A Review of the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Lens

A wide-aperture 35mm lens is a great choice for a wide range of genres and scenarios, and Sony's FE 35mm f/1.4 GM offers the company's G Master standard of excellence for photographers and filmmakers looking for high levels of quality and performance. This great video takes a look at the lens and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it. 

Coming to you from John Sison, this excellent video takes a look at the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens. As part of Sony's G Master line, the 35mm f/1.4 comes with a variety of great features, including:

  • Two extreme aspherical elements for reduced astigmatism, field curvature, and distortion and increased sharpness
  • One extra-low dispersion element for reduced chromatic aberration and improved clarity 
  • Nano AR Coating II for reduced flares and ghosting and increased contrast
  • Two XD Linear Motors and quick and quiet autofocus
  • Customizable focus hold button
  • De-clickable aperture ring
  • Dust- and moisture-sealed construction
  • Rounded 11-blades diaphragm for smoother bokeh
  • Fluorine coating for resistance to fingerprints and oils

Altogether, the FE 35mm f/1.4 GM looks like a strong performer for anyone looking for a premium 35mm. Check out the video above for Sison's full thoughts on the lens.

Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based photographer and meteorologist. He teaches music and enjoys time with horses and his rescue dogs.

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3 Comments

Great lens! It takes amazing low light photos when coupled with the a7lll.

Yes, you do! It's one of my top 10... 11... 12... ?... favorite lenses! Actually, it's probably #2, behind my 200-600mm. It just edges out my #3 favorite, the 20mm f/1.8 G.