Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM vs Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM and Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM |
Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake |
| Name | Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM | Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL14F18GM | SEL16F28 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM |
Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2010 |
| Release Date | 2021-04-20 | 2010-05-11 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 1598 USD | 248 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM |
Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM |
Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM |
Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | Micro Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 24 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,1 | 0,07 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM |
Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM |
Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake |
| Construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | 5 elements / 5 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 Super ED + 1 aspherical + 2 XA + 2 ED, Nano AR coating II | 1 Aspherical element |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM |
Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake |
| Focal Length | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM |
Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 62 mm |
| Length | 100 mm | 23 mm |
| Weight | 460 gr | 74 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM |
Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake |
| Filter Type | Not possible to have Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | N/A | 49 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included (Solid Construction) | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |