Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM vs Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G is lighter by 298g.
- Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM goes wider (14mm vs 24mm).
- Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G reaches further (24mm vs 14mm).
| Spec | FE 14mm F1.8 GM | FE 24mm F2.8 G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 14mm (wider) | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 460.0 | 162.0 (lighter) |
| Length mm | 99.8 | 45.0 |
| Diameter mm | 83.0 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | 0.18 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.1 | 0.19 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 49 |
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM
An ultra-wide prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture and an aperture ring. The curved front element prevents screw-in filters.
Pros
- f/1.8 at 14mm
- Compact at about 460 g
- Aperture ring
Cons
- Bulbous front element prevents screw-in filters
- Larger than slower 14mm options
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
A tiny 24mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/2.8 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 162 g and is part of Sony's compact G prime series.
Pros
- Very small and light
- Aperture ring
- Close focus to 0.18 m
Cons
- f/2.8 is slow in low light
- Limited background blur