Sony 500mm F4 G SSM vs Sony 35mm F1.4 G
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 500mm F4 G SSM and Sony 35mm F1.4 G.
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Product |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 35mm F1.4 G |
Name | Sony 500mm F4 G SSM | Sony 35mm F1.4 G |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SAL500F40G | SAL35F14G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 35mm F1.4 G |
Release Year | 2012 | 2006 |
Release Date | 2012-03-06 | 2006-06-05 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 35mm F1.4 G |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 35mm F1.4 G |
Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 35mm F1.4 G |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Ultrasonic | Screw drive from camera |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 400 cm | 30 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | 0,2 |
Aperture |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 35mm F1.4 G |
Maximum Aperture | F4 | F1,4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 35mm F1.4 G |
Construction | 11 elements / 10 groups | 10 elements / 8 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements | Glass moulded aspheric lens element |
Focal Length |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 35mm F1.4 G |
Focal Length | 500 mm | 35 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 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 35mm F1.4 G |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 140 mm | 69 mm |
Length | 368 mm | 76 mm |
Weight | 3460 gr | 510 gr |
Other |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 35mm F1.4 G |
Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 42 mm | 55 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH118 | ALC-SH0001 |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |