Sony E 11mm f/1.8 vs Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 is 11mm, the Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G is 15mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 for wide-angle, the Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G for wide-angle.
Choose the Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G if…
- ✓You want more light and background blur — f/1.4 is faster than f/1.8, better for low light and subject separation.
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 15mm vs 11mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G opens to f/1.4 vs the Sony E 11mm f/1.8's f/1.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Sony E 11mm f/1.8 is 11mm, Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G is 15mm — different framing and reach.
Frequently asked
Is the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 or the Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 is 11mm, the Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G is 15mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 for wide-angle, the Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G for wide-angle.
Who should choose the Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G?
Choose the Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G if you want more light and background blur — f/1.4 is faster than f/1.8, better for low light and subject separation. Choose it if you need more reach — it goes to 15mm vs 11mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
What is the main difference between the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 and the Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G?
Aperture: the Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G opens to f/1.4 vs the Sony E 11mm f/1.8's f/1.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 11mm | 15mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 8 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 6 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 104° | 87° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 17-17mm | 23-23mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Linear | Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 12 cm | 12 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x | 0.26x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $549 | $549 |
| Filter Size | 55mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 66.7mm | 66.6mm |
| Length | 60.9mm | 60.9mm |
| Weight | 181g (6.4 oz) | 219g (7.7 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
