Sony FE 35mm f1.4 GM Lens

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Wide-Angle Lens

Overview

The Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 G Master Lens offers a blend of high performance and compact design. As part of Sony's G Master series, this lens delivers exceptional resolution and sharpness, making it a versatile choice for a range of subjects from street photography to landscape and documentary work. Its fast aperture and advanced optical design provide superb image quality and handling in various shooting conditions.

Key Features

Optical Excellence

• Two XA (eXtreme Aspherical) Elements: Help control astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and distortion for exceptional sharpness and accurate rendering.
• One Extra-Low Dispersion Element: Reduces chromatic aberrations and colour fringing, ensuring improved clarity and colour neutrality.
• Nano AR Coating II: Applied to minimize surface reflections, flare, and ghosting. This updated coating is particularly effective on larger, curved elements, enhancing contrast and colour rendering.

Autofocus and Handling

• XD Linear Motor System: Utilises two separate focusing motors for quick, precise, and quiet autofocus performance. This system ensures smooth and accurate tracking of moving subjects.
• Internal Focusing Design: Contributes to faster autofocus speeds and maintains a consistent lens length during focusing.
• Focus Hold Button and AF/MF Switch: Located on the lens barrel, these features provide intuitive control and rapid access to settings.
• Linear Response Manual Focus Control: Offers a natural feel and responsive handling for manual focusing.

Design and Durability

• Dust and Moisture-Sealed Construction: Allows reliable performance in challenging conditions, while rubberized control rings improve handling in colder temperatures.
• Fluorine-Coated Front Element: Resists dust, moisture, and fingerprints, making it easy to clean.
• Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm: Produces a pleasing bokeh quality, enhancing selective focus techniques.

Versatility

• Bright f/1.4 Maximum Aperture: Provides excellent low-light performance and allows precise control over depth of field.
• Compact and Lightweight: Offers easy handling and portability, making it suitable for various shooting scenarios.

Specifications

• Model Name: FE 35mm f/1.4 G Master
• Mount Type: E-Mount/Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22
• Lens Elements: Two XA elements, One Extra-Low Dispersion element
• Coatings: Nano AR Coating II
• Autofocus System: XD Linear Motors
• Focus Mechanism: Internal Focus
• Physical Aperture Ring: De-clickable for smooth aperture transitions
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.3 m (11.8 in)
• Diaphragm Blades: 11 (Rounded)
• Dimensions: Compact for easy handling
• Weight: Lightweight for portability

Additional Features

• Versatile Focal Length: On full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, it offers a classic 35mm wide-angle perspective. On APS-C models, it provides an effective focal length of 52.5mm.
• Physical Design: Well-suited for both photography and video applications due to its robust and intuitive handling characteristics.