Sony 35mm F1.4 G vs Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sony 35mm F1.4 G vs Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Sony 35mm F1.4 G Top Features

35mm Focal Range
F1.4 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 55mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Sony Alpha Mount
Weight: 510g.
Diameter: 69mm
Length: 76mm
Min Focus Distance:0.3m
Max Magnification:0.2x

Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM Top Features

35mm Focal Range
F1.8 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 55mm
Max Format:
Sony Alpha Mount
Weight: 170g.
Diameter: 70mm
Length: 52mm
Min Focus Distance:0.23m
Max Magnification:0.2x

Our Winner: Sony 35mm F1.4 G over Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM

Max Aperture – Wide	1.4 vs 1.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	1.4 vs 1.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Max Sensor Coverage	35mm FF vs APS-C / DX	covers larger sensors
Diameter	69mm vs 70mm	1mm smaller in diameter

Pros Of Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM over Sony 35mm F1.4 G

Weight	170g vs 510g	340g lighter
Length	52mm vs 76mm	24mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance	0.23m vs 0.3m	can focus closer to the subject

Cons Of Sony 35mm F1.4 G and Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Sony 35mm F1.4 G vs Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Sony 35mm F1.4 G	Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Brand	Sony	Sony
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Sony Alpha	Sony Alpha
Max Format	35mm FF	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	35mm	35mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F1.8
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	10	6
Optical Groups	8	5
Special Elements	Glass moulded aspheric lens element	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.3m	0.23m
Max Magnification	0.2X	0.2X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Screw drive from camera	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Focus Method	Rear	Rear
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	510g	170g
Diameter	69mm	70mm
Length	76mm	52mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	55mm	55mm
Filter Notes	–	does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	petal hood	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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