Outdoor Photographer – September 2019

FAST WIDE PRIME
FOR SONY

Sony’s new FE 35mm F1.8 is
the third 35mm prime in Sony’s

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has over its pricier siblings is
the shortest minimum focusing
distance of the three.
Comparing the three lenses,
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ZA is a good choice if minimum
size and weight are more
important than a larger
maximum aperture. Choose
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ZA if you need the fastest
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great compromise between the
two, considering price, perfor-
mance and size/weight.
Contact: Sony, sony.com.

FE 35mm F1.8

Distagon T* FE

35mm F1.4 ZA

Sonnar T* FE

35mm F2.8 ZA

Max. Aperture zÉ£°n ƒ/1.4 zÉÓ°n

Min. Aperture 22 16 22

Min. Focus Distance 0.73 ft. 䰙nv̰ 1.15 f t.

Weight ™°™œâ° 22.3 oz. 4.3 oz.

Size ӇxÉnÝӇÇÉnˆ˜° ·£ÉnÝ{‡£ÉÓˆ˜° 2-1/2 x 1-7/16 in.

Price $750 $1,600 fnää