Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Lens for Sony E-mount · Announced July 2019
Official site on electronics.sony.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Standard
Typically A$824–A$899 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$851.69
at Digidirect4% above its 30-day average
- Used from
- A$599.95 at Ted's Cameras30% under new
- Used, typically
- A$600
- Focal length: 35mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/1.8
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: Linear
- Weight: 280 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.24×, Focuses to 0.22 m
FE 35mm F1.8 overview
The Sony FE 35mm F1.8 is a 35mm f/1.8 prime for full-frame cameras on Sony E-mount, announced by Sony in July 2019. 39 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits low light.
New, it sells for A$851.69 to A$969 at the 5 stores we track in Australia that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at A$599.95. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$824 to A$899 new.
Worth comparing it with the TTArtisan AF 40mm F2, Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary and Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art.
Where to buy the FE 35mm F1.8 in Australia
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Ted's CamerasLowest used
UsedIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
A$599.95
DigidirectBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
A$851.69
Camera House
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
A$899
JB Hi-Fi
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
A$899
Ted's Cameras
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Cashback100
A$899.95
Camera Electronic
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
A$969
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Things to know
- 35mm prime, f/1.8.
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus (Linear motor); no optical stabilisation.
- 280 g; 65.6 × 73 mm; 55mm filters.
- Focuses down to 0.22 m, up to 0.24× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about A$600 in Australia (asking prices over 10 days); today from A$599.95.
Good for
- Low light (f/1.8)
From the FE 35mm F1.8's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest right here in Australia: about 16% under the price in the US, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $698≈ A$1,016 | $329≈ A$479 |
| United Kingdom | £549≈ A$1,069 | £350≈ A$682 |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you)Cheapest | A$851.69 | A$599.95 |
| Singapore | S$919≈ A$1,044 | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
A$600
Usually A$599.95 to A$600 · 10 days, 10 listings
Cheapest used today
A$599.95
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | A$599.95 | A$600 | A$600 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | A$600 | A$600 | A$600 | 4 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
Videos
Reviews, comparisons and sample footage of the FE 35mm F1.8, on YouTube.
Discussions & forums
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FE 35mm F1.8 specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 35mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 35mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 0.22 m
- Max magnification
- 0.24×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Linear)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 280 g
- Diameter × length
- 65.6 × 73 mm
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
Cameras it fits
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- IBIS
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FX2
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- IBIS
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α1 II
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- IBIS
- 8K video
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APS-C · 26 MP · 2024
- 4K 60p
- 11 fps