Sony
50mm f/1.4
 vs
Sony
35mm f/1.4G

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 50mm f/1.4
Cheaper $448.00 vs $1,498.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,050 cheaper (3.3x less)
Shorter 43 mm vs 76 mm
Help
 More than 40% shorter
Slightly lighter 220 g vs 0.5 kg
Help
 2.3x lighter
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 35 mm
Help
 More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sony 50mm f/1.4 Learn more about
the Sony 50mm f/1.4

Reasons to consider the Sony 35mm f/1.4G
Slightly more magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 35 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 30% better wide angle
Sony 35mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Sony 35mm f/1.4G

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
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50mm f/1.4:50 mm
35mm f/1.4G:35 mm

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
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 50mm f/1.4
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 35mm f/1.4G
Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Low light lens

$168
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the 50mm f/1.4
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the 35mm f/1.4G
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$449
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the 50mm f/1.4
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the 35mm f/1.4G
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
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 50mm f/1.4
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 35mm f/1.4G
Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM

Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM

Portrait lens

$298
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/2.8 SAM vs the 50mm f/1.4
Compare the 85mm f/2.8 SAM vs the 35mm f/1.4G
Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the 50mm f/1.4
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the 35mm f/1.4G
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
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro vs the 50mm f/1.4
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro vs the 35mm f/1.4G

Sony 50mm f/1.4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Low light lens

$1,698
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Lowest price More expensive
Length Longer
Compare the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * vs the 50mm f/1.4

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

$568 - $569
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the 35mm f/1.4G
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
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Sony-alpha vs the 35mm f/1.4G
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
Compare the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Sony-alpha vs the 35mm f/1.4G

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