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 Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 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. Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 130mm. The Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS with a length of 45mm, is 85mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS's 63mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS and Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS and the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 Size and Weight 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, which means it is 800g (83%) lighter than the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 which has a weight of 955g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 has a 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
