Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Lens

The Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM lens combines an ultra wide-angle focal length with a notably bright design, making it a rapid and versatile choice for landscape, nature, architectural, and astrophotography endeavors. Its exceptionally wide field of view is enhanced by a maximum aperture of f/1.8, ensuring outstanding performance in low-light situations. Additionally, its remarkably compact size renders it a portable and adaptable option suitable for a range of activities, from casual strolls to formal architectural photography.

Fast Design and Refined Optics

The 14mm f/1.8 lens, classified as a G Master, prioritizes optical performance, ensuring exceptional sharpness and bokeh quality for a wide range of subjects and aperture settings. It incorporates two XA (extreme aspherical) elements alongside a standard aspherical element, which collectively enhance sharpness across the entire aperture spectrum, even at the maximum f/1.8 setting. The aspherical elements are designed with superior surface precision, effectively managing astigmatism, field curvature, coma, distortion, and other spherical aberrations, resulting in highly accurate image rendering with minimal distortion.

The integration of multiple aspherical elements, combined with advanced focusing motors, facilitates a remarkably compact and lightweight construction, particularly for an ultra-wide focal length. The lens design incorporates one Super ED element and two extra-low dispersion elements, which effectively mitigate chromatic aberrations and color fringing, thereby enhancing clarity and color accuracy. Additionally, the application of Nano AR Coating II minimizes surface reflections, flare, and ghosting, resulting in improved contrast and color reproduction under challenging lighting conditions. This enhanced coating is particularly effective for larger, curved elements and excels in reducing internal reflections.

Fast, Precise, Quiet AF

The integration of two XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors ensures the necessary thrust efficiency for the precise positioning of the lens's focus groups. This results in rapid, accurate, and silent autofocus performance, fully utilizing the speed capabilities of E-mount cameras. The quiet and low-vibration autofocus presents a significant benefit for filmmakers working with ultra-wide angles, while the enhanced mobility and swift response empower creators to engage effectively with a diverse range of subjects.

Excels in Low-Light Conditions

Uncommon for an ultra-wide lens, the f/1.8 maximum aperture serves as a valuable feature for low-light scenarios, including astrophotography and timelapse creation, where shorter shutter speeds are necessary. The optical configuration has been fine-tuned for optimal performance at wide apertures; the inclusion of high-curvature XA elements effectively reduces sagittal flare, resulting in clearer and more precise rendering of the night sky and point light sources.