Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM vs Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN 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: 700 g lighter (460 g vs 1160 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.1× vs 0.08× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 99.8 mm vs 151.9 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Astrophotography, landscapes, architecture
Pick the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- You prefer a newer design: released 2023 vs 2021
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM | Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
460 g
lighter
|
1160 g
|
| Length |
99.8 mm
shorter
|
151.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
83 mm
slimmer
|
101.4 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
larger
|
0.08×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
11
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
19 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
2023
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 14mm 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/1.4 DG DN Art
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