Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
What Buyers Say
Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
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
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
This 7artisans 18mm f/6.3 lens is a tiny, all-metal pancake that delivers a filmic, character-rich look rather than clinical sharpness. Users love its compact size and hyperfocal ease for street photography, but note soft focus, strong vignetting, low contrast, and compatibility quirks with IBIS systems. A few report severe quality control issues making the lens unusable, while most see it as a fun, creative tool for the price.
Pros
- Extremely compact and lightweight
- Solid all-metal construction
- Filmic, character-rich image quality
- Hyperfocal ease for street photography
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Soft focus at all distances
- Strong vignetting
- Low contrast
- Compatibility issues with IBIS
- Severe quality control problems
Scores
Specifications
| Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm | 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 6 |
| Groups | 10 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/6.3 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x★ | — |
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)
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
No current pricing available
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
Verdict
Scores 68 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
