The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS and the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 45mm. The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 with a length of 36mm, is 9mm shorter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. 7artisans 35mm F1.2 weighs 150g, 3% (5g) lighter than the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS's weight of 155g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS has a filter size of 49mm whereas the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 35mm F1.2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS and the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
7artisans 35mm F1.2 is also available in Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the 7artisans 35mm F1.2's widest aperture value is
F1.2.