Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM vs Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TSto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM Top Features
- 35mm Focal Range
- F1.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 55mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Sony Alpha Mount
- Weight: 170g.
- Diameter: 70mm
- Length: 52mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.23m
- Max Magnification:0.2x
Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS Top Features
- 40mm Focal Range
- F4.0 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 86mm
- Max Format:
- Sony Alpha Mount
- Weight: 1550g.
- Diameter: mm
- Length: mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.49m
Our Winner: Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM over Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS
Focal Length – Wide
35mm
vs
40mm
5mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.8
vs
4
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.8
vs
4
Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight
170g
vs
1550g
1380g lighter
Filter Thread
55mm
vs
86mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.23m
vs
0.49m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.2x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Tele
40mm
vs
35mm
5mm more Tele coverage
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Max Sensor Coverage
35mm FF
vs
APS-C / DX
covers larger sensors
Diameter
mm
vs
70mm
70mm smaller in diameter
Length
mm
vs
52mm
52mm shorter
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM vs Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS All Features
General
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS
Brand
Sony
Hartblei
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Wideangle Prime
Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount
Sony Alpha
Sony Alpha
Max Format
APS-C / DX
35mm FF
Focal Range
35mm
40mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
Unknown
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F1.8
F4.0
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
9
unknown
Optics
Optical Elements
6
12
Optical Groups
5
10
Special Elements
unknown
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.23m
0.49m
Max Magnification
0.2X
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
No
AF Motor Type
Ultrasonic
None
Full Time Manual
N/A
Focus Method
Rear
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
170g
1550g
Diameter
70mm
Unknown
Length
52mm
Unknown
Materials
Unknown
metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
Unknown
Filter Thread
55mm
86mm
Filter Notes
does not rotate on focus
does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied
Yes
Unknown
Hood Code
Unknown
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
Yes
Optional Accessories
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