Sony 35mm 1.4 G MASTER - PERFECTION!

[@JasonVong]

New Year, New Gear? 😆 Who's picking up this bad boy?

[@davidhrzenjak]

Not with my wallet

[@danielengelbertz9239]

after viewing this... i seriously consider it :/ I love my Sigma 35mm - but I will look for more information about the GM *sigh* :D thanks for the sweet teasing

[@williamng7747]

Ahhhh, I just got the 24mmGM.

[@JasonVong]

@@williamng7747 love the 24GM. Between the two, i'd still go 24!

[@Juumonji]

Ahh that GAS...It looks really good, but guess I'll be sticking with my 40 CF.

[@Pierretlambert]

Loooove it! Happy new year buddy

[@JasonVong]

so jealous you're in paris right now 😩

[@santigli]

Why do I even watch these videos when I only use kit lenses?

[@1970rsc]

Same reason why I watch pornhub but only sleep with my wife. It’s camera porn.

[@noorulhassan8704]

You will one day

[@queestapasanda7335]

To learn bro

[@bentziongertsberg3457]

hey Jason, can you update/redo the "ULTIMATE BUYING GUIDE Sony Full Frame Camera - a7II a7RII a7SII a7III a7RIII a9" cuz now the a9II is out, and things like that, and if we should wait to buy the new a7IV or just get a different camera

[@jaikavi5464]

I love my 24GM and I'm just waiting for an updated 50mm to pair it with. I think I'll skip out on the 35 for now

[@Slowjo1221]

Same!

[@craigman7262]

yeah especially the focus breathing on this lens

[@shayan_shots]

Can you get close up shots with the 24?

[@rodelmedia6184]

Yes I’m definitely getting this...sometime this year.

[@jv8studios]

awesome! let us know how it goes with the lens!

[@PapeSan]

A really nice lens ;) Will you make more content about the A7C ?

[@JasonVong]

what would you like to see

[@KwesiMangata]

@@JasonVong Everything (or most things) you like about it and don’t. I have a 6300 and was thinking of a upgrade to a full frame but, not sure if I should get the A7C or one of the A7R series?

[@yuanzofficial]

@@KwesiMangata Also, I hear very little about people who are going from sony APSC to the A7C. Most of the initial reviews just cover it versus A7iii and Siii. Would appreciate if we can get a shoutout to the APSC users 😀

[@KwesiMangata]

@@yuanzofficial thanks! Maybe I just need a lens upgrade as I’m using the FE 50mm/1.8 but not happy with the low light capabilities. Maybe one of the sigma trios would do like a 30mm/1.4 or a 56mm/1.4

[@avstars]

More options are always good. I personally have the 35mm 1.8 already so I don't think I will be upgrading, even though I love the focal length. You should do a video on a comparison on all the 35mm out there.

[@shayan_shots]

What focus lengths are the best for videos?

[@avstars]

@@shayan_shots depends what kind of video. if you're vlogging, you want something wide.

[@trogdor]

The last time I was shooting Sony I was using the Sigma 35/1.2 and loved the image quality, but it was an absolute tank. This lens might be bringing me back to a 35mm prime. I'm not totally impressed with the 35/1.8.

[@MrEmm]

I'd like to see a comparison of image quality between the 35 zeiss and the 35 gm.

[@ryejpeg]

Gerald Undone did a short comparison on his video

[@SilatShooter]

I just picked up the 35 f1.8 for Christmas and now wondering if I should return it for this one. I wanted something small and lighter than my 24-70 f2.8 for street and travel shooting. Love that this lens is sharp wide open.

[@DennisSchmelz]

I love this lens 🔥 Would love to hear your thoughts about my short film completely shot with this lens.

[@maviniii]

Hey man, nice channel you have! I just commented in your video and left thumbs up 👍🏻 also, nice production 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@NoOne-sy3dq]

Do you think someone should get this if they have an APSC camera like the ZV E10? Lens are naturally expensive and this is for $1300-$1500. A regular E mount lens would be for about $600 - $800. For a few more bucks I could get the GM. Also it's likely I'll upgrade to a full sensor camera. Not right now but in the future and I would already have a full sensor lens and wouldn't need to try and sell the APSC lens. Watchu think?

[@wilburyuen]

And here I am with my 35mm 2.8. I still like it though. Even more compact!

[@JasonVong]

Pancake!

[@Slowjo1221]

I regret selling the 35 2.8 all the time. I loved the size

[@MarianMoisii]

Good lense for photography /in videos focus breathing it's very bad

[@bobyu84]

I avoided buying any lenses for over a year - that changes as soon as this bad boy is released. This one is a game changer and a must own for me. 35mm is the PERFECT walkaround focal length, and Sony figured out a way to give us a lens that isn't a brick for daily use. Great review.

[@superlum]

I’ve been holding out for a 35mm and I just might order this bad boy.

[@shayan_shots]

What focus lengths are the best for videos?

[@pauldb5]

You should have a look at the Samyang 35mm f1.8 as well, it is a beautiful lens

[@everythingsharp]

Sony needs to update their 85mm and 70-200 ASAP!!!!

[@jv8studios]

How is the 85mm for the sony? i thinking of purchasing

[@everythingsharp]

​@@jv8studios I just bought the new sigma 85 DG DN but there is some strong vignetting that is hard to fix. other than that the lens is great and better than the 85 GM. Faster AF and sharper.

[@pizzomedia7261]

What about focus breathing for video? I heard it’s pretty bad. Thoughts?

[@ResizeFilms]

Great all-around GM lens. Hopefully Sony will release the 50mm GM version too.

[@KingofStreet3]

$1400 for 1.4 or $750 for the 1.8. Time for me to sell a kidney

[@kevinrodriguez9659]

Just ordered this. Had too, no way it can’t be in your camera bag if you have a full frame Sony Camera. People complain about the price but you gotta pay to play.

[@miguelquezada1916]

24 mm favours the environment and 50 mm favours the subject. This was one of those aha moments for me. Thanks Jason!

[@LtDeadeye]

Traditionally, for stills, both 24 and 35 would favor the environment as it tells a story about where the subject is. 50mm is more of a balanced emphasis (neither here nor there yet it is the most versatile prime focal length. 85 and greater is more about who the subject is rather than where the subject is. Popular prime lens kits usually include either a combination of 24, 50 and 135 or 35 and 85.

[@jarrod7465]

yeah that's pretty subjective My prime kit set uses a 24mm a 50mm and an 85mm. Having used 35mm a lot I just don't like it that much. I love 24, 50 and 85. I'd say 24 favours environment, 85 favours subject and 50mm is in between

[@iamhollywood555]

@@LtDeadeyeI have a 50 and 85. Would a 24 or 35 be better to add ?

[@iamhollywood555]

@@jarrod7465I have a 50 and 85. I was looking at either 24 or 35 but not sure which. 35 is more affordable to me right now but worried it’s too close to 50. Any feedback?

[@jarrod7465]

@@iamhollywood555 I'd get the 35 since it's more affordable. If you need a landscape lens the 35 will work for that, you just need to get further back.

[@MrBeastKorea]

For hybrid shooters like me, is it worth upgrading from the Sony 35mm f1.8? Ahhh I miss these Sony lens videos with the Vongpinion touch!

[@manfrednikitser7246]

I would love to hear your thoughts comparing it to the 40mm Zeiss Batis. And also, other than depth of field, how big is the difference really in low light conditions between F2 and F1.4. That kind of review like at a concert would be fantastic! :)

[@pablovi77]

It’s a one stop difference, so double the light. I don’t think you’ll use this lens for fiction or commercials, but it is unusable for anything like that, every time you focus the frame zooms, it’s called breathing, and it’s the worst I’ve seen from any lens.

[@manfrednikitser7246]

I only do concerts. Mainly wide-shots. But basically only low-light. And I wonder how much difference in the aperture one stop really makes. Is there a way to calculate that?

[@BiscuitLazers44]

Really hope that a 50mm is next, I love the Zeiss but it has its problems

[@dikasochirin4116]

Hey! Please elaborate on the Zeiss problems? As I was thinking of getting one .. Zeiss 50 1.4

[@BiscuitLazers44]

@@dikasochirin4116 sure! the main problem I’ve noticed is the weather sealing isn’t the best, mine has collected quite a bit of dust in it compared to my other lenses, nothing that would ruin image quality but it bothers me when I glance into it. Also, it’s quite disproportionate for a mirrorless, a very large 50mm indeed. Lastly, the autofocus is quite loud, and it has a smooth metallic texture that is much less scratch resistant than the textured metal of G-masters. All nit-picks, other than that it has the best image quality I’ve seen from a prime other than the 135 g-master.

