Fast, sharp, and loaded with the latest technology, the Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens from Sony offers full-frame E-mount shooters a classic wide-angle focal length with excellent optical performance and speed. Suitable for a variety of subjects, this lens excels in street, landscape, and lifestyle situations, and the bright design is ideal for available lighting and selective focusing needs.
Fast, sharp, and loaded with the latest technology, the Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens from Sony offers full-frame E-mount shooters a classic wide-angle focal length with excellent optical performance and speed. Suitable for a variety of subjects, this lens excels in street, landscape, and lifestyle situations, and the bright design is ideal for available lighting and selective focusing needs.
ZEISS Optical Design
Based on the ZEISS Distagon optical concept, this lens uses a design with 12 elements in eight groups that helps achieve the large maximum aperture of f/1.4 while helping to minimize vignetting and spherical aberrations.
One Advanced Aspherical (AA) and two aspherical elements are incorporated into the optical design for effective control over astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other spherical aberrations.
ZEISS T* anti-reflective coatings have been applied to each lens surface to help minimize reflections in order to provide greater image clarity, contrast, and color fidelity.
Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers a wealth of control over focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.
Autofocus and Handling
Direct drive Super Sonic wave Motor autofocus system and internal focus mechanism provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance and also contributes to more natural, intuitive manual focus control.
AF/MF switch is located on the lens barrel for tactile control over the focusing mode.
Physical aperture ring can be de-clicked for smooth, silent aperture switching to benefit video applications.
Dust- and moisture-sealed design better permits working in inclement conditions and rubberized control rings benefit handling in colder temperatures.
UPC: 027242888791
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Specs
Key Specs
Focal Length
35mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
72 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
63°
Minimum Focus Distance
11.81" / 30 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.18x
Optical Design
12 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
72 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.09 x 4.41" / 78.5 x 112 mm
Weight
1.39 lb / 630 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.5 x 5 x 4.9"
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Reviews
My walk around lens
By Photobug
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-04-09
I love the look of the images I get with this lens on my Sony A7R3. It is my walk around lens
Buy this lens!
By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-12-16
I have had this incredible lens for a few years now and thought I would upgrade to the newer and lighter Sony 35 mm f/1.4 GM lens. With both lenses on hand, I did a few tests. Firstly, the front element on the Zeiss is much larger and is able to gather more light. At the same ISO/shutter speed/aperture, the Zeiss is a little brighter and this is evident on the histogram. This naturally means a little bit less noise if you have to crank up the shadows in post. Secondly, while the new GM lens is slightly sharper, rendering a pleasing photograph must include things like micro contrast (the ability to capture and render subtle tonal gradations therefore greater dimensionality throughout the image). In this regard, the Zeiss destroys the Sony G Master, which has a much flatter rendering. Thirdly, while the Zeiss has a little more chromatic aberration (a byproduct of the three-dimensional ‘pop’ design that Zeiss is known for), it is easily corrected in post. What you can’t re-create in post is micro contrast detail. I LOVE this lens and will be keeping it instead of the G Master.
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question
Any recent purchase experience on this lens? I hear it has high variance copy to copy, decentered issue. Wondering if recent copies have addressed the issue.
Asked by: Jin K.
The Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens is a high-quality optic from Sony. However, if after your purchase you are not completely satisfied with the lens' performance, the lens may be returned within 30 days of purchase date for a refund or exchange.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-26
How hard is it to balance on a Ronin S?
How hard is it to balance on a Ronin S?
Asked by: Jonathan
Ronin S will stabilize a camera with this lens without any problems
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2021-01-12
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I own this and on the A7Rii it says that Eye AF feature is not possible on this lens. Since it's a native mount lens made by Sony, I am confused. Shouldn't Eye AF work?
Asked by: Anonymous
I have the lens and the eye focusing works fine on my A7ii. But like the previous poster noted, I have the function assigned to one of my buttons.
Answered by: Joseph C.
Date published: 2018-08-26
What are your thoughts between the Sony Distagon ...
What are your thoughts between the Sony Distagon T* FE 35MM f/1.4 [SEL35F14Z] versus Sony - 35mm f/1.8 FE [SEL35F18F]. Money is not an issue but I still can't decide?
Asked by: Jim
There is only 2/3 of a stop difference in the maximum apertures of these lenses and they would both be very sharp. One might choose the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens if they are shooting more video being that the lens offers a de-clicked aperture ring, while someone looking to spend less but needs the low light performance might choose the FE 35mm f/1.8 instead.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2022-03-04
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What are it's advantages over the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM bound with a Metabones IV (witch I do 'already have, with latest firmware) - if we do the abstraction of price and that it's more elegant to not have to do with adapters..)? :Is the Bokhe and softer f1.4 til f2.8 a real advantage for portraits, has it better 3D effect over the latest Canon ?
Asked by: Alain
The main advantage of using this lens over a Canon with an adapter is simply that this is a native Sony E-Mount lens. Adapters are very nice and have come a long way, but they still are not flawless. You will get a perfect performance as far as control of the lens and auto focus when using a native lens. This also happens to be a Zeiss Distagon T* lens, which is a very beautiful and high quality lens.
Answered by: Joseph P.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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How's this lens on the Sony FS7 ? Works well for video and no compatibility issues?
Asked by: Max M.
The Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens is fully compatible with the Sony FS7.
Answered by: Dana G.
Date published: 2018-08-26
whats in the box?
whats in the box?
Asked by: alex
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens
Sony ALC-SH137 Lens Hood
Sony ALC-F72S 72mm Front Lens Cap
Sony ALC-R1EM Rear Lens Cap
Lens Pouch
Limited 1-Year Warranty
Answered by: Ryan
Date published: 2022-03-17
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Can someone recommend a good protective filter for this lens?
Asked by: Anonymous
The B+W 72mm UV Haze MRC 010M Filter would be recommended. This is very well made with excellent quality glass. http://bhpho.to/2flTRdU