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Certified Keeper Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM
92 PixelMeter Score 32 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Fast, silent, and reliable autofocus
  • Well-controlled distortion, flare, and coma
  • Professional build quality with weather sealing and useful controls
  • Excellent sharpness across the frame even at f/1.8
  • Extremely lightweight and compact design
Cons Cons
  • No front filter threads due to the bulbous element and fixed hood
  • Noticeable vignetting at wider apertures
  • Visible focus breathing during focus adjustments
  • High price point

Launch price Launch price $1,599
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 14mm f/1.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 25 cm (0.1x)
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Autofocus
Weight & size Weight & size 460g (1 lb 0.2 oz) · 83 x 99.8 mm (3.27 x 3.93 in)

Announcement date Announcement date April 20, 2021
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,599
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series GM

Elements Elements 14
Groups Groups 11

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 14mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 114°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Autofocus
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 25 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.1x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 460g (1 lb 0.2 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 83mm (3.27 in)
Length Length 99.8mm (3.93 in)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None