The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 35mm F2 and the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM 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 FE 35mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The 7artisans 35mm F2 with a length of 41mm, is 55mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the 7artisans 35mm F2's 50mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7artisans 35mm F2 and Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 F2 weighs 320g, which means it is 204g (38%) lighter than the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM which has a weight of 524g.
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 35mm F2 has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 35mm F2:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7artisans 35mm F2 and the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM 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 F2 is also available in Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while 7artisans 35mm F2 has the fastest aperture of
F2, the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM's widest aperture value is
F1.4.