Sony E 15mm F1.4 G vs Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G if
- You need 3⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/4.5)
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and astro, vlogging and group shots, wide street photography
Pick the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift if
- You shoot full frame: the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G is made for APS-C
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony E 15mm F1.4 G | Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Tilt-Shift
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
3⅓ stops faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
219 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
69.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
66.6 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.12×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
5
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
17 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2022
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 15mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.2 m both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
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