Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS

Versatile sharp prime with optical image stabilization

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79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 15
Price 15
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model SEL35F18

Key Features

OPTICAL 8 elements in 6 groups with one aspherical element
STABILIZATION Built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) for handheld stability
APERTURE f/1.8 maximum aperture with 7-blade circular diaphragm
AUTOFOCUS Internal focusing motor for smooth, quiet AF
COMPATIBILITY Designed for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras
MINIMUM FOCUS 0.3m (0.99ft) minimum focusing distance
FILTER 49mm front filter thread diameter
SIZE Compact and lightweight design at 154g
CONSTRUCTION High-quality aluminum alloy exterior finish
VIDEO Optimized for video with quiet focus operation
MAGNIFICATION Maximum magnification ratio of 0.15x
MOUNT Sony E-mount (APS-C format)
ELEMENTS Includes ED glass to reduce chromatic aberration

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera menu
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 35mm (52.5mm equivalent)
Max Aperture f/1.8
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 8 elements in 6 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification 0.15x
Diaphragm Blades 7 (circular)
Filter Thread 49mm
Stabilization Optical SteadyShot
Dimensions 63 x 45 mm
Weight 154g