Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 Lens Review - Full Frame E Mount

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @roderickmclean9927
    @roderickmclean9927 2 года назад +2

    First class review. Very informative without all the meaningless graphs and technical jargon . Pictures speak a thousand words as they say. Well done Sir and thank you.

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  2 года назад

      Glad you liked it and thank you for the kind words Roderick :)

  • @tonyarvanitakis6457
    @tonyarvanitakis6457 5 лет назад +1

    I absolutely love this review, you made me go and buy it the very next day and I am blown away with how fantastic this lens is. Thank you

  • @nordattack
    @nordattack 9 лет назад +6

    This lens is actually a remake of one of the greatest film lenses made by Zeiss for the Leica mount, the 35mm F2 Biogon ZM.
    Zeiss had to sacrifice a tad of distortiion correction to increase the focal length so it would work correctly on the A7 sensor.
    But the lens still has the lowest distortion of almost any lens made and still had that amazing 3D effect and Zeiss color pop.
    Oh, by the way it is pronounced: "Bee-Oh-Gone."

  • @Steve-ev4of
    @Steve-ev4of 9 лет назад +1

    Hello Jay, I recently switched from Nikon to Sony, and was looking for a 35mm lens for my A7r. Your review of the Loxia 35mm was very helpful, and was the main reason I selected it over other 35mm candidates. I am extremely pleased with the purchase. The results have been terrific. As noted in your review, the Loxia is tack sharp, and Zeiss pop really comes through. It is now competing with the Otus 55mm (Novoflex adapter) for favorite lens in my kit. At 1/3rd the cost, the Loxia is a steal. Thank you again for your review. I really enjoy following you on RUclips.

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад

      Steve Thank you very much Steve for the comments and information. The Otus is really a monster in size compared to the Loxia, but they do share a lot as far as image quality goes. I had a chance to shoot with the Otus for a second or two at the Photo Expo and from what I recall the Bokeh was a bit creamier than the Loxia lens and sharpness was jut a touch better I thought. Very hard to tell though for sure unless A and B testing was done, which I did not. I still need to get the 50mm f/2 Loxia lens, but now the Batis has come out. Oh man, they look awesome!
      Thanks again,
      Jay

  • @ElReySupr3me
    @ElReySupr3me Год назад +1

    Got mine for $330 in nearly new condition. I very much enjoy it and can't wait to use it this weekend for a lowrider event.

  • @MarcS4R
    @MarcS4R 9 лет назад +8

    you should do more lens reviews. loved this one

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад

      MarcS4R Thank you very much! I wish I had more time, but one a month is about the max these days.... Jay

  • @AndreasWHold
    @AndreasWHold 9 лет назад +1

    I got myself the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 for my Sony A7. It cost less than 500,- USD and I am very satisfied with it. It's fully manual, too, extremely sharp, even wide open. Great build quality! Even though it's a bit heavy and bulky, I can't recommend it enough,

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад

      Andreas W. Hold Thanks for the comments and the Samyang/ Rokinons are the best bang for the buck lenses on the market if you ask me. I have reviewed several over the years: sonyalphalab.com/category/reviews/lens-reviews/prime-lens-reviews/ Just scroll down a bit for the Rokinon lens reviews. The optics on the Samyang/ Rokinon lenses are very good, but are not on the same level as the Zeiss Loxia. The distortion in particular I noticed on the 35mm f/1.4 Rokinon. Corner sharpness and color fringing is also much more noticable. Otherwise a fantastic lens for the money though as you said....

  • @CitiznLame
    @CitiznLame 9 лет назад +1

    Very informative, cant wait to get my hands on this lens!

  • @vladimirdar2214
    @vladimirdar2214 9 лет назад +1

    Thank you for a very calm and detailed visual overview this interesting lens...

