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Sony E 15mm F1.4 G vs Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G

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SonyE 15mm F1.4 GSonyE 16-55mm F2.8 G
Overview
ReleasedJune 2022September 2019
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length15 mm16–55 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical constructionThirteen elements in twelve groupsSeventeen elements in twelve groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elements, one ED glass element and one Super ED glass elementTwo AA (advanced aspherical) elements, two further aspherical elements and three ED glass elements
Coatings–Nano AR Coating and fluorine-coated front element
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of view87° APS-C83°–29° APS-C
Mount and compatibility
MountsSony ESony E
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
Image circle detailAPS-C coverage; 22.5 mm equivalent field of viewAPS-C coverage; 24–82.5 mm equivalent field of view
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TCNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TC
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.17 m (manual focus)0.33 m
Maximum magnification0.15× (manual focus)0.2×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailTwo linear motors and internal focusing; maker does not designate these motors XDXD linear motor for autofocus
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.20 m in AF or 0.17 m in MF; Linear Response MF0.33 m minimum focus; Linear Response MF
Magnification detailMaximum magnification 0.12× in AF or 0.15× in MF0.20× maximum magnification
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisationNo optical stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisation
Video featuresReduced focus breathing; breathing compensation requires a compatible camera, changes field of view and image quality slightly, and may not fully compensate breathing–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter55 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter66.6 mm73 mm
Length69.5 mm100 mm
Weight219 g494 g
ControlsAperture ring with click on/off switch, AF/MF switch, manual-focus ring and one customisable focus-hold button; no aperture-ring lockSeparate zoom and manual-focus rings, AF/MF switch and one customisable focus-hold button; no aperture ring
Zoom design–Barrel extends during zooming; Photography Blog measured approximately 35 mm additional extension from 16 to 55 mm
Filter detail–67 mm front filter thread; front filter does not rotate during focusing (Photography Blog)
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proofDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof
Dimensions detail66.6 mm maximum diameter × 69.5 mm length; internal focusing73 mm maximum diameter × 100 mm length
Weight detailApproximately 219 g lens; separate hood and caps excludedApproximately 494 g lens; separate hood and caps excluded
Lens hoodALC-SH171 petal bayonet hoodALC-SH161 petal bayonet hood
In the boxALC-SH171 hood, ALC-F55S front cap and ALC-R1EM rear cap; no case listedALC-SH161 hood, ALC-F67S front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap and soft case
Release detailSony Hong Kong specified mid-June 2022 availability. Independent full reviews were authored by Photography Blog Mark Goldstein, testing ZV-E10, and Digital Camera World Matthew Richards, whose sample images identify Alpha 7R III. Their wide-open sharpness results differ. Sony specifies one ED plus one Super ED element, superseding Photography Blog’s two ED claim. This is a G lens, not the G Master designation used in parts of that review; its unconfirmed fluorine coating is omittedSony Hong Kong specified end of September 2019 availability. Photography Blog Mark Goldstein tested Alpha 6600. Digital Camera World Chris George and Matthew Richards identify Alpha 6600 sample images and Alpha 6400 lab testing. Their long-end corner assessments differ; Digital Camera World explicitly removed forced distortion correction for raw lab testing. Reviews’ historical stabilised-body lists are not used as a current compatibility restriction

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