Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM vs Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM has a better min focus distance (27 cm vs 90 cm).
  • Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/4.5).
  • Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM has a better weight (524g (1.16 lb) vs 854g (1.88 lb)).
  • Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM has a better length (96mm vs 143.5mm).
  • Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length35mm70-300mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1419
Optical Groups1013
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/4.5
Minimum Aperturef/16f/32
Aperture Blades119
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View63° – 63°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXD LinearDDSSM
Focus LimiterNoYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance27 cm90 cm
Max Magnification0.23x0.31x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureYesNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,399$1,499
Filter Size67mm72mm
Diameter76mm84mm
Length96mm143.5mm
Weight524g (1.16 lb)854g (1.88 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo