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 Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro 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 FE 35mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro with a length of 53mm, is 43mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro's 71mm 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. Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro weighs 165g, 68% (359g) lighter than the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM's weight of 524g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro has the Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Olympus E-5, Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620 for the Four Thirds Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro's widest aperture value is
F3.5.
