SONY SEL35F14GM Interchangeable Lens Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Sony

Table of Contents

SEL35F14GM Interchangeable Lens
Notes on Use
A-Identifying the Parts
B- Attaching and Detaching the Lens
C- Attaching the Lens Hood
D- Focusing
E Using the Focus Hold Buttons
F Adjusting the Exposure
Specifications
References
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SEL35F14GM Interchangeable Lens
Instruction Manual

SEL35F14GM Interchangeable Lens

G-MASTER
FE 35mm
F1.4 GM

SONY SEL35F14GM Interchangeable Lens - Fig 1 | |
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This instruction manual explains how to use lenses. Precautions common to all lenses such as notes on use are found in the separate “Precautions before using”. Be sure to read both documents before using your lens.
This lens is designed for Sony a camera system E-mount camera. You cannot use it on A-mount cameras.
The FE 3Smm F1.4 GM is compatible with the range of a 35mm format image sensor.
A camera equipped with a 35mm format image sensor can also be set to shoot at APS-C size.
For details on how to set your camera, refer to its instruction manual.
For further information on compatibility, visit the website Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or the local authorized service facility of Sony.

For Customers in the U.S.A.
For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: SEL35F14GM
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127
The U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Notes on Use

Do not leave the lens exposed to the sun or a bright light source. Internal malfunction of the camera body and lens, smoke, or a fire may result due to the effect of light focusing. If circumstances necessitate leaving the lens in sunlight, be sure to attach the lens caps.
When shooting against the sun, keep the sun completely out of the angle of view. Otherwise, solar rays may be concentrated at a focal point inside the camera, causing smoke or fire. Keeping the sun slightly out of the angle of view may also cause smoke or fire.
When carrying a camera with the lens attached, always firmly hold both the camera and the lens.
This lens is not water-proof, although designed with dust-proofness and splash-proofs in mind. If using in the rain etc., keep water drops away from the lens.
If the lens alone is shaken or if a camera with the lens attached is shaken while the camera is turned off, an internal component of the lens may rattle. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction.
In addition, while you carry around the lens, your movement may cause the internal lens groups to shake. This, however, does not affect the performance of the lens groups.

Precautions on using a flash

When using a flash, always remove the lens hood and shoot at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from your subject.
With certain combinations of lens and flash, the lens may partially block the light of the flash, resulting in a shadow at the bottom of the picture. In such a case, adjust the shooting distance before shooting.

Vignetting

When using the lens, the corners of the screen become darker than the center. To reduce this phenomenon (called vignetting), close the aperture by 1 to 2 stops.

A-Identifying the Parts

1. Lens hood index
2 Focusing ring
3 Aperture ring
4 Aperture scale
5 Aperture index
6 Mounting index
7 Focus mode switch| 8 Focus hold button
9 Lens hood
10 Hood release button
11 Aperture click switch
12 Lens contacts*
13 Lens mount rubber ring

Do not touch the lens contacts.
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B- Attaching and Detaching the Lens

To attach the lens
(See illustration B-1.)

Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap.
Align the white index on the lens barrel with the white index on the camera (mounting index), then insert the lens into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise until it locks.
• Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting the lens.
• Do not mount the lens at an angle.
Remove the front lens cap.
• You can attach/detach the front lens cap in two ways, (1) and (2). When you attach/detach the lens cap with the lens hood attached, use method (2).

To detach the lens

Attach the front lens cap.
While holding down the lens release button on the camera, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it stops, then detach the lens. (See illustration B-2.)

C- Attaching the Lens Hood

It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality.
Align the red line on the lens hood with the red line on the lens (lens hood index), then insert the lens hood into the lens mount and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place and the red dot on the lens hood is aligned with the red line on the lens.

Be sure to rotate the lens hood until it clicks into place to prevent its disengagement from the lens.
When storing, fit the lens hood onto the lens backward.

To remove the lens hood
While holding down the hood release button on the lens hood, rotate the lens hood counterclockwise.

D- Focusing

The focus mode switch of this lens does not function with some camera models.
For further information on compatibility, visit the website Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or the local authorized service facility of Sony.

To switch AF (auto focus)/MF (manual focus)
The focus mode can be switched between AF and MF on the lens.
For AF photography, both the camera and lens should be set to AF. For MF photography, either or both the camera or lens should be set to MF.
To set the focus mode on the lens Slide the focus mode switch to the appropriate mode, AF or MF (1).

Refer to the camera manuals to set the focus mode of the camera.
In MF, turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus (2) while looking through the viewfinder, etc.

To use a camera equipped with an AF/MF control button

By pressing the AF/MF control button during AF operation, you can temporarily switch to MF.
Pressing the AF/MF control button during MF operation lets you temporarily switch to AF if the lens is set to AF and the camera to MF.

E Using the Focus Hold Buttons

The focus hold button of this lens does not function with some camera models.
For further information on compatibility, visit the website Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or the local authorized service facility of Sony.

Press the focus hold button in AF to cancel AF.
The focus is fixed and you can release the shutter on the fixed focus. Release the focus hold button while pressing the shutter button halfway to start AF again.

F Adjusting the Exposure

When you align “A” on the aperture scale to the aperture index, the exposure is set by the camera.
And you can adjust the amount of light between f/1.4 and f/16 by rotating the aperture ring.
Adjust the amount of light manually
Rotate the aperture ring to the desired exposure (f-stop) when the camera is set to the M mode or A mode.
Notes
Set the aperture click switch to OFF when shooting movies. (See illustration Ill-a.)
When the aperture click switch is set to OFF, the sound of the aperture ring is reduced. (For movie recording)
If you change the aperture value while shooting a movie with the aperture click switch set to ON, the sound of the aperture ring will be recorded.

Specifications

Productna (Model name	FE 35mm F1.4 GM (SEL35F14GM)
Focal length (mm)	35
35mm equivalent focal length.’ (mm)	53.
Lens groups-elements	10-14
The angle of view is 1*²	63°
The angle of view 2*²	44°

¹ This is the equivalent focal length in 35mm format when mounted on an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with an APS-C-sized image sensor.
² Angle of view 1 is the value for 35mm cameras, and the angle of view 2 is the value for Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras equipped with an APS-C-sized image sensor.
*³ Minimum focus is the distance from the image sensor to the subject.
• Depending on the lens mechanism, the focal length may change with any change in shooting distance. The focal lengths given above assume the lens is focused at infinity.
Included items
(The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.)
Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1), Lens hood (1), Lens case (1), Set of printed documentation
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
α and G are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

– All designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. cx and ® are trademarks of Sony Corporation./ Company names and company product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of those companies.

Interchangeable lens

SEL35F14GM: ø67mm

Nano AR Coating| XA Lens| ED Glass| XD Linear Motor| 11 Blade Circular Aperture| Iris/Aperture Click Switch| Fluorine Coating| Linear Response MF| Lens Hood/Case
included
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