Is the NEW Sony 35mm f/1.4 Worth it?! Hands ON Review

[@Pierretlambert]

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[@elwick_photo]

I've the 35 f1.8 just lying around, must admit I love primes but tend not to use them, and if I do it's the sigma 85 f1.4 DG DN, so the cheaper Sony lens will do for me

[@garrettodoherty6898]

I was looking at the Sigma 35mm 1.2, not now. Going to pre order the Sony

[@AminTheMystic]

How much did you get paid to advertise this lens?

[@n8lightfoot]

I had almost purchased the sigma this week but I’m going to save up another month and go ahead and jump on this one as soon as I can!

[@hiddentrails6735]

To he honest I feel for anyone who is not a pro. I feel 35mm FE 1.8 will just work great!

[@andreas7278]

@5:51: Great video Pierra. I'd just like to add that the 24mm 1.4 and 35mm 1.4 GM lenses do not have the same coating and same linear motors as you said. The 35mm 1.4 features two XD linear motors while the 24mm 1.4 still uses the older DDSSMM autofocus system. The 35mm 1.4 also uses AR-nano-coating v2 (just like the 12-24mm 2.8 gm recently). Both feature the same fluorine coating though. @7:41: If you go into crop mode with an r-series model (e.g. Sony A7R III like you use) you will not get a 50mm 1.4. By cropping you reduce the depth of field. The look will resemble something very similar to a 50mm f2. I own the 24mm 1.4 which became my favourite travel lense but since 35mm has always been my favourite focal length I will get the 35mm additionally and keep the 24mm.

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

I love how every video has a different intro of you jumping over the camera. Great videos !

[@KeeganRobin]

LOVE 35mm focal length. It's versatile and great for carrying around for everyday life especially considering the size

[@Slowjo1221]

That Arcteryx jacket is so dope!! I just can't see myself getting rid of the 24 1.4, that's the only way I could justify purchasing the 35 1.4.

[@latortuga_rl]

6:39 Got anxiety... Do not drop it, do not drop it, do not drop it!

[@123slowdown]

I bet he would dive in after it haha

[@latortuga_rl]

@@123slowdown Yeah, actually who wouldn’t...

[@christinekobzeff]

Ok after watching this and every other review on all 35mms, I’ve decided to hop on BH and preorder the new 35mm 1.4. Because it’s the length I’m missing and really need most for talking segments in videos where the camera will be at a somewhat close distance, tighter spaces (where a 50mm can’t go) and without distortion from a wide angle. I was also considering the 35mm 1.8 for 1/2 the price but the chromatic aberration is a concern. Then again focus breathing on the new 35mm 1.4 in video is also a concern but not as much. There’s always trade offs, it depends how you’re planning on using it. I’m hybrid, video 1st/photo 2nd. Ultimately, whether we go for this lens or skip it, we want to build our camera kits slowly, invest in quality tools you see yourself using long into the future. And decide, which one will make the biggest positive impact on moving your mission forward? Choose that one.

[@robertmryan]

The one ergonomic feature that I wish that the 24/1.4 and 35/1.4 had is locking switch for “A” aperture mode. I'm accustomed to controller aperture in-camera rather than on the lens (esp when jumping b/w lenses with and without the aperture ring), and it's just too darn easy to accidentally switch the lens out of “A” mode when pulling it out of my bag. For a stills shooter, that is far more useful than the declicking switch...

[@MatthiasMichelPeter]

I have been eyeing this lens since forever.. almost get a 24mm GM lens but since 35mm GM has came out i will defined buy it because my interest is more on lifestyle and portraiture

[@Steeffeh]

And what if you already have the 24mm 1.4? Is it really worth to buy the 35mm 1.4?

[@DeathlySecurity]

Omg I cried a little when. You put it in your pocket without the back cover on

[@xavierlevaux621]

Honestly, who ever puts a lens in his pocket, especially for ruining the sealings!

[@MusicByAngels]

This guy obviously is not afraid of ruining his gear. He handles it like it was some really shitty stuff that he got for free.

