Sony E 15mm F1.4 G vs Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Laowa
15mm f/2 Zero-D
Verdict at a glance
- Sony E 15mm F1.4 G is faster by 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | E 15mm F1.4 G | 15mm f/2 Zero-D |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Laowa |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 15mm | 15mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Released | 2022 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Weight g | 219.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | n/a |
| Length mm | 69.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 66.6 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.2 | n/a |
Sony E 15mm F1.4 G
A fast APS-C wide prime for E-mount from the G line. It weighs about 219 g, takes 55mm filters and focuses as close as 0.2 m.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Light at 219 g
- Close focus 0.2 m
- Small filter size
Cons
- APS-C only
- No built-in stabilization
- Maximum aperture invites wide-open edge softness
Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D
A fast manual wide-angle for full-frame Sony with low distortion.
Pros
- f/2
- Low distortion
- Sharp
Cons
- Manual focus and aperture
- Large front element