Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM Review: An ALMOST PERFECT Lens!

[@andrespuche2706]

“I’m Gerald Undone and you miss 100% of the shots you don’t white balance”

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

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[@iPhonedo]

Thank you Gerald. Now I have to buy this lens. Thank you.

[@demasistudios]

😅

[@ShadowsofSmoke]

I have bought the lens.

[@makatron]

I bet your credit card it's so happy

[@iComplainer]

_Thanks Gerald._

[@DigitalPhilosophers]

Isn’t focus breathing a problem in videos using AF ? Or did I misunderstand him saying it’s a problem for manuel focusing in videos ?

[@jp771]

Compared to the majority of reviews, yours always include a part on manual focusing and breathing. It is so important for us professional cameraman. Thank you very much from all of us, you are the best reviewer on youtube.

[@NoahHerman]

Went with the FE 35mm. Thanks Gerald :)

[@craiggagnon8407]

even though you are often talking at a higher level than I can 100% understand at this point in my Photography journey, I love your content. You're a good guy, and that comes through. Cheers bud.

[@shamrock5725]

Gerald I just wanted to say thank you for using the option to have a title on a part of the video of we wanna go back and re listen, it's a huge time saver and I wish more people did it. Thx

[@jayphilipwilliams]

Friendly tip to a great KZbinr/channel: when you put any text near the edges of the screen, enable Safe Areas for assistance with positioning. Some things are getting partially cut off on my TV around the edges (e.g., 12:00). Great video and review, as always.

[@PeterKoperdan]

Perhaps you should change settings on your TV. Many TV's have a computer mode (or something similar) that displays the whole screen. Unless it's a smart TV KZbin app, in which case that kinda sucks for you, that it doesn't display whole videos..

[@jakemoscato]

I know you were a fan of the Sigma Art 1.4. If you had that would you suggest upgrading if you wanted the overall best lense for video. Thanks for being you man

[@peoplevrobot]

Thanks Gerald great review with just the right balance of user friendly tech info. I have seen 6 videos on this lens and you are the only one to look at focus breathing which is a biggie for video. Thanks a million

[@patmat.]

Sony gets it, all of their lens lauches make sense, they care about their customers. After being with Canon since the A1, I'm so glad I made the big switch 4y ago.

[@tawaanbrown6122]

Dude is a bona fide beast. Truly a God send in breaking down various subjects to those of us who love but, don’t quite understand all the things.

[@kane01337]

12:40 - missed focus on Zeiss ? Also highlight rolloff ? hmm

focused on right eye

[@kane01337]

@ Just missed focus I think- cheek & lips are in focus o_O

[@SilatShooter]

Good Video, I just got the 35mm f.18 for Christmas and was soo happy and then ... So debating whether to return it and upgrade this new one, I'm within my return window. Though I do like how small and light the 1.8 is.

[@MikeMarrah]

That lens breathes harder than I do trying to run with a mask

[@Eonndi]

Please compare the GM with the Distagon for color rendition and 3D pop. The distagon is amazing and the best 35mm I’ve used. My copy was really Sharp and centered.

[@Black3ternity]

Awesome. Will skip out on that because I sport APS-C currently. I own the 35 f1.8 for aps-c and just a heads up on the focus breathing: For Landscape photography and Focus stacking, th breathing is KILLER. I have a couple of shots und that I can't properly stack due to breathing in the aps-c lens aswell. With what you showed here, it can be cumbersome to fix and stack images.

[@mbc_localjournalisminitiat4876]

Jared P also notes the suspiciously light build. I wonder if they market it as a F1.4 when in actuality it is a T1.6 or so. Basically a souped up 1.8 that's better controlled. Great video as always.

[@JamesClark1991]

That focus breathing seems crazy high...

[@petersvan7880]

Perhaps a software update can fix it...

[@JamesClark1991]

@@petersvan7880 Nope. That's mechanical.

[@normanm11]

Yup; I’ll stick with my Zeiss 35mm 1.4

[@nytiger]

I’m not familiar with focus breathing because I never had a lens that had this problem as a video shooter ... Should I stick with 35/1.8 or upgrade to this 1.4 GM for video??

[@JamesClark1991]

@@nytiger If you're doing focus pulls don't get the GM.

[@sticky8579]

Love this comparison video. So well done. So interesting. Fantastic, well put together.

[@SlideWreckDan]

"I shot my wife" Don't say this out of context 😂 But seriously, the images look phenomenal

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

I did not shoot the deputy.

[@OnlyIn876]

would you recommend this prime lens to handle all around client work for my first couple gigs? I was also considering 24-70 mm gm but I fear It is way to heavy to walk around with a gimbal and feel the 20mm might be to wide and be more of a specific need lens thanks.

[@JokiW]

The Sigma 35/1.2 is a pretty impressive option native option for e-mount, sure this is sharper? Would also love to see a comparison of the bokeh at 1.4, the Sigma is very smooth. It's huge though, like twice the weight...

[@setiop6788]

Sigma is heavy and I found Sony to be way sharper around corners.

[@DeeanaJohnsonkati]

Thanks Gerald for your review. I was looking for a full-frame 35mm to work with my A73. I heard wonderful things about the GM 1.4 but can’t afford it. However, since the 1.8 is more in my price range (and I primarily shoot video) this will be my next buy. 😊

[@kaimelis]

I think what photo review people often forget to mention is the body lens combination. This lens seems to be designed with the 60 megapixel a7r4 in mind but probably would not make as much sense in the case of a73 or a7s3. Of course the aberration corrections and distortion is relevant on all the sensors, but for the sharpness, it would be interesting to see the 24 megapixel images compared to 60 on both lenses.

[@chrisgg]

So, if you primarily shoot videos you should pick the 1.8?

[@sandb1867]

Cool, but how does it compare to the Sigma 40/1.4 ART E-mount?

[@mekawi]

You zoomed almost 600% in those raw photos, crazy lens sharpness! Is this the A7siii shooting? Cause that would be crazy for a 12mp sensor!

[@Karthig1987]

I believe he was using the 61MP a7R4

[@David_Schwarz_DOP]

@@Karthig1987 5:40 ..

[@MotoTrotter]

@@Karthig1987 60 MP

[@MatthewChenDirector]

Hey Gerald so if we are using the A7S3 new slow “focus pulling” AF ability, is the focus breathing a deal breaker? Just trying to get an understanding of how bad this focus breathing is.

[@Alexsu1]

I'd like to get more info on this as well

[@sonicneutronic]

I have the 35mm 1.8 and love it already...... but my eyes are on the rumored Sony 16mm f/1.8

[@Mysterybarllc]

Great video as usual but I have a question. Which one do you think is better for self recording cooking videos? Or having a camera person record you? I stuck in the middle and no one really speaks about lens for cooking videos. Thanks in advance if you see this

[@johannestornquist]

"I'm Gerald Undone and all I want is the perfect carrot"

[@callevi1791]

Another great undone Sony lens analysis. I buy nothing without checking in on Geralds thoughts. Joining his KZbin channel now. We all need to keep him properly fed.

[@bobsykes]

Good, concise review. Your guest's portrait photos look amazing, too.

[@TableRumble]

Just wondering if focusing on video shooting, what's a better choice considering the breathing effect, i'm using 24GM and its breating does bother me quite a lot...

[@Clickumentary]

Manny! My Chicago homie. If I had an A7 I'd definitely have a tough time picking between these two. That focus breathing was *VERY* pronounced.

[@parthbhardwaj4279]

Hi Gerald Is there your favourite anamorphic lens that you would recommend

[@GCGFilmsYT]

"I'm Gerald Undone and I get undone the same as you, one leg at a time."

[@mr.j5526]

Is it worth the upgrade if you have the sigma 35mm 1.4?

