Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 vs Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA
Both are Sony E mount primes for street and everyday — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 | Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA (24mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 (35mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
- the Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA is first-party (Sony) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8See price on Amazon
Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZASee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 and the Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA?
The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 is 35mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame; the Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA is 24mm f/1.8 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Do the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 and Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C). Note the Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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