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
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.
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.
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.
Thanks Jason, really enjoy your videos. I have recently decided to take my journey into photography more seriously and I have the Sony 20-70mm F4 and often shoot at 35mm. I’m looking to buy my first prime lens and want just one that I will use for ever. It will be for some landscape but mostly portrait and street photography. This has been really helpful in making the decision to save up for a lens that will spend a lot of time on my camera
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
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!
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.
@@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.
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.
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
@@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?
@@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.
This 35 mm is amazing. I don’t need 24mm for wide scene shots in video, for products and talking head videos the 35 mm is literally perfect for any subjects in video.
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!
@@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?
@@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 😀
@@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
@@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.
Great stuff! I'm still running with the 35mm Zeiss lens and dying with that 2.8! I may need to pull the trigger on this later in the year! Thanks Jason 😊
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.
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
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! :)
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.
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?
@@JasonVong thanks bud. I just also did a crop body upgrade found a pristine might have been used once a6600 for $950. It's almost as dope as f... as the zeiss lcd...not quite but close..
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.
I’m a 28mm fan and loooooooooove the Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 on my Nikon d850. It has heavy vignette and I believe that is what I like about it . With 28mm I shoot in the central part of the frame. Use leading lines a lot. I just got this 35 and the fe 24mm gm . Loving them both. Also looking at the 135 gm or the Sigma Art 135 . Probably stick with Gmasters even though I’ve liked the image from the Sigma 35 f/1.2 Art and the Sugma Art 135 f/1.8 . The size has a lot to do with it and close focusing on both focal lengths too .
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.
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?
Good review but why everyone now slander Zeiss 35. I think it is still very good lens with specific character. Chromatic aberrations can easy repair in LR and can only be seen at 100% zoom. Today you can buy it used for around 800 Euro.
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.
New Year, New Gear? 😆 Who's picking up this bad boy?
Not with my wallet
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
Ahhhh, I just got the 24mmGM.
@@williamng7747 love the 24GM. Between the two, i'd still go 24!
Ahh that GAS...It looks really good, but guess I'll be sticking with my 40 CF.
Loooove it! Happy new year buddy
so jealous you're in paris right now 😩
Yes I’m definitely getting this...sometime this year.
awesome! let us know how it goes with the lens!
Being naturally funny is a big thing in your presentation. Great
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.
I’ve been holding out for a 35mm and I just might order this bad boy.
What focus lengths are the best for videos?
And here I am with my 35mm 2.8. I still like it though. Even more compact!
Pancake!
I regret selling the 35 2.8 all the time. I loved the size
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.
I would love to get a hands on this baby! Thanks for the video.
Its awesome ! do you use the sony camera alot?
@@jv8studios I try to! Just that the gimbal is so heavy!
I preordered and confirmed that I will have a unit. Can’t wait. Will be using on a7C.
Preordered right after watching your video! Super happy that it has the same fast focus as the 135 mm 1.8 GM lens!!!!!
Just picked this bad boy up. Absolutely incredible lens. Goes perfectly with the A7C.
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
Same!
yeah especially the focus breathing on this lens
Can you get close up shots with the 24?
God bless you man, always look forward to seeing your content. Hope you two are staying safe!
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.
What focus lengths are the best for videos?
@@shayan_shots depends what kind of video. if you're vlogging, you want something wide.
Its my all day lens with the 24-105 F4
It is so magic, light, fast and sharp.
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
Jason. I love your channel. Great energy, great education and great entertainment.
Thanks Jason, really enjoy your videos. I have recently decided to take my journey into photography more seriously and I have the Sony 20-70mm F4 and often shoot at 35mm. I’m looking to buy my first prime lens and want just one that I will use for ever. It will be for some landscape but mostly portrait and street photography. This has been really helpful in making the decision to save up for a lens that will spend a lot of time on my camera
Man, your videos really make me miss Pasadena. Love the content; it has helped me immensely!
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
I love the XD motors on the Sony lenses. I’m on to this lens when it arrives
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!
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. 😃🥰
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.
Really hope that a 50mm is next, I love the Zeiss but it has its problems
Hey! Please elaborate on the Zeiss problems? As I was thinking of getting one .. Zeiss 50 1.4
@@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.
oh my, I'm getting a A7C+this 35mm lens!
This 35mm seems amazing. 35mm might be my favorite focal length. Thanks for the video!
Great all-around GM lens.
Hopefully Sony will release the 50mm GM version too.
Your footage helped me a lot in choosing lenses It's a great video great 35GM!
You should have a look at the Samyang 35mm f1.8 as well, it is a beautiful lens
24 mm favours the environment and 50 mm favours the subject. This was one of those aha moments for me. Thanks Jason!
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.
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
@@LtDeadeyeI have a 50 and 85. Would a 24 or 35 be better to add ?
@@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?
@@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.
This 35 mm is amazing. I don’t need 24mm for wide scene shots in video, for products and talking head videos the 35 mm is literally perfect for any subjects in video.
Welcome back brother! Starting off the new year with a badass lens!
holdng out for the 50gm
today I saw this video. Great video for me to select 35mm 1.4 GM.. Thanks Jason~~
I had the 24 GM and it was such a great lens. I was waiting for the 35 GM and finally i ordered it.
Great review by the way.
Just pre-ordered and waiting...
Will join the 35GM club tomorrow! Yes, there maybe other 35mm lenses. I just love my Sony GMs.
I started with the nifty 50 to see if being a hobby photographer was for me, but man I really want the 35mm now
Yes already got the sony 20 1.8, & zeiss 85
hell yeah #TEAMBATIS
I'd like to see a comparison of image quality between the 35 zeiss and the 35 gm.
Gerald Undone did a short comparison on his video
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!
A really nice lens ;)
Will you make more content about the A7C ?
what would you like to see
@@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?
@@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 😀
@@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
I’m happy with my 35 1.8. I will prolly use that money and get the 135 gm. That is a beast
The puns, bruh. This deserves like 6 million thumbs up. Love your stuff as usual
hahah thanks Charlie!
What focus lengths are the best for videos?
the best lens ever made
New year new gear indeed Jason! I will be getting this lens for sure!
Wadup Jason, appreciate you getting hands on with the new new Sony, looking forward for more. Lets goo!
WOW from 9:06 to 9:18 its so gorgeous pictures. Nice job. From Brazil ✌🏻😃
Perfection is Vong! Great review.
Why do I even watch these videos when I only use kit lenses?
Same reason why I watch pornhub but only sleep with my wife. It’s camera porn.
You will one day
To learn bro
Awesome review Jason. Happy New Year to both of you !
this rocked thank you for the rundown
I believe in the VONG opinion. I’m getting it.
Sony needs to update their 85mm and 70-200 ASAP!!!!
How is the 85mm for the sony? i thinking of purchasing
@@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.
Definitely buying this, time to sell up my current 35
Love your reviews Jason...very helpful.
Great stuff! I'm still running with the 35mm Zeiss lens and dying with that 2.8! I may need to pull the trigger on this later in the year! Thanks Jason 😊
Just picked up this lens at B&H based on your recommendations.
That jump up AF is unreal
Yeah. I'm going to get this.
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.
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
Omg! I wish one day i have this for my TH-cam Channel 😍😍😍
We deff need a comparison between the Sony 1.4 and the 1.8!
Great video! I’m getting this lens for sure.
According to tony review it actually focuses closer than the 1.8 but you have to be in Manual mode
Bro, ur the best. Thank you 🙏🏽
Nice content as always! Jason !
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!
this is such a well made video and very informative, thanks dad :)
Looks like a winner
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! :)
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.
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?
Best Buy got mine on the way.
I'm probably gonna pick up the Sigma 35f2 to upgrade my Sony 28f2. But love you're reviews and the compact size of this.
That lil thing is SHARP! enjoy it!
@@JasonVong thanks bud. I just also did a crop body upgrade found a pristine might have been used once a6600 for $950. It's almost as dope as f... as the zeiss lcd...not quite but close..
Amazing lens! Great Video!
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.
Great to see Joanna Burt in your video Jason. Amazing cosplayer and Disney princess for hire!!
Great overview as always! Nice job man! Killer lens!
Great shots! Got me missing Pasadena
I’m a 28mm fan and loooooooooove the Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 on my Nikon d850. It has heavy vignette and I believe that is what I like about it . With 28mm I shoot in the central part of the frame. Use leading lines a lot.
I just got this 35 and the fe 24mm gm . Loving them both. Also looking at the 135 gm or the Sigma Art 135 . Probably stick with Gmasters even though I’ve liked the image from the Sigma 35 f/1.2 Art and the Sugma Art 135 f/1.8 . The size has a lot to do with it and close focusing on both focal lengths too .
I love this lens 🔥 Would love to hear your thoughts about my short film completely shot with this lens.
Hey man, nice channel you have! I just commented in your video and left thumbs up 👍🏻 also, nice production 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
ordered. you nailed that bro✌🏻😃🍸
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.
You know i already Pre Ordered. Hope all is well buddy
you are FAST
@@JasonVong Thats what they all say. Wait... you set me up for that one lol have a good day buddy.
Would love to see comparison between Sony 35GM and Sigma 35 f1.2
Yes that sigma 1.2 lens is epic. Imagine that impressive bokeh!
It's definitely time for GM-50
Vong Dutch the goat 🌚👽
What about focus breathing for video? I heard it’s pretty bad. Thoughts?
I want it !!
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?
Love to see you still using the A7C. Do you think that there will be an A7C follow-up video? I'm currently trying to decide between the A6600 and A7C.
Good review but why everyone now slander Zeiss 35. I think it is still very good lens with specific character. Chromatic aberrations can easy repair in LR and can only be seen at 100% zoom. Today you can buy it used for around 800 Euro.
lmao that transition to smooth balls
Felt existed when I saw you were holding tamron 17-70mm f2.8
thankyou vong
Bought it love it
The 85 GM needs a refresh too!
I kinda agree! Be nice to see a smaller 85GM!
@@JasonVong Will Sony update lenses and brand them Mark 2, 3, etc like Canon lenses?
Could you do a comparison of the 35GM vs the Tamron 35-150 @ 35mm?
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.
I have the Sigma 35mm 1.4 and I’m not getting super sharp face shots like these ones... might have to get this bad boy