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад

      Vladimir d'Ar Thank you for the comments ;)

  • @ArtcoPhotography
    @ArtcoPhotography 9 лет назад +2

    Great review mate, way better then digital Revs, Love your test lab. Im getting this lens, Im selling my x pro 1 gear for sony A7s. Im so impressed by sony and there partnership with Zeiss. Don't know why I haven't moved to Sony before :(

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад

      Artur Conka Thank you very much and I appreciate the feedback about the lab testing! I plan on evolving that a bit very soon with some electric trains and what not...
      This lens is really awesome output wise and I got a few keeps of the dog that I will be printing for sure at some point. It's never to late to try different gear and welcome to the Sony world!
      Jay

  • @joshinthecity
    @joshinthecity 9 лет назад +3

    I'd really like to see a test between this and the 35mm f2 Zeiss on the RX1R.
    I've got a feeling people might be VERY surprised to see how good that lens is..

    • @frankwieczorek5112
      @frankwieczorek5112 5 лет назад

      I'm agree, I had both of th RX1R models and I do believe that this lens is maybe very similar construction. Can someone please comment who knows this? Cheers

  • @Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy
    @Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy 9 лет назад +11

    I wouldn't call the bokeh amazing. It looks a bit nervous to me at medium apertures. I suppose for a wide lens it might be ok, but it has personality and that's worth something. But otherwise the IQ of this lens is incredible. No CA, sharp as a tack etc. I want one.

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад

      Photo314159 Thanks for the comments ;)

  • @GetOutsideYourself
    @GetOutsideYourself 9 лет назад +1

    Nice job on the review - all the stuff that's important in for a real-world user was covered.

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад

      Jonathan Stewart Thank you very much! Really appreciate the feedback ;)
      Jay

  • @DriveCancelDC
    @DriveCancelDC 9 лет назад +2

    I have a similar Minolta, the MD f/1.7. If the f/1.4 is anything like the f/1.7 it must be superb! The 50 1.7 is incredibly sharp across the frame when stopped down a bit, those lenses are amazing value for money at $20-40. There's something really nice about using a vintage fully manual lens sometimes and it's impressive how old glass can still kick ass today.
    Anyone looking for a cheap manual focus lens should run to eBay. Now!

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад

      Drive Cancel Thanks for the comments and I couldn't agree more about the old school manual lenses. Best IQ for the money by far!!!! And a lot of fun to use the mechanical lenses if time permits of course ;) Sucks for the kids most times...

  • @thanachai
    @thanachai 9 лет назад +1

    Killer lens, killer review. Thanks Jay

  • @elams1894
    @elams1894 8 лет назад

    I came for the muffin shots, and I wasn't disappointed.

  • @oliwiak82
    @oliwiak82 9 лет назад +1

    Hi Jay, love your videos! Good, concrete review and fantastic sense of humor! :)

  • @tebogohamese4087
    @tebogohamese4087 8 лет назад

    I appreciate this review. It was enough to influence my decision to convert from Nikon to Sony. Looking forward to being a SOF member real soon.

  • @bjornbhGN
    @bjornbhGN 9 лет назад +1

    Nice! This lens is amazing, I"ll probably pick one up down the road. I've been thinking of getting the Loxia 50 f2 first for a6000 giving me an effective FL of 75. Thanks for sharing!

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад +1

      Bjorn Hermansen Thanks for the kind words and comments! ;)

  • @ekphotography
    @ekphotography 8 лет назад

    Thanks for the review, thinking about getting some of these for video, is the throw pretty long? With focus peaking i might even just shoot manual focus now, it is incredible!!

  • @MuhammadZahid-mk7ys
    @MuhammadZahid-mk7ys 9 лет назад +2

    This review is excellent, Is Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 comparable to Sony FE 35mm

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад +2

      Muhammad Zahid Thanks and not really as far as the output goes in my opinion. The Sony FE 35mm f/2.8 lens is very sharp, but does not offer the "look" that the Loxia lens has. The real world sample photos show this off best in my opinion....

