Sony has lost their way a bit on lens sizes as well, since seemingly having it as a priority when starting FF mirrorless. The following 100% crops show the new Nikon Z 35mm f1.8S from f1.8 down to f11 compared to the Zeiss 28mm f1.4 Otus at f1.8 and f4.0 plus the Nikon Z 24-70mm f4S at f4.0. The IQ will be worse, that's for sure, it's probably going to be a bit cheaper, but is it going to be even smaller? But if you're a Raw shooter, you might still do this correction post-capture. I think we will see the very organic “look” especially in their prograde f/1.4 line whenever that comes about . Sooo, you don't own a Nikon, right?Again, why are you here? Funny, you mentioned every brand other than Nikon, yet you feel compelled to comment/troll on a brand you don't even own. What is the difference between Canon EF 35mm F1.4 II USM and Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro? (And CHEAP ones ruin the optical performance.) Stylish, minimalist design matches Z 50mm F1.8S and Z 85mm F1.8 S. Autofocus is relatively fast and silent, but not as snappy as the best of its peers, Non-linear manual focus 'by wire' may disappoint video shooters. That's a crop factor of 1.055x, so by that measure, the Sony is approximately a 37mm lens, assuming the Nikon is exactly 35mm. He may be all of those things, but facts don't care about what you think he is.Yet his test is accurate and repeatable, and as he said, MTF charts DON'T LIE. It doesn't matter whether you write them in a Sony thread, its what you say. I cried myself to sleep wondering how anyone could think like you. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products. Then there is the requirement for my lenses, to make them dust and weather proof. //I think you're suffering from a little "the pot calling the kettle black".//. — All this from my memory, so take with a grain of salt. 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Seems like a somewhat bad sample was used for this review. There’s just a single M/A switch for focusing mode and a customizable control ring, which doubles up as a focus ring when using manual focus. First of all: Wrong. en. Read our review to find out how it performs. And quite frankly, as long as you're satisfied with what you're getting and it works for your composition/work, it doesn't matter what FL you or anyone else uses. Canon RF 600mm / 800mm f11 review; Canon RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L review; Canon RF 35mm f1.8 Macro review; Canon EF-EOS R Filter adapter review; Canon RF 15-35mm f2.8L IS USM review; Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN review; Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM review; Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f0.95 III review; Canon RF 28-70mm f2L USM review so far Keep shooting with inferior optics then if you're not happy about the price. But the pictures just felt right and pleasing. I don't care about what he could say, especially after his remarks towards Sony users, not very professional for my taste. The focusing ring dominates the barrel, which is great as it means that you’re likely to find adjusting it convenient whether you’ve smaller or larger hands. @NCB - yes if history can teach us a lesson, it is that the Nikon 24mm F1.8 AF-S G lens is already an awesome 24mm lens @355g @700 Euro vs Sony 24mm F1.4 @ 445g and 1500 Euro. No.”, I think this would be enough! The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes. The kit doesn’t appear to be limited-edition in any sense, but it does pair the black D-Lux 7 camera with a hand grip, extra battery and paracord hand strap designed in collaboration with COOPH. It's a minor difference, regardless. If Sony wanted to present anything to you, without expecting any warm feelings, they could organise a short presentation even in your own office. The left hand shows a little more on the Nikon image - and around 10% more on the right hand compared to Sony.The clear difference in angle of view at a near infinity focus distance surely merits specific comment. I think Leicalika meant the price was just not expensive enough to warrant attention. As I stated, it is a common practice not only in camera industry. Am I the only one who misses the studio tests DPReview did in their old lens reviews? Unfortunately, it seems it’s destined for industrial use-cases. Finde heraus welches besser ist und dessen gesamt Leistung in der Canon-Objektiv-Bestenliste. Not that anyone would choose camera brand because of a single 35mm lens. My standard disclaimer: There are potential issues with third party lenses. Our conclusions were about longitudinal chromatic aberration, visible behind and in front of the plane of focus. Take a look through our gallery to see how it performs. Simply put, when shooting with a lens like this, you edit your photos less, because they look more clear and crisp right out … My Z 35/1.8 on the Z7 is visibly sharper at all equal apertures than my Sigma 35mm Art at the border and in the corners. Photos taken with the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L lens. I'm genuinely curious about this - do you have any links to examples showing this sublime rendering, or better yet, comparative examples showing how it's better than others? Overall: 8/10. "I think it's because Nikon doesn't fly out these folks out to paid nice hotels or