Sony Announces the New FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens (SEL35F18F)

Sony has finally announced the long-awaited FE 35mm f/1.8 lens (SEL35F18F) for their E-mount full-frame mirrorless system.

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 SEL35F18F

Before this, if you’re looking for a first-party 35mm prime lens for your spanking new Sony A7 III, the only option is either the compact ZEISS Sonnar FE 35mm f/2.8 (RM2,829) or the fast yet pricey ZEISS Distagon FE 35mm f/1.4 (RM6,729). Sony’s release of this lens without a doubt is giving Sony FE camera owners a choice of a fast yet affordable 35mm lens.

At 280grams, it is way lighter than the Distagon FE 35mm f/1.4 at the cost of 2/3 stop slower at f/1.8. The 9-blade circular aperture ensures that the bokeh will look as smooth as its f/1.4 counterpart. Other than that, the lens also comes with a handy customisable focus hold button and a focus mode switch for instantaneous switching between auto and manual focus.

The new SEL35F18F will be available in Malaysia in August 2019. At $750, that is miles half of the Distagon’s $1600 asking price and $50 cheaper than the 35mm f/2.8. Official Malaysia retail price remains unknown at the time of reporting.

More info available at Sony Official Site.