The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 35mm f1.8G and the Sony 35mm F1.4 G 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 35mm F1.4 G is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The Nikon 35mm f1.8G with a length of 53mm, is 23mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 35mm f1.8G has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Sony 35mm F1.4 G's 69mm diameter.
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. Nikon 35mm f1.8G weighs 200g, which means it is 310g (60%) lighter than the Sony 35mm F1.4 G which has a weight of 510g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 35mm f1.8G has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sony 35mm F1.4 G has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 35mm f1.8G:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 35mm F1.4 G:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 35mm f1.8G has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Sony 35mm F1.4 G has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Nikon 35mm f1.8G is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Nikon 35mm f1.8G has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Sony 35mm F1.4 G's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
