made me cancel my order for sigma 28-200mm and picked up this 40mm for my upcoming travel. I will be pairing it with my A7CII and 40mm! thanks for the vid!
Having tried a lot of different lenses for a light travel setup, I’ve just bought this 40mm. Managed to get it new at £410 which is a great deal. I did use the 50mm version for a while and I have to say it was amazing. However, I parted ways and wanted to go with 40mm instead!! Looking forward to using it as a walk around lens and not having bigger lenses in my bag! Great video!
You put it perfectly. This lens shines in everyday carry. It's light, sharp and very compact. On my A7CR, it rocks. I finally made my fixed-lens camera with an interchangeable lens.
In addition to the kit lens for my Sony A7CII, I also have the lenses Sony 24mm.f.2.8 G and Sony 40mm.f.2.5 G, and for the last two I use the same lens hood as you, and I love the look of this lens hood for the lenses 😊
Dear friend, I need your advice - I’m going to buy the same set (Sony A7CII, Sony 24mm.f.2.8 G and Sony 40mm.f.2.5 G) Please tell me, do these lenses work well in the 33 MP A7CII matrix? Is their resolution sufficient for this matrix?
Thank you. I’ve had this lens for awhile but wondering about this lens vs Sony’s FE 35mm f/1.8. Sure the f/1.8 is not as small but what do you think of the on the compact C bodies like the A7CII or A7CR that have the extra dial? Take care
The 35mm f1.8 is a fantastic lens as well, but I do prefer the compactness of this lens for EDC or street photography. If I didn't already own the 35mm GM lens, I would have no problem going with the 1.8
Good Video, I agree on the lens hood. It's metal and keeps the lens more discrete and compact. Hoping Sony brings a few more focal lengths to this compact G series.
I did, but I shoot a lot of video with my A7IV and A7SIII, so I wanted something that would be compatible with Sony's focus breathing compensation feature.
@@MattYamamoto100 thanks you very much. Talking about the 35mm i was thinking for next and for a bigger option but compact, the FE 1.8/35mm its more compact than FE 1.4/35.
Great review man. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I’m torn between the 40mm and the Sony Zeiss 35mm 2.8 as an EDC setup. Tough to decide because both seem like really awesome options. Also: we seem to share a lot of hobbies! :D not only photo/video, but I also play electric guitar and ride mountainbikes. What is it about us creatives? :D Hope you’re having a great day!
Haha, I’ve noticed that too! Lots of guitar players here on YT. For me, the reason I would choose the 40mm, is because it’s compatible with focus breathing compensation. If you don’t shoot a lot video, maybe you don’t care about that…
@@MattYamamoto100I could live without breathing compensation, but I’ m suspecting I’d like 40mm better as a focal length. But there are arguments for the 35mm too. Great arguments for both, actually. I’ll probably just have to try it for myself instead of theorizing. =)
@@rickbiessman6084did you ever decide on one over the other? I was in this same boat just recently but ended up with the 40 over the 35. I’m still trying to decide whether I need that extra 5mm.
Hi Matt, I have a very silly question for you. I have this lens and love it very much, particularly how sharp it is. I have it paired with my A7RV and love all the detail it can capture. But there is a part of me that wonders is the 35 mm GM significantly sharper? I know that is both bright brighter and has fewer optical flaws, but is it also significantly sharper? Sharpness is my number one priority. Appreciate any and all detailed feedback you might be able to give. Regardless, thank you for your incredible content.
I prefer the lighter and smaller Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar 35mm 2.8 ZA which I got used recently for US$215 (taxes included), my other 35mm Lens is the Voigtländer APO-Lanther 35mm 2.0 Aspherical which is built like a tank and gives images quality at least as good as the Sony 35mm 1.4 GM.
made me cancel my order for sigma 28-200mm and picked up this 40mm for my upcoming travel. I will be pairing it with my A7CII and 40mm! thanks for the vid!
Out of curiousity what are your thoughts on it?
Having tried a lot of different lenses for a light travel setup, I’ve just bought this 40mm. Managed to get it new at £410 which is a great deal. I did use the 50mm version for a while and I have to say it was amazing. However, I parted ways and wanted to go with 40mm instead!! Looking forward to using it as a walk around lens and not having bigger lenses in my bag! Great video!
You put it perfectly. This lens shines in everyday carry. It's light, sharp and very compact. On my A7CR, it rocks. I finally made my fixed-lens camera with an interchangeable lens.
solid review :) it's gonna be my next lens. I too have the 35GM, 24GM, 50/1.2 GM and I just want a compact nice FE G lens for my α7CR
In addition to the kit lens for my Sony A7CII, I also have the lenses Sony 24mm.f.2.8 G and Sony 40mm.f.2.5 G, and for the last two I use the same lens hood as you, and I love the look of this lens hood for the lenses 😊
Nice!
Dear friend, I need your advice - I’m going to buy the same set (Sony A7CII, Sony 24mm.f.2.8 G and Sony 40mm.f.2.5 G) Please tell me, do these lenses work well in the 33 MP A7CII matrix? Is their resolution sufficient for this matrix?
@@iraklikordzaia go for it 👍
Are there any 3rd party lens hoods that can be flipped around and stored on the lens itself? Great review!
I don’t of any, but if you find one…let me know!
viltrox sort of does what he meant I think
@@testisterator yeah, but he specifically said "lens hood". If he meant to say "lens", then yeah, there are few options....Sigma, Viltrox, etc
Thank you. I’ve had this lens for awhile but wondering about this lens vs Sony’s FE 35mm f/1.8. Sure the f/1.8 is not as small but what do you think of the on the compact C bodies like the A7CII or A7CR that have the extra dial? Take care
The 35mm f1.8 is a fantastic lens as well, but I do prefer the compactness of this lens for EDC or street photography. If I didn't already own the 35mm GM lens, I would have no problem going with the 1.8
Good Video, I agree on the lens hood. It's metal and keeps the lens more discrete and compact. Hoping Sony brings a few more focal lengths to this compact G series.
Thanks a lot for honest review!
Did you consider the sigma 35mm f2 i series lens? Not sure if that lens hood could fit 😅
I did, but I shoot a lot of video with my A7IV and A7SIII, so I wanted something that would be compatible with Sony's focus breathing compensation feature.
I am looking for something like this. Is there anything more pancaky for A7IV`?
Hi there Matt!
Question:
Do you think that lens its a better option than the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G?
No, definitely not. It’s a matter of preference. I generally prefer a 35mm, but will probably pick up to 50mm as well. 😊
@@MattYamamoto100 thanks you very much. Talking about the 35mm i was thinking for next and for a bigger option but compact, the FE 1.8/35mm its more compact than FE 1.4/35.
Great review man. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I’m torn between the 40mm and the Sony Zeiss 35mm 2.8 as an EDC setup. Tough to decide because both seem like really awesome options.
Also: we seem to share a lot of hobbies! :D not only photo/video, but I also play electric guitar and ride mountainbikes. What is it about us creatives? :D Hope you’re having a great day!
Haha, I’ve noticed that too! Lots of guitar players here on YT. For me, the reason I would choose the 40mm, is because it’s compatible with focus breathing compensation. If you don’t shoot a lot video, maybe you don’t care about that…
@@MattYamamoto100I could live without breathing compensation, but I’ m suspecting I’d like 40mm better as a focal length. But there are arguments for the 35mm too. Great arguments for both, actually. I’ll probably just have to try it for myself instead of theorizing. =)
@@rickbiessman6084 you won't be disappointed. Good luck!
@@rickbiessman6084did you ever decide on one over the other? I was in this same boat just recently but ended up with the 40 over the 35. I’m still trying to decide whether I need that extra 5mm.
I’m thinking this lens might be quieter than the Sony 50 1.8. I love compact primes so much.
Me too :)
Hi Matt, I have a very silly question for you. I have this lens and love it very much, particularly how sharp it is. I have it paired with my A7RV and love all the detail it can capture. But there is a part of me that wonders is the 35 mm GM significantly sharper? I know that is both bright brighter and has fewer optical flaws, but is it also significantly sharper? Sharpness is my number one priority. Appreciate any and all detailed feedback you might be able to give. Regardless, thank you for your incredible content.
It is sharper
I'm on a tight budget. Do you think a used Sonnar 35mm F2.8 Zeiss would be comparable?
Great review
Nice vide, but why would you ever put a filter in front of the hood?
If you want to knock down flairs, but still be able to use an ND or CPL
I prefer the lighter and smaller Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar 35mm 2.8 ZA which I got used recently for US$215 (taxes included), my other 35mm Lens is the Voigtländer APO-Lanther 35mm 2.0 Aspherical which is built like a tank and gives images quality at least as good as the Sony 35mm 1.4 GM.
Solid lenses, but I shoot a lot of video, so I wanted a lens that was compatible with focus breathing compensation.
You said 550$ as if it was 250. :D
I keep trying to convince myself to buy this lens but it’s so goddamn boring. I haven’t seen one shot from it that makes me think it’s worth buying.
Maybe you can try renting it??
@@MattYamamoto100 that’s a fair idea, I’ll find a place, thank you.
@ourhouseuk how is a LENS boring?? That by definition is a "YOU thing."
@@ayekaye8055 so one super zoom is all you’d want right?
@@ourhouseuk would that make that superzoom "boring" if so?
next to impossible to MF with this lens