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
Viltrox
AF 13mm F1.4 Z
Nikon Z Mount
AF 13mm F1.4 Z — 13mm f/1.4 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.
$479
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
AF 13mm F1.4 Z is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
FE 14mm F1.8 GM
Wins
AF 13mm F1.4 Z
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAF 13mm F1.4 Z has lower Min focus distance (14 cm vs 30 cm)
- AFE 14mm F1.8 GM has higher Max magnification (0.15 × vs 0.11 ×)
- BAF 13mm F1.4 Z has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- BAF 13mm F1.4 Z has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- BAF 13mm F1.4 Z has lower Length (90 mm vs 114 mm)
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
for scale
AF 13mm F1.4 Z
⌀82 × 90 mm
420 g (0.93 lb / 14.82 oz)
FE 14mm F1.8 GM is 24mm longer and 4mm wider than AF 13mm F1.4 Z.
FE 14mm F1.8 GM is 40 g heavier than AF 13mm F1.4 Z.
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
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only FE 14mm F1.8 GM supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only FE 14mm F1.8 GM supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 14mm F1.8 GM supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.15 × vs 0.11 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the AF 13mm F1.4 Z
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 4 ED, 2 HR
- ✓
Min focus distance
14 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
90 mm vs 114 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
420 g vs 460 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
82 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
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
AF 13mm F1.4 Z
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Native Nikon Z mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the FE 14mm F1.8 GM and AF 13mm F1.4 Z at major authorized retailers.
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM
Viltrox AF 13mm F1.4 Z
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.