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 Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS and Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G 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. Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS weighs 155g, which means it is 18g (10%) lighter than the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G which has a weight of 173g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS and the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G have the same Filter thread size of 49mm.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS and the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G 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.
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 Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 60mm.