Also ideal as a second lens, the SEL35F18 prime lens copes with all the difficulties posed by images taken at night (thanks to its high brightness) and beautiful, soft portraits. The optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization function built into the lens allows for smooth, sharp images and videos even when the camera is hand-held. Instead of a standard polygonal aperture, this lens has a seven-blade circular diaphragm for a more natural circular softening or 'bokeh' effect. Aspherical lens elements reduce distortion, and extra-low dispersion (ED) glass lens elements ensure excellent contrast, resolution and color fidelity. Thanks to the internal focusing mechanism, the center ring does not move, which ensures a compact design, faster autofocus and a shorter minimum focus distance.

- Holder: Sony E-bayonet
- Formatting: APS-C
- Ignition distance (mm): 35 mm
- Focal length equivalent to 35 mm (APS-C): 52.5 mm
- Lens groups / elements: 6/8
- Viewing angle (APS-C): 44°
- Maximum aperture (F): 1.8
- Minimum aperture (F): 22
- Aperture blades: 7
- Circular aperture: Yes
- Minimum focus distance: 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification ratio (x): 0.15x
- Filter diameter (mm): 49 mm
- Image stabilization (SteadyShot): Optical SteadyShot