[@joshuachubbphotography]

Could you do a comparison of the 35GM vs the Tamron 35-150 @ 35mm?

[@rickt.8866]

I have both lenses and the Tamron is very close when shooting wide open at f2. It’s an awesome lens. The 35mm GM is stellar at all focal lengths and is much easier to carry around. As far as video, i’m getting way better active steady shot and breathing compensation on my Sony A7IV. The GM will also be awesome when I finally get a Sony A7RV. The 61mp will definitely show the difference in both.

[@aungpyaephyo9024]

Plz compare with Sigma f/1.4 Dg HSM Art Lens.

[@geopat4298]

At 2:15 you say GM is "notorious" for it's smooth pleasing circular shape. The word "notorious" means "famous or well known for some bad quality". So this would suggest the lens is widely hated in the photography community. Like the Hitler of lenses. I'm sure that's not what you meant. Sorry, but misuse of the words "notorious" and "infamous" is a huge pet peeve of mine. These words mean famous for something BAD. Hope this helps improve your vocabulary in the future.

[@MengL33]

Jason. I love your channel. Great energy, great education and great entertainment.

[@fotosvond_]

In theory, the Sony 35/1.8 makes a lot more sense, especially for hybrid shooters. However, I just don't like this lens. It is optically really good, but I like neither the straight form factor nor that you don't get a proper mount weather sealing for more than 700€. That's just not okay. Close-up IQ is quite a lot better on the GM, too. Plus, if you are user of a 7R body you get picky because most lenses can't really make use of these high resolution sensors. If you have a good zoom (in my case Tamron 28-75 G2) and you try any cheaper prime lens on your 7R series body, you are quite critical because you expect a prime to deliver better or at least on par results with a zoom lens. If I wanted to save money on 35s, I would go with Tamron's rather slow f/2.8 because it focuses very close at 14 cm and has really great IQ, however as soon as you also do video or have a high resolution body, it makes no sense to make experiments all the time. Put this G-Master on it and the discussion is closed.

[@davidwamback9000]

How does this compare to the 1.8 Sony 35? Resolution, contrast, chromatic aberration?

[@fitguy49]

Great review as always. I traded the 1.8 version for the 1.4 version because the focal length is sooo perfect for just about everything

[@johnisaac3008]

Hi Jason, I would love to get this new lens! do you know is Sony will be coming out with a GM 50mm 1.4?

[@aportraitontech5218]

50GM 1.2 is available now

[@DumpThump]

Disliked for slurp noise.

[@DevonEk]

Bring that 50mm focal length g master lens Sony 😪 possibly update the 85mm g master with better focus motors too lol

[@Tokyo_Views]

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

[@jv8studios]

Its awesome ! do you use the sony camera alot?

[@Tokyo_Views]

@@jv8studios I try to! Just that the gimbal is so heavy!

[@WillyLau]

Hello Jason, happy new year! Would like to know your opinion about this Sony GM 35mm F1.4 v.s ZA Batis 40mm F2.0? In video shooting

[@wosl85william]

Felt existed when I saw you were holding tamron 17-70mm f2.8

[@happybear5415]

Understand that it’s f1.4 lens but it’s not that small and light weight as you mentioned. I’d rather go around with my 24GM. One thing that I’m waiting from Sony. That is the new 50mm f1.4, may be G or GM, with smaller and lighter body comparing with 50mm Zeiss. It would be perfect for closing the gap between my 24 and 85 lens.

[@CinematoPhoto]

Are you kidding me? Calling it perfection when the focus breathing is like vomiting?

[@joshc3509]

Great lens but I think the sigma 35mm f1.4 is better value for half the cost and the only con being auto focus

[@networm64]

Great! Now seeing this gem out I can't unsee the lack of a 24mm 1.8 G lens, lighter and heaper than the hero GM version and making a great company with the upcoming 16mm 1.8, as the 20mm is not everyone's taste

[@calvinchung1195]

holdng out for the 50gm

[@Brandon-dj9cq]

where's the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 review?😊

[@PhotoNERDsUnite]

I don’t shoot Sony (yet) ......but I LOVE YOU. You crack me up bro. That jump into “balls” was hysterical. Keep it going man. Love your work. 😃🥰

[@cohenjr80]

Does that shot of the Tamron 17-70 APS-C lens hint at a review coming? Or comparison to the 16-55 G?

[@nicktorontali]

How's the focus breathing? I've read/seen that it's there but wondering if it's noticeable in real life situations?

[@quansmith7565]

I love the lens but it will be a no for me. I'm sticking my Sigma 35 1.2 even if it is a tank.

[@neilgoro9609]

I preordered and confirmed that I will have a unit. Can’t wait. Will be using on a7C.

[@kram0173]

Preordered right after watching your video! Super happy that it has the same fast focus as the 135 mm 1.8 GM lens!!!!!

[@OzzySafa]

Holy smokes I want to joint the G spot club!

[@JasonVong]

that sounds like a differnt kinda club!

[@bogdannecula]

@@JasonVong 😂😂😂😂

[@aut9studio89]

Sir what microphone are you using I really like the sound quality

[@jv8studios]

The quality is great!

[@iang265]

BALLS

[@JustinPinedaMedia]

I'm gonna predict if Sony releases a 50mm GM lens, it will be an f/1.2 rather than f/1.4.

[@Cthames123]

Having the benefit of looking at the comment now 2 years later both 50mm, f1.2 & 50mm, f1.4 were released!

[@Juventinos]

sharp as fuck, very. but 0 image fidelity, turn those pictures into black and white, you'll see what i mean. flat as fuck as well.

[@bokbokeh]

I literally got a 35mm f1.8 last week

[@JasonVong]

and it's awesome! how do you like it?

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

Don't worry, you probably wouldn't be able to find the 35mm f1.4 anyway for a year.

[@bokbokeh]

@@youuuuuuuuuuutube 😂😂

[@mareya3201]

oh my, I'm getting a A7C+this 35mm lens!

[@kushbahuguna8485]

Hello Jason! AN absolute fan of your videos! Great job! I had a question, been considering getting an a7c for the updated color science, improved autofocus and no video record limit ( stills basically the same as a7iii) but my only concern is the handing of a7c. Are the 85mm and 35mm and 24mm lens small enough that we can grip the a7c without rubbing the hands ??? Thanks you!

[@jackryder6732]

Being naturally funny is a big thing in your presentation. Great

[@christiandante]

“But anyways....BALLS”

[@GravesFPS]

Man, your videos really make me miss Pasadena. Love the content; it has helped me immensely!

[@tytang2010]

Just pre-ordered and waiting...

[@tjackman]

This seems like it would be my favorite lens ever. Except I already have the 20mm G lens, and most of my work goes onto people's social media so resolution really doesn't matter. So I take that 20mm and crop to an equivalent 30mm.

[@jamesb8818]

damn that was so sharp and clear you could see her own reflection in her eye lol wow.

[@cklee_]

lmao that transition to smooth balls

[@naeemalmalek3925]

24mm vs 35mm who is bast

[@zuk207]

Sticking to my Samyang for 1/3 of the price for now 🙃

[@GiNodrog]

For a while now I've been looking for 35mm to replace my f2.8! Think this fits the bill. Hmmmm !!

[@jv8studios]

I think you will be impressed with this one!

[@sic04250f]

Gimmie the 16 f1.8 GM already!!

[@Ozhtube]

How is this lens combined with the Sony 6400 camera?

[@8dioproductions]

When will we get cinematic lenses from Sony? Anamorphic?

[@adamo3379]

Perfection? Focus breathing is sooo bad!!! are you blind ?

[@AdamWayneHughes]

Really good info on the focusing system, thanks for that. So a 35mm is in the sony line up...but do i need one if i already have a 24gm.... I feel like no, but do you have a take?

[@shayan_shots]

Can you get close up shots with the 24?

[@AdamWayneHughes]

@@shayan_shots yes, I also use it every day for my zoom calls, usually about 3 ft away focus is best at about 10 inches hit or miss any closer than that for dynamic video

[@xukarhei8893]

Great Review! Around the 4:40 mark, you mentioned that the 24mm GM missed out on the new focusing system, but it seems like that isn't the case according to some other sources. Thanks again for the in-depth review on this awesome lens!

[@СергейИгоревич-ф5й]

Hey Vong! You become rounder and rounder)

[@MrFraiche]

Just picked this bad boy up. Absolutely incredible lens. Goes perfectly with the A7C.

[@richinlukang7042]

Taiwan filled preorders on the Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM at the beginning of Feb. I've had mine for 2 weeks and love it. If you go budget and buy the f/1.8 lens, never pick up the GM lens and use it. You'll hate yourself for not spending the extra bit of cash to buy it. Is it worth twice as much as the Sony 35mm f/1.8? Most definitely!

[@CharlieLiuPhotography]

The puns, bruh. This deserves like 6 million thumbs up. Love your stuff as usual

[@JasonVong]

hahah thanks Charlie!

[@shayan_shots]

What focus lengths are the best for videos?

[@jcpratt573]

Are some of these shots from Spokane?

[@switchunboxing]

Honestly, yeah, after watching someone else’s video of the Sony 24mm, I’m thinking I may not need all of that aperture that I thought I needed. Because from his videos and your photo, the background blur just looks excessive. I mean before the technology age that could’ve been cool but now it just looks like you hardcore edited it lol.

[@TimandLauren]

So save the money and get the sony 35mm 1.8?

[@JasonVong]

that lil thing is a BEAST!! I would opt for the smaller lens if you've never shot with a 35 prime before.

[@TimandLauren]

@@JasonVong thnx jason, after watching gerald undone, it sounds like the 35gm for photos, 35mm 1.8 for video if you wanna save money

[@navis5284]

The bokeh is a bit underwhelming on this lens... imho, so whatever

[@sarahmcbeth9156]

wait you held that zoom tamron lens up but didnt say anything about it haha

[@niclu6848]

Would love to see comparison between Sony 35GM and Sigma 35 f1.2

[@jv8studios]

Yes that sigma 1.2 lens is epic. Imagine that impressive bokeh!

[@DonTHEhandsome1]

Watching this trying to figure out if the 35 is a better value than the 50 1.2. Sometimes I feel like the 50 is too tight, but then i always find myself cropping things in when I use a wider lens. A 50 1.2 is kind of a halo lens for me, or should I "settle" for the 35. $1300 vs $2000 🤔

[@stevesvanderpool8653]

I own the 35GM and it is amazing. After much internal debate I think it's time for the 50GM as one of my tools.

[@BBB6722-z6i]

I'm curious, which one did you end up choosing? I am currently in the same predicament between these two 35 1.4 gm or 50 1.2 gm

[@rt4581]

Getting impatient with waiting what’s the point of preordering😡

[@viveksathish]

I love the XD motors on the Sony lenses. I’m on to this lens when it arrives

[@diegocaptures3038]

Yes already got the sony 20 1.8, & zeiss 85

[@JasonVong]

hell yeah #TEAMBATIS

[@apexyao8931]

The 85 GM needs a refresh too!

[@JasonVong]

I kinda agree! Be nice to see a smaller 85GM!

[@zenscape]

@@JasonVong Will Sony update lenses and brand them Mark 2, 3, etc like Canon lenses?

[@Vatziubeuca]

Do you know what you don't have on this chanel? A comparison of all 3 lenses from Sony on 35mm focal. I'm looking to buy a 35, I got a zeiss 35 1. 4 but i need another one, I'm looking between 35 1.8 and G master, any chance of a video comparison?

[@andrewdinh5428]

Currently I have a7iii with 24-105mm f4 G, 28mm F2 and 85mm f1.8. Im a car guys and I love to take pictures on car. Should I buy this lens? I would love to buy 14mm lens as well for car interiors shot and 50mm lens too

[@KingRyzen108]

God bless you man, always look forward to seeing your content. Hope you two are staying safe!

[@migueltrujillo5932]

Is light because it has 2 plastic elements in 1 group.

[@ManmohanMohanty]

Is this lens recommended for videos as well? Or just photography? I’m using Sony a6400, and since this lens doesn’t have OSS so it might not be recommended for videos, let me know your views. Thanks!

[@MoarCoffeePlzzz]

Sigma 30 mm ($350) vs. Sony 35mm ($1400) Uhhhh.. Easy choice.. I'll be hanging onto my Sigma lenses for the foreseeable future.

[@kostasrestas]

I want it !!

[@dlovisuals]

Welcome back brother! Starting off the new year with a badass lens!

[@mrwashur1991]

Jason: complains about the weight of the za 35 1.4. Me: Laughs in 200-600mm

[@LAAM619]

Those bokeh balls were lemon shape not round.