Shootout: Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS vs Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 (Sony A7R III)

2018-02-07 • SEND FEEDBACK |
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This shootout at 35mm looks at the Sony 24-105mm f/4 G OSS vs the Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 on the 42-megapixel Sony Alpha A7R III.

The subject matter is a planar target that gives many lenses (well, most) at best a passing grade, but rarely an 'A'. It is a very difficult challenge for a lens because it not only mercilessly reveals any symmetry issues, but the target is also planar (flat), so field curvature can wreak havoc with mid/edge/corner sharpness.

Shootout: Sony 24-105mm f/4G OSS vs Zeiss Batis 35mm f/2 (Mosaic)

Includes images from f/2 (f/4) through f/11 at up to full camera resolution, with commentary and large crops.

f8 @ 1/30 sec, ISO 100; 2018-01-20 08:45:45
Sony A7R III + Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 @ 34mm

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