Sony is, IMO, one of the leading camera companies when it comes to organizing events to show off their new gear. I mean…it IS my job after all 😉Īway I went to meet up with other review site/photo blog writers (many of whom I call friends) to see just what Sony had up their sleeve this time. So a few weeks ago, when I received a notice from Sony that they were showing off some new products to some members of the photographic press and they wanted us to see them, use them, and share our thoughts on them…I JUMPED at the shot, as I always do. True, we can get burnt out from time to time and sometimes cameras and lenses meld into each other when nothing truly exciting comes out for a while, but at the end of the day, doing this job is a blessing, a gift and is something I truly am grateful and thankful for. See my quick video on this lens and the new 70-200 f/2.8 G Master BelowĪs I said in the beginning of this review, the life of a camera reviewer is never ever dull, even when you have been doing it for what seems like forever. Luckily I have already shot with this new 50mm and have enjoyed it, worked with it, found its strengths and weaknesses and have realized that this is a lens that is as good as it gets in the 50mm focal length for the Sony E/FE system or any system for that matter. The contrast, color and sharpness is extraordinary delivering a stunning look not far off from the Zeiss Otus 55 1.4. I can see so many pros using this for weddings, studio work, and also many using it for street. The new Sony 50 1.4 Zeiss lens is simply beautiful. It’s fantastic but still, not up to par with this new 50 1.4, which is just a beautiful drool worthy lens.ĬLICK ON IMAGES FOR LARGER AND BETTER VIEW! THANK YOU! We also have the 55 1.8 from Zeiss and Sony which is the 1st lens made for the E system.
While not perfect, its a must for anyone with a small budget who wants a 50. Not only do we have this new Zeiss 50mm, we have the new cheap Sony 50 1.8, which is small and tiny, light as air and comes in at under $250. This one is up there with the best 50’s made today IMO (Think Leica 50 APO, think Leica 50 Summilux), and while it is large for a mirrorless 50mm, at least Sony now gives us choices in this area. I mean, ZEISS is legendary when it comes to not only the name, but also the lenses made throughout time with that blue Zeiss logo attached.įor some, Zeiss beats Leica in 3D pop, contrast and color and this lens by Sony is NOT just another 50 1.4 prime.
While this is NOT a G Master lens, which is reserved for the highest end Sony glass, it is a Zeiss 50 1.4, which for most, is PLENTY good enough. Today Sony announced their new 50mm premium lens, the 50 1.4 Zeiss. This lens is quite a bit smaller than the OTUS though and offers Auto Focus while coming in at $1900 less than the Otus. The new 50 is gorgeous in build, design and while larger than most 50 1.4’s, the quality here is simply gorgeous, almost to Zeiss Otus Levels. If a single 50mm lens could deliver this combo of styles, and was priced within reason, then I would be all over it in a nano second.Īlso, all photos in this review were shot on a Sony A7RII. It did not take me long to appreciate what Sony had here with this one.įor the record, I prefer a rendering between the Leica 50 APO, Zeiss Otus 55 1.4 (review soon!) and the Leica 50 Summilux 1.4.
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If there is one thing I know in the photo world, it’s a good 50mm lens, and this is why I am able to write my full review after only 2 1/2 days with this lens.
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I may have tried, used or tested 95% of the 50mm lenses made today, even from Nikon and Canon yet I am always on the lookout for a new, fast, amazing 50mm prime that delivers the performance I have come to CRAVE in my photos so let’s see if this new premium pro level Sony fits the bill for those of us with an A7 series camera. I have owned and loved the Leica 50 Summilux, the Leica 50 Summicron (Old and APO), Noctilux, the Canon 50mm Dream Lens, the 50 Jupiter, and various 50’s by Zeiss, Voigtlander and others such as SLR Magic. My favorite lenses of all time have been 50 MM lenses, and I have been preaching on them and using them for years and years. Many of you know I love and adore the focal length of 50mm. It’s a fast 50! What else can I say? If you are a Sony shooter, or curious about Sony or have a love for fast primes, then read on my friend about their latest offering in the lens world, the 50 1.4 which has the blue ZEISS stamp on it. Today I am lucky enough to write about a lens that is not only right up my alley, but up the alley of sooooo many of the readers here.
One thing is for sure. It is never dull, the life of a camera reviewer. This is the brand new lens announced today from Sony, and I have my review right here! You can pre-order at B&H PHOTO HERE
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