Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM vs Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T.

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Product
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Name Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL35F14GM SEL35F14Z
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Release Year 2021 2015
Release Date 2021-01-13 2015-03-04
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1298 USD 998 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor (Dual) Piezoelectric
Focus Method Internal Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 27 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23 0,18
Aperture
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 11 9
Optics
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 12 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical + 2 XA, Nano AR Coating II 3 aspherical elements, Zeiss T coating
Focal Length
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
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 FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 76 mm 79 mm
Length 96 mm 112 mm
Weight 524 gr 630 gr
Other
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALCSH164 ALC-SH137
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A