The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 35mm F1.4 G and the Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM 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 Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM with a length of 52mm, is 24mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM 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. Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM weighs 170g, 66% (340g) lighter than the Sony 35mm F1.4 G's weight of 510g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Sony 35mm F1.4 G and the Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM have the same Filter thread size of 55mm.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony 35mm F1.4 G and the Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sony 35mm F1.4 G has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM's widest aperture value is
F1.8.