A prime perfectly sized for Sony’s APS-C cameras, the E 35mm f/1.8 OSS features a normal 52.5mm equivalent focal length, perfect for portrait, street, and travel photographers on the go. With a bright f/1.8 aperture, this lens can handle most lighting environments with ease while its rounded, seven-blade design keeps bokeh smooth. Two aspherical elements cut back on aberrations while one extra-low dispersion element ensures accurate color rendering. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization keeps images sharp when recording video or shooting at slow shutter speeds. Further benefiting video capture, this lens has an internal focus mechanism for responsive and silent autofocus.
Applications: With a 52.5mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras, bright f/1.8 aperture, and built-in image stabilization, this compact lens has all the attributes of a dependable, everyday normal-length prime.
Perks
+ Fast f/1.8 aperture
+ Optical SteadyShot
+ Compact and lightweight
Drawbacks
- Limited to APS-C sensors/shooting modes
Specs
Focal Length | 55mm |
35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 52.5mm |
Aperture Range | f/1.8-22 |
Optical Layout | 8 elements, 6 groups (1 extra-low dispersion element, 2 aspherical elements) |
Coating | Not specified |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 11.8'' / 30 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.15x |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Image Stabilization | No |
Filter Size | 49mm |
Dimensions | 2.5 x 1.8" / 63 x 45mm |
Weight | 5.4 oz / 154 g |