Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM

Ultra-wide prime with exceptional G Master resolution

Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 17
Price 13
Usability 18
Brand Sony
Model SEL14F18GM

Key Features

OPTICS Two XA elements, one ED, one Super ED, and one aspherical element
APERTURE 9-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Dual XD Linear Motors for fast, quiet, precise AF
COATING Nano AR Coating II to suppress flare and ghosting
DESIGN Ultra-compact and lightweight design for wide-angle versatility
STABILIZATION Relies on camera-based IBIS
BURST RATE Supports high-speed continuous shooting up to 30fps
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant design with fluorine front coating
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Linear Response MF
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present With de-click switch
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM

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Technical Specification

Mount Sony E-mount
Focal Length 14mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.8
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 14 elements in 11 groups
Minimum Focus Distance 0.25m (0.82 ft)
Maximum Magnification 0.1x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (circular)
Filter Thread Rear filter holder only
Weight 460g (16.3 oz)
Dimensions 83 x 99.8 mm