spend several hundred thousands in advertising blitzes like Sony. Also a comparison with sony/canon/panasonic 24-105mmf4 would be interesting. x2 on what bob said... both lenses have extreme vignetting issues, not sure what you gain with the sony version. In my experience with the 35/1.8S it has extremely low levels of LoCA and is insanely sharp all the way into the corners. But either way, the comparison between 100% examination of APS-C 24MP against full-frame 46MP isn't particularly fair. Canon EF 35mm f/2 Key Features: Super Spectra Coatings; Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor; Good Image Stabilization System; Image Stabilization Inclusion; 4. So everyone makes his own choice regarding the protective filters, how and when these shall be used. I started digital with one card slot. https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1563977/0#14614379I have several pictures from it, I'll try uploading some to dpreview if you want. Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR. Nikon S Lenses Are the New Pro-Level Lenses. Theres no need for multi million dollar advertising blitzes like flying folks out for maximum exposure. I wonder when Samyang will sell that lens in rf/z mounts. Comparing the new f/1.8 to the budget nifty is probably a little unfair: the new 35mm has a “dust and moisture resistant construction,” nine blades, and customizable button. What is the difference between Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM and Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM? I also think that Dpreview’s sample of the Nikon 35 (or one of them) could be slightly misaligned and weaker on the right side, more specifically bottom right quadrant, after looking at both comparisons already made and images like sample no 37. This, together with the knowledge that the lens is proofed against dust and moisture more generally, in addition to the simplicity of the lens’s design and lack of moving parts gives the impression of a very solid build quality. He hates Sony cameras, Sony lenses, and Sony users too lol. It's really not that expensive. There are times when protective filter comes handy, like shooting racing where there is risk of debris hitting the lens or shooting situations where weather resistance is needed to protect the front element from sea water, beverages and flying glasses and beer bottles. purple fringing? The bokeh is some of the nicest I have seen. And we all know that next time when e.g Sony is organising these “trips” Dpreview staff would love to be on the guest list. Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD. The Sony 35/1.8 is not a premium-branded lens like the Nikon. Find out which is better and their overall performance in the Canon camera lens ranking. Why? Still, the end result is that the 35/1.8 G on a Nikon DSLR will give you slightly faster AF. only in the Nikon photo you can easily read the white lexus license plate: BSO 8517. But the world desperately needs you, DPreview people. The 35mm balances well on the Z 7 body. Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm Key Features: 11 Elements in 9 Groups; Stepping Motor Add at least two items to compare. Can’t recognise my experience at all with the conclusions of this review. The RF 35mm f1.8 does so from a distance of 17cm compared to 35cm on the RF 85mm, so if macro is your primary concern, you should choose the lens based on your preferred working distance. This allows you to fit more of the scene into the photograph (based on APS-C format). No one is ever going to agree on either side. Way back when you couldn't voice your opinion on current technology and how you were fine with way back when technology to others without leaving the house. Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM. His “NO” was a blanket statement. A smaller aperture reduces the amount of light reaching the sensor. Eric Mazzone Eric Mazzone - August 2, 2020. What you will see is significantly more chromatic aberration in the Sony 35mm f1.8 images. Errr.. the Zeiss seems so off, are you guys sure the sample is good? After months of beta testing, Adobe has released the first public version of Photoshop for Apple M1 computers. Another set of tests worth looking at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/161850083@N04/albums/72157697151133910, https://www.cameralabs.com/nikon-z-35mm-f1-8s-review/, So, first off - it is not a heavy lens, it is the expected weight of a 35mm F1.8 as described here: https://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare/Side-by-side/Nikon-NIKKOR-Z-35mm-F18-S-on-Nikon-Z7-versus-Canon-EF-35mm-F2-IS-USM-on-Canon-EOS-5DS-R-versus-Nikon-AF-S-NIKKOR-35mm-F18G-ED-on-Nikon-D800E__1997_1270_1086_1009_1294_814. Dont forget that there is no focus breathing on any of these S series lenses. The color rendering is the best I have seen from any 35mm lens but I don't know if it is a bad sample or this if it is by design, until f5.6 this lens is not really sharp, my dangled old sigma art is sharper at f1.8 then this lens over the entire range, and has so much more micro contrast. Your results may vary depending on shooting conditions and what you do with your Raw files, but this review wasn't based on a single sample - much less a 'bad' one. Fine. Get one, and as your needs increase buy another. Find out more about its updates and enhancements