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FE 35mm F1.4 GM
- 35mm
- f/1.4
- Prime
- 524 g
- Min focus 0.25 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
Think of it as a top-tier 35mm for Sony shooters who want maximum image quality. The f/1.8 is the smaller pick.
About this lens
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM: a full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens with a 35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony E mount cameras, from the Sony G Master series. A wide-angle prime for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras.
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2021
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.26x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 524 g
- Length
- 96 mm
- Diameter
- 76 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM?
- Documentary and street
- Wedding photography
- Video work
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 FE 35mm F1.4 GM have an aperture ring?
Yes. It has an aperture ring with a switch to turn the clicks off for video.
Is the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM good for video?
Yes. It has quiet focus motors and reduced focus breathing.
Is the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM weather-sealed?
It has a dust and moisture resistant design. Sony does not claim it is fully dust or waterproof, so treat it as protection against light rain and dust rather than immersion.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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