Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony 35mm F1.4 G

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM and Sony 35mm F1.4 G.

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Product
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Name Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL35F18 SAL35F14G
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Release Year 2010 2006
Release Date 2010-07-27 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
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 N/A 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,2
Aperture
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Glass moulded aspheric lens element
Focal Length
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Focal Length 35 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 DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 69 mm
Length 52 mm 76 mm
Weight 170 gr 510 gr
Other
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 35mm F1.4 G
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood No information Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH0001
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A