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

[@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!

[@bobsykes]

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

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

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

[@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! :)

[@pierreduprey9032]

Best video on this lens and I’ve watched several! Just ordered mine. Love the pictures you’ve captured, awe-inspiring ❤

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad you like it!

[@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!

[@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

[@inquisitvem6723]

I’m deciding….leaning towards 24mm for land scape. What is more of a dilemma for me is a 20mm f1.8 vs. 24mm f1.4…can’t decide

[@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.

[@purpleAiPEy]

This is like an a7c photo demo and I love it

[@jonoy4375]

Every Sony lens presented by Mark, seems awesome and inspiring

[@xperiax10z]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@SamandSteve]

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

[@wawanbalik]

A review sharper than the lens itself and this is what we have come to expect from Mark. Thank you!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Thanks for the positive feedback 👍

[@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!

[@funnybugsbunny]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@antonmironov1981]

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

[@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

[@xuchen1830]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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...

[@RLTPhoto]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@dude789d]

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

[@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!!!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

You don't really need Optical SteadyShot or OSS on a wide angle lens that is mounted on a camera with IBIS (In Body Image Stabilisation).

[@marcusdekker]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Still, for that price... Here's another great video Mark has made about his passion for photography; kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6OwdpSto956g8U i think you all should watch!

[@marcusdekker]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills If i would buy the 35mm 1.8 instead of the 35mm 1.4GM, what would i miss out on, except (slightly) less bokey and build quality? How would the picture quality of the 35mm 1.8 compare to the 85mm 1.8G lens; they both look the same?^^ How does the 20mm 1.8G compare to the 35mm lens; i mean it's only 15mm diference. In your prime lens line up you move from the 35mm to the 85mm; thats a 50 mm divergence; only 3 small steps as you call it......Do you get my point (question)? (PS im on your patreon site)...i think there is something wrong if i have to ask why i should buy a lens.....

[@DustinFurlow]

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

[@rabsme9767]

Was waiting for your review!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@RoyzNL]

Incredible details and sharpness Mark, great photography and lens!

[@ToddWilhelm]

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

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

My pleasure!

[@theoalemayehou7220]

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

[@cbphil2]

Marc, your pics are absolutely stunning ! Whatever lens you used ! Bravo !!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad you like them!

[@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.

[@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.

[@hubertbaierl9546]

Just bought it and did initial work. It’s a keeper for sure! I love the flat focus plane and corner to corner high level of resolution at F1.4 Wouldn’t mind it to be more sturdy built

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

It’s sturdier than it looks, especially if you are used to heavier lenses that have a full-metal construction

[@hubertbaierl9546]

Yes, my Loxia feel "rock sturdy" compared to Batis (which have an aluminum core piece) or any of my Sony-only branded Sony lenses. If one reads the user manual, and all the warnings contained therein, one gets to the conclusion it is only for indoor use. Would be nice Sony would also state the operational temperature range. Finally, I do not believve the Sony MTF curves. They look like being bare of diffraction and simulation results. Zeiss publishes actually measured typical values.

[@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!

[@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).

[@victortellez4987]

Had a Sony rx1r mk 2 loved it but i had to upgrade to that good focus Sony newer cameras and tried the new G small lenses 24 and 40 and simply I can’t i have to get this 35mm is that sweet spot I don’t care what anyone else says.. and the quality oh my oh my thank you so much kind sir I’m buying this today.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Hope you enjoy your purchase :-)

[@lammysdv]

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

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Thanks for the positive feedback

[@KennethDillard]

@6:59 - Unreal how clean the images are at those iO levels. Just...wow!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Missing this lens after I returned the review sample. Hopefully the lens I have on order will arrive soon.

[@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.

[@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.

[@WilliamLesourd]

Excellent review. Thanks. Seriously considering buying that lens.

[@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

[@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.

[@markwildphotography]

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

[@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.

[@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. ✌🏾&💜

[@DjimmyTrovy]

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

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

It’s in my top 10

[@kris4066]

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

[@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.

