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
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.25 × 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 Diameter (65 mm vs 86 mm)
- AFE 14mm F1.8 GM has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)
Key specs at a glance
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
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
460 g vs 547 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
114 mm vs 127 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Diameter
65 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher 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
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Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.