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

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Review of the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 G Master lens with comparison to the Sony 35mm f/1.8 for image quality, handling, and value.
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Review of the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 G Master lens with comparison to the Sony 35mm f/1.8 for image quality, handling, and value.
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0:00 - Intro & Disclosure
0:49 - Overview & Unboxing
1:40 - Build Quality & Design
2:55 - Aperture Range
3:13 - Manual Focusing
3:52 - Autofocus
4:15 - Minimum Focusing Distance
4:34 - Quick Note on Astrophotography
5:53 - Thoughts on Competing Lenses
6:40 - Sharpness & Chromatic Aberration
10:17 - Bokeh & Focus Roll-off
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13:19 - Flare
13:37 - Final Thoughts
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@andrespuche2706 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MarkBennettCameraCrisis 3 жыл бұрын

Gretzky Undone

@iPhonedo 3 жыл бұрын

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

@demasistudios 3 жыл бұрын

😅

@ShadowsofSmoke 3 жыл бұрын

I have bought the lens.

@makatron 3 жыл бұрын

I bet your credit card it's so happy

@iComplainer 3 жыл бұрын

_Thanks Gerald._

@DigitalPhilosophers 3 жыл бұрын

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 ?

@shamrock5725 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jp771 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@bobsykes 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sticky8579 3 жыл бұрын

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

@craiggagnon8407 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@peoplevrobot 3 жыл бұрын

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

@NoahHerman 3 жыл бұрын

Went with the FE 35mm. Thanks Gerald :)

@darkknightwithanidea1845 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Years Gerald... another year .. right out of the gate here we go.. I’m so curious to see you review Sony’s AIRPEAK drone later this year. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@paulgero 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@jacksonjacksonnguyen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting so much time into this video. Very informational and quality!

@BenWillsFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Just love you man for providing so much value!

@omaralexander7406 3 жыл бұрын

Love the vid bro. All the details I needed to know.

@JamesClark1991 3 жыл бұрын

That focus breathing seems crazy high...

@petersvan7880 3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps a software update can fix it...

@JamesClark1991 3 жыл бұрын

@@petersvan7880 Nope. That's mechanical.

@normanm11 3 жыл бұрын

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

@nytiger 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rtomsa1 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MikeMarrah 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dawnfirephotography 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@DeeanaJohnsonkati 3 жыл бұрын

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. 😊

@JordanLeeVideo 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@devidasa9637 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gerald. I've been waiting for this lens...sold.

@jonphoto5078 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job! This was the comparison that many others who have reviewed this lens have sadly missed. The 35mm f/1.4 GM is the tool for the (1) still photo-shooting professional or (2) someone who shoots with one of the a7*R* series cameras; Both video shooters and non lottery winners will find more value in the f/1.8. It'd be interesting to know how the field curvature differs between the f/1.8 and f/1.4 GM. The sharpness differences you showed between the two lenses (f/1.4 GM vs. f/1.8) make me wonder if part of the sharpness difference might be due to the f/1.8 possibly having a more curved field of focus. J.P. Morgan tested it on the 35mm f/1.4 GM by focusing on the corners instead of the center and comparing that to a center-focused shot, but he didn't do that with the f/1.8 that you have. Plus I'm sure you'd get mad props from Roger Cicala for that test! :)

@adudenamedruby 3 жыл бұрын

Always the best place for this kind of stuff! Great work! :)

@Itspixelwolf 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@callevi1791 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kellygreen3708 3 жыл бұрын

I could watch your channel all day! Can’t wait for this lens. When is the release date?

@TravelTourTaste 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@florinG 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I've been waiting for this lens.

@hunktubes 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kaimelis 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@youuuuuuuuuuutube 3 жыл бұрын

It's always funny when you look to the right before "let's get undone"! Great review once again.

@sonicneutronic 3 жыл бұрын

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

@tawaanbrown6122 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@SilatShooter 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@mr.broccoli3776 3 жыл бұрын

Why I haven't discovered your channel up until now ... I love you ..

3 жыл бұрын

Men, Eres muy bueno haciendo las revisiones !

@KZLR 3 жыл бұрын

Love love love your reviews, and your channel! Question: Are you intimating that shooting in AF (I only shoot in AF on an a7siii) reduces the severity of the focus breathing? If so, I'm sold on this lens.

@surfyswag 3 жыл бұрын

another banger review, nice shoutout to manny ortiz too

@SawyerDesign 3 жыл бұрын

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! 🤙

@Karthig1987 3 жыл бұрын

Good review as always.

@patmat. 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@chrisbreitigan 3 жыл бұрын

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

@anthonypc1 3 жыл бұрын

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

@animaxxx4429 3 жыл бұрын

yeah me too !

@DavidDavies 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Gerald. The lens looks great, I may look at picking up the Sony 35mm f1.8, hoping I can find it on the used market now that the f1.4 is out. I have the Sigma 30mm for the a6400 and I love it. Thanks again.

@richardsmeele 3 жыл бұрын

Gerald, this video had an interesting feature for me. Wish you a good time in 2021

@jayphilipwilliams 3 жыл бұрын

Friendly tip to a great KZfaqr/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 3 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq app, in which case that kinda sucks for you, that it doesn't display whole videos..

@Black3ternity 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@userster1607 3 жыл бұрын

Gerald, I love your videos. Keep up the good work! :-)

@followtheboat 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@mbc_localjournalisminitiat4876 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@garypardyphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Gerald + Manny! Couple of great dudes :)

@JackIsaacVideo 3 жыл бұрын

Great review mate, and I thought your test shots were good! I think the 35mm 1.8 is an easier lens to recommend due to the price and (thanks to your testing) the minimal gain in brightness.

@Tokyo_Views 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Kapo44 3 жыл бұрын

You make fantastic videos dude!

@geraldundone 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@Clickumentary 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@jarelroxas8713 3 жыл бұрын

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

@navpreetsingh8156 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review, it's a great lens

@rudolphlagarrigue5072 3 жыл бұрын

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...

@michaelshekianphotography6378 3 жыл бұрын

ty for the info-my order is placed!!

@jacolienrog 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx for this video! l am gonna buy this Gmaster!

@CharlieVN 3 жыл бұрын

High quality undone, impressive review

@maxm00d 3 жыл бұрын

Did Gerald throw the lens from one hand to the other at 2 mins 30 secs ish!? Heart stopping moment!

@meyerdigitalfilm 2 жыл бұрын

35 mm F1.8 is my video choice number one the manual focus ist the best linear fbw focus i have ever used. And i have a long History of lenses which i had owned xD

@jafargio 3 жыл бұрын

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

@SlideWreckDan 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MarttiSuomivuori 3 жыл бұрын

I did not shoot the deputy.

@bondgabebond4907 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnsmith1474 : That's why we love women. With makeup, perfect hair, variety of clothing, etc, that really brings out the best or worst of a lens. Beautiful woman, beautiful lens.

@PhillipRPeck 3 жыл бұрын

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

@parthbhardwaj4279 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mrDoctorWho0 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@iDealMedley 3 жыл бұрын

about time they release one

@Mysterybarllc 2 жыл бұрын

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

@easonwang3275 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Eonndi 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@johannestornquist 3 жыл бұрын

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

@gregcorker2193 Жыл бұрын

Nice review.

@orangerecords_studio 3 жыл бұрын

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 ?

@jamesvanderpool6079 3 жыл бұрын

One correction to an otherwise technically perfect review: in manual focus you can get as close as 25cm, which thanks to that telescopic focus breathing gets you a slightly greater magnification of 0.26x over the 1.8's 0.25x. I understand the breathing isn't great for video, but I see this as nothing but a positive for photography. That's quite a bit of extra utility! Thanks for the review, my favorite day 1 review for sure.

@skymakai 3 жыл бұрын

I'm SOOO looking forward to Sony's new lineup of GM lenses! The size/build is perfect for Sony Alpha cameras. Can't wait until the 50mm f/1.4 GM and new versions of the 16-35, 24-70 and 70-200. @geraldundone, what's the best 16-35 for video?

@adamfrench2337 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review. It'd be great if you reviewed CD/DVD cases next though.

@erwickdsouza 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gerald, phenomenal video, as always! Could you please take a look at the SLR Magic Lenses, I just bought their 35mm and 50 mm cine and cine II lenses respectively and While I really like them, there are a few inconveniences. However for Clickless, geared F1.2 and F1.1 lenses respectively, It seems too good to be true.

@pixeldoc7119 2 жыл бұрын

Gerald: First of all, hello from a previous Canuck (Guelph, ON); now located in Durham North Carolina. A big thank you for the great informational videos you're putting out there. I'd really like to see some comparisons between "identical" lenses, as with this Sony 35/1.4 that you're assessing in this video. In the past I've incidentally come across apparent significant variations within the "same" lens; the only difference being the serial number. I didn't and don't have the time, equipment, nor the money, to start doing these type of comparisons but this might explain the occasional different results obtained between equipment reviewers such as yourself.

@elcancheperoles 3 жыл бұрын

nice one, just a question I shot almost just video and don't have a 35mm , do you suggest this one or the 1.8 ?

@joseffuris8306 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, last year i've been strugling for a long time in my search for a 35 for my sony. In the end i decided against the zeiss (because i didn't want to take the gambel on quality control) and ordered the sigma 35 f1.4 art. I use the 35 a lot in very dim conditions and i still love it, i just wish sony had released this one a bit sooner. Could have saved a bit of weight and damn those skin tones on mannys pictures look absolutly amazing

@platerplane 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect review

@rarih100 3 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq compression or what? , while the A7s record in 10bit 🤔 Thank you again

@TableRumble 3 жыл бұрын

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...

@thatsamuellu 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@GCGFilmsYT 3 жыл бұрын

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

@davidwamback9000 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jakemoscato 3 жыл бұрын

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

@andrewskater17 2 жыл бұрын

really appreciate the focus roll off test

@optimusprime3385 3 жыл бұрын

I literally just bought a Sony 35 1.8 last night lol!!! Hope I don't regret it

@BackpackingVideos 3 жыл бұрын

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

@user-hp8zi8cd5o 3 жыл бұрын

I also experienced Zeiss and sigma1.2. It was a long long way for 35mm lover

@OnlyIn876 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@marcoschram222 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly the content I was waiting for, I own the 35mm 1.8 right now and you just saved my wallet.. My wife says thank jou Gerald

@xmodcamaro 3 жыл бұрын

So over the holidays I bought a 35 1.8 and I didnt know sony was coming out with a gm 1.4. I had the choice of getting the sigma 1.4 during at the same time and I decided against the sigma in lieu of native lens and autofocus performance. I was kinda excited that a 1.4 sony is coming but i realize youre right 1.8 sony is an amazing lens. Alot of the issues with the 1.8 can be taken out in post forego the sharpness which is why you pay essentially 1.5 price of 1.8 for the 1.4... I think i am going to do without. If alpha rumors are correct that 16 1.4 is going to be amazing.

@Clemme 13 күн бұрын

Have seen this video 50 times since it came out. Just ordered the lens today. Get the fxxx in!

@klauswolters1144 3 жыл бұрын

Hallo Gerald , is this lens great for use on the A7Siii and for video ?

@punit213 3 жыл бұрын

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

@JokiW 3 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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