Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA
Lens for Sony E-mount · Announced March 2015
Official site on electronics.sony.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Standard
Typically $995 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$995
at Camera Wholesalers
- Used from
- $987.95 at Focus Camera1% under new
- Used, typically
- $987.95
- Launch RRP
- $1,600Best new is 38% under
- Focal length: 35mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/1.4
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: DDSSM
- Weight: 630 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.18×, Focuses to 0.30 m
Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA overview
The Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA is a 35mm f/1.4 prime for full-frame cameras on Sony E-mount, announced by Sony in March 2015. 39 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits low light.
New, it sells for $995 in the United States (Camera Wholesalers); used and refurbished copies start at $987.95. It launched at $1,600.
Worth comparing it with the Zeiss Loxia 2/35, Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art and Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art.
Where to buy the Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA in United States
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Focus CameraLowest used
Open boxIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$987.95
10% off
$1,098Camera WholesalersBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$995
Helix Camera
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$1,099.99
Camera West
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$1,599.99
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Things to know
- 35mm prime, f/1.4.
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus (DDSSM motor); no optical stabilisation.
- 630 g; 78.5 × 112 mm; 72mm filters.
- Focuses down to 0.30 m, up to 0.18× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about $987.95 in United States (asking prices over 21 days); today from $987.95.
Good for
- Low light (f/1.4)
From the Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest right here in the US: about 10% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD 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(you)Cheapest | $995 | $987.95 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | A$1,611.99≈ $1,108 | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
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
$987.95
Usually $511.69 to $987.95 · 21 days, 48 listings
Cheapest used today
$987.95
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $377.17 | $987.95 | $987.95 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $377.17 | $987.95 | $987.95 | 15 |
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.
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- Manual focus
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Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 35mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 35mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 12 / 8
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 0.30 m
- Max magnification
- 0.18×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (DDSSM)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 630 g
- Diameter × length
- 78.5 × 112 mm
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
Cameras it fits
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