Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 vs Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA
Sirui 35mm f/1.4 is 140 g lighter. Sony 35mm f/1.4 focuses 5 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 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 Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA 01
Key differences
Why is the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 better than the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA?
- 140 g lighter (490 g vs 630 g)
- 9 mm shorter (102.9 mm vs 112 mm long)
- More aperture blades (13 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 72 mm)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2015)
Why is the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA better than the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4?
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.3 m vs 0.35 m)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 | 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 | 490 g ◆ | 630 g (1.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102.9 x 76 mm | 79 mm (diameter) x 112 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m | 0.3 m (11.8 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.18x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 13 ◆ | 9 (circular) |
| Optical construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 12 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 72 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2025 | 2015 |
| Price | $549 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Sirui
- B · Sony
- 102.9 × 76 mm
- 112 × 79 mm
The Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA is 9 mm longer and 140 g heavier than the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 or the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA?
- The Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 weighs 490 g, 140 g less than the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA (630 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 or the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA?
- The Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA focuses down to 0.3 m, against 0.35 m for the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4.
- Do the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 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 Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 or the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 or the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA better for travel?
- For travel, the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
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