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Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G Lens Compared to the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G Lens | Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2025 | 2021 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lenses / Groups | 15/12 | 14/11 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 83° | 114° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.8-22 | f/1.8-16 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 10.7 oz (304g) | 16.2 oz (460g) |
| Actual Weight | 10.7 oz (303.9g) | 16.2 oz (458.6g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.6 oz (16.3g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 11.3 oz (320.2g) | 16.2 oz (458.6g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 2.91 x 2.95” (73.8 x 75mm) | 3.27 x 3.93” (83 x 99.8mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 2.91 x 3.17” (74 x 80.6mm) | 3.26 x 4.11” (82.9 x 104.4mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 3.17” (80.6mm) | 4.11” (104.4mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.4 x 0.92” (86.3 x 23.3mm) | 3.26 x 0” (82.9 x 0mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 3.85 - 3.85” (97.7 - 97.7mm) | 4.11 - 4.11” (104.4 - 104.4mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.67” (17mm) | |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | namm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Dual XD Linear | Dual XD Linear |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 150° | 130° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 5.91” (150mm) | 9.84” (250mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 5.2” (132mm) | 8.98” (228mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.25x | 0.10x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ALC-SH184 Buy ► | Y / Integrated |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | Y / Padded Nylon |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 14mm = 1.97' | 14mm = 1.87' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 14mm = 599mm | 14mm = 569mm |
| Review | Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G Lens | Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM Lens |
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