Exceptionally Bright, Surprisingly Compact
The Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM is a classic wide-angle prime lens that combines a sleek, updated design with impressive speed and advanced optics. Its versatile focal length makes it suitable for a wide range of photography genres, including street shooting, landscapes, and documentary subjects. The fast maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and provides excellent control over depth of field.
G Master Optical Design
As part of Sony’s esteemed G Master series, this lens delivers outstanding resolution, sharpness, and beautiful bokeh.
Two XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements effectively correct astigmatism, field curvature, coma, distortion, and other spherical aberrations, resulting in exceptional sharpness and accurate rendering.
An extra-low dispersion element minimizes chromatic aberrations and color fringing, enhancing clarity and color neutrality.
Nano AR Coating II reduces surface reflections, flare, and ghosting, resulting in increased contrast and vibrant colors, particularly in strong lighting conditions.
Wide-Angle Versatility and f/1.4 Speed
The 35mm focal length is highly versatile, making it ideal for street photography, landscapes, reportage, fashion, and portraiture.
The fast f/1.4 maximum aperture excels in low-light situations and offers precise control over depth of field, allowing for selective focus effects.
The rounded 11-blade diaphragm creates beautiful bokeh when utilizing selective focus techniques.
Fast and Precise Focusing
Two XD Linear Motors ensure quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance and subject tracking. The design also enables natural and intuitive manual focus control with Linear Response, and an AF/MF switch on the lens barrel provides tactile control over the focus mode.
The internal focusing design enhances focusing performance and maintains a consistent lens length during operation.
The minimum focusing distance of 9.8″ enables captivating close-up shots with stunning bokeh, despite the wide-angle perspective.
Durable and Reliable Design
In addition to its exceptional optics, the lens features a robust and reliable construction with weather sealing and protective coatings.
Measuring 3 x 3.9″ and weighing only 1.1 lb, the lens boasts a sleek and lightweight form factor.
The dust- and moisture-sealed design allows for confident shooting in challenging conditions, while rubberized control rings ensure comfortable handling in colder temperatures.
The fluorine-coated front element resists dust, moisture, and fingerprints and is easy to clean.
A focus hold button on the lens barrel provides intuitive tactile control and quick access to selected settings.
The physical aperture ring can be de-clicked for smooth and silent aperture adjustments, making it well-suited for video applications.