this new one. so sharp..

[@mramu6200]

@@kris4066 35mm 1.8 is absolute a decent lens for its price and performance ..👍 very small and compact comparing to 35 Zeiss Distagon.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I have been running with the 35mm f/1.8 (I had zero complaints) but would use the 55 f/1.8 or 85 f/1.8 whenever possible to exploit the shallow depth of field that would come from using a longer focal length. The 35mm Zeiss was just a little too large for street so I was keen to explore this 35mm f/1.4 GM. Working at the demonstration, shooting portraits against the walls and lightening fast subject acquisition at f/1.4 convinced me the GM would be a good permanent lens in my messenger bag for my personal work.

[@mramu6200]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills totally I agree 👍 I had the Zeiss and it's really not that compact specially for street photography or for a traveler..the new GM should be way more lighter and compacter.

[@KZLR]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills It's just such a shame it breathes. I'm going to use it for video (80%) but I am going to hope the focus breathing isn't too distracting, because it seems like such an amazing lens. The AF seems insane.

[@LeboMakesFilms]

Easily the best review I've seen of this lens, hands down. Bonus for me was the comparison between the 24mm and 35mm, as I was toying with getting the 24. Now my mind is made up. Thanks Mark!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ryanscottmurphy86]

My wallet is going to hurt after this one.

[@JaysCashVault]

Man I wish I could trade one of my lenses for that

[@defyiant]

Loved this review of this lens. Selling my sigma 1.2

[@wolfrainerschmalfuss3515]

ZEISS is always using real practical MTF measurements, while SONY is publishing theoretical MTF measurements! It sells much better!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I refer to the independent MTF chart produced by lens rentals.com whenever possible.

[@gerhardwiesinger]

Hello Mark, great video again. But I think at around 13:10 you are wrong: FE24/F1.4GM on APS-C is equivalent 36mm F1.4 and not 36mm F2.1 (as it is just cropped). Maybe you can explain.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

You have to apply the 1.5 crop factor to the Focal length and the aperture to determine the equivalent depth of field (but not for the exposure value).

[@kris4066]

awesome. agree 100%. glad to see sony got this amazing lens. ordered👍🏼

[@brentshipley]

Interesting you were at the waterway Flemington, I'll be there this week to take skateboard photos. I should go out more often to protest, marches can get great images. Looks like an amazing lens, I'll probably get the 20mm G next after the Alpha 1, very excited to be getting the A1, it ticks every box I need for my photos.

[@SamandSteve]

Great video Mark. For sure will be getting this lens once weddings start up again in the UK.

[@Beatsy]

Thanks for this review - excellent as always. Certainly helps while away the waiting between pre-order and shipment :) From viewing your images, I see the background separation is even better than I hoped too. Stunning rendering. Hope the wait isn't too long...

[@michaelsmith697]

That’s a totally excellent video about the v Sony G master! I am wanting to get some of these for my A7III! Amazing lenses they are. I love your videos as you are C ac real photographer and not a reviewer. Also it’s great to see the photos. Well done my friend!!! I’m in Melbourne too so I can relate well to the photos.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@User_not_found_403]

Amazing content Mark! Really appreciate the comparisons with the other lens offerings from a specs as well as performance perspective. Your samples are the best. You really know the intricacies of all the settings to get the results you're looking for.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lostmemories28]

Hi,I have a question, are 35gm have some noise during the first focus when using AF-S but not when using AF-C,is that normal thing?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

With AF-S there is only ever a first focus as when the camera acquires the subject it 'fixes' the focus. This action of fixing the focus so that it does not move again makes a noise. in AF-C the camera never fixes the focus because, as the name suggests, it us always continuous.

[@simonp8088]

Those are nice photos by an obviously competent photographer. But why, may i ask, is sharpness being discussed and tested on a 24mp sensor. I was hoping that these photos were acquired with an a7r iv 60mp sensor instead...

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

My recent personal photography has been on using light portable primes used with compact full frame cameras. The MTF chart is all the evidence you need for RIV suitability but my review was primarily about how shallow depth of field with a wide angle lens offers creative possibilities. Most reviewers will cover the nerdy stuff in more detail while I am out making photos.

