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 E 35mm F1.8 OSS 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 E 35mm F1.8 OSS with a length of 45mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 35mm F1.4 G also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS's 63mm 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 E 35mm F1.8 OSS weighs 155g, 69% (355g) lighter than the Sony 35mm F1.4 G's weight of 510g.
Filter Threads
The Sony 35mm F1.4 G has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony 35mm F1.4 G:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS:
Lens Mounts
The Sony 35mm F1.4 G has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
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 E 35mm F1.8 OSS's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
