Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS vs Sony FE 28mm f/2
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS is 35mm, the Sony FE 28mm f/2 is 28mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS for short-telephoto / portrait, the Sony FE 28mm f/2 for standard.
Choose the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS if…
- ✓You value portability — at 155g (5.5 oz) it's lighter than the 200g (7.1 oz) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS opens to f/1.8 vs the Sony FE 28mm f/2's f/2 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS is 35mm, Sony FE 28mm f/2 is 28mm — different framing and reach.
Frequently asked
Is the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS or the Sony FE 28mm f/2 better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS is 35mm, the Sony FE 28mm f/2 is 28mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS for short-telephoto / portrait, the Sony FE 28mm f/2 for standard.
Who should choose the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS?
Choose the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS if you value portability — at 155g (5.5 oz) it's lighter than the 200g (7.1 oz) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
What is the main difference between the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS and the Sony FE 28mm f/2?
Aperture: the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS opens to f/1.8 vs the Sony FE 28mm f/2's f/2 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 8 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 44° | 75° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 53-53mm | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | 25 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.16x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $449 | $449 |
| Filter Size | 49mm | 49mm |
| Diameter | 63mm | 73mm |
| Length | 45mm | 60mm |
| Weight | 155g (5.5 oz) | 200g (7.1 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