in our review. It's noticeably longer than Canon’s closest equivalent lens, the RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM, although considerably shorter than the combined length of the AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED mounted on a Z-series body via Nikon's FTZ adapter. Glad i'm not only one for XQD price (its holding me big time back on Z7). The Sony image has more than half a stop less exposure making an exact comparison challenging.The images were not centrally aligned. I did just that last week, waiting on the adapter and the 35mm to come in. Be sure to scroll down: https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2019/07/just-the-mtf-charts-70-200mm-f2-8-zooms/. And yes, he could be a celebrity/legend/eminence/god of cameras but still acts like a troll. Gear in this story. I would like to see if there’s sample variation at play. Sharper wide open with less CA compared to other brands. It’s also the first native lens I bought for the camera due to it’s relatively affordable price tag of $499.00. I spent 2 weeks in Ethiopia earlier this year and only dipped into a 2nd 32GB card at the end of the trip. And does macro. Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD. Is it a optical testing level, pixel peeping level, a knowledge level or is it soft in actual final photographs. Neither Nikon, Sony 1.8 lens will touch it. 5. Judging by dpreview’s article this lens is subpar in the center compared to its rivals. After announcing DaVinci Resolve 17 in November and fully releasing the final public build last month, Blackmagic Design has updated Resolve and Fusion to version 17.1. 64GB is 1200+. Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2. I am nonetheless a little puzzled by the conclusions here about CA given that the comparison of the four lenses shows terrible CA for the two Sony's and even some CA for the Canon, but no visible CA for Z. • In a few very specific cases when the price of replacing the front element is exorbitant — use them. It is reasonably compact at only 2.9″ (74.4mm) in diameter and 2.5″ (62.8mm) in length and weighs in at a diminutive 10.8oz (305g). Pretty much, these days yes. In this guide we've chosen a selection of cameras that make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images, ideal for sharing on social media. Only zoom rings are rubber. Die extrem hohe Lichtstärke von 1:1,8 ermöglicht selbst bei wenig Licht das Festhalten des natürlichen Ambientes. Is the aperture stopped down a bit, both lenses show similar sharpness in the center. "The Nikon at f1.8 is as soft as the Fuji X100 lens.". Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S – Not the fastest 35mm lens, but definitely one of the sharpest available for the Nikon system, this lens gives crisp images and produces very little distortion. This week, Chris and Jordan share their recommended setup for two popular models: the Canon EOS R5 and R6. Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Key Features: Compact & Lighter; Optical Stabilization; Awesome Bokeh Effect; Increased Contrast & Color; 3. With full-time manual focus, you can move the focus ring whilst it is in AF (autofocus) mode. I completely agree with you @Frezeiss. With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. The museum, opened in 2017, showcases Nikon's 100-plus years of history and includes many interesting exhibits for photographers. As such, many looked at it as a harbinger of lenses to come, as Nikon also promised f/1.8 primes at 20mm, 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm. A longer maximum focal length allows you to focus in on a small part of a scene, and offers a narrower angle of view than shorter focal lengths. Hey everybody, DPR reviewed a lens! ;). This lens is plenty sharp but that being said “super sharpness “ isn’t always a desired trait . Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD. I've got both and will be selling the Zony after finding no significant differentiation in optics, character/rendering or focusing abilities. Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art vs Sony E 20mm f/2.8 – The complete comparison . I haven't personally said anything negative about this lens - so no, I'm not. I love Nikon and want them to succeed, because we all need competition, but it's not looking good. The new flagship phone features a pair of 50MP cameras that can capture one billion colors. NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S @ 35mm, ISO 100, 1/250, f/5.6 Its big brother, the Nikon 35mm f/1.4G is much heavier and costs twice as much in comparison, so it belongs to a different league. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing over $2500 and recommended the best. Nikon are being consistent and this should be mentioned as a positive. Alkso - the canon 35mm F1.4 is more than twice as expensive and twice as heavy. A good example of such scenes is in that comparison between various Sigma lenses on Sony cameras : https://phillipreeve.net/blog/comparison-sigma-art-35mm-1-2-35mm-1-4-and-40mm-1-4/#Bokeh.These scenes show a lot of things that a typical bokeh balls test wouldn't (for example how the poorer correction of some field dependent aberrations - astigmatism ? vs. Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD. @DougDolde, OK so you shoot at 28mm. Guys guys. Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art. Sigma 70-200mm F2,8 DG OS HSM Sports. EF 35mm f1.4II vs RF 35mm f1.8: I own the RF 35mm and absolutely love it! Flare and reflections might be an issue, but they can show up without a filter too. vs. Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro. Maybe Ozturert or some other fellow member brought that up. So this 35 1.8 S is OK wide open and brilliant from 2.8 to 8. (Well, you may want to apologize, hint hint ;-].). Others in this thread have similarly recounted their own reasons. Vecnos’ IQUISPIN app has received an update that makes it easier to browse through and share their 360-degree photos and videos, regardless of what camera they were shot with. Here you go, NexLupus. Would love to see a review of the Sony 70-200 2.8. Click through for more information. The Fujifilm GFX 100S packs an image-stabilized 100MP medium format sensor into a body about the size a typical full-frame camera. Similar to the number of aperture blades, rounded blades affect the way the light gets through to the sensor. Try harder. I do not see one. Heavy for a 35mm F1.8 (370g) but well-balanced on the Z6 / Z7. As to recommending a UV filter - fair enough - except that Nikon has not made UV filter for around 15 years, Canon advised restricting using UV to black and white film last century - and some UV's restrict colour at the purple/magenta end of colour gamut. They all have less CA than the Canon "benchmark" 1.4 - just teasing my Canon friends now :-), "Their next lens is the 24 f1.8, right? Nikon says its professional mirrorless camera will use a Stacked CMOS sensor. The linear resolution of the … They will probably come in at the same weight as the existing lens, a bit better quality overall and 900 - 1000 Euro. ), Sony a6400 vs. Fujifilm X-S10: Two great APS-C cameras with different superpowers, EXCLUSIVE - Nikon to deliver mirrorless Z9 in 2021 (stacked sensor, 8K video). Fast lens is expected to allow use of faster shutter speed to stop motion, or get usable shutter speed in low light scenarios. Each time a 50mm is recommended as a first buy brings us one step closer to the collapse of civil society. But you do have the RF review that shows the Nikon to exceed the Canon in sharpness and LoCA. But at least I can make the comparison on your widget on the Canon's review page. The only switch on the Z 35mm F1.8 S is the simple A / M focus mode toggle. The zoom range is the ratio between the longest and shortest focal lengths. Some of the contrast differences may be due to the "brighter than Sony" Nikon exposure.I said earlier where in the image Nikon resolves more detail than the Sony. Lens makers have rounded up or down on the focal lengths of their lenses as long as I’ve been reading lens reviews which is a very, very long timeAnd I should probably warn you that they generally round off the aperture as well, most f/1.4 lenses are really f/1.7 or even less. It also has no LD elements - hence the fringing wide open. I don't comment on the Sony articles...at all!!! A shorter minimum focus distance allows you to get closer to your subject, and is particularly important when doing macro photography. Are you arguing that filters are no longer necessary? Nikon's lens sealing is said to be more effective than Sony's. I like Nikons and think the new Z system has some interesting opportunities, but I would never buy a this big 35 1.8 lens even if it was half the price. There are exceptional situations — and the lens in question FOR A PARTICULAR USAGE SCENARIO may be such an exception. vs. Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art. NexLupus: They're definitely on our radar. No items to compare. His message — IIRC — was exactly OPPOSITE: • Generally speaking, do not use protective filters. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image. Cause that lens is a dog. I realise that's not a harmonious thing to say, but it's pointless to pretend he hasn't been very insulting, and only to users of one brand. I often have to wipe condensation or water drops off them, sometimes it's bug poop, nectar or similar. Then I will be comfortable if I have at least 3 cards with me. 2021-01-13 Aller guten Dinge sind vier, könnte man beim Sony FE 35 mm F1.4 GM meinen, denn es ist bereits das vierte 35mm-Objektiv im Sony-FE-Programm und das zweite mit einer Lichtstärke von F1,4. Many lenses allow you to focus to infinity. smartphones smartwatches headphones tablets. After spending some time looking at the comparison on a big screen I draw the conclusion that a comparison is difficult. !Roger Cicala really does not like the Sony! Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has bumped back his estimation by a year, saying Apple will put its first true optical zoom camera module inside its 2023 iPhone lineup. @Barney I am talking about when he refers to Sony users as Sony ”fanboys”, with a series of remarks about their attitudes. @Schorschl: I guess it depends on what you photograph.In my landscape tests I cannot see a difference in sharpness which is my main concern. in my view, photos taken with good UV filters have more brilliance and sharper look in general... especially for landscapes and nature, it helps a lot with haze in the distance. And then he goes on to discuss his arguments. You could compare these lenses to Canon’s RF lenses for EOS R cameras. When I had a D80, I bought a 512 MB card for $80. Whether you make a living out of taking professional portraits, or are the weekend warrior who knows their way around flashes and reflectors, you'll want a camera with high resolution, exceptional autofocus and a good selection of portrait prime lenses. I can't believe you guys are still discussing this. There’s no way to adjust the extent to which the focusing ring needs to be turned for the lens to work through its full focusing range through the camera itself, although manual focus is made all the more pleasing by focus peaking and magnifying options, as well as the indicator-dot-between-two-triangles - a feature that will be familiar to Nikon DSLR users. @BarneyBritton oh, but I think I am correct as I know it from my own experience. NIKON NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Wide Angle Fast Prime Lens for Nikon Z Mirrorless Cameras, https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-z-35mm-f1-8-s/3, https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1563977/0#14614379, https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-dpQNfHR/0/7692b013/O/i-dpQNfHR.gif, https://www.flickr.com/photos/161850083@N04/albums/72157697151133910, https://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare/Side-by-side/Nikon-NIKKOR-Z-35mm-F18-S-on-Nikon-Z7-versus-Canon-EF-35mm-F2-IS-USM-on-Canon-EOS-5DS-R-versus-Nikon-AF-S-NIKKOR-35mm-F18G-ED-on-Nikon-D800E__1997_1270_1086_1009_1294_814, https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2016/12/front-element-lens-protection-revisited/, http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/ilc/products/ilce9/continuousshooting/en/index.html?id=spt. Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S on Nikon Z7 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S on Nikon Z7 COMPARISON SELECTION (3 selected items max.) But it never happened. I don’t have the specific article but we had a pretty heated discussion here a couple of months ago actually. How come lenses don't get a gold or silver medal? Nikon has a nearly $850 Nikkor Z 35mm F/1.8 S while Canon offers a $450 Canon RF 35mm F/1.8 Macro lens (with 0.5x macro capability). Our next review will probably be of a Sony lens. I think you are in the wrong reviewThis lens is stellar sharp and very very low fringing. I know, I know, prone to onion rings, LoCA , etc. The Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S is a new moderate wide-angle prime lens for Nikon's full-frame mirrorless camera system. It's better than the 35/1.8 in the corners, though, where the 35/1.8 has hard-edged bokeh that can make it appear busy. The Sony 35mm F1.8 uses a linear voice coil drive if I am correct. And if the lens can't provide sharp photo when subject is wanted to be sharp, then it is not a good one. It is strange that there is no comparison to Nikon 1.4G. Plus very nice, with individual charakter, out of focus rendering. //I don't comment on the Sony articles...at all!!! Well, on https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-z-35mm-f1-8-s/4 this lens receives the glorious score 4.8/5. 500px offers Pro members a new web-building tool for creating portfolio sites to show off their work beyond the 500px community. And only at f8. Roger C over at LensRentals has done a lot of work on this question and the basic takeaway is that a high-quality UV filter (from the likes of B+W or Leica) does not detract from IQ, and adds a layer of protection to expensive and easily-scratched front elements. And no one said you have to buy 3 64GB cards on day one. af-c is far more important to me than mfd to infinity speed, but does one measurement reflect the other, in some way? Watch the exhilarating 'Right Up Our Alley' video featuring FPV footage of Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Categories. If it's worth getting a filter for protection get one. is a moderately sized, moderately far-reaching and optically-stabilized telephoto zoom lens for full-frame or APS-C L-mount cameras. I use filters only and only when I really need them. this lens is a dud, but I assure you, I had the 50mm F1.8S for Z mount and that lens is absolutely insanely sharp, like out of this world sharp. I love the size and the quality (sharpness, low light) of Z, this is why I am into it. Even the examples shown here prove that out when you compare the 3 consecutive shots of the young lady and her facial features do not appear the same. An advanced optical design is benefitted by a Super Spectra coating, which helps to control flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color accuracy when working in bright or backlit conditions. Making the Sony a 36.7-37.0mm lens, again assuming the Nikon is exactly 35mm. The time has come and the wave of momentous advancements in the world of the EOS R full-frame mirrorless … Its partly the ED &aspherical lenses they are charging so much for. The other reason they are charging that amount are the results you get from it. The Nikon image ends up being 5304 px, and the Sony is (approximately) 5024 px. What I see is: from 1.8 to 2.8 is less sharp than canon and sony, but from 4 to 8 is more sharp and clean and gives the best picture of all four, reaching the resolution and clean image which both canon and sony do not achieve. A higher zoom range means that the lens is more versatile.