Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 35mm
Its Biogon optical design with one low dispersion element and ZEISS T* coating ensures sharp, high-contrast images with well-controlled chromatic aberration, all at a fast f/2 aperture. The de-clickable manual aperture ring and compact 340g, 52mm filter-thread build deliver precise, tactile control well-suited to video and discreet shooting. This lens fits portrait photographers and manual-focus enthusiasts on Sony full-frame who value optical character and hands-on operation over autofocus.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong macro (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 6 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.9 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 35mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28-300mm | 12-35mm | 17-40mm | 18-55mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 340 | 590 | 306 | 535 | 205 | 326 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | pulse stepping motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 35mm | 14.7 | 34.6 | 81.3 | 68.9 | 50.2 | 22 | 76 | 33.1 | 59.1 | 34.3 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.7 | 62.8 | 83.3 | 96.2 | 71 | 92.5 | 97.9 | 50.1 | 79.3 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.8 | 86.7 | 83.7 | 48.9 | 86 | 88.4 | 92.5 | 80.4 | 86.1 | 96.4 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.8 | 97 | 67.1 | 72.4 | 96.6 | 95.4 | 98.4 | 75.7 | 94.1 | 34.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 Compare | 84.6 | 81.5 | 83.5 | 95.4 | 54.5 | 82.9 | 66.3 | 82.8 | 81 | 92.3 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.5 | 70.8 | 37.4 | 77.7 | 82.9 | 48.9 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 79.3 |
Usage Scores
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