Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

Ultimate compact wide-angle G Master prime

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
80/100
LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 18
Durability 16
Price 12
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model SEL35F14GM

Key Features

OPTICS Two XA elements for exceptional resolution and bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Dual XD Linear Motors for fast, quiet tracking
APERTURE 11-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
COATING Nano AR Coating II to suppress flare
CLOSE FOCUS Minimum focus distance of 27cm (AF)
VIDEO Minimized focus breathing and silent operation
BUILD Dust and moisture resistant design
CONTROL Physical aperture ring with de-click switch
ELEMENTS 14 elements in 10 groups
FILTER 67mm front filter thread
WEIGHT Lightweight 524g construction
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras
L-FN Customizable focus hold button

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Linear Response MF
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Includes de-click switch
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Prime
Focal Length 35mm
Max Aperture f/1.4
Min Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 14 elements in 10 groups
Diaphragm Blades 11 (circular)
Min Focus Distance 0.27m (AF) / 0.25m (MF)
Max Magnification 0.23x (AF) / 0.26x (MF)
Filter Thread 67mm
Focus Motor XD Linear Motors
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 524g
Dimensions 76 x 96 mm