[@blacklotus1134]

The specs and price went beyond my expectations. This will be my new next lens!

[@ScubaMouse]

I picked up the 35 1.4 for my a7iii and I don't think I want to ever change lenses!

[@Somemjf]

I have owned almost every lens. After trying out all the lenses for travel/landscape my main lenses are Tamron 17-28, tamron 70-180 and 24GM. I have always felt the 24 is wide and rarely want to bring it because I already have the range covered with my 17-28. Been waiting for the 35mm but debating if it’s worth to sell my 24 for the 35 :/

[@TechTails]

100% sell the 24. Its great for landscapes but thats about it.

[@TechTails]

Use your telescopic for the 24 shot anyways.

[@Jithu-TheKarateKid]

I went for 20/1.8 over the 24GM, hoping to go for 35mm some day (as 24 and 35 were so close). My next would be a 85 (mostly sigma 1.4) and then the 35

[@limagepicture9023]

20mm f/1,8 G, 35mm f/1,4 G, 85 f/1,4 Sigma :)

[@reyjes]

I got this lens recently and it's the best lens I've ever had. Instant love!!! The minimum focusing distance is awesome.

[@quangmango7776]

Very nice review of the new 35mm f1.4 GM, I also prefer the 35mm instead of 24mm. I will get this lens once Sony a7IV come out.

[@Kristof_InsertRandomText]

Pierre is so freaking good - love his content, he definitely needs more subs!

[@achraf9946]

The 35mm 1.8 is more than enough for 90% whos reading this.

[@wouterkabouter2462]

I think you could even say 99%

[@achraf9946]

@@wouterkabouter2462 yeah 100% true

[@xyzfelix5929]

I think for people who aren't professional is the 1.8 way better.

[@matthoffman6962]

Just like the 85mm 1.8 Sony. Or if you already have a Sigma 35mm 1.4. But if you don’t then this can be a solid option I guess

[@elwick_photo]

90% of the time, it's good for 99% of the 100% of people reading this

[@photopaul4]

How do you manage shooting with a lens Wich is not officially announced and another in the streets photographer asks you Wich lens you are using on your camera? Or if somebody sees it?

[@hogg1media627]

this is the best channel! This guy is right to the point of the creative aspect of Photography

[@elliottaleksndr]

Thanks for the anxiety filled shot, handling those lens on the water. I have the 20mm f/1.8 so I vote for the 35mm.

[@easterlingderek34]

Who can really concentrate on what he says while on edge.

[@s.s_austin]

I love watching reviews on things I can't afford. Makes me dream much bigger 😂

[@JennerValiantDuran]

This is just the video I’m looking for! Literally just ordered the 24mm yesterday cause it’s just an awesome lens. But now this I’m gonna go with the 35mm.

[@howeryuen]

I like your definite decision picking the 35mm, not like most KZbinrs, they compare lenses but at the end couldn't make their decision.

[@bert1913]

I'm new to photography. Whatever I get into a new hobby I hate to have to upgrade later....so my plan is to start with the a7r v with the 35mm f/1.4 GM and the 85mm f/1.4 GMii (should be released soon)

[@Iamkitkatbar]

I bought the 35 f/1.4 and I'e been loving it ever since

[@Blizz4rd]

I prefer the 24mm f/1.4 GM, because I like its wide-angle look, but if I crop my A7R III's photos to 35mm, I still have 20 megapixels.

[@latineaux]

Very nice to see Sony finally releasing a 35mm f/1.4 G Master lens; however, I in humble opinion I still believe the new Sigma 35mm f/1.2 for Sony E mounts is better for overall sharpness.

[@joe2snj]

From the reviews I have seen the opposite is true. The GM is sharper than the Art. Jared Polin and Cameralabs compared them.

[@latineaux]

@@joe2snj Sir, you are incorrect. Please re-watch Jared's review, which he states he isn't giving up his Sigma 34mm f/1.2 lens because it is sharper and offers f/1.2 depth of field

[@joe2snj]

@@latineaux No he states the GM is sharper but he likes the f1.2 of the Art which is why he is keeping it. In his own comparisons it showed the GM to be sharper. Its no knock against Sigma, their new 85mm f1.4 beats the 85mm GM hands down for sharpness and by some distance. Even their new 105mm f2.8 Macro is sharper than the 90mm Macro G which is really saying something.

[@modernmusicstudio303]

That was a great review! I loved seeing the camera in action, and all the different things the lens can do!

[@ForrestWest]

I think the 24mm lens or anything wider photographs a subject in a scene while the 35mm lens can isolate the subject and highlight it more than the scene. That's just the way it feels to me. My 35mm 1.4 GM is arriving tomorrow and I can't

[@GoWrightReviews]

How do you like the new lens?

[@pedrol.5417]

I was close to buy the 50mm f1.2 for my Sony A7RV, but after watching some videos , and ofcourse yours, I am going to buy the 35 GM

[@rikofranko3560]

how to shoot anxiety in a video step 1: open your camera bag next to a body of water.

[@TAPPChannel]

Finally they have send you a new stuff to review Pierre huh? :) Enjoy your trip to Europe during this crazy times! Cheers

[@Pierretlambert]

Thank you!!

[@TAPPChannel]

@@Pierretlambert damn you’re back to Chicago at the end:) You are all over the places!:) Where are you not because I’m lost;)

[@platinum3181]

Well recently bought the 24mm gm... selling it because its to wide... wish i waited for a bit longer till 35mm gm since the price is simular 🥲

[@definitemylife]

I'd owned 35mm f1.4 ZA, to be honest 35mm might be great for mostly street photography and portrait photography, yet not quite friendly for travel photography. Cuz it's a bit too narrow to shoot building, landscape or anything you want to show the spatial feeling of. I sold my 35 Distagon and got the 25 Batis, then exchanged it to 24GM in the end. I do shoot lots of street photography, but with my 55ZA, as you don't need to get too close to people, it's easier to carry, and you don't draw attention with it's small size.

[@RockyMaiviaMiami]

Same , bought 24 when I finally could then boom the 35 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@hellolau]

@@definitemylife Amen 🙌

[@bentziongertsberg3457]

hey pierre, do you think you can do a comparison of the sony alpha cameras, like the a7r, a7rII, a7III, a9 ect

[@Pierretlambert]

Hey what would you like to know?

[@noxfilms]

@@Pierretlambert a7c vs Sony a7s3 please :)

[@yosam.mp4]

If I buy a SOny 16-35mm F2.8, is the 35mm F2.8 on this lens is going to be enough? Can I get similar results? Or should I rather go for the Sony 35mm F1.8 and the Tarmon 17-28mm F2.8?

[@manfrednikitser7246]

Can you do a comparison between F1.4, F.1.8, F2, F2.8 maybe? All in low-light. Like how much faster is it really with the difference between F1.4 to F2.8?

[@mmariattheresa]

And may i ask what lens did you use in filming this video? Thank you!

[@johnmoon822]

Thank you. I needed this. I was completely torn b/w the 24 and 35 GM.

[@techbyhadi5421]

I think 🤔 it’s 90% worth it cuz I like the 16-35mm too , thanks 🙏 for the vid.

[@noxfilms]

You’re doing a Kai reviewing and holding those lenses by the water 😂

[@KZLR]

People are saying that the video is terrible because of focus breathing... Is this overblown? Great video.

[@troytravince]

2021 i plan to get the sony a7iii (currently have a canon 6d) & now this 35mm lens since i love portrait, street, lifestyle photography. thanks pierre!

[@nickyallen6796]

I have the a7iii and I love it!

[@PannzorYT]

Never been this early! Love your content!

[@Pierretlambert]

Yay! Thank you!

[@mmariattheresa]

You seated right next to the water is giving me heart attack! 😂

[@ursfischer]

Great video. Love your gear reviews Pierre!

[@ConsumerFanatics]

Don’t want to be that guy but the 24 GM uses Direct Drive Super Sonic Motor (DDSSM), not the new XD. The XD is in the 12-24 GM, 135 GM, 400 GM, and 600 GM.

[@mdnahidpervez3510]

Thanks for your great video, I just bought a 35mm f1.8, also have 16-35mm f2.8 GM and 20mm 1.8G. It’ll be a great help if you inform me which lenses to choose next 24 f1.4 GM or 35 f1.4 GM for my product photography?

[@troyphillips1077]

I’m seriously seriously thinking of buying in a few minutes the Sony a7siii a 24mm f/1.4 gm and the 35mm f/1.4 gm for gimbal and SteadyCam use for live music videos. I’ve never seen your channel and it’s pretty sweet. I shoot in the Nikon dslr system the d500,d810,and d850 . Use them for live music photography and video. But I’m looking into stepping up into the video camera world and need a video system. Nikon presently doesn’t have quite have what I need . I love Nikons color and their lenses. I use a lot of Sigma lenses also and Sony e mount has plenty of those . But from what I’ve seen in the G Master line I’d stay Sony probably for most of my lenses. The price for one is comparable on the primes . Not the zooms though . I love the Sony 12-24 f/2.8 the 16-35 f/2.8 very nice wide angle zooms . I didn’t realize how good of optics Sony had . Oh then their 135 f/1.8 gm ooooo . And I so bad wanted to stay with Nikon . I believe today I’m going to sleep with the devil.

[@TheLizardman77]

Such great news that this lens is ecstatic!! So over sad and depressed lenses, they really bring the mood down.

[@sportturismo_4s]

How does it do shooting into the sun? Can it focus on a person's eyes?

[@mian3446]

I got a7riii and 24 gm 1.4 and 55 zeiss to get photos of my family. For the price and my usage 35 gm is overkill and I don’t need to carry so many primes. I’m saving money for 135 gm. No more fstop orange bag? Do you prefer atlas over fstop for more gear?

[@pedrol.5417]

It is the best all day lens !! Sharp, fast, light… it has everything. A monster lens.

[@proksalevente]

If you already have a 24 and an 85, would you get a 24-70 2.8 or a 35mm?

[@kevinrodriguez9659]

Question Pierre. Sigma 35 1.2 art or Sony GM 35 1.4?

[@limagepicture9023]

D'abord bonne année à toi ! Ensuite pour un reporter, je pense bien que tu dois kiffer grave pour ce nouveau 35mm GM :) Franchement, vu le prix du caillou et ses performances, il faudra le considérer comme un investissement dans la durée -)

[@maikumaister]

Should a 24mm on a crop sensor (apsc) camera body be considered to be a 35mm already if you say that 35mm is recommended for lifestyle, travel, weddings, etc.? The reason why i asked it is because if I get the 35mm GM, it will be around 50mm on a crop sensor right?

[@philipzaylaa8628]

If by any chance would you do a camera giveaway ?

[@eimankhai]

Hi I would love to see you test the new Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 sony lens. I'm planning to buy it and I would love to see what you can get out of the lens ;)

[@MarianMoisii]

Is it better for video production 24 mm?

[@mikel9957]

would you go 20 1.8 and 35 combo, or is just 24 good enough?

[@scampifingers]

I like a 35 but the Sony 24 seems great all round. 20 is great for vid but not flattering for faces.

[@best9560]

Pierre. make a video about street photography with cheap lenses. kit lens canon, 18-135, 75-300. I think it will be very interesting, because not everyone can afford expensive lenses.

[@realfamilyadventuresmemories]

Great look. I might just have to get this for the A73. Yes I know I’m still using it.

[@possisvideos]

ordered. i also love the 24gm and the 135gm.

[@GhostBustersGaming]

I would love to see you take pictures with the Sirui anamorphic lens 🤤

[@LiilReyy]

Thank you, now I know I need the 35mm 1.4 🙌🏻

[@mikaelrambourg1440]

Have both and i can sell one of this. Too different for me. Of course i can crop with the 24. But i prefer the crop mode with the 35 to have 50! I keep both with 85 ❤

[@town3]

Already Pre Ordered it first on the list 35mm my fav. Like always Pierre great review'

[@glenncatabas2778]

Awesome video! But you totally make me nervous holding the camera and lenses over the water like that! lol

[@CedricRachmad]

Are you saying it's better to have the 20 f1.8 plus 24GM instead of the 16-35GM?

