Sony E 15mm F1.4 G vs Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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 lighter by 297g.
- Sony E 15mm F1.4 G goes wider (15mm vs 50mm).
- Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM reaches further (50mm vs 15mm).
- Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM is the newer design (2023 vs 2022).
| Spec | E 15mm F1.4 G | FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 15mm (wider) | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 219.0 (lighter) | 516.0 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 67 |
| Length mm | 69.5 | 96.0 |
| Diameter mm | 66.6 | 80.6 |
| Min focus m | 0.2 (closer focusing) | 0.41 |
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 50mm F1.4 GM
A compact G Master 50mm for E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 516 g, lighter than the FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
Pros
- Sharp from wide open
- Compact for an f/1.4 GM
- Aperture ring with de-click
Cons
- Larger than f/1.8 and f/2.5 options
- No stabilization in the lens