How much does the FE 35mm f/1.8 cost in the UK?

The FE 35mm f/1.8 starts from £549 in the UK, available across 4 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Sony

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8

Name: FE 35mm f/1.8
Brand: Sony
Availability: InStock

Sony's most popular affordable prime for full-frame E-mount — the FE 35mm f/1.8 balances a natural 35mm perspective, a fast f/1.8 aperture, and a compact, weather-sealed body at a relatively accessible price. It focuses to 22cm for close-up work, has XD linear motor AF for fast, silent subject tracking, and delivers excellent sharpness wide open. The go-to recommendation for any Sony full-frame shooter looking for a versatile everyday prime.

GearFrame's Take

The everyday Sony prime — weather-sealed, compact, and optically excellent for the price. The lens most Sony full-frame shooters end up with.

Starting from

£549 new

Average price across retailers: ~£599

Available at 4 retailers

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Core

Released

2019

Aperture

f/1.8 (max aperture)

Compatible Mount

Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)

Dimensions

65.6mm diameter × 73.5mm length

Weight

280g

Weather Sealed

Yes

Performance

AF Motor

XD linear motor — ultra-fast, near-silent, with eye and subject tracking

Optical IS

None (relies on body IBIS)

Burst Rate

N/A

Battery Life

N/A

Optics

Min. Focus Distance

22cm minimum focus distance

Viewfinder

N/A

Screen

N/A

Memory Cards

N/A

Connectivity

N/A

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Street

9.0

Travel

9.0

Portrait

7.0

✅ Great For

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Street Weather-sealed, compact, and with near-silent XD motor AF — the reliable daily Sony street prime.

✈️

Travel Compact for full-frame glass, weather-sealed, and a versatile 35mm FOV — a natural fit for travel.

👤

Portrait f/1.8 gives pleasing subject separation at close range — works well for relaxed environmental portraits.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →