Sony E 15mm F1.4 G vs Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony E 15mm F1.4 G is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony E 15mm F1.4 G is lighter by 328g.
- Sony E 15mm F1.4 G goes wider (15mm vs 16mm).
- Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II reaches further (35mm vs 15mm).
- Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is the newer design (2023 vs 2022).
| Spec | E 15mm F1.4 G | FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 15mm (wider) | 16-35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 219.0 (lighter) | 547.0 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 82 |
| Length mm | 69.5 | 111.5 |
| Diameter mm | 66.6 | 87.8 |
| Min focus m | 0.2 (closer focusing) | 0.22 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.32 |
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
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
A redesigned f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom from Sony that is lighter and smaller than the first GM, at about 547 g. It uses four XD linear motors and has an aperture ring.
Pros
- Compact for an f/2.8 wide zoom
- XD linear motors for fast autofocus
- 82mm filter thread
Cons
- No built-in stabilization
- Still a sizeable lens at about 547 g