Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSSvsSony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
E 35mm F1.8 OSS
35mm / F1.8
53mm equiv.
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FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
28-70mm / F3.5-5.6
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Which to choose
When the E 35mm F1.8 OSS suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight141g lighter, so easier to carry
When the FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-70mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- E 35mm F1.8 OSS45mm long × 63mm diameter
- FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS83mm long × 72.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS | Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 28mm | +7mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 70mm | −35mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F3.5 | 1.9 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F5.6 | 3.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 30cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.19× | −0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 154g | 295g | −141g |
| Length | 45mm | 83mm | −38mm |
| Diameter | 63mm | 72.5mm | −9.5mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 55mm | −6mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2013 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 35mm F1.8 OSS relative to FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
E 35mm F1.8 OSS
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FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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