Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
Combining an ultra-wide 14mm perspective with a fast f/1.8 aperture in a compact 460g body, this lens delivers exceptional corner-to-corner sharpness thanks to dual XA and Super ED elements. The rear gel filter holder and integrated petal hood add practical utility, while the dust- and moisture-sealed design ensures reliable use in harsh conditions. This is the ideal tool for astrophotographers and landscape shooters who need a lightweight, fast prime for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong optical (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong social proof (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average macro (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 14 |
| Focal Length Max | 14 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating II |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon RF RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 14mm | 16-300mm | 28-70mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Panasonic Sigma L |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 460 | 615 | 495 | 92 | 413 | 297 |
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors | HLA | STM | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm | 98.1 | 45 | 60.3 | 24.6 | 88 | 49.7 | 34.1 | 72.4 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.8 | 84.3 | 57.7 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 77 | 99.6 | 83 | 99 |
| Canon RF RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.5 | 86.2 | 67.1 | 77.3 | 84.4 | 83.9 | 77.4 | 88 | 98.2 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75.2 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 77 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.8 | 78 | 73.7 | 89.4 | 90.9 | 71.5 | 95.6 | 75.4 | 99.4 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 96 | 71.1 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93.1 | 34.1 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$1,998
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$2,408
Usage Scores
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