[@lisabradley9288]

Thanks Pierre, if you could only use two lens for the rest of your career, which two lens would you choose? 🙂📸

[@Hehe-oo2kj]

Hi pierre. Amazing review and seems to be amazing lens! I have one question.. I was kind of surprised That you didn't compare it to 16-35mm 2.8 at all since it has all those focal lenghts in one package. Was it because of the price or is it because the difference in aperture ? Thank you!

[@Pierretlambert]

I didn't because it comes down to Prime vs Zoom debate :)

[@Sumpguard]

Im getting this lens, and the A7iii.

[@dynax78]

Thank you for this Vid. I Have buy my 35GM Today!

[@free5sole]

Will be preordering it for sure. It will be a great replacement for my Zeiss 35 1.4

[@marcs.7699]

I dont think so. There ist no better lense for a unique look than the Zeiss. But you will have a Sony-Replacement.

[@GLASICO]

what is the best lens for food photographer?

[@Tokyo_Views]

I would love to get a hands on this baby! Thanks for the video.

[@PhotographerSen]

I want you to review the 200-600mm G and to fit that in your pocket☺️

[@Franky74ify]

hope to release 50mm GM

[@easonwang3275]

Thanks for such detailed review, i am using Sony FX3, comparing Sony 35 1.4 GM and Sony 35 1.8 for video shooting and film making purpose only. If I don’t mind the focus breathing issue on GM, just considering the video image quality. Does these 2 lenses make any noticeable differences? Someone tell me the video image on FX3 is only 4K 10bit so on video I would hardly notice any differences, but I would like to buy GM if it does perform any better on video image quality. Thanks

[@Shots_by_tome]

Hi what you think about this lens.SIGMA 30 mm f/1.4 DC DN Standard Prime Lens - for Sony?

[@grandpa6374]

My lovely photography thanks Lambert

[@navis5284]

Holding out for a 28mm GM. 35mm isn't wide enough for compositional photography (for me).

[@MrRandomatom]

I’m planning on getting one for the 2021 wedding season (if they are available in FR)!

[@sebastianpino7207]

Good work as always, please do a comparison with sigma 35mm 1.4

[@arlocalheat2422]

I have a question what kind of Sony are you using?

[@kolapyellow7631]

Everyone is reviewing it now. Nice.

[@SoufianeChakrouf]

the first time that i catch you in the same exact time when you upload a video lol

[@Pierretlambert]

Ohhh welcome!

[@mauibuilder1239]

24mm 1.4 GM + Clear Image Zoom = 35mm 1.4 (with slightly less compression). Two lenses in one.

[@iMin00]

It won’t be 35 1.4. It would be a 35 mm 2.0

[@jamiermathlin]

pocket test, and without covers, nice ! at least you are careful with your equipment!

[@Pierretlambert]

Always!

[@aungpyaephyo9024]

plz compare with Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG HSM Art Lens

[@radin_mammudu]

Me Who use phone came: 😐😶😶 Edit: camera

[@brunomamede2352]

Just a little correction: 24mm GM is not Linear motor!

[@scope_lucas]

Dope content, this 35mm looks great ! Did you try the 35mm f1.2 from Sigma ? Is the added bokeh worth it ?

[@disdained7021]

I think 7th era and north borders are the people for sigma and Pierre is the Sony man

[@Pierretlambert]

I have had the 35mm 1.4 Sigma on Nikon for a long time - it's great but huge & heavy :/. Haven't tried 1.2

[@educatedbirdcage4084]

Is it better then signs 35 1.4 or 1.2?

[@SotoAivalis]

I preordered mine today!

[@harisamran7210]

Love yor vids man..Even though i don't have a camera but still..I love watching your vids..I just use a phone to take photo

[@pedrol.5417]

This 35mm 1.4 GM is my all day lens.

[@orhansnake9824]

To compare with the great Sigma 35. 1.4 makes more sense to me 🤷🏻‍♂️