[@jonoy4375]

Every Sony lens presented by Mark, seems awesome and inspiring

[@santanuchanda]

This is awesome content. Full of information that really makes sense. I really appreciate your effort for creating this kind of very useful video with clarity in presentation and comparison of various products. Keep it up.⭐

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevefantini2912]

I always enjoy the videos Mark. I wish you’d say more about this lens’ performance for video, besides that, well done and beautiful photos.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I didn't shoot any video during this review as I am primarily a stills shooter. These lenses are primarily designed for stills as they are not Cine lenses with T-Stops.

[@antonmironov1981]

As usual an equisite review full of detail and great sample images!

[@networm64]

Spectacular as always Mark! I envy of this wonderful lens and your city Melbourne both at the same time! What a dream city for street photography! And what a dream lens for that purpose!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

It really is!

[@nikitaamerie]

Clearly I have been living in the UK for too long but I only realised you were Australian and had an aussie accent when I saw a photo of that man outside of flinders st stn. ha ha

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

British by birth but Australia has been my home for the last 27 years

[@skymakai]

Beatific photos! Are you using vivid or portrait creative mode? Looking forward to a 50mm GM!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I shoot Raw and the Creative Styles are not applied to the Raw files

[@dude789d]

Great review..better than all other reviews that I have seen of this lens..

[@HISPEKK]

Great video, but a bit unfair to keep the lens hoods on the competitor's lenses, making them look much bigger.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Camera size.com often doesn’t have options to display Sigma lenses without lens hoods or Sony lenses with lens hoods. I still think the comparison is valid, however, as the start of the lens hood is very obvious (in my opinion).

[@TXTundra-ex8bw]

I came here to learn how I would shoot with a 35mm you are so amazing Mark thank you for the lesson!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Thanks for the positive feedback

[@DIOS10]

Those three lenses at 8.25.. what a trio, mustn’t complain as I will have that trio by Feb hopefully. Coupled with the A1, ohh heck hobby photographer or not,you only live once.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I owned the 24 but will part with it as I am happy with the spread of focal lengths across my primes - 20mm, 35mm, 55mm, 85mm and 135mm

[@DIOS10]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills and you must purchase the A1 to compliment them.

[@sumitshanker2829]

Can you suggest between sony FE 35mm f 1.8 and sigma 28 70 . I am looking for sharper and good image quality.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I have not reviewed the Sigma. The first thing you have to decide is between zooms and primes. If you want absolute sharpness you will choose primes over zooms.

[@sumitshanker2829]

@AlphaCreativeSkills thank you for clarifying my doubt . I am thinking of buying 35mm f 1.8 against 28-70

[@purpleAiPEy]

This is like an a7c photo demo and I love it

[@arielc2010]

Thank you for the excellent review.

[@ToddWilhelm]

Your reviews are consistently the best. Informative and inspiring. Thank you.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

My pleasure!

[@OneRiley]

Exceptional photos and review as always. I’m still keeping my Zeiss 55mm f/1.8, what can you say about this and the new GM 35 f/1.4 in terms of sharpness in real life? All the best Mark.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I am keeping my 55 ZA. The 35 f/1.4 is a little sharper than the 55

[@OneRiley]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills thank you.

[@pawelmod3292]

I wonder why Sony is putting different number of "focus hold" buttons on the lenses. This lens has 1 button, some zooms have 3 button and I believe some of the lenses have 2 buttons...

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Multiple Focus Hold buttons allow the lenses to be used in vertical or horizontal orientation and have the focus hold button easier to access when the camera is turned. Smaller lenses have fewer focus hold buttons because of the limitation of available space.

[@pawelmod3292]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thank you for the reply. Make sense, lens size indeed determine how many buttons you could have there. I was just confused that on G series lenses you can have 3 buttons and on GM "only" one. Thank you!

[@patmat.]

You really need to look healthy and clean when shot with these super sharp lenses ... the protest people would probably protest against that : )

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Keeping it real

[@MrtinVarela]

21:50 That guy probably lost his helmet somewhere and had to borrow from his daughter.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

or has a contempt for the helmet law :-)

[@MrtinVarela]

Ah yeah that'll do too.

[@DustinFurlow]

Beautiful work. Watching this as my GM sits in the box just arrived from B&H. Inspiration acquired.

