Sony FE 35mm F1.8vsSony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Sonnar T*
FE 35mm F1.8
35mm / F1.8
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FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Sonnar T*
35mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 35mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 22cm
When the FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Sonnar T* suits you better
- Weight160g lighter, so easier to carry
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
- FE 35mm F1.873mm long × 65.6mm diameter
- FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Sonnar T*36.5mm long × 61.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 35mm F1.8 | Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Sonnar T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 22cm | 35cm | −0.13m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.12× | +0.12x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 280g | 120g | +160g |
| Length | 73mm | 36.5mm | +36.5mm |
| Diameter | 65.6mm | 61.5mm | +4.1mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 49mm | +6mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2013 | +6year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 35mm F1.8 relative to FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Sonnar T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 35mm F1.8
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FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Sonnar T*
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