Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G Lens

The E 15mm f/1.4 G, recognized as Sony's quickest APS-C lens, is a bright, wide-angle prime lens equivalent to 22.5mm. It incorporates sophisticated G Series optics and boasts a streamlined design, making it perfect for travel, landscape photography, and casual shooting. Beyond its emphasis on image quality and rapid performance, this lens is designed for ease of use, offering smooth focusing capabilities that are particularly beneficial for vlogging and video recording.

G Series Lens

The wide-angle prime lens provides a focal length equivalent to 22.5mm, rendering it a flexible choice suitable for a variety of applications, including street photography, landscapes, travel, and vlogging in a selfie format. Its fast f/1.4 maximum aperture is particularly advantageous for achieving a shallow depth of field and employing selective focus techniques, while also performing exceptionally well in low-light environments. The inclusion of three aspherical elements enhances sharpness and minimizes distortion and spherical aberrations. Additionally, one Super ED element and two ED elements work together to improve clarity and color fidelity by mitigating chromatic aberrations. The rounded 7-blade diaphragm further enhances the lens's performance by providing a smooth and aesthetically pleasing bokeh effect.

Refined Focusing Performance

The Linear Motor system employs two distinct motors to deliver rapid, silent, and accurate autofocus and tracking capabilities. This configuration enhances the natural and intuitive manual focus control through Linear Response, and an AF/MF switch is conveniently positioned on the lens barrel for swift transitions between focus modes. The internal focusing mechanism ensures a more agile focusing performance while preserving a consistent lens length throughout its operation. Ideal for close-up photography, the lens has a minimum focusing distance of 6.7 inches with a maximum magnification of 0.15x in manual focus mode, or 7.9 inches with a 0.12x magnification in autofocus mode. Additionally, Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) minimizes focus breathing, thereby aiding in the preservation of compositional integrity during focus adjustments. This lens is also compatible with the Breathing Compensation feature available in select Alpha cameras.

Robust Design and Intuitive Handling

The design of this lens is resistant to dust and moisture, making it ideal for use in adverse weather conditions. The physical aperture ring can be de-clicked, allowing for smooth and silent adjustments, which is particularly advantageous for video recording. Additionally, the lens features a customizable focus hold button on the barrel, providing intuitive tactile control and quick access to preferred settings. With a length of 2.7 inches and a weight of 7.7 ounces, this lens is a highly portable option that complements the compact size of APS-C camera bodies.