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

Recently rewatched this video as I try to firm up my 35mm for my compact C cameras like the A7CR and A7CII. I do own the FE 35/1.5 GM and use it on my A1 and A7RV. Also found a mint used copy of the FE 35/1.8 but I’m not a videographer just a still shooter. Of course I’m looking for a smaller/lighter 35mm for travel. Wondering if I should also consider Sigma I-series 35/2 DG DN Contemporary. Have you looked at that and do you have an opinion? Take care.

[@jarelroxas8713]

This lens looks great but I think I’ll keep my 35 1.8 a little longer. Thanks for all the info!

[@liamriley9816]

Would you ever consider the Voigtlander 35mm f/2 APO for video? It looks to be just as sharp as the GM and is as small as the Sony 1.8. If you didn't care about AF, would there be any reason to choose a different lens over the Voigt? Or the Sigma 35 f/2 DG DN maybe?

[@jamesreed7278]

Is the breathing bad when also using autofocus or is it just when using manual focus?

[@SawyerDesign]

Man, your breakdowns and comparisons have been invaluable. I’ve had a hell of time with my zeiss 35mm f1.4 breathing and focusing in general, regardless of the focus mode (although wide seems to do better than center). Shooting slog2 in a woodshop offers little contrast so I can make some of this up with light, but I can’t tell if it’s me and my settings or the lens. Any insight on that lens vs the f1.8 and GM in your experience would be very much appreciated. Thanks! 🤙

[@guidoserrano2629]

Finally the Sony A7Siii is in stock where I live. I'm searching for lenses. If you have to choose only 1 to leave on the camera 24/7, which one would you choose? For photography I have the Fujifilm x100f which has an effective 35mm. But I can move to a zoom lens for the Sony.

[@Itspixelwolf]

I love that Gerald somehow finds a way to give you the data while maintaining the entertainment level. Is it his voice? The pacing, the footage or the beautiful purple background?

[@jafargio]

Would be great to see results compared to Sigma 40MM Art. Thank you for this review.

[@RalfWeyer]

Great review Gerold, how would you rate this lens compared to the Sigma Art 35mm F1.2?

[@JamesClark1991]

Surprised this wasn't mentioned.

[@LProds]

@@JamesClark1991 I was even more surprised when I saw he did compare it to the f1.8 in a previous video. This new GM vs the sigma 1.2 is the comparison we're all waiting to see

[@chrisbreitigan]

I’m a die hard canon user but sometimes I watch these videos for other systems just to enjoy Gerald and learn new technical info

[@dawnfirephotography]

Gerald Thorough. So thorough. Thank you! I've been considering a 35mm for my Sony. Already have the 24mm 1.4. Hard to justify for 9mm of focal length for that price but THINKING about it - and this helps.

[@gymquotes]

@geraldundone Was your final recommendation to NOT get this for video-focused work? Primarily looking for a prime for video, would this be a good choice? Thanks!!!

[@PhillipRPeck]

Dammit, Gerald, you made me buy the 35 f/1.8, now you're gonna make me get the f/1.4

[@orangerecords_studio]

wanting a quick workflow, on my FX6, or problably mostly on the "B-cam - on a gimbale 2. cam". How do I change the Aperture, fast and easy, on the 1.8 ? do I have to dive into the meny, and, ....jsut loos my temper :) or, can I set a custom button, or wheen( fx6) to change it on the fly ?

[@ullbill]

Hey Gerald I was watching this video to compare to the 16 35 t3.1 but F1.4 seems very different from all the 50 e-mount lenses.

[@mahaveer1993]

I am more video-focused, purple fringing on GM 35 mm is very minimal which helps me in post-production but can't tolerate focus breathing as I also shoot on Autofocus, thoughts anyone ??

[@rudolphlagarrigue5072]

Thank you Gerald for this very good review! it will be very interesting to compare this 35mm GM to zeiss Batis 40mm on autofocus side...

[@MarkTalampas]

For photography which would you recommend Sigma 40mm f1.4 vs Sony 35mm f1.4??

