Sony E 15mm F1.4 G vs Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS 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 3 stops (f/1.4 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sony E 15mm F1.4 G is lighter by 575g.
- Sony E 15mm F1.4 G goes wider (15mm vs 70mm).
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II reaches further (200mm vs 15mm).
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II is the newer design (2023 vs 2022).
| Spec | E 15mm F1.4 G | FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 15mm (wider) | 70-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 219.0 (lighter) | 794.0 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 72 |
| Length mm | 69.5 | 149.0 |
| Diameter mm | 66.6 | 82.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.2 (closer focusing) | 0.26 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.5 |
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 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
A 70-200mm f/4 telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount that focuses as close as 0.5x magnification. It keeps an internal zoom and Optical SteadyShot.
Pros
- Close focusing for a telephoto zoom (about 0.26 m)
- Internal zoom and stabilization
- Smaller than f/2.8 alternatives
Cons
- Maximum aperture is f/4
- Magnification stops short of 1:1