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differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 35mm f/1.4G

Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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At its narrowest, the 35mm f/1.4G goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
More magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
Sony 35mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Sony 35mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha

Cheaper $289.00 vs $1,498.00
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The best price we've seen is $1,209 cheaper (5.2x less)
Slightly shorter 59 mm vs 76 mm
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More than 20% shorter
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
35mm f/1.4G:35 mm
30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha:30 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098

Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Low light lens

$218

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Sony 50mm f/1.4

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$448

Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM

Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM

Portrait lens

$298

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro

Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro

Macro lens

$198

Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298

Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,843

Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Auto focus Lacks autofocus

Sony 35mm f/1.4G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$549

Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Sony-alpha

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$899

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly heavier
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Sony-alpha

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$629

Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399

Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$489

Magnification Much more magnification
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$549

Magnification More magnification
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer

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