Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM vs Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4).
  • Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 38 cm).
  • Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM has a better weight (460g (1.01 lb) vs 663g (1.46 lb)).
  • Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
  • Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS has a better max magnification (0.31x vs 0.17x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length14mm24-105mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1417
Optical Groups1014
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
Aperture Blades119
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View84° – 23.5°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXD LinearDDSSM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance25 cm38 cm
Max Magnification0.17x0.31x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureYesNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,499$1,399
Filter Size77mm
Diameter83.6mm83.4mm
Length99.8mm113.3mm
Weight460g (1.01 lb)663g (1.46 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo