Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount
Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
Meike 85mm F1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
Meike
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount
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
Meike 85mm F1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Wildlife Sports
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Specifications
| Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount | Meike 85mm F1.8 SE Mark II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating | multi-coated on both sides, fingerprint- and oil-resistant coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.40 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SSM | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 650 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x★ | 0.17X |
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)
Meike 85mm F1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount0.103score per dollar
vs
Meike 85mm F1.8 SE Mark II 85mm0.224score per dollar
Meike 85mm F1.8 SE Mark II 85mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
