Sony Zeiss 35mm 1.4. Worth buying?

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I have a Sigma 85mm 1.4 which is fantastic for those lush portraits. But I need an ‘everyday’ 1.4. Looking at a used Zeiss 35mm 1.4. Are they a good lens in 2021? I have researched the issues these can have with soft edges but to be honest I doubt i would notice. I just love 1.4. Not interested in 1.8. Thoughts?:)
 
Bluedog said:
I should of mentioned cost. Yes the GM is a better lens but it also is a very expensive lens, even used.I would love one! The Zeiss just seems a tad more in my budget. Do you like the Zeiss by the way?
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I do, it's a perfectly fine lens. I have plenty of samples. I guess a photo or 2 is better than a thousand words.

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Bluedog said:
I should of mentioned cost. Yes the GM is a better lens but it also is a very expensive lens, even used.I would love one! The Zeiss just seems a tad more in my budget. Do you like the Zeiss by the way?
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How about the Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art? One of my favourite lenses of all time and very reasonably priced.
 
Bluedog said:
‘Perfectly fine lens’ You make it sound so average as a lens! But your photos speak rather differently....
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I came from both the Canon 35L mk1 & 2, the latter being my all time favourite 35mm, I like that more than the Zeiss. You can say I’m still missing it so hence my less than enthused way I come across. It’s fine but I do have my favourites. I mean I could have kept the Canon and adapted it but it was deprecating money, the MC-11 made it a really long set up for a 35mm.

So, the Zeiss is perfectly fine. I’ve had it for 3 years and if it weren’t for the GM, I’d keep it for another 3 no hesitations.
 
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