Sony 35mm F1.4 G vs Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 35mm F1.4 G and Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II.

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Product
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Name Sony 35mm F1.4 G Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL35F14G SAL300F28G2
Release Date and Price
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Release Year 2006 2012
Release Date 2006-06-05 2012-09-12
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,18
Aperture
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Construction 10 elements  /  8 groups 13 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Glass moulded aspheric lens element No information
Focal Length
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Focal Length 35 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 69 mm 122 mm
Length 76 mm 243 mm
Weight 510 gr 2300 gr
Other
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 55 mm 42 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH0001 SH0012
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A