[@BackpackingVideos]

Any thoughts on the 35mm f2.8? Optically how does it compare to the rest? It seems like a great backpacking lens

[@v3zMedia]

Is this better than the Sigma 40mm 1.4 Art image wise?

[@wvansluisveld3011]

I couldn't find a review from Gerald for the 24mm GM. Does this mean you did not like it, or are there other reasons why it doesnt seem to have a review published? Apologies if it is there and I just missed it.

[@OlegKovalov]

Which is better, this new Sony lens or Sigma 35mm f/1.4?

[@ahmadbilal-io]

Thanks for this! I've a question.. Shooting on sony A7 iii with g-master 24mm 1.4, using crop mode. Which would give you 36mm equivalent focal length(1.5x crop) Can you make a difference video on Using 24mm 1.4 G-master on crop mode And 35mm 1.4 G-master on full frame mode. 🙌🏻

[@hunktubes]

nice, an unboxing video which shows all the boxes, pouches etc. For me Undone is the unboxing-master!

[@easonwang3275]

Thanks Gerald for such detailed review, i am only shooting video and wondering does lens sharpness really affecting the video quality ? Consider 4K video has far lower resolution compared to photo shooting.

[@distensione11]

Hi Gerald, have you ever tried the Samyang V-Af? the lens design seemed interesting, but few people have talked about it

[@vemaraju]

How does this compare against Sigma 35mm F/1.2 ?

[@SperS-222]

Sony bit better

[@TravelTourTaste]

Hey bro great to see you again. Hope you had a great Christmas and just wanted to wish you a very Happy New year and may 2021 bring you much success, joy and happiness. Stay safe and catch up again real soon.

[@followtheboat]

I've just bought the A7C for photography with my legacy lenses. My fave is the Takumar 35mm. I suspect one day I'll buy an AF lens for low-light video... and I think this could be it! Excellent review as ever, thank you.

[@mrDoctorWho0]

Finally, a lens I was looking for. Did you manage to test it's light transmission? Compared to Sigmas or at least to Sony 35 1.8.

[@davitstepanyan81]

What about Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G ? Are You going to make a video about it ?

[@paulgero]

Superb Review Gerald...as per usual...This is the lens I have wanted from Sony for a long time...It will be a great addition to the kit.

[@inthehandsofbeauty]

Gerald, how does this 35mm 1.4 stack up to the Sigma Art 40mm (which I have) and is crazy sharp with beautiful rendition. However, heavy!!! Is this 35mm 1.4 as close optically, also in terms of CA, fringing, etc.? I'd be curious about switching although I do love the 40mm focal length as a bit less distortion for portraits.

[@gearhigher2027]

One lens choice on SONY A7C vs. SONY 24mm f/1.4 GM? Thank You

[@silklion7375]

How is it compared to the 35mm 1.4 Zeiss and Sigma DG DN?

[@TheRickAustin]

I just re-entered the Sony ecosystem and am looking for my first e-mount full frame prime lens. If you were going to buy one lens - at least for now - would it be a 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, other?

[@thatsamuellu]

Hey, Gerald. You shot this episode on A7s3 with the log or what? Why there are many color rings on your backdrop? Usually, this only happens on low-bit color depth cameras?

[@rtomsa1]

Great job on this review. I wasn’t sure what to make of this lens seeing the price but the quality in the photos is outstanding

[@anthonypc1]

I always thought London was in England. I learn a lot from this channel. Thanks

[@animaxxx4429]

yeah me too !

[@TalkTubeJeff]

Did you speed up this video or take a couple of shots of Espresso before shooting?

[@TheAlskouba]

Have you tried the new sigma 35mm f2 dg dn? Apparently it’s a bit better than the fe 35mm 1.8. I would love to hear your opinion on that. Thanks

[@amiame115]

What do you think of 40mm zeiess batis compared to this lens gerald?

[@mrtdjek276]

G where are you on the Sigma 35 1.2mm V this lens, who is coming out on top now?

