Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) vs Minolta AF 35mm f/1.4 G
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Minolta
AF 35mm f/1.4 G
Verdict at a glance
- Minolta AF 35mm f/1.4 G is lighter by 20g.
- Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) is the newer design (2006 vs 1998).
| Spec | 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) | AF 35mm f/1.4 G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | screw-drive |
| Elements | 10 | 10 |
| Weight g | 510 | 490 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 55 | 55 |
| Length mm | 76.0 | 76.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G)
A classic fast 35mm G lens for A-mount. It uses body-driven screw-drive focusing and weighs about 510 g, with a 55mm filter thread.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Min focus 0.3 m
- G-series build
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- Screw-drive AF is slower than lens-motor designs
- No stabilization in the lens
Minolta AF 35mm f/1.4 G
A bright 35mm G-series lens from Minolta. It weighs about 490 g and takes 55mm filters.
Pros
- f/1.4
- G-series build
- Close focus 0.3 m
- 55mm filters
Cons
- Screw-drive AF
- No weather sealing