Sony has just officially announced the new Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM lens. It is a fast standard prime lens, featuring 14 elements in 10 groups, including aspherical and ‘XA’ glass, along with Sony’s ‘Nano AR Coating II’ to reduce ghosting and flare, an aperture ring which can be ‘clicked’ or ‘de-clicked’, depending on your use case.The minimum focus distance is 27cm (10.6″) and the max magnification is 0.23x. The lens is compact with just 524 grams (1.2 lbs). Sony says that the lens is sealed against dust and moisture, and the front element has a fluorine coating to repel water and dust. This new lens costs $1,398, first available for Pre-Order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications of Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 35 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Sony FE | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F1.4 | |
| Minimum aperture | F16 | |
| Aperture ring | Yes | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 11 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 14 | |
| Groups | 10 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 1 aspherical + 2 XA, Nano AR Coating II | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.27 m (10.63″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.23× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Linear Motor | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Focus notes | Dual linear motors | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 524 g (1.16 lb) | |
| Diameter | 76 mm (2.99″) | |
| Length | 96 mm (3.78″) | |
| Materials | Magnesium alloy | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Filter thread | 67 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
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