Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS vs Meike 35mm f/0.95
Both are Sony E prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 226 g lighter (154 g vs 380 g)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Meike 35mm f/0.95 does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.39 m
- Our notes say it suits: Everyday and travel photography, low-light handheld shots, street and vlog use on APS-C
Pick the Meike 35mm f/0.95 if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/1.8)
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS | Meike 35mm f/0.95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Meike
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/0.95
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
154 g
lighter
|
380 g
|
| Length |
45 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
closer
|
0.39 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.15×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
13
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
10 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2012
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
Our notes
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
A stabilized APS-C 35mm prime for E-mount, light at about 154 g with a 49mm filter size. It focuses as close as 0.3 m.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Fast f/1.8 aperture
- Very light at 154 g
- Compact
Cons
- APS-C only
- Not weather sealed
- Plastic-and-metal build that is basic by prime standards
Our notes
Meike 35mm f/0.95
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