In any light and weather

by Stefan Liebermann January 13, 2021

Stefan Liebermann was one of the first photographers in the world to test the new FE 35mm f/1.4 G Master lens, which proved to be a revelation for photos.

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This ultra-fast wide-angle lens, combined with the natural perspective, outstanding image quality, lightweight design and weatherproof seal, offers new creative options for all photographers and videographers.

Stefan specializes in nocturnal nature and landscape photography. The FE 35mm f/1.4 GM was a clear departure from what he was used to, but he quickly became friends with the lens. "Initially, I wondered what this lens could offer me – it was clear pretty quickly! It is excellent for a different view of nature. I usually make sure I have a lot of foreground. At 35mm, I focus more on the midground and sky – it's a wonderful new perspective."

The lens opened up a new perspective for Stefan – the optical quality was completely in line with his expectations. The FE 35mm f/1.4 GM is equipped with an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and two XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements, a Nano AR II coating and an 11-blade round aperture to deliver razor-sharp images even in difficult lighting conditions. "With this lens, the image is clear over the entire area."

Stefan is an experienced panoramic photographer and found the lens to be excellent for this type of shot as well. Since the distortion at 35 mm is lower than at shorter wide-angle focal lengths, he combined several high-resolution images into one image. "Where I needed more foreground or a wider perspective, I took several 35mm shots to cover the subject," he explains. "The autofocus hold function of the new lens was ideal for this, as I was able to apply the same focus for all images."

Stefan considers the light weight of the FE 35 mm f/1.4 GM to be a major advantage. "It's great that I can just pack up my α 7 III, a 24mm f/1.4 GM and this new lens and go. I can use it for mountaineering and camping without it getting in the way. I'm sure I'll be shooting a lot more with this lens."

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