Sony Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZA lens vs Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) is lighter by 130g.
- Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) goes wider (35mm vs 85mm).
- Sony Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZA lens reaches further (85mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZA lens | 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 35mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | screw-drive |
| Elements | 8 | 10 |
| Weight g | 640 | 510 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 55 |
| Length mm | 72.5 | 76.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.85 | 0.3 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | 0.2 |
Sony Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZA lens
The Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 for A-mount, a classic fast portrait prime with body-driven autofocus. It weighs about 640 g and takes 72mm filters.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Min focus 0.85 m
- Well-liked rendering
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- Screw-drive AF is slower than lens-motor designs
- Not stabilized, so you rely on the camera body
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