Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens
Fast, Versatile Prime Lens
The Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens is a compact and lightweight prime lens designed for full-frame cameras with its maximum aperture of F1.8, it delivers excellent image quality in various shooting situations, from low-light conditions to close-up photography. This lens features high corner-to-corner resolution, smooth bokeh, and a versatile focal length of 35mm (52.5mm equivalent on APS-C bodies). Plus, It offers reliable autofocus tracking for both stills and movies, with a focus hold button and a focus mode switch for added control.
- E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
- One Aspherical Element
- Linear Autofocus Motor; Internal Focus
A Compact Prime with Maximum Performance and Versatility
Fast, accurate performance and a compact, weatherproof design make the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens the ultimate staple prime. Designed for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras (and compatible with cropped sensor models), the Sony 35mm f1.8 offers a classic, highly versatile fixed focal length perfect for street photography, environmental portraits, tabletop food photography, landscapes, and more. It’s even great for close-up photography, thanks to a minimum focus distance of 22cm and maximum magnification of 0.24x.
Exceptional Image Quality at Any Aperture
With an innovative optical design, the Sony 35mm f1.8 delivers exceptional image quality even with the aperture wide open. It incorporates one aspherical element, which minimises distortion and maximises clarity from the centre-right to the edge of each image. f1.8 maximum brightness helps you to achieve superior results in low light and when capturing fast action, as well as dramatically shallow depth of field and soft background blur to emphasise your subject.
Fast, Accurate, Silent AF Performance
Shallow depth of field offers little margin for focusing error, as do moving subjects. The Sony 35mm f1.8 lens’ linear-motor AF drive means you can count on silent, high-speed and high-precision autofocus operation, as well as reliable tracking, for consistently sharp stills and video. On top of that, an internal focus design keeps your framing consistent throughout the focus range.
Responsive, Intuitive and Reliable Handling
The Sony f1.8 35mm lens is tailored to offer reliable, effortless operation. It features an easy-to-access focus hold button that locks focus when you recompose and can be assigned various other functions (such as Eye AF, Shot Result Preview, or Bright Monitoring) accessible from the camera menu. Linear-response MF adjusts manual focus in perfect sync with focus ring rotations, giving you precise and natural-feeling control. Meanwhile, dust and moisture resistance ensures you can shoot with confidence in challenging shooting conditions.
Key Features
- Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture for exceptional low-light shooting and shallow depth of field.
- Advanced optical design featuring one aspherical element to minimise distortion and maximise edge-to-edge clarity.
- Silent, high-speed linear-motor AF drive for reliable autofocus and tracking during stills and pro video.
- Internal focus design ensures consistent framing and balance throughout the focus range.
- Customisable focus hold button and linear-response manual focus for intuitive, precise control.
- Dust and moisture-resistant construction for confident shooting in challenging environments.
Benefits
* Exceptional Clarity: Maximises sharpness from the centre to the edge of the frame, even when shooting wide open.
* Versatile Performance: A 35mm focal length is perfect for a wide variety of subjects, from expansive landscapes to intimate portraits.
* Reliable Video Autofocus: The silent linear motor ensures your audio remains free of lens drive noise while keeping moving subjects sharply in focus.
* Travel-Friendly: Compact and lightweight, making it an ideal companion for everyday carry and travel photography.
Specifications
- Focal Length: 35mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
- Format Compatibility: Full-Frame (Compatible with APS-C)
- Minimum Focus Distance: 22cm
- Maximum Magnification: 0.24x
- Optical Design: 1 aspherical element
- Autofocus Motor: Linear-motor AF drive
- Weather Resistance: Dust and moisture resistant
FAQs
1. Is the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 compatible with APS-C cameras like the a6000 series?
Yes, this lens is fully compatible with Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras, providing an equivalent focal length of approximately 52.5mm.
2. Does this lens have optical image stabilisation (OSS)?
No, this lens does not feature built-in optical image stabilisation. It relies on the in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) of compatible Sony camera bodies.
3. Can I use this lens for macro photography?
While not a dedicated macro lens, it offers a minimum focus distance of 22cm and a maximum magnification of 0.24x, making it highly capable for close-up tabletop and food photography.
4. Is the autofocus motor noisy during video recording?
No, the lens utilises a linear-motor AF drive designed for silent, high-speed, and precise autofocus, making it excellent for pro video applications.
5. Is the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 weather-sealed?
Yes, the lens features a dust and moisture-resistant design, allowing you to shoot with confidence in challenging weather conditions.
How to Use
* Street Photography: The compact size and classic 35mm field of view allow you to capture candid, everyday moments unobtrusively.
* Environmental Portraits: Utilise the f/1.8 aperture to provide excellent subject separation while keeping enough background context to tell a compelling story.
* Vlogging and Pro Video: Mount your camera on a gimbal and rely on the silent autofocus and internal focus design for perfectly balanced, quiet tracking shots.
| Best Seller | No |
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| Sale | No |
| Angle of View | 63° |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Dimensions | 65.6 x 73.0 mm |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Groups/Elements | 11 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Product Weight | 0.280000 |
| Brands | Sony |
| Wi-Fi Enabled | Yes |
| GTIN/UPC Code | 4548736099760 |
| Cashback Enable | No |
| Genre/Use | General, Wedding & Events, Portrait |
| Lens Type / Category | Prime Lenses |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 22.1 cm |
| Lens Hood | Removable |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm (Front) |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Magnification | 0.24x |
