Loxia lens
Feb 21, 2019 08:36:11 #
I was considering a 35 mm for my Sony a7iii and came across this pricey little gem. Comments from owners please.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1080388-REG/zeiss_2103_749_loxia_35mm_f_2_biogon.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1080388-REG/zeiss_2103_749_loxia_35mm_f_2_biogon.html
Feb 21, 2019 09:02:38 #
I have the early and later Canon EF 35-2 which are both really good lenses, and recently got the Sigma at a steal of $400 at an estate sale. The Sigma is one of the best lenses I've ever used, and has autofocus which the Loxia doesn't, if that makes a difference.
https://www.opticallimits.com/canon_eos_ff/848-sigma35f14eosff
https://www.opticallimits.com/canon_eos_ff/848-sigma35f14eosff
Feb 21, 2019 09:13:03 #
rodpark2 wrote:
I have the early and later Canon EF 35-2 which are both really good lenses, and recently got the Sigma at a steal of $400 at an estate sale. The Sigma is one of the best lenses I've ever used, and has autofocus which the Loxia doesn't, if that makes a difference.
https://www.opticallimits.com/canon_eos_ff/848-sigma35f14eosff
https://www.opticallimits.com/canon_eos_ff/848-sigma35f14eosff
Yes, I know the Loxia is manual focus, but I may be able to handle that. I did consider the Sigma. I have many Sigma lenses for my Nikon and love them all!
The 35 would be for my Sony a7iii. I already have the 16-35/2.8 G-Master, which is my favorite lens on this camera. It is a little large and heavy, which is why I was considering the prime. I also have the 55/1.8 which is very sharp; but sometimes a little too close.
Thanks for your response!
Feb 22, 2019 07:30:28 #
Just recently purchased the Loxia lens to use on the 7Rlll. Am enjoying them very much. Take your time, and enjoy! Love the photos I have gotten!
Feb 22, 2019 07:41:06 #
BLA wrote:
Just recently purchased the Loxia lens to use on the 7Rlll. Am enjoying them very much. Take your time, and enjoy! Love the photos I have gotten!
Thank you. What other lenses do you have for the Sony?
Feb 22, 2019 07:55:28 #
50,35 and 21. Did not want to carry the weight of the auto focus. They do take some time getting use to the manual focus, remembering what I have not used in years. But enjoying them very much. Mostly shoot landscapes. Also have the Sony macro, and the 70/200 f4. Have not got out as much as I wanted to, getting lot of rain
Feb 22, 2019 07:57:39 #
And the manual is not that hard to do! Would I purchase them again? you better believe I would! Enjoy!
Feb 22, 2019 09:39:21 #
BLA wrote:
And the manual is not that hard to do! Would I purchase them again? you better believe I would! Enjoy!
Thank you. My main lens is the 16-35/2.8, but I wanted something smaller and lighter, which is why I went with the 55. Checking what length I use most with the 16-35 and it is 35. Your input means a lot. Thank you.
I also have the 70-200/4. I just got it and haven’t been out a lot with it yet...too cold!!!
Feb 22, 2019 13:06:18 #
I'm not trying to be at all sarcastic. It seems to me as an amateur that a 35mm is not quite a wide angle lens and not quite a normal lens. What would it be used for. 
Feb 22, 2019 17:16:01 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
I'm not trying to be at all sarcastic. It seems to me as an amateur that a 35mm is not quite a wide angle lens and not quite a normal lens. What would it be used for.
It’s a normal lens on an APS-C. On my full-frame, a 50 is considered normal, but I find it a little too close at events or groups of people. I would use it at family events or street photography, when I want to be inconspicuous.
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