Lens Comparison
Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G vs Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G
Key Differences
- Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G has a better min focus distance (12 cm vs 25 cm).
- Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/2.5).
- Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G has a better length (45.5mm vs 60.9mm).
- Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G has a better weight (173g (6.1 oz) vs 219g (7.7 oz)).
- Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G has a better price (msrp) ($549 vs $599).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 15mm | 40mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 9 | 8 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 23-23mm | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Linear | XD Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 12 cm | 25 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x | 0.23x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $549 | $599 |
| Filter Size | 55mm | 49mm |
| Diameter | 66.6mm | 68mm |
| Length | 60.9mm | 45.5mm |
| Weight | 219g (7.7 oz) | 173g (6.1 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
