Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T vs Sony FE 35mm F1.8

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T and Sony FE 35mm F1.8.

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Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Name Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL35F14Z SEL35F18F
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Release Year 2015 2019
Release Date 2015-03-04 2019-07-09
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 998 USD 648 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Piezoelectric Linear Motor
Focus Method Internal Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 22 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,18 0,24
Aperture
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Construction 12 elements  /  8 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical elements, Zeiss T coating 1 aspherical element
Focal Length
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Focal Length 35 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 79 mm 66 mm
Length 112 mm 73 mm
Weight 630 gr 280 gr
Other
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH137 ALCSH159
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A