Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.8

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better price (msrp) ($249 vs $449).
  • Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 45 cm).
  • Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better length (45mm vs 59.5mm).
  • Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better weight (155g (5.5 oz) vs 186g (6.6 oz)).
  • Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better max magnification (0.15x vs 0.14x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length35mm50mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements86
Optical Groups75
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View47° – 47°
35mm Equivalent53-53mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance30 cm45 cm
Max Magnification0.15x0.14x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$449$249
Filter Size49mm49mm
Diameter63mm68.6mm
Length45mm59.5mm
Weight155g (5.5 oz)186g (6.6 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo