When comparing Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS and SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E), which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) which weighs 535 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS which weighs 1395 g.
Winner: SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E)
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
Full specifications table of SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) and Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS:
SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) | Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS | |
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Brand | SLR Magic | Sony |
Weight | 535 g | 1395 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 35 mm | 100 - 400 mm |
Largest Aperture | 1.2 | 4.5 - 5.6 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 98 cm |
Type | Prime | Zoom |
Filter Thread | Missing | 77 |
Stabilization | No | Yes |
Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |
Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |