
Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2
- Focal length
- 35 mm
- Aperture
- f/2
- Weight
- 340 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm
- Length
- 59 mm
At a Glance
The Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 is a moderate wide-angle prime for full frame Sony E-mount. Its f/2 aperture allows shorter shutter times in low light, and focusing is manual. It focuses down to 30 cm (1:5.81, 0.17x) and weighs 340 g. Street, reportage and everyday photography are typical uses.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 9
- Groups
- 6
- Weight
- 340 g (0.75 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm (11.81 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.8 (0.17×)
- Length
- 59 mm (2.32 in)
- Diameter
- 62 mm (2.44 in)
- Announced
- September 2014
Manufacturer data: zeiss.com, zeiss.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 fit?
The Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 | 7artisans 35mm F2 | Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2.0 | Lomography Joseph Petzval 35mm F2 Bokeh Control Art Lens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2 | f/2 | f/2 | f/2 |
| Weight | 340 g | 320 g | 352 g | – |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 43 mm | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 30 cm | 35 cm | 35 cm | 40 cm |
| Length | 59 mm | 41 mm | 67.3 mm | – |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2: FAQ
Does the Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 have autofocus?
No, the Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 have image stabilization?
No, the Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 weigh?
The Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 weighs 340 g. It is 59 mm long with a diameter of 62 mm.
What filter size does the Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 use?
The Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
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