Quick answer
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
Verdict
A well-liked 35mm for A-mount users. Choose it for the f/1.4 look and compact size.
About this lens
A 35mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) is designed for Sony A mount bodies, from the Sony G series. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2006
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.2x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 510 g
- Length
- 76 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G)?
- Street and documentary photography
- Environmental portraits
- Low-light general shooting
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 35mm | 54.4° | 63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53mm | 37.8° | 44.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sony 35mm F1.4 G cover full frame?
Yes. It is a full-frame A-mount lens and frames like roughly a 52mm lens on APS-C bodies.
How does autofocus work on the Sony 35mm F1.4 G?
Focusing is driven by the screw-drive motor in the camera body, so speed varies from one A-mount body to another.
Can the 35mm F1.4 G be used on E-mount cameras?
Yes, through an A-mount adapter. Because it has no motor of its own, autofocus needs an adapter with a built-in AF motor such as the LA-EA4.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