[@frendaf6967]

Thank you very much for the excellent informative video as always! I made my decision on the 135mm GM based on your another video. Now, I wonder if this would be the right lens for pet portraits in a small studio?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The 35mm angle of view means that you are working quite close and/or you want to get the whole pet in the frame and not just the head. Who working very close with a 35mm to get a head and shoulders shot you will get some perspective distortion with a 35mm lens, i.e. the nose of a dog will look proportionally bigger than the eyes.

[@frendaf6967]

Your comment is much appreciated. Thank you Mark!

[@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

[@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 😃✌🏻

[@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

[@arielc2010]

Thank you for the excellent review.

[@defyiant]

Loved this review of this lens. Selling my sigma 1.2

[@jettubby17]

Thanks Mark. Always enjoy your work!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

My pleasure!

[@suinanthonan3482]

Hi Mark, If you were to choose between this and the new 50mm 1.2 GM which one would you go for? Thanks

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

50 and 35mm lenses lend themselves to different approaches to photography. I lean towards 35mm for my editorial style but the FE 50mm is the better feat of engineering.

[@suinanthonan3482]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills thanks for prompt reply

[@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.

[@Iamkitkatbar]

I'm buying one

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Hope you got your lens

[@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.

[@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).

[@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 ✌

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@TarekElShabrawy]

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.

[@arhon888]

Great review. Superb photography.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Thank you so much 😀

[@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.

[@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

[@joelebosi6168]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@Mr09260]

Great Lens Mark

[@georged769]

Thank you very much. Can you advise which one to buy between Sony 24mm f1.4 GM and Sony 35mm f1.4 GM if I need only one to go around?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I think that was what the purpose of the video was all about - I have chosen the 35 for the sort of work I do as explained by the sort of images I captured. I illustrated the problems with images captured with the 24 to explain the problem I have with the 24. The 24 is an optically excellent image and for some photographers this lens will meet their needs more than the 35.

[@georged769]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thanks for your kind response.

[@lensbrew]

Would you kindly be willing to make a video or an e-book about working with FTP on A9ii (and A1), and how it benefit a pro and non-pro? Additionally, the sony edge app. I'm looking to set a process to create a sample gallery within a minute from taking a set of photos, before the full editing work later. Thanks for your tutorials and books. I've been learning a lot everyday and I hope to have a set of images for your 1-on-1 session.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

This is a complex subject with limited interest. This is where I would welcome Sony’s support to help me make learning resources rather than having to rely on donations and KZbin advertising revenue.

[@lensbrew]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills I'm surprised they haven't done so yet, manuals and youtubers are not a proper resource. It might have a limited interest, but it might gain traction if non-pros saw its benefits, just as I did.

[@muleyg]

Hi Mark, Great video and lens information as usual. I'm just curious to know whether some people you photograph at demos may think you're a police photographer and take offence. How would you approach them and what do you say to put them at ease?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

My experience at approaching people would be the subject off a 15-30 minute video. It’s the sort of dialog I will have with my Patrons on Patreon.com as there is not a short answer to the question. Needless to say that I rarely encounter people who get upset with me.

[@muleyg]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills 👍

[@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.

[@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

[@gurugamer8632]

Hi, I love the Monochrome picture look. Which settings in camera picture profile Monochrome do you use ?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Did I have a monochrome image in this lens review?

[@gurugamer8632]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Yes 13:13

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I do not use the Picture Profiles in camera as I am a Raw shooter. I convert to B&W in Lightroom and choose one of their dozen B&W profiles before doing a little dodging and burning

[@nsbhagwat]

Thanks for the video. Stunning images. I struggle to get such sharp images with my a6300 + 55-210 combo. Any pointers as to what may be wrong - settings or my technique?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Watch my focus masterclass video tutorial on my channel that has had 1/4 million views and seems to be very popular amongst Alpha photographers.

[@joshs7642]

You can't compare the sharpness from a kit zoom lens to a g master prime lens.

[@nsbhagwat]

@@joshs7642 I am no way expecting that.

[@joshs7642]

@@nsbhagwat so as long as you acknowledge the gear limitations, your best bet is to learn how to use the gear you have as best you can. Mark's tutorials are excellent resources to help with that.

[@minibuns5397]

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

[@nightcoder5k]

Stunning looking photos.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Many thanks!

[@mdv_83]

Great review!

[@JaysCashVault]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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! ;)

[@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.