Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM § 03 Head to head
Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM vs Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM
Sony 14mm f/1.8 is 710 g lighter.
The Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM is a 14mm f/1.8 prime, and the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM is a 14mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM 
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM better than the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM better than the Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM?
- 710 g lighter (460 g vs 1170 g)
- 26 mm shorter (100 mm vs 126 mm long)
- Focuses 2 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.27 m)
- Newer design (2021 vs 2017)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM has the edge: it is 710 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM has the edge: it is 710 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM | Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 14mm | 14mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Ultra-wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 1170 g (41.27 oz) | 460 g (1.01 lbs) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 95.4 x 126 mm | 83 mm (diameter) x 100 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.27 m (10.63 inches) | 0.25 m (9.8 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.1x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 14 elements in 11 groups |
| Filter size | — | Rear gel filter holder |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA, Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Price | $1,599 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Sony
- 126 × 95.4 mm
- 100 × 83 mm
The Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM is 26 mm longer and 710 g heavier than the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM.
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Sample frames
Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM or the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM?
- The Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM weighs 460 g, 710 g less than the Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM (1170 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM or the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM?
- The Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.27 m for the Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM.
- Do the Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM and the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM or the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM has the edge: it is 710 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM or the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM has the edge: it is 710 g lighter to carry.
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