Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM vs Meike 35mm f/0.95
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.39 m
- You shoot full frame: the Meike 35mm f/0.95 is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Documentary and street, wedding photography, video work
Pick the Meike 35mm f/0.95 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/1.4)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 144 g lighter (380 g vs 524 g)
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM | Meike 35mm f/0.95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Meike
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/0.95
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
524 g
|
380 g
lighter
|
| Length |
96 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
76 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
closer
|
0.39 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.26×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
13
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
10 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Meike 35mm f/0.95
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