Sony G Master SEL35F14Z 35mm

★★★★★ 4.9 (1,221)

The f/1.4 aperture combined with XA aspherical elements and XD Linear Motors delivers exceptional sharpness and fast, silent autofocus in a compact 524g body. Its 11-blade diaphragm and Nano AR coating II produce smooth, ghost-free bokeh, making it a standout for low-light shooting despite lacking stabilization. This lens is best for hybrid shooters and documentary photographers who need a weather-sealed, wide-angle prime with cinema-quality rendering.

Focal length 35mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 524 g
af type XD Linear Motors
lens type prime
Sony G Master SEL35F14Z 35mm lens
69 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
  • Strong optical (76th percentile) 76th
  • Strong build (65th percentile) 65th

Cons

  • Below average macro (33th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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Based on 167 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 98
Bokeh 52.3
Build 65.3
Macro 32.7
Optical 76.4
Aperture 49
Versatility 34.1
Social Proof 94.8
Stabilization 35.6

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type prime
Focal Length Min 35
Focal Length Max 35
Elements 14
Groups 10
Aspherical Elements 2
ED Elements 1
Coating Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating

Aperture

Max Aperture f/16
Min Aperture f/1.4
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 11

Build

Mount Sony E
Format full-frame
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs
Filter Thread 67

AF & Stabilization

AF Type XD Linear Motors
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 250
Max Magnification 0.18x

vs Competition

Spec Sony G Master SEL35F14Z 35mm Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Tamron Di III-A AFB070X700 Canon RF 3682C002 Nikon NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
Focal Length 35mm 16-300mm 28-200mm 17-70mm 15-35mm 24-70mm
Max Aperture f/16 f/3.5 f/4 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.8
Mount Sony E Sony E L-Mount Fujifilm X Canon RF Nikon F
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true true true true true
Weight (g) 524 615 413 524 840 1070
AF Type XD Linear Motors HLA Autofocus RXD Nano USM AF-S
Lens Type prime zoom macro zoom zoom zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Sony G Master SEL35F14Z 35mm 9852.365.332.776.44934.194.835.6
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 54.883.85886.698.876.599.68399.1
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare 54.877.47489.590.97195.675.499.4
Tamron Di III-A AFB070X700 Compare 54.885.865.384.489.983.589.88380.5
Canon RF 3682C002 Compare 93.885.841.733.289.983.576.198.296.3
Nikon NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Compare 54.885.832.559.397.683.580.68392.3

Price

Value & Pricing

From ¥326,780 1 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon.co.jp 1 offers From ¥326,780
¥326,780

Usage Scores

Macro (52.5)Overall (68.8)Budget (70)Street (64)Travel (54.1)Portrait (64)Landscape (66.4)Professional (71.3)Video Cinema (71.8)Wildlife Sports (70.3)

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