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E 35mm F1.8 OSS
- 35mm
- f/1.8
- Prime
- Stabilized
- 154 g
- Min focus 0.3 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A practical normal prime for Sony APS-C bodies. Stabilization is a useful extra on bodies without IBIS.
About this lens
A 35mm f/1.8 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with optical stabilization. A fast, stabilized prime for Sony APS-C E-mount cameras.
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2012
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 154 g
- Length
- 45 mm
- Diameter
- 63 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS?
- Everyday and travel photography
- Low-light handheld shots
- Street and vlog use on APS-C
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53mm | 37.8° | 44.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS work on full-frame E-mount?
It mounts, but it is an APS-C lens, so full-frame bodies switch to a cropped mode with fewer pixels.
Is the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS stabilized?
Yes, with Optical SteadyShot. That helps most on APS-C bodies without in-body stabilization.
How close does the E 35mm F1.8 OSS focus?
Minimum focus is 0.3 m, about 0.15x magnification. That is close enough for casual detail shots.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
