Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 § 03 Head to head
Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 vs Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM
Mitakon 35mm f/2 has a physical aperture ring. Sony 35mm f/1.8 is 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture.
The Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 is a 35mm f/2 prime, and the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM is a 35mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 
Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 better than the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM?
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
Why is the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM better than the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2?
- 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- 140 g lighter (170 g vs 310 g)
- 3 mm shorter (52 mm vs 55 mm long)
- Focuses 2 cm closer (0.23 m vs 0.25 m)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 | Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/1.8 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 310 g (10.94 oz) | 170 g (6.00 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 85 x 55 mm | 70 x 52 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) | 0.23 m (9.06 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sony E, Fujifilm X | Sony A |
| Released | — | 2010 |
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Size
- A · Mitakon
- B · Sony
- 55 × 85 mm
- 52 × 70 mm
The Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 is 3 mm longer and 140 g heavier than the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM.
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Sample frames
Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 or the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM?
- The Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM opens to f/1.8, against f/2 on the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2, 0.3 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 or the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM?
- The Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM weighs 170 g, 140 g less than the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 (310 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 or the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM?
- The Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM focuses down to 0.23 m, against 0.25 m for the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2.
- Do the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 and the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 or the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2 or the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM better for travel?
- For travel, the Sony DT 35 mm f/1.8 SAM has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
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