  • @noisky68ify
    @noisky68ify 9 лет назад +2

    Nice review. Just got mine and enjoying it.
    But surprisingly I compared to my Carl Zeiss Flektogon DDR 35mm 2.4 (vintage lens) and they are not too far on how they render.

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад +1

      +Rodolfo Callejo Thanks for the comments! I'm not surprised, because even my really old Minolta 50mm f/1.4 Rokkor-X lens renders like a killer Zeiss in a lot of ways also. Not in the distortion department though...

  • @MarkDeu
    @MarkDeu 9 лет назад +1

    Hello Jay, thank you very much for this nice review. Did you got the chance to compare the loxia to the 55f18z and if so, which lens offers the better image quality? And more 3D Zeiss PoP? Thank you very much in advance, cheers Mark

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад

      Marks check I have not reviewed the 50mm f/2 Loxia lens yet. I did use the 55 f/1.8 lens and It's going to be really hard to beat I must tell you. Perhaps in bokeh, distortion, and some contrast. Other than that it's going to be super close I'm thinking...

  • @steve228uk
    @steve228uk 9 лет назад +1

    Been waiting to see your review of this. Would you recommend this, the Zeiss Touit 32mm or Sony 35mm for a crop camera?

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад

      I would go with the Touit 32mm f/1.8 for the crop factor camera over this lens, because it's physically smaller, lighter, and has Auto focus built in! The 35mm (sel35f18) is also nice because it has Optical SteadyShot built in if you want to hand-hold in super low light situations. It does not perform on the same level as the Touit lenses though. See my 32mm Touit lens review here: sonyalphalab.com/product-review/zeiss-touit-32mm-f1-8-lens-review-sony-e-mount/
      I hope that helps,
      Jay

    • @steve228uk
      @steve228uk 9 лет назад +1

      Cheers Jay!

  • @adrianobanak2824
    @adrianobanak2824 6 лет назад

    Great lens. It looks soooo sharp!

  • @buleulek5153
    @buleulek5153 4 года назад +1

    Great video!

  • @ChronicHippo
    @ChronicHippo 9 лет назад +2

    Hey Jay, love your videos!! Especially Bones =). I've seen your Flickr and you've used both the 35 Loxia and 35 f1.4 FE (trying to decide between the two.. the only thing really stopping me from getting the f1.4 is the size, one of the reasons I switched to Sony was for a more compact system). I was just wondering your subjective opinion on these lenses. I already know the differences on paper, but how do they feel to you in comparison, what do you like/dislike and which one would you choose and why?
    I know its a lot of questions but I'd really appreciate your opinion.
    Thanks in advance!

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад +1

      Nicholas Hylton Hello and great question. I would go with the 35mm f/1.4 lens, because I prefer the AF and faster speed. The size is the huge negative though as you clearly stated. The size is not that big of a deal to me, but I can understand why the F/2 Loxia is very tempting as well.
      The Loxia in my opinion has a bit more color, contrast, and that 3d pop look that Zeiss is known for. That being said, the other 35mm f/1.4 is extremely high quality in all regards. Again, size and cost being the biggest negative by far in my opinion..
      I hope that helps,
      Jay

    • @ChronicHippo
      @ChronicHippo 9 лет назад +2

      Thanks for your prompt response Jay. I'll take your thoughts into consideration.

  • @jeanclaudevilet2476
    @jeanclaudevilet2476 9 лет назад +1

    What did you expect ! Combination 's great with the sensor. Just DO IT !

  • @CheerleaderTW5566
    @CheerleaderTW5566 9 лет назад +1

    Great!!! I'd like to get one!

  • @halfwake
    @halfwake 9 лет назад +1

    great job for the review!

  • @admin92706
    @admin92706 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing Jay! Great review & photos. I’m thinking of getting both the Loxia 35mm & 50mm. By the way, check out the brand new Voigtländer 50mm f2 APO-LANTHAR. This is another amazing manual focus lens. Cheers!

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  4 года назад

      Thank you and I would love to check out all the Voigtlander Lenses at some point ;)

  • @Phototrappeur
    @Phototrappeur 9 лет назад +1

    Great review!!!

  • @iampresean
    @iampresean 9 лет назад +1

    Can you please share the link of your forums challenges ? Nice demo though really appreciate

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад

      Presean Sel Sure ;) sonyalphalab.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?64-Photography-Challenges

  • @jmwhittaker
    @jmwhittaker 8 лет назад +2

    Excellent review thanks.

  • @waterthaimelon
    @waterthaimelon 9 лет назад +2

    Great Video Review!!!!!

  • @FitzMichael
    @FitzMichael 7 лет назад

    Jason did you test the 50mm Loxia?

  • @KingdomArmor
    @KingdomArmor 9 лет назад +1

    Would you make a video on how to use this lens on your Sony with regard to focus peaking? I am not clear on how that aids focusing a manual lens. Also, can you move focus points on this lens?

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад

      KingdomArmor I don't have the time to do a video with this lens, but you can see how it works clearly in this video I made starting at ~6:00 ruclips.net/video/-OPFwzyXC18/видео.htmlm10s

  • @shawnshing614
    @shawnshing614 9 лет назад +1

    Hi good morning sir . Just wondering , why Sony did make some conversion lens for alpha dslr systems?
    It's seem not quite fair!

  • @AgustoRadaCosta
    @AgustoRadaCosta 9 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the inf. just one question do I need to go on the menu so that it shows the F stops on the monitor? as i got a 35mm on the Sony A7Rii, but dos not show the Fstops,
    thanks

  • @rvbsoundfactory
    @rvbsoundfactory 8 лет назад

    Great! info.

  • @woraphons.2939
    @woraphons.2939 9 лет назад +1

    Good review

  • @airplaneemoji7291
    @airplaneemoji7291 7 лет назад +1

    My 35mm Loxia aperture blades protrude a tiny bit at wide open f2. Anyone else have this issue? You can see it from the front as well as in the bokeh light balls.

  • @markmorawski9311
    @markmorawski9311 9 лет назад

    The Sony Zeiss 35MM FE is getting very mixed reviews initially. How do you think it would compare to this lens? How do you think this lens would compare to a used Summicron 35? I want (I am a hobbiest, and dont need) a speed lens at 35MM, which would you pick. I currently have a voightlander 35 Leica mount that is just too soft for my tastes.

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад

      Mark Morawski The New FE Sony 35mm lens is getting amazing reviews and is on e of the best lenses Sony has made it looks like. Well Zeiss helped make it of course ;) Check out the super critical lab testing done at DXOMark: www.dxomark.com/Reviews/Sony-Carl-Zeiss-Distagon-T-FE-35mm-f1.4-ZA-lens-review-Razor-sharp-German-precision.
      If the Leica is to soft for your taste, then I'm not sure what lens you would prefer honestly. I would go for the Auto focus f/1.4 option if I had the cash. The Loxia lens is awesome, but I would rather have the extra speed and AF personally. The overall richness of the images will be pretty close I would think considering the cost of the 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1126137-REG/sony_sel35f14z_distagon_t_fe_35mm.html/BI/7257/KBID/7777/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x612725
      I hope that helps,
      Jay

  • @Shinigami7of1
    @Shinigami7of1 9 лет назад +1

    when you focus does the focus confirm box light up green when something is in focus like when you auto focus?

  • @raredreamfootage
    @raredreamfootage 9 лет назад +2

    how do you find the close focusing distance?

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад

      raredreamfootage Set the lens focus to the minimum and then put the lens in front of something close until you find the sharpness. That is how I did it in the Lab for example... You could use a ruler also ;)

    • @raredreamfootage
      @raredreamfootage 9 лет назад +1

      Sorry I think I mistated my question. I would like your opinion on the close focusing distance. It is listed as 30cm on the spec sheet. I am wondering if it can get close enough to objects for an elite prime. Most great primes can have the subject an inch from the front element and have them in focus.