[@fotomats8651]

why you don´t test this epic Lens with a hihg resolution camera??? 😞

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I post 6K resolution images which is much higher than most other reviewers are prepared to post. When working professionally I work with two bodies. The Wide Angle is often parked on the second body which is using a 6K sensor.

[@stkuj]

I've already pre-ordered! I've been waiting for this lens!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@ShadowsofSmoke]

I'm with you. Feb 15th can't come fast enough.

[@KZLR]

@@ShadowsofSmoke Hopefully pre-ordering is enough to ensure getting it before selling out. I only just pre-ordered mine

[@ShadowsofSmoke]

@@KZLR I always get my pre-orders before the Sell Out. It's not "If" you pre-ordered, it's "Who" you pre-ordered from.

[@KZLR]

@@ShadowsofSmoke Where do you suggest I place my order? I did it yesterday with B&H.

[@RalfWeyer]

2 years in and I’m watching this video because I’m on the edge of buying this lens since I’m finally able to afford it 😊

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

It’s a no regret lens

[@RalfWeyer]

@@AlphaCreativeSkillsI finally bought it on Saturday last week, and you are absolutely right Mark, this is definitely a great lens. Thanks for your videos and all the information you provide in them 👍

[@nirwanaeathell]

there nothing wrong with this 10:36 photo its perfect for me tbh for put on wall or wallpaper its story telling kind photo. 24 is different , in my eyes 35 close to 50 looks POV.

[@Asif.A]

On list of purchase soon. Can you make video about comparison on sigma vs GM Lenses

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

As a Sony Ambassador Sigma won’t loan me lenses for an extended review period, so I have to purchase them - I have purchased and reviewed one and have purchased a second.

[@Asif.A]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills thank you.

[@wilfriedmalecki5563]

Hi Mark, please check the length of the Sigma F1,4 lens. I owned this lens and it was quite a brick. I think it is not shorter than the Sony GM lens. The Sigma Web-Site (Germany) indicates 120mm longitude meanwhile Sigma global shows 111,5mm. However it's longer than the Sony GM with it's 96mm. Take a look at your sheet (video stop at 9'6")

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I pulled these specs off the dpreview.com comparison feature, but you are correct in pointing out the fact that Sigma's E-Mount version is even bigger than their DSLR versions of this same lens. It's as if they added the adapter instead of redesigning the lens for Sony's E-Mount.

[@SebastianWorldwide]

Thank you very much for the informative video, Mark. I have a question about the sharpness. Is the Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM sharper than my current Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM2? Greetings from Germany.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Most likely ...but I prefer users to look at the ultra high-resolution images on my Flickr Pro account, download the Raw files from my Patreon support channel or check out the MTDF charts from a company such as lens rentals.com who test 10 lenses and take the average. Don't take the comments from one reviewer in this regard - even me.

[@sydmeeran]

Thanks for this great video. Very well explained. What lens do you suggest for street photography? FE 35mm F1.4 GM or FE 50mm F1.2 GM

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Most Street Photographers will choose the 35mm as their 'standard' focal length but I am more than happy to use the 50mm and 85mm primes for street.

[@maryivonnerobalino7656]

Hi, I'm Ivonne, thanks for your videos, I'm a beginner in photography, could you tell me what high-quality polarized filter I can buy for my Sony 35 mm 1.4 GM lens. Thank you for your advice.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

There are plenty of high quality brands such as Hoya Pro, NiSi, Freewell and B+W

[@GTX970TI]

Would this lens be too close of a shot at a distance of around 70cm ?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The minimum focusing distance for this lens is 27cm

[@lammysdv]

You're good at this I've understood a lot

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Thanks for the positive feedback

[@longrider9551]

Mark we want to see your impression after using the A1! we all know this is the best 35 on the market 😉

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

A1 arrives tomorrow - an embargo on sharing images is in place until the end of the week.

[@longrider9551]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills not smart of Sony to give the camera to numbnuts like Northrup and some silly vloggers who complain about no flippy screen, its important people like you put out accurate information before the mass of inexperienced vloggers on youtube my friend ✌

[@weaselfarmer000]

Getting to know a street person by showing 8nterest 8n them and their pet for the purpose of taking a portrait shot to use in your social media is pretty appalling ..

