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Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Lens Compared to the Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Lens | Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2015 | 2019 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 12/8 | 14/10 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 63° | 63° 26' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4-16 | f/1.4-16 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 22.2 oz (630g) | 28.8 oz (815g) |
| Actual Weight | 22.3 oz (630.4g) | 28.4 oz (805g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.4 oz (39.4g) | 1.2 oz (35g) |
| In-Use Weight | 23.6 oz (669.8g) | 29.7 oz (840g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.09 x 4.41” (78.5 x 112mm) | 3.19 x 4.13” (80.9 x 104.8mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.08 x 4.61” (78 x 117.1mm) | 3.19 x 4.4” (81 x 111.8mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.61” (117.1mm) | 4.4” (111.8mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.85 x 1.6” (97.9 x 40.7mm) | 3.71 x 1.82” (94.2 x 46.2mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 6.09 - 6.09” (154.7 - 154.7mm) | 5.98 - 5.98” (151.8 - 151.8mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.3” (32.9mm) | |
| Filter Size | 72mm UV ► CP ► | 72mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | DD SSM | USD |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 180° | 146 ° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.81” (300mm) | 11.81” (300mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.5” (292mm) | 11.26” (286mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.18x | 0.20x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | / | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ALC-SH137 Buy ► | Y / HF045 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / | Y / Pouch |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 35mm = 4.06' | 35mm = 4.19' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 35mm = 1239mm | 35mm = 1276mm |
| Review | Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Lens | Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD Lens |
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