Uploaded August 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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It's war between Sigma (bit.ly/2aCTMQm), Sony (bit.ly/2bbszXd), and Mitakon (bit.ly/2aP1Z7k)
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Pricing reference:
Sony 35mm E f/1.8: bit.ly/2bbszXd
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN: bit.ly/2aCTMQm
Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 Mark II: bit.ly/2aP1Z7k

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Bokeh, bokeh, bokehmon. These are 3 very fast 50mm equivalent primes for Sony E. Is the cheapest the best one? Is Japan still king? Let's hit the streets with Warren, Lok, and Ian to find out which is the very best.

Main Features:

Sony 35mm E f/1.8
Compact, lightweight fixed F1.8 E-mount lens
New optical design -Built-in optical image stabilization
Silent and smooth focusing for shooting movies
Superb focusing operation
7 blades (Circular aperture)

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM
Sigma's new Art line of lenses
HSM (hypersonic motor)
Rear focus system
TSC (Thermally Stable Composite)
High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount
Flare and ghosting reduction
Lens Construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (Rounded diaphragm)
Maximum magnification ratio: 1:6.8
Minimum aperture: F16
Filter size: 62mm

Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II
Sony E Mount/APS-C Format
52.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
Aperture Range: f/0.95 to f/16
One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
Two Extra-High Refractive Index Elements
One High Refractive Index Element
Manual Focus Design
De-Clicked Aperture Ring
Depth of Field and Distance Scales
Nine-Blade Diaphragm

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