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

35mm lenses with wide maximum apertures are highly popular, as they can adeptly handle a huge range of scenarios and creative needs, ranging from weddings to astrophotography and much more. For Sony users who want one of the best options out there, the FE 35mm f/1.4 GM promises spectacular performance and image quality. Can it live up to that in real-world usage? This great video review takes a look at what you can expect. 

Coming to you from The Hybrid Shooter, this excellent video takes a look at the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens. A member of the company's highly respected G Master line, the FE 35mm f/1.4 GM comes with a nice range of impressive features, including: 

  • Two extreme aspherical elements for reduced astigmatism, field curvature, and distortion and improved sharpness
  • One extra-low dispersion element for less chromatic aberration and improved clarity
  • Nano AR Coating II for fewer flares and less ghosting and deeper contrast
  • Dual XD Linear motors for fast and quiet autofocus suitable for both photos and video
  • Customizable focus hold button 
  • De-clickable aperture ring for video 
  • Dust- and moisture-sealed construction
  • Fluorine coating on front element to resist fingerprints and smudges
  • Rounded 11-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh

Altogether, the 35mm f/1.4 looks quite impressive. Check out the video above for the full rundown.

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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