Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM vs Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM is faster by 9.3 stops (f/1.4 vs f/35.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | FE 35mm F1.4 GM | AF 35mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/35.0 |
| Released | 2021 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 524.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | 58 |
| Length mm | 96.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 76.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 (closer focusing) | 0.29 |
| Max magnification | 0.26 | 0.17 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Groups | n/a | 8 |
| Af motor | n/a | Linear STM |
| Elements | n/a | 10 |
| Weather sealed | n/a | Yes |
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
A G Master 35mm prime for E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture, an aperture ring and linear-motor autofocus. It has a dust and moisture resistant design.
Pros
- Sharp across the frame
- Fast, quiet autofocus
- Aperture ring with click switch
Cons
- Larger than f/1.8 35mm primes
- Heavier at about 524 g
Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8
An autofocus 35mm f/1.8 prime for Sony full-frame mirrorless.
Pros
- Autofocus
- Compact
- f/1.8
Cons
- Third-party autofocus
- Plain build