Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount
KOMQI 2184
What Buyers Say
Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount
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
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Scores
Specifications
| Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount | KOMQI 2184 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | — |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 14 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | — |
| Format | full-frame★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.52 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SSM | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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- Strong aperture (68th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (67th 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)
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Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.