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Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM vs Sony FE 35mm F1.8

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SonyFE 35mm F1.4 GMSonyFE 35mm F1.8
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2021August 2019
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groups11 elements in nine groups
Special elementsTwo XA extreme-aspherical elements and one ED glass elementOne aspherical element
CoatingsNano AR Coating II; fluorine coating on front element–
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of view63° full frame; 44° APS-C63° full frame; 44° APS-C
Mount and compatibility
MountsSony ESony E
Image circleFull frameFull frame
Image circle detailFull-frame coverage; 52.5 mm equivalent field of view on APS-CFull-frame coverage; 52.5 mm equivalent field of view on APS-C
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TCNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TC
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m (manual focus)0.22 m
Maximum magnification0.26× (manual focus)0.24×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailTwo XD linear motors; internal focusingLinear motor; internal focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.27 m with autofocus or 0.25 m with manual focus; Linear Response MFMinimum focus 0.22 m; Linear Response MF
Magnification detailMaximum magnification 0.23× with autofocus or 0.26× with manual focus–
Stabilisation detailNo lens stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisationNo lens stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisation
Video features–Internal focusing reduces changes in angle of view during focusing; quiet focus drive supports fine continuous focus movements
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm55 mm
Maximum diameter76 mm65.6 mm
Length96 mm73 mm
Weight524 g280 g
ControlsAperture ring with click on/off, AF/MF switch and one customisable focus-hold buttonAF/MF switch and one customisable focus-hold button
Filter detail–55 mm front filter thread; front element does not rotate during focusing
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proofDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof
Dimensions detail–Aluminium-alloy exterior; internal focusing preserves overall length
Weight detailApproximately 524 g lens; separate hood and caps excludedApproximately 280 g lens; separate hood and caps excluded
Lens hoodALC-SH164 round bayonet hoodALC-SH159 petal bayonet hood
In the boxALC-SH164 hood, ALC-F67S front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap and soft caseALC-SH159 hood, ALC-F55S front cap and ALC-R1EM rear cap; no case listed
Release detailSony announced on 13 January 2021 and specified February 2021 North American availability; Sony Hong Kong specified 3 February. Sony Japan postponed its original February release to 12 March 2021. Photography Blog gives late January UK availability, but no actual maker UK launch record was accessible; main date retains maker-confirmed February precisionSony Japan specified 30 August 2019; main date retains month precision for regional release. Amateur Photographer Andy Westlake tested an Alpha 7R III; Photography Blog Mark Goldstein used an Alpha 7 III. Their distortion type/severity, wide-open sharpness and close-up blur judgments differ and are retained. Maker weight 280 g supersedes Blog 281 g; no case is listed in the maker specifications despite Blog mentioning one

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