Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM has a better min focus distance (27 cm vs 38 cm).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has a better price (msrp) ($1,299 vs $1,399).
  • Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM has a better max magnification (0.23x vs 0.16x).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has a better weight (516g (1.14 lb) vs 524g (1.16 lb)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length35mm50mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1414
Optical Groups1011
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades1111
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View63° – 63°47° – 47°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXD LinearXD Linear
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance27 cm38 cm
Max Magnification0.23x0.16x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureYesYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,399$1,299
Filter Size67mm67mm
Diameter76mm80.6mm
Length96mm96mm
Weight524g (1.16 lb)516g (1.14 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo