Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM vs Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 710 g lighter (460 g vs 1170 g)
- You want a compact lens: 99.8 mm vs 152 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Astrophotography, landscapes, architecture
Pick the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
10 differences| Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM | Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Weight |
460 g
lighter
|
1170 g
|
| Length |
99.8 mm
shorter
|
152 mm
|
| Diameter |
83 mm
slimmer
|
95.4 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
closer
|
0.27 m
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
16 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 14mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.8 both
- Max magnification
- 0.1× both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
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