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Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS vs Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS

Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS Lens
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
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Editiorial reviews
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6 editorial reviews
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4 editorial reviews
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The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is a short telephoto lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It's a strong performer thanks to sharp optics and optical stabilization.Read more
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Full Comparison

General

Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
Normal
Lens mountSony ESony E

Image properties

Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
Max Format size
APS-C
APS-C
Focal length< 35< 50
Maximum magnification0.15 x0.16 x
Image stabilisationyesyes

Aperture

Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
Aperture max1.81.8
Aperture min2222
Number of diaphragm blades77

Focus

Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
Focus methodInternalInternal
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor type
STP
STP
Full-time Manual focusingyesyes
Closest focusing distance0.300.39

Optics

Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
ConstructionFixedFixed
Elements88
Groups67

Design

Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliedyesyes
Filter threadyesyes
Sealingnono

Dimensions

Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
Weight5.43 oz7.13 oz
Diameter2.48 in2.44 in
Length1.77 in2.44 in
Filter size1.93 in1.93 in

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS