The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 with a length of 91mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 75mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 weighs 409g, which means it is 36g (8%) lighter than the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM which has a weight of 445g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 has a focal range of 16-25mm and
1.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
24 - 37.5mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm .
