Specifications
Lens Mount CompatibilitySony E-MountLens TypeStandard Prime, Telephoto PrimeMinimum Focal Length35 millimetersMaximum Focal Length35 millimetersMaximum Aperturef/1.8
Key Specs
Lens Mount CompatibilitySony E-MountLens TypeStandard Prime, Telephoto PrimeMinimum Focal Length35 millimetersMaximum Focal Length35 millimetersMaximum Aperturef/1.8
General
Product Name35mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Most NEX E-Mount CamerasBrandSonyModel NumberSEL35F18ColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Compatibility
Brand CompatibilitySonyLens Mount CompatibilitySony E-MountTripod/Monopod MountableNo
Dimension
Product Weight0.3395 poundsProduct Length with Lens Closed1.8 inchesProduct Diameter2.5 inches
Imaging
Lens TypeStandard Prime, Telephoto PrimeAuto/Manual FocusAutomaticSilent FocusYesField of View at 1000 yards44 feetIn-Lens Image StabilizationYes
Exposure Control
Minimum Focal Length35 millimetersMaximum Focal Length35 millimetersMinimum Focus Distance11.9 inchesMaximum Aperturef/1.8Minimum Aperturef/22Focal Length 35mm Film Equivalent52.5mm
Features
Special FeaturesInternal focusing
Performance
Filter Diameter49 millimeters
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limitedManufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
UPC027242856875
With built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, this Sony SEL35F18 35mm prime lens helps you achieve crisp, clear images with your compatible Sony NEX E-mount camera. The 2 motors offer quiet and smooth operation for shooting videos.
Compatible with most Sony NEX E-mount cameras
For use with your existing camera.
Built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
Provides a 4-stop shutter speed advantage, producing crisp, blur-free images.
High-speed linear motor and in-lens stepping motor
Work together to offer quiet operation, smooth focusing and fluid aperture control when shooting movies.
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) support
Enables you to resume manual focusing directly after AF to facilitate fine focusing when shooting portraits with a shallow depth of field.
Circular aperture
Produces a pleasing circular, defocused effect in low-light shots or nightscapes.
35mm focal length (35mm equivalent 52.5mm)
Ideal for a wide variety of shooting situations, including landscapes, snapshots and portraits.
0.15x maximum magnification
For versatile shooting.
f/22 minimum aperture and f/1.8 maximum aperture
Ensure optimal light gathering.
Optical design
Reduces spherical aberration and coma, resulting in clean, sharp images.
What's Included
Front lens cap and rear lens cap
Owner's manual
Petal-shape, bayonet-type lens hood (ALC-SH112)
Sony 35mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Most NEX E-Mount Cameras
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Q: Questionhello, this lens works with sony alpha a 7 ?(2 answers)
A: AnswerHi Vasyl, yes, however, since this lens is not for full frame cameras like the A7, the angle of view will be narrower. Regards, -MarkAnswered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionIs this compatible with the Sony a6300?(5 answers)
A: AnswerYes it is compatible. I have this lens and the Sony a6300. Works great.Answered by ichunes
Q: QuestionWill this work for a Sony A6000?(4 answers)
A: AnswerYes, it works great with it.Answered by RJverse
- A: AnswerFor low light, I would recommend the Sony 35m 1.8. It is equal to a 50m. It is a prime lens so it does not zoom out. The problem with Best Buy, is that you will not be able to try the lens out, cause if you do not like it, they will charge you a 15% restocking fee unless you don't mind paying it.
Answered by Frenchie
Q: Questionhow well does it shoot on a hiking trail ?(2 answers)
A: AnswerHi Breebree, the Sel35mm F1.8 lens is a sharp portrait lens. Good for capturing people. Also good for taking images in low light conditions. Regards, ZanderAnswered by SonyListens
- A: AnswerHi Carter, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The lens with FE is designed for full frame sensor camera bodies. The one with E is designed for APS-C crop sensor camera bodies. Thank you so much for your question. And thank you for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionDoes this lens work with the A7 series?(2 answers)
A: AnswerYes, but you will have to use a feature to crop the sensor or else you'll have heavy vignetting.Answered by TrailTeam6
- A: AnswerI own the Sony SEL35F18 35mm f/1.8 Fixed Lens and Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Lens. You did not specify which 50mm lens you are considering. The Sony SEL50F18 50mm f/1.8 Lens would be a closer match for comparison to the 35mm lens. Based on my experience I would recommend the 35mm lens since it would give you more flexibility with its 35mm focal length equivalent of 52mm as opposed to the short telephoto 35mm equivalent of 75mm with the 50mm lens. I keep the 35mm lens mounted on my SONY a6000 instead of the 16~50mm kit lens. I also own a Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN Lens for Sony E-mount and get consistently good comments on its performance on my camera. Auto focus is a little slow compared to my SONY 35mm lens but for the price I don't believe you can complain about its performance. It stays permananently mounted on my SONY NEX5!!! I also suggest that you read the reviews of the lenses you are considering as a further aid in your decision.
Answered by Grumpy
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Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 437 reviews
4.8Rating by feature
- 4.6Value
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- 4.8Quality
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- 4.8Ease of Use
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are impressed with the sharp images, excellent image quality, and amazing bokeh at f1.8. They also appreciate the compact size, fast and quiet autofocus, and the lens's performance in low light conditions. While some customers find the lens to be a bit expensive, many believe it is worth the price. There are a few concerns about the camera's focusing ability, but overall, customers are very pleased with this lens.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great ASP-C Prime Lens for Sony a6000 Series
This is a great prime lens for portraits and mid-range distance shots. I purchased a Sony a6600 recently and I am relatively new to photography. I originally purchased a Sony 50mm without realizing that the a6000 series cameras are built with cropped sensors. So the crop factor is 1.5x, therefore it was a 75mm lens instead of a true 50mm. Well this 35mm lens puts it at 52.5mm which is close enough. It works really well at close range for portraits and when taking pictures of scenery or larger objects. Photographs taken at shorter distance look way better then at a longer distance so I would use this lens for portraits and close ups. This is an ASP-C lens so I would not purchase this if you have a full frame camera. The lens small and lightweight making it great for traveling or if you want a lighter setup. It also works really well in low light but hot here are a few trade offs. You’re going to have to raise the ISO (which adds more grain to the photo) or lower the shutter speed (which tends to make the photos blurry if you don’t have steady hands) I posted some photographs to show what this lens is capable of paired with the a6600 (I edited them in Lightroom after).
Posted by Jonno
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony 35mm 1.8 OSS vs Sigma 30mm 1.4
The pros of this lens are simple: it's small and compact, light weight, and it has OSS. Attached to my a6400, it's easy to carry around, which makes it great for travel or street photography. The OSS is also great if you plan to video because it stabilizes the video image. The cons of this camera is that it's an old design. It's not as sharp as I'd like it to be and paired with an APS-C sensor, it's actually about 50mm, which is a little tight at times if you're used to shooting with an actual 35mm focal length. But let's compare this lens with its rival, the Sigma 30mm 1.4. The Sigma is a sharper lens, and it's better in low light. However, it's twice the size, it's heavy, and when you travel with the Sigma or even do street photography, you can tell you've got a heavy lens attached to your camera. The Sigma also doesn't have OSS, so your videos will be shaky. Hope this review is helpful. As part of this review, I included a photo I took with this lens on the Sony a6400 in B&W.
Posted by Martino
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great lens
I’m just starting to learn how to shoot with different lenses and this is perfect for portraits and creates a nice bokeh! Also great for getting a clear shot of scenery. Very clear and small lens so easy to carry and doesn’t make the camera heavy.
Posted by Esmith