Lens Comparison
Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM vs Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G
Key Differences
- Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G has a better price (msrp) ($1,099 vs $1,499).
- Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G has a better length (84.5mm vs 99.8mm).
- Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G has a better weight (394g (13.9 oz) vs 460g (1.01 lb)).
- Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G has a better max magnification (0.19x vs 0.17x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 14mm | 16mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Optical Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | XD Linear | XD Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 25 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x | 0.19x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,499 | $1,099 |
| Filter Size | − | 72mm |
| Diameter | 83.6mm | 78.5mm |
| Length | 99.8mm | 84.5mm |
| Weight | 460g (1.01 lb) | 394g (13.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
