The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 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 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM with a length of 100mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM's 83mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 14mm F1.8 GM weighs 460g, 33% (235g) lighter than the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II's weight of 695g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Focal Range
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21mm.