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад

      Only Macro lenses allow you to focus at close distances such as one inch. It does not mean the lens is good or bad based of minimum focus distance, that is just a characteristic of the lens. This lens requires you to be at the distance of 30cm in order to get sharp focus. That does not mean the lens can't be physically closer to something though. It just means it won't be sharp due to the minimum focus distance of X. raredreamfootage

    • @garyking4032
      @garyking4032 9 лет назад

      raredreamfootage Just buy an extension tube?

  • @bananavroom3691
    @bananavroom3691 9 лет назад

    I like this review better than the one by Steve Huff.

  • @davidddmaoqiu
    @davidddmaoqiu 5 лет назад

    I mean... Almost for the zoom lens, if you stop down to F8 you will reach excellent sharpness. For me, if I have to stop down to at lease F4/F5.6 to get nice sharp photos, it may mean that the lens is not good. I don't know... I think that for a $1000+ lens it should perform much better than this. Do you have any comments for this? Thanks.

    • @royphair9676
      @royphair9676 4 года назад

      Every lens has a sweet spot between f4 and f8 and a prime lens like this will be sharper than any zoom lens

  • @SwissAmbush
    @SwissAmbush 7 лет назад

    This or 55m 1.8?

  • @wewuwewu
    @wewuwewu 9 лет назад +1

    Does this lens offer auto focus?

  • @section31
    @section31 9 лет назад +1

    Why do they still make manual focus lenses

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад +2

      David Salazar Some folks prefer the manual controls believe it or not ;)

    • @davidwu3417
      @davidwu3417 7 лет назад

      manual focus is faster on street

    • @twotrees510
      @twotrees510 6 лет назад

      I prefer manual for landscape, especially astrophotography. AF all the way for my studio work though

  • @xWardy97
    @xWardy97 6 лет назад +1

    Is this good for videographers who shoot music videos? Please someone reply asap thanks

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  6 лет назад +1

      This is a manual focus lens, so as long as you are aware of that fact and are able to manually focus, then yes this lens would be a very good option for high quality results. I hope that helps and all the available lens options for the Sony E-Mount Cameras can be found in my guide here: sonyalphalab.com/sony-alpha-and-nex-technology-camera-and-lens-tutorial-guides/nex-lense-e-mount-buying-guide/

    • @xWardy97
      @xWardy97 6 лет назад

      Jay SonyAlphaLab thanks a lot! I was wondering if you know of a lens that is similar to this loxia lens but with automatic focus? In your opinion what do you think the most similar lens to this is (but that is auto focus)?

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  6 лет назад +1

      @@xWardy97 The best option in my opinion would be the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens: bhpho.to/2FEwnT4 Another great option that is more affordable, would be the Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA Lens: bhpho.to/2r2febC

    • @xWardy97
      @xWardy97 6 лет назад

      Jay SonyAlphaLab thank you!

  • @davidsl118
    @davidsl118 9 лет назад +1

    60p?? Really?? For lab tests!

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  9 лет назад +1

      David Lall I was contemplating slowing the footage down in post processing which is why I was recording at 60p. I did not end up doing that though in the end. Clearly 24p is what I normally use and would have been a better option in tis case. Jay

  • @johnadams9044
    @johnadams9044 7 лет назад

    It is not pronounced BOUQUET. It is said BO-KE (like KE as in kettle. I am amazed how people butcher words these 'daze.'

  • @ojesushelpme
    @ojesushelpme 7 лет назад +1

    Focus breathing :( might not do good for video..

    • @Jason_Hermann
      @Jason_Hermann  7 лет назад

      Good point and thanks for the comments!

  • @KS0stli
    @KS0stli 9 лет назад +1

    Love for banana muffins, cherry pies and prefabricated food in bags attached to plastic spoons (WTF?), but a distaste for olives... Olives! No wonder american bodies look like badly digested fecal matter in a leatherette bean bag chair. :-/ (Thanks for the review, though!)