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Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm

★★★★★ 4.7 (1,174)

Weighing just 120g, this full-frame 35mm f/2.8 lens pairs a Zeiss T* coated optical design and three aspherical elements with fast linear motor autofocus for sharp, contrasty images with controlled flare. Its dust- and moisture-resistant build and quiet AF operation ensure reliable, discreet shooting in varied conditions. Best suited to street and travel photographers who need a lightweight, compact 35mm prime with full-frame Zeiss image quality.

Focal length 35mm
Aperture 22
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 120 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm lens
54 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th

Cons

  • Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
  • Below average aperture (24th percentile)
  • Below average macro (32th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '14: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '14: 4.9★ · 10 reviewsQ4 '14: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ1 '15: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '15: 4.8★ · 4 reviewsQ4 '15: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '16: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '16: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '16: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '16: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '17: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ2 '17: 4.3★ · 4 reviewsQ3 '17: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '17: 4.7★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '18: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '18: 4.6★ · 5 reviewsQ3 '18: 4.3★ · 3 reviewsQ4 '18: 4.9★ · 7 reviewsQ1 '19: 4.8★ · 6 reviewsQ2 '19: 4.5★ · 4 reviewsQ3 '19: 4.9★ · 12 reviewsQ4 '19: 4.7★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '20: 4.7★ · 7 reviewsQ2 '20: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '20: 4.5★ · 6 reviewsQ4 '20: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '21: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ2 '21: 4.6★ · 5 reviewsQ3 '21: 5.0★ · 7 reviewsQ4 '21: 4.4★ · 7 reviewsQ1 '22: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '22: 4.0★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '23: 4.5★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 5 reviewsQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ1 '25: 4.9★ · 7 reviewsQ1 '26: 1.0★ · 2 reviews21043411213442325376412372624577233123534712Q2 '14Q3 '15Q3 '16Q3 '17Q3 '18Q3 '19Q3 '20Q3 '21Q1 '23Q1 '24Q2 '25Q1 '26
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Based on 162 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.5
Bokeh 15.7
Build 97.5
Macro 32.3
Optical 52.9
Aperture 24.4
Versatility 34.2
Social Proof 88
Stabilization 36

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type prime
Focal Length Min 35
Focal Length Max 35
Elements 7
Groups 5
Aspherical Elements 3
Coating ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating

Aperture

Max Aperture 22
Min Aperture 1.8
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7

Build

Mount Sony E
Format full-frame
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs
Filter Thread 49

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Autofocus
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 350
Max Magnification 0.24x

vs Competition

Spec Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Nikon Nikkor 2166 Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200
Focal Length 35mm 16-300mm 18-300mm 55-200mm 13mm 28-200mm
Max Aperture 22 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/4 f/1.4 f/4
Mount Sony E Sony E Fuji X Nikon F Sony E L-Mount
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true false false false true
Weight (g) 120 615 92 255 415 413
AF Type Autofocus HLA VXD linear motor Silent Wave Motor STM Autofocus
Lens Type prime zoom zoom telephoto Wide-Angle macro
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm 54.515.797.532.352.924.434.28836
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 54.584.35985.998.976.999.67899.1
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 98.374.996.687.774.676.999.283.181.3
Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare 54.569.677.481.366.871.285.383.192.6
Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare 86.996.642.189.482.696.434.27481.3
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare 54.577.874.570.891.271.295.662.299.5

Price

Value & Pricing

From €359 2 offers across 1 retailers
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€359

Usage Scores

Macro (41.1)Overall (53.6)Budget (52.3)Street (54.4)Travel (60.3)Portrait (37.3)Landscape (55.1)Professional (57.3)Video Cinema (48.8)Wildlife Sports (50.6)

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