I thought I’d compare these two lenses just for kicks. Of course the Sony 24-70mm F/2.8 GM is a zoom, and a very good one at that, however, I wasn’t expecting miracles from it, especially since the 55mm F/1.8 is a great prime lens (reviewed here). So do you wonder how they might compare directly in a landscape …
I brought along a trio of wide angle lenses for an interior shoot, and while taking a quick break, I thought I’d see how they all compared to each other. The subject lenses are:
Sony 10-18mm for aps-c sensors
Rokinon 24mm F/1.4 full frame
Zeiss 25mm F/2 full frame.
All images were taken in RAW, with minor lighting adjustments to …
Check out some comparison crops, and the full size versions too of the Rokinon 24mm F/1.4 which I'm currently reviewing. The relatively inexpensive Rokinon is not to bad in resolution in the centers and corners, but contrast is lacking, as is quality control, see the bottom of the comp for more info.
This recommended page lists lenses that I believe work well at F/2.8 or faster, and are typically used hand-held in low light, so no big lenses like the 70-200mm or 300/2.8. I’m only listing lenses that I’ve reviewed, owned and/or have used extensively in low light. A lens that gets a thumbs up here has to perform very well in …
Sony 35mm F/1.4 G and Minolta AF 35mm F/2
Minolta AF 35mm F/2 new or “restyled” version and the Minolta AF 35mm F/2 original version comparison
These two lenses have identical optical designs, but there has been some upgrading to the new or “restyled” version. The new version gets a better coating on some of the lens glass surfaces to reduce flare and ghosting. There is a circular aperture…