Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM vs Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Aperture blades: 11 on the FE 16mm F1.8 G, against 9 on the FE 14mm F1.8 GM.
- Closest focus: 0.13 m on the FE 16mm F1.8 G, against 0.25 m on the FE 14mm F1.8 GM.
- Max magnification: 0.30× on the FE 16mm F1.8 G, against 0.10× on the FE 14mm F1.8 GM.
- Weight: 304 g on the FE 16mm F1.8 G, against 460 g on the FE 14mm F1.8 GM.
FE 14mm F1.8 GM or FE 16mm F1.8 G: which should you buy?
On published specs the FE 14mm F1.8 GM leads the FE 16mm F1.8 G nowhere; buy it for its price, its handling or the lenses you already own.
Choose the FE 16mm F1.8 G for its aperture blades, closest focus, max magnification and weight.
On paper the FE 16mm F1.8 G wins more rows (4 to 0); if the FE 14mm F1.8 GM's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $1,227.99 new $1,120.50 used | $894.99 new $749.95 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 14mm | 16mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 14mm (full frame) | 16mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 14 / 11 | 15 / 12 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 11 (best) |
| Closest focus | 0.25 m | 0.13 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | 0.30× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (XD Linear) | Yes (XD Linear) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 460 g | 304 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 83 × 99.8 mm | 73.8 × 75 mm |
| Filter thread | — | 67 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.