Sony FE 35mm F1.8 vs Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 35mm F1.8 and Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM.

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Product
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Name Sony FE 35mm F1.8 Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL35F18F SEL35F14GM
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Release Year 2019 2021
Release Date 2019-07-09 2021-01-13
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 648 USD 1298 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
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 F1.8
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor Linear Motor (Dual)
Focus Method Internal Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 22 cm 27 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24 0,23
Aperture
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 9 11
Optics
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical element 1 aspherical + 2 XA, Nano AR Coating II
Focal Length
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
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 F1.8
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 66 mm 76 mm
Length 73 mm 96 mm
Weight 280 gr 524 gr
Other
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALCSH159 ALCSH164
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A