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

You are so wrong it’s really not funny. Sometimes the hardest thing for people living on the street is that they feel invisible as people pass and pretend they are not there. I take time to connect and give them what they need to get off the street for a few days so they can also have the opportunity to connect with welfare agencies. I also take a couple of weeks each year to raise money for charities. The photos help raise public awareness to their plight.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I should also add that photos are only taken with their consent and cooperation.

[@EugeneMaynard]

👍🏾🙏🏾

[@lauriewahlig2819]

I currently own the sigma 1.2 and do love it.....HOWEVER curious on your opinion vs the GM 1.4? Especially on the alpha 1 for photos

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I have not used the 1.2 as I try to limit the weight of prime lenses as I choose to work with a wrist strap.

[@RabidSquirrelX]

How does it do against the SIGMA ART 35MM F/1.2 DG DN.. Bought it recently and its quite heavy for my sony a7riv and seeing this is almost half the weight makes it interesting.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I am sure the Sigma performs really well but I have no need for a 35mm that is even larger than my 135 G master

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

Hello, it is me again. I programmed the M1-M2-M3 settings on my A7RIV. I still cannot get pictures like yours. It is frustrating. I love your characteristic style of no extra drama or gimmicks, just plain basics that are right where they belong.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I offer a support service at Patreon.com/markgaler. As well as the eBooks and CAMSET files (camera setup files) I provide a range of post-production seminars. These include post-production seminars where I allow Patrons to download the raw files I am working on. My style is in part a combination of capture techniques and my approach to Lightroom post-production editing. I also have extended Masterclass videos on KZbin that outlines my approach to Portraits, Action and Landscapes.

[@thomasploner9424]

Please give me some of your thoughts - I want a small wide angle prime for hiking, traveling and occasional astro (only stills). Currently I have an option of a 24mm GM priced similarly to a new 20mm 1.8. Which one would you recommend? I do have sigmas 35 but it's just too big for the mountains

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

This is a review of a 35mm focal length - a 20 or 24 is a different discussion that would take me half an hour to answer. Please join me on Patreon if you need a consultation service.

[@ezustnyar]

I would like to buy a not too bulky wide angle lens for night time street photography in cities like Tokyo with small alleys and artificial lights. I already own a 16-35 F4 which serves me well during daytime and in situations where i can use my tripod however F4 has it`s limitations in terms of DOF and low light conditions. I am hesitant if the GM has enough benefits to justify the 3x higher price over the Sony 35mm 1.8. I also have to consider the weight (because of travelling) which is almost double... Any suggestions?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

If you are used to using a lens with an F4 aperture and f/1.8 lens will drop your ISO significantly, e.g. instead of shooting a street scene at f/4 with an of ISO 6,400 you will now find the ISO is 1250 at f/1.8.

[@joelebosi6168]

hi mark! it is worrying that at 5:33 the 35mm f1.8 is way too soft, almost out of focus!

[@TarekElShabrawy]

Thank you

[@awhite7037]

Going to return my Sony FE 35mm 1.8 and order The GM. Was thinking about the new Sigma 35mm F2 but I must as well go for the best.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The corner sharpness of the Sigma f/2 is very good but then you won’t get the same background blur at f/2 compared to the f/1.4 of the GM

[@Mr09260]

Great Lens Mark

[@kcmgn]

Great lens😍

[@jonoy4375]

Sony 35 1.8 is much more compact and suitable for travel. The only thing is not sharp enough.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

It rates very highly - just not as highly as the GM

[@dolyharianto]

Thanks Mark for these awesome samples, and you're using A7C with it! I've been thinking of getting the combo myself, IMO the best bang for the buck for full frame systems from Sony. The pictures simply look razor sharp and sometimes unreal due to its sharpness when viewed in 4K.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The A7C is an excellent sensor. You can complain about the finder size and resolution but not the dynamic range and high ISO performance of the sensor. If 4K images are the outcome there is no need to crop tightly in post and you are using the Monitor most of the time the camera is great (small, compact and affordable). I hope to see an A7CII in 2023 as the option to shoot more often in APS-C mode using a 33 megapixel sensor would be one reason I would possibly want to trade up.