[@robbie154]

So is the 24mm a better pseudo macro lens?

[@rarih100]

G & done 👍 that amazing review, 1 stupide question : you recorded this video with the A7s iii but what about the degradation in the background, is this the KZbin compression or what? , while the A7s record in 10bit 🤔 Thank you again

[@DIOS10]

Would you bag the trio as 20mm 24mm 35mm ??

[@NykelleStbrice]

Curious about the sigma 35mm f2. Any thoughts on that lens?

[@davidwamback9000]

Does the focus breathing in this lens limit the ability to focus stack or does the software account for that?

[@minarimon3106]

Which one is better for filming at low light conditions??

[@BoredErica]

I know they're in different size/weight classes but how does the 40mm Art compare?

[@fluxcapacitor3273]

no full size photo samples? it's impossible to judge sharpness over a video.you could share some photo.

[@punit213]

How does the image quality compare to the Sigma ART 1.4 ? Worth the price difference? Thanks again for your amazing videos!

[@gurugamer8632]

I have the SONY FE 35MM F/1.4 ZA ZEISS DISTAGON T* LENS worth upgrading and why ?

[@ghawamkouchaki372]

How do you feel about this lens compared to the 40mm batis?

[@EmileModesitt]

Kind of a random question, but what “sheen” is the purple paint on your wall? I’m currently setting up my home studio and can’t decide if I should do Matte or Eggshell lol.

[@ADHDpatientZer0]

pretty sure its paper man....but id have to say that if you go to most any painting place that sells paint that saturation and start throwing around the word eggplant talk about needinga deep purple. sorry if im speaking out of turn i know your not asking me

[@EmileModesitt]

@@ADHDpatientZer0 haha now I want to ask if they have an “eggplant” sheen 😆. Thanks for the input; it’s definitely paint as Gerald has an episode showing him setting up his studio and painting the wall.

[@ADHDpatientZer0]

@@EmileModesitt you are totally right that’s my bad I was thinking of the episode where he goes to potato jets studio and they reference the purple paper and he doesn’t actually have it and he pretends to deduct points that’s my bad man for some reason I had that stuck in my head ...but if you haven’t found anything close I remembered something thst may help I used to use a self leveling enamel based paint for decorative concrete we had to match a color exactly for a logo to this ... we used a Pantone color as reference... i think it was sherwin-Williams that mixed the paint but if you can get close with a Pantone reference you can definitely have it mixed if you can’t get it locally maybe online ... won’t have as fun a name as eggplant sheen ... if all else fails you can always mix a blank base with acrylic and floatrol have them shake it at Lowe’s then wait a few weeks for it to thicken back up..if you REALLY love the color .. good luck man I’d love to see the final result🤞🏻

[@EmileModesitt]

@@ADHDpatientZer0 Wow you know a lot about paint! Haha thanks, I appreciate the info :)

[@detailsmove]

would you suggest this lens to fit two people in the same frame for video podcasting?

[@gilles6238]

With sharpness master can you make a video with the GM35mm 1.4 Vs Sigma 40mm 1.4 art for sony ? thanks Gerald and break it all down ;)

[@286mic]

Anyone know when this lens gets released? Seems like it's still preorder everywhere but expected dates to be April 12.

[@muleyg]

Do you have review of the Sony 24mm f/1.4?

[@JordanLeeVideo]

Great review Gerald, as always! Although, until now I didn't know there was a London in Canada, so I got excited thinking you (and your purple wall) had moved to the UK!

[@MensHealthMedia]

Would this Sony 35mm f1.4 GM lens paired with the new A7IV and it's breathing compensation feature eliminate/minimize the focus breathing?

[@bryanbuff]

Yeah, but it adds a crop. If you have FB comp and Active stabilization on, the 35mm essentially becomes a 42mm.

[@mingmangmung3051]

Would the 24 or the 35 be a better first prime lens? I need it to shoot talking heads and general street photography.