Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA § 03 Head to head
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA vs Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4
Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 is 368 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA is a 35mm f/1.4 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 is a 35mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA 
Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA better than the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 better than the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA?
- 368 g lighter (262 g vs 630 g)
- 72 mm shorter (39.6 mm vs 112 mm long)
- Focuses 3 cm closer (0.27 m vs 0.3 m)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 72 mm)
- Newer design (2017 vs 2015)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 368 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 368 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA | Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 630 g (1.39 lbs) | 262 g (9.24 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 79 mm (diameter) x 112 mm (length) | 67 x 39.6 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m (11.8 inches) | 0.27 m (10.63 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.18x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 (circular) | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 12 elements in 8 groups | 8 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 72 mm | 58 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF |
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
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Size
- A · Sony
- B · Voigtlander
- 112 × 79 mm
- 39.6 × 67 mm
The Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA is 72 mm longer and 368 g heavier than the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA
Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA or the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4?
- The Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 weighs 262 g, 368 g less than the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA (630 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA or the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4?
- The Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.27 m, against 0.3 m for the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA.
- Do the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA and the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA or the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 368 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA or the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 better for travel?
- For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 368 g lighter to carry.
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