Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM (SAL35F18) 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 faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM (SAL35F18) is lighter by 320g.
- Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM (SAL35F18) is the newer design (2010 vs 1998).
| Spec | DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM (SAL35F18) | AF 35mm f/1.4 G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2010 | 1998 |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Af motor | SAM | screw-drive |
| Elements | 6 | 10 |
| Weight g | 170 (lighter) | 490 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 55 |
| Length mm | 52.0 | 76.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.23 (closer focusing) | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.2 |
Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM (SAL35F18)
A fast APS-C normal prime for A-mount with an f/1.8 aperture. At about 170 g with a 55mm filter size, it is a very small lens.
Pros
- Fast f/1.8 aperture
- Light at about 170 g
- Close focus of 0.23 m
- SAM autofocus
Cons
- APS-C only
- Plastic build
- 7-bladed aperture gives less rounded highlights when stopped down
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