Product Comparison: Sony FE 28mm f/2 vs Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
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General Specifications
Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
FE 28mm f/2
FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
An excellent choice as a second lens to supplement a basic lens kit, this full-frame 28mm wide-angle prime features a bright F2.0 maximum aperture and outstanding overall optical performance. Advanced optics deliver excellent sharpness right out to the image edges plus beautifully smooth bokeh when needed.
Unsparing application of leading-edge technology achieves refined G Master performance with consistently high resolution and soft, natural bokeh even at the widest F1.4 aperture setting. The lens is both compact and the lightest in its class, maximizing portability.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Sony E
Sony E
Maximum Aperture
2 /f
1.4 /f
Minimum Focal Length
28 millimeters
24 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
28 millimeters
24 millimeters
Lens Type
Macro
Macro
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Sony FE 28mm f/2 E Mount Lens
- Good lens, nice everyday focal length, quite fast with F2 aperture.
- Large aperture provides really nice control over depth of field and offers that excellent "full frame look".
- The 28mm is a lovely focal length.
- It holds up well and it's a very nice focal length.
- The 28mm focal length really goes everywhere and is very convenient for architectural photos.
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Prime Lens
- I love the size and 1.4 aperture.
- It is so incredibly sharp and is the perfect focal length to get nice wide shots without the edges distorting.
- Great lens, fast aperture, reasonable size and beautiful rendering.
- Excellent lens that is very sharp and renders images beautifully; distortion is minimal.
- Excellent focal length and aperture.
Size & Weight
Height
2.5 in.
2.95 in.
Width
2.5 in.
2.95 in.
Depth
2.4 in.
3.3 in.
Weight
7.1 oz.
15.7 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Sony FE 28mm f/2 E Mount Lens
- Lightweight, compact and fast autofocus.
- Compact size and weight.
- It's lightweight, keeps my camera compact for the most part, and great in low light situations.
- Lightweight, compact, sharp and affordable!
- This lens is great. It's lightweight and sharp.
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Prime Lens
- Very light and compact for an f/1.4 24mm.
- Quality is good, size is small.
- The size of the lens is very small.
- It is sharp and it feels so good because of the weight and size.
- The size and weight are outstanding. Great lens.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
9.84 in.
9.48 in.
Field Of View
FX 75° / DX 54°
FX 84° / DX 61°
Zoom Type
Manual
Manual
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Sony FE 28mm f/2 E Mount Lens
- Very sharp lens; autofocus is fast and reliable.
- Image quality is excellent and focus speed is super fast.
- The AF is extremely fast and silent.
- Great lens, super sharp, quick focus.
- Autofocus is quick, robust build and its light.
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Prime Lens
- Focus is fast and accurate.
- Perfect lens for street scenes night or day. Colors and focus sharp.
- Super lens with a relatively low weight and fast autofocus.
- Autofocus very good and sharp images.
- Crispy clear and fast autofocus. I love it!
Features
Brand Compatibility
Sony
Sony
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
9 Elements in 8 Groups
13 Elements in 10 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
9
11
Filter Diameter
49 millimeters
67 millimeters
Extras
Circular aperture, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Dust and moisture resistant design
XA (extreme aspherical), ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, State-of-the-art optical design, Nano AR Coating, Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM)
What customers say about "Features"
Sony FE 28mm f/2 E Mount Lens
- Solid aluminium construction.
- Excellent build quality and feel.
- Lightweight and well built.
- Build quality is great. Great value for the price.
- Great lens! Really comfortable for traveling.
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Prime Lens
- This is an absolutely beautiful lens.
- Fantastic quality, crisp and clear image.
- Well built and excellent image quality.
- The lens is extremely sharp. Great build quality.
- This lens is amazing, built solid.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
MSRP
449.99 $
1399.99 $
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