Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM vs 7artisans 35mm F1.2

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Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM

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Standard Prime | Sony E

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Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM vs 7artisans 35mm F1.2 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM is a Wideangle Prime lens with a 35mm focal range and a max aperture of F1.4 whereas 7artisans 35mm F1.2 is a Standard Prime lens with a 35mm focal range and max aperture of F1.2.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM Key Specs

35mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 67mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Sony E Mount

Weight: 524g.

Diameter: 76mm

Length: 96mm

Min Focus Distance:0.27m

Max Magnification:0.23x

7artisans 35mm F1.2 Key Specs

35mm Focal Range

F1.2 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 43mm

Max Format: APS-C / DX

Sony E Mount

Weight: 150g.

Diameter: mm

Length: 36mm

Min Focus Distance:0.35m

What type of photography are the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and 7artisans 35mm F1.2 lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type	Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM	7artisans 35mm F1.2
Bird/Wildlife	Poor	Fair
Sports	Poor	Average
Portrait	Average	Excellent
Travel	Average	Good
Street	Excellent	Very Good
Wedding	Average	Excellent
Walk Around	Average	Good
Vlogging	Good	Good
Landscape	Very Good	Good

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 with a length of 36mm is 60mm shorter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. 7artisans 35mm F1.2 weighs 150g, 71% (374g) lighter than the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM's weight of 524g.

Lens Mounts

Both Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7R V, Sony FX30 and Sony A7 IV.

7artisans 35mm F1.2 is also available in Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.

Focal Range

Reasons to choose Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM over 7artisans 35mm F1.2

Diaphgragm Blades	11 vs 9	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Max Sensor Coverage	35mm FF vs APS-C / DX	covers larger sensors
Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance	0.27m vs 0.35m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.23x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose 7artisans 35mm F1.2 over Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM

Max Aperture - Wide	1.2 vs 1.4	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	1.2 vs 1.4	Wider aperture at tele end
Distance Scale	Yes vs No	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight	150g vs 524g	374g lighter
Diameter	mm vs 76mm	76mm smaller in diameter
Length	36mm vs 96mm	60mm shorter
Filter Thread	43mm vs 67mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Common Strengths of Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and 7artisans 35mm F1.2

Autofocus	Yes vs Yes	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Aperture Ring	Yes vs Yes	able to adjust the aperture on the lens

Common Weaknesses of Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and 7artisans 35mm F1.2

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization

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Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM vs 7artisans 35mm F1.2 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General
Brand	Sony	7artisans
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Max Format	35mm FF	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	35mm	35mm
Image Stabilization	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F1.2
Min Aperture	F16	F16
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	11	9
Optics
Optical Elements	14	6
Optical Groups	10	5
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.27m	0.35m
Max Magnification	0.23X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Linear Motor	No AF
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	No	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	No	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	524g	150g
Diameter	76mm	Unknown
Length	96mm	36mm
Materials	Magnesium alloy	Aluminum
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	67mm	43mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Unknown
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	Unknown
Optional Accessories	-	-
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