7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF vs Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA
7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 is 346 g lighter. Sony 35mm f/1.4 has a physical aperture ring.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF is a 35mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA is a 35mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF 
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF better than the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA?
- 346 g lighter (284 g vs 630 g)
- 49 mm shorter (63 mm vs 112 mm long)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 72 mm)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2015)
Why is the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA better than the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF?
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF has the edge: it is 346 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF has the edge: it is 346 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF | Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 284 g ◆ | 630 g (1.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 50 x 63 mm | 79 mm (diameter) x 112 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m | 0.3 m (11.8 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.18x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 10 ◆ | 9 (circular) |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 12 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm ◆ | 72 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2024 | 2015 |
| Price | $189 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Sony
- 63 × 50 mm
- 112 × 79 mm
The Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA is 49 mm longer and 346 g heavier than the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF.
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Sample frames
7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF or the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA?
- The 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF weighs 284 g, 346 g less than the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA (630 g).
- Do the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF and the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF or the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA better for street photography?
- For street photography, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF has the edge: it is 346 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF or the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA better for travel?
- For travel, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF has the edge: it is 346 g lighter to carry.
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