Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm

Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm

Sony
68 Overall Score
vs
KOMQI 2184

KOMQI 2184

KOMQI
26 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm

85 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews

The Sony/Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 FE lens is praised for its exceptional optical quality, delivering tack-sharp images with smooth bokeh and minimal chromatic aberration. Users love it for wedding and portrait photography, but note it is very large and heavy for a mirrorless lens, making it less ideal for casual walk-around use. The build quality is rock-solid, and the aperture ring with de-click option is a nice bonus, though the price is high and the lens is specialized.

Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness wide open
  • Smooth and pleasing bokeh
  • Minimal chromatic aberration and distortion
  • Rock-solid build quality
  • Aperture ring with de-click option
Cons
  • Very large and heavy for mirrorless
  • Expensive price point
  • Not ideal for casual walk-around use
  • Focus-by-wire system
  • Heavy for long carry
👍 Optical quality 5
👍 Build quality 4
👎 Size and weight 5
👎 Price 3
👍 Bokeh 3
👍 Aperture ring 3

KOMQI 2184

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Scores

Video Cinema
Sony
73
KOMQI
30
Professional
Sony
72
KOMQI
26
Budget
Sony
68
KOMQI
29
Landscape
Sony
64
KOMQI
11
Wildlife Sports
Sony
64
KOMQI
24
Street
Sony
63
KOMQI
33
Portrait
Sony
62
KOMQI
48
Macro
Sony
57
KOMQI
13
Travel
Sony
51
KOMQI
12

Specifications

Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mmKOMQI 2184
Optics
Typeprime—
Focal Length Min35 mm24 mm
Focal Length Max35 mm24 mm
Elements14—
Groups10—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements1★—
CoatingZeiss T* anti-reflective coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/16—
Min Aperturef/1.4f/1.4
Constant✓★—
Diaphragm Blades11★—
Build
MountSony E—
Formatfull-frame★—
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.52 kg★0.62 kg
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeXD Linear Motors★—
Stabilization✗—
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm★—
Max Magnification0.23x★—

Pros & Cons

Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong optical (79th percentile)
  • Strong build (68th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

KOMQI 2184

  • Strong aperture (69th percentile)
  • Strong bokeh (68th percentile)
  • Below average macro (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm

Scores 68 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.

Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports