05-07-2019, 11:14 AM
I can't wait for this lens to hit the streets. I'm not crazy about the 35/2.8, and I'm currently trying to sell mine again. I wanted something wider than 50, and I decided to try out their 35/2.8 just to get to know that focal length. It's a bit too wide for me, so I feel confident that the 40-45 range is perfect for me. I need it primarily for casual/street stuff, and for me seeing the subject and then just pull up the camera and get the same view in the EVF will be ideal. I don't like having to adjust to the focal length before taking the shot, when it's at a party, a brief moment on the street, or something, but even if the 45 will still zoom in a couple of mm, that'll be just fine. That I can live with, and maybe that will actually suit me just perfectly.
The image quality of the 35/2.8 is a bit underwhelming when you think about it's price. Even the Canon 50/1.8 II renders more beautifully (even if it has it's own issues), and that 1/3 of the price. The Sony FE 50/1.8 is quite boring and really only renders very well in the middle of the frame, leaving not very much to work with even just halfway towards the edges when retouching. (In natural light that is. With a flash on, like most other lenses, it performs well.) I hope it renders well enough, and if it does, I think we'll have a new obvious first lens for new buyers to get for the system.
One thing that's quite good about the 35/2.8 (I haven't tried the 24/2.8), is that CA is controlled decently well and sharpness (which is different from rendering) is decent across the frame. that boasts well for a newer and faster lens from Samyang. I have my fingers crossed.
The Tamron is on my radar as well, but if I'm gonna do serious paid work, I'll use the Sigma 50 Art. I'm just reeaaally tired of lugging that one around for casual stuff + if the new Samyang is very good, I'll probably use that for paid work instead as well. I wouldn't use the 35/2.8 for paid work (in natural light), so I'm juuuust a bit apprehensive but yet hopeful.
Oh, and by the way ... Shouldn't it have been announced already??
The image quality of the 35/2.8 is a bit underwhelming when you think about it's price. Even the Canon 50/1.8 II renders more beautifully (even if it has it's own issues), and that 1/3 of the price. The Sony FE 50/1.8 is quite boring and really only renders very well in the middle of the frame, leaving not very much to work with even just halfway towards the edges when retouching. (In natural light that is. With a flash on, like most other lenses, it performs well.) I hope it renders well enough, and if it does, I think we'll have a new obvious first lens for new buyers to get for the system.
One thing that's quite good about the 35/2.8 (I haven't tried the 24/2.8), is that CA is controlled decently well and sharpness (which is different from rendering) is decent across the frame. that boasts well for a newer and faster lens from Samyang. I have my fingers crossed.
The Tamron is on my radar as well, but if I'm gonna do serious paid work, I'll use the Sigma 50 Art. I'm just reeaaally tired of lugging that one around for casual stuff + if the new Samyang is very good, I'll probably use that for paid work instead as well. I wouldn't use the 35/2.8 for paid work (in natural light), so I'm juuuust a bit apprehensive but yet hopeful.
Oh, and by the way ... Shouldn't it have been announced already??
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