Sony
FE 14mm F1.8 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 14mm F1.8 GM — 14mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Apr 2021
Sony
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II — 16–35mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
FE 14mm F1.8 GM
Wins
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.15 ×)
- AFE 14mm F1.8 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- AFE 14mm F1.8 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (22.1 cm vs 30 cm)
- AFE 14mm F1.8 GM has lower Weight (460 g vs 547 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareFE 14mm F1.8 GM
⌀86 × 114 mm
460 g (1.01 lb / 16.23 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
⌀88 × 112 mm
547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz)
FE 14mm F1.8 GM is 3mm longer and 2mm narrower than FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II.
FE 14mm F1.8 GM is 87 g lighter than FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the FE 14mm F1.8 GM
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
460 g vs 547 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
86 mm vs 87.8 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Min focus distance
22.1 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
- ✓
Length
111.5 mm vs 114 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FE 14mm F1.8 GM
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.