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Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA vs Sony FE 35mm F1.8

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SonyDistagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZASonyFE 35mm F1.8
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2015August 2019
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical constructionTwelve elements in eight groups11 elements in nine groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elements in total, including one AA advanced aspherical elementOne aspherical element
CoatingsZeiss T* coating–
DiaphragmNine 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 support–Not compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TC
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.22 m
Maximum magnification0.18×0.24×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailDirect Drive SSM (DDSSM) piezoelectric ultrasonic focus driveLinear motor; internal focusing
Focus distance detail0.3 m minimum focus distanceMinimum focus 0.22 m; Linear Response MF
Magnification detail0.18× maximum magnification–
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisationNo lens stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisation
Video featuresAperture click switch permits continuous adjustment without click soundInternal focusing reduces changes in angle of view during focusing; quiet focus drive supports fine continuous focus movements
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm55 mm
Maximum diameter78.5 mm65.6 mm
Length112 mm73 mm
Weight630 g280 g
ControlsManual-focus ring and aperture ring with click on/off switchAF/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 to prevent all ingressDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof
Dimensions detail78.5 mm maximum diameter × 112 mm lengthAluminium-alloy exterior; internal focusing preserves overall length
Weight detailApproximately 630 g lens; separate hood and caps excludedApproximately 280 g lens; separate hood and caps excluded
Lens hoodALC-SH137 petal bayonet hood, suppliedALC-SH159 petal bayonet hood
In the boxALC-SH137 hood, front cap, rear cap and soft caseALC-SH159 hood, ALC-F55S front cap and ALC-R1EM rear cap; no case listed
Release detailSony Singapore release dated 5 March 2015 reproduced in full by Shutter Journey gives this exact lens availability from March 2015 onwards. Sony Japan announcement gives June 2015 and Sony US gives April 2015; main release retains earliest regional maker month, exact first day unconfirmed. Announcement 3 March 2015 is the Sony US release reproduced by DPReview. Full independent reviews read: Photography Blog Jack Baker on Alpha 7 II and OpticalLimits Klaus Schroiff on Alpha 7R II. Different wide-open corners, blur, fringing and autofocus judgments retained. Blog incorrectly adds one AA to three aspherical elements; exact maker states three total including AASony 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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