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Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM vs Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM

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SonyFE 35mm F1.4 GMSonyFE 50mm F1.4 GM
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2021March 2023
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groups14 elements in 11 groups
Special elementsTwo XA extreme-aspherical elements and one ED glass elementTwo XA extreme-aspherical elements and one ED glass element
CoatingsNano AR Coating II; fluorine coating on front elementNano AR Coating II; fluorine coating on front element
Diaphragm11 rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of view63° full frame; 44° APS-C47° full frame; 32° 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; 75 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)0.38 m (manual focus)
Maximum magnification0.26× (manual focus)0.18× (manual focus)
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailTwo XD linear motors; internal focusingXD linear motors
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.27 m with autofocus or 0.25 m with manual focus; Linear Response MFMinimum focus 0.41 m with autofocus or 0.38 m with manual focus; Linear Response MF
Magnification detailMaximum magnification 0.23× with autofocus or 0.26× with manual focusMaximum magnification 0.16× with autofocus or 0.18× with manual focus
Stabilisation detailNo lens stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisationNo lens stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisation
Video features–Focus-breathing reduction and breathing compensation with compatible cameras; compensation operates in movie mode and may slightly change field of view and image quality
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter76 mm80.6 mm
Length96 mm96 mm
Weight524 g516 g
ControlsAperture ring with click on/off, AF/MF switch and one customisable focus-hold buttonAperture ring with click on/off and iris lock, AF/MF switch and two customisable focus-hold buttons
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proofDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof
Weight detailApproximately 524 g lens; separate hood and caps excludedApproximately 516 g lens; separate hood and caps excluded
Lens hoodALC-SH164 round bayonet hoodALC-SH173 round bayonet hood
In the boxALC-SH164 hood, ALC-F67S front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap and soft caseALC-SH173 hood, ALC-F67S front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap and soft case
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 UK announced on 21 February 2023 and specified March 2023 availability. Photography Blog gives April 2023; the maker's earlier month is retained. UK launch price omitted because the actual Sony UK press page lists only a euro price

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