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

Nice video and lens. I'm new to MTF charts so could somebody let me know (or point to an introductory site) that explains the different colours of the solid and dotted curves TAN and SAG at 10-20-30-40. Tnx in advance.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnu3qJmLitGYkKM

[@theoalemayehou7220]

exceptional review Mark. Always top notch on the details. Learned so much as i just recently purchase this lens.

[@odin1983]

Hi Mark! Great photos and review. What could you write about depth of field and bokeh quality for this lens in comparison with Samyang 45mm 1.8? Is f1.4 on 35mm similar than f1.8 on 45mm?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I haven’t used the Samyang so don’t feel qualified to comment.

[@maxipadthai]

To be honest, perhaps it's YT compression, but the difference between corner sharpness of Gm and 1.8 isn't as big as I thought. I'd be perfectly happy with the latter.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I presume you are not watching the video on a 27+ inch 4K monitor in 4K when you made this comment because the difference was not subtle at all.

[@DjimmyTrovy]

It is outstanding, this lens. Top of the top.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

It’s in my top 10

[@mdv_83]

Great review!

[@seal-nowweretalking6753]

Great review Mark and it gives me reassurance to see that you’re comfortable using said lens on the A7C body, (my camera 📷 of choice). My question for you is ‘would you feel comfortable using the 50f/1.2 GM on the same body’? Thank you. ✌🏾&💜

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The 50mm F/1.2 is a little on the hefty side (feels a little like an 85mm f/1.4) but will still fit comfortably in my small messenger bag with two other primes. I use the 2.8/135 Batis with the A7C (in preference to the heavier 135 f/1.8 GM) so the 50 1.2 is not dissimilar in size to the Batis. I figure if I am prepared to work with the Batis on the A7C then the 50 1.2 will be no different. It is usually my left hand supporting the weight of the combined camera lens so the package still feels manageable (at the upper reaches I what a compact system should be).

[@seal-nowweretalking6753]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thank you Mark, that’s very helpful indeed and thanks for taking the time to answer my question personally and so quickly. I’ve been trying to downsize all my gear to the bare minimum of what I actually need. So that has involved me selling a bunch of stuff over the last year. I’m primarily a Leica M user but my eyes aren’t what they used to be for RF work plus I really feel that, that technology has finally run it’s course in todays world of EVF’s and focus peaking. I’ve had the A1 a couple of times and while I honestly believe it’s the worlds most advanced and in some ways …best photographic tool, the A7C with its RF-like footprint really appeals to me. I will probably end up with an A1 again once I can emotionally detach from the photographic tool having to look like a classic camera 📷 but until then the A7C will suffice nicely. I really feel it’s an exceptional tool. Very much underrated. Btw my name is Seal (as in the musician). I did some work in your country a few years back on a tv show called ‘The Voice’. I had a great time filled with amazing memories. ✌🏾&💜

[@unknownprivacy9651]

Hi, Does Sony 35mm F1.4 G Master Lens better in Sharpness, low in distortion, low in vignetting, low in chromatic aberration, low in flare resistance, better in LoCA correction, better extreme corner sharpness stopped down (astigmatism), better in sun stars than Sony 24mm F1.4 G Master ??

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I am not sure of the value of comparing two lenses of very different focal lengths but Lens Rentals provide MTF charts for all Sony Primes (I provided a link in the video) so you will be able to see which has the best optical performance when Lens Rentals release the MTF charts for this new 35mm GM. If you are going by Sony's own MTF charts, then on paper the 35 GM will be better optically than the 24 GM. Personally I don't need a chart as I am happy to just zoom in to 100% on my 32inch 4K monitor.

[@unknownprivacy9651]

Thanks

[@adamblally7714]

Fantastic review mark, any tips on getting up close without feeling uncomfortable?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I gave a one hour seminar to my Patreon members last month on this very topic - www.patreon.com/markgaler

[@TheRealJasonSmith]

Hi Mark, great video as always... Just wondering how this new 35mm GM lens will impact on your use of the Zeiss 35mm f2.8?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

It will depend on the shoot I have planned. The 35mm ZA tended to get taken everywhere because it was small enough to be a 'just-in-case' lens and great for Street when stopping down was the way to go (it's small and discreet). My personal style for Street and Journalism/Editorial has been changing over the years and I have been favouring shooting wide open rather than shooting with the 'Sunny 16' or 'f/8 and be there' rules - which are the more traditional approaches to Street.