Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
Sony
68 Overall Score
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Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Canon
75 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
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Landscape
Travel
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Macro
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm | Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 18 |
| Groups | 10 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg★ | 0.70 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors★ | USM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 0.24x★ |
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)
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Pricing
Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
No current pricing available
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Verdict
Winner: Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
