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

A 35mm lens with a wide maximum aperture is one of the most versatile a photographer can have in their bag, offering a wide but relatively neutral focal length in tandem with the ability to leverage narrow depth of field or work in low-light situations. For Sony shooters looking for the best of the best, there is the FE 35mm f/1.4 GM, and this great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it. 

Coming to you from Stefan Malloch, this excellent video takes a look at the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens. As with all of Sony's G Master lenses, the FE 35mm f/1.4 GM comes with a variety of advanced 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 increased clarity
  • Nano AR Coating II for reduced flares and 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

Check out the video above for Malloch's full thoughts on the lens. 

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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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