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AF 35mm F1.4 FE II

Sony E Mount

AF 35mm F1.4 FE II — 35mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the samyang lineup.

$799

Launch price

Released Aug 2022

vs

Samyang

AF 75mm F1.8 FE

Sony E Mount

AF 75mm F1.8 FE — 75mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the samyang lineup.

$349

Launch price

Released Feb 2021

AF 35mm F1.4 FE II is 1.5 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

AF 35mm F1.4 FE II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

3categories

AF 75mm F1.8 FE

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

AF 35mm F1.4 FE II wins 3 categories·AF 75mm F1.8 FE wins 2 categories
  • BAF 75mm F1.8 FE has lower Weight (257 g vs 659 g)
  • AAF 35mm F1.4 FE II has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 75 cm)
  • AAF 35mm F1.4 FE II has higher Max magnification (0.17 × vs 0.11 ×)
  • BAF 75mm F1.8 FE has lower Length (69.1 mm vs 105.7 mm)
  • AAF 35mm F1.4 FE II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)

Key specs at a glance

AF 35mm F1.4 FE IIAF 75mm F1.8 FE
Focal Length35 mm75 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/1.8
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight659 g257 g
Min Focus30 cm75 cm
Filter Size67 mm58 mm

Size and weight, to scale

AF 35mm F1.4 FE II

77 × 106 mm

659 g (1.45 lb / 23.25 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

AF 75mm F1.8 FE

67 × 69 mm

257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)

AF 35mm F1.4 FE II is 37mm longer and 10mm wider than AF 75mm F1.8 FE.

AF 35mm F1.4 FE II is 402 g heavier than AF 75mm F1.8 FE.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseAF 35mm F1.4 FE IIAF 75mm F1.8 FE
Portrait
6.5Good
8.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Landscape
4.0Fair
2.0Limited
Travel
3.5Limited
5.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
1.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the AF 35mm F1.4 FE II

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 2 HR

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 75 cm — lower is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only AF 35mm F1.4 FE II supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/1.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/1.8 — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.17 × vs 0.11 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the AF 75mm F1.8 FE

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical, 1 HR

  • Weight

    257 g vs 659 g — lower is better

  • Length

    69.1 mm vs 105.7 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    67 mm vs 76.5 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

AF 35mm F1.4 FE II

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Native Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

AF 75mm F1.8 FE

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Native Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

AF 35mm F1.4 FE II
AF 75mm F1.8 FE
Focal length (Min)
35 mm
75 mm
Focal length (Max)
35 mm
75 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4+0.7 stops wider
f/1.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4+0.7 stops wider
f/1.8
Elements
12
10
Groups
10
9
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 2 HR, 1 ED
1 Aspherical, 1 HR, 1 ED
AF 35mm F1.4 FE II
AF 75mm F1.8 FE
Min focus distance
30 cm−45 cm less
75 cm
Max magnification
0.17 ×+55%
0.11 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear STM
Linear STM
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
AF 35mm F1.4 FE II
AF 75mm F1.8 FE
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
AF 35mm F1.4 FE II
AF 75mm F1.8 FE
Weight
659 g
257 g−402 g less
Length
105.7 mm
69.1 mm−37 mm less
Diameter
76.5 mm
67 mm−10 mm less
Filter thread size
67 mm
58 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No
Diaphragm blades
9
9
AF 35mm F1.4 FE II
AF 75mm F1.8 FE
Lens mount
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.