35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Artvs A7C II
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35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (2012)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street, documentary & low-light photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Low-Light Photography — 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (2012): The lens that proved third-party glass could beat first-party — world-class optical quality at a significantly lower price than Nikon equivalents.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The 35mm f/1.4 dg hsm art is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (2012) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | f/1.4 (max aperture) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | 30cm minimum focus distance | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) — fast and near-silent with full-time manual override | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body VR if available) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 665g | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 77mm diameter × 94mm length | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (FX / DX) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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