Sony
FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 35mm F1.4 GM — 35mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
Sony
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
Sony E Mount
524g GM wide-angle with XD Linear AF — 20% lighter than the original 35mm F1.4 GM.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II is 3.1 years newer.
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Wins
FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Wins
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Length (76 mm vs 123 mm)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.23 × vs 0.15 ×)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Min focus distance (27 cm vs 30 cm)
- AFE 35mm F1.4 GM has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 76 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
FE 35mm F1.4 GM
⌀70 × 123 mm
524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
⌀76 × 76 mm
524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
FE 35mm F1.4 GM is 47mm longer and 6mm narrower than FE 35mm F1.4 GM II.
FE 35mm F1.4 GM and FE 35mm F1.4 GM II weigh the same.
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the FE 35mm F1.4 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 76 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 XA, 2 Aspherical, 1 ED
- ✓
Length
76 mm vs 123 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
27 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.23 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/1.4
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/1.4
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weight
Both 524 g
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.