Sony E 15mm F1.4 G vs Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
Both are Sony E prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G if
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and astro, vlogging and group shots, wide street photography
Pick the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.2 m
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2022
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony E 15mm F1.4 G | Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Weight |
219 g
|
220 g
|
| Length |
69.5 mm
|
64.8 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
66.6 mm
|
64 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
|
0.18 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.12×
|
0.13×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2022
|
2026
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 15mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.4 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
Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
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