Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Lens

The Sony FE 24mm f1.4 G Master is a wide-angle prime lens designed for its Alpha series of full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens delivers a popular field-of-view that’s wider than 28mm without the distortion related to wider options, while the bright f1.4 focal ratio is ideal in low-light and also...

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  Pretty small and light for an f1.4 lens., Very good resolution and contrast., Very good resistance against flare, glare, and ghosting., Very nice background Bokeh., Weather sealing, de-clickable aperture ring, lockable lens hood, focus-lock button.

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  Longitudinal color aberrations up to f2.8., High price.

With a light, compact design and stellar optics, you can't ask or a better wide-angle prime lens than the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM.

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  Bright, f/1.4 aperture., Light and compact., Dust, splash, and fluorine protection., Aperture ring with selectable detents.

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  Pricier than some other options.

The Sony FE 24mm F/1.4 GM isn't what we'd call the perfect glass. We had to fix some issues of purple fringing and vignetting in post. Granted, they were very minimal and practically invisible to the untrained eye.

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  Light & compact, Has weather sealing, Aperture ring is a plus, Fast and precise AF, even in low light, Very sharp image quality, Hardly any barrel distortion, Nice bokeh

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  Signs of chromatic aberration, Pricey

Due to the usefulness of the focal length and aperture combination, the 24mm f/1.4 prime lens is one of the most represented lenses in manufacturers' lineups and Sony's FE model entrant in this lens class is a big hit.

The Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM is very specialised, very expensive and not quite optically perfect, but there's still nothing quite like it for low-light wide-angle photography on full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras.

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  Quite compact considering its specs, Superb build quality and finish, Click-stop aperture ring

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  Some edge softness wide open

Sony has enjoyed quite a headstart compared to Canon R/Nikon Z but obviously they keep on pushing. Lately, they have focused more and more on the professional (=high-margin) market segment. Part of this push is also the Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM.

You'll need some deep pockets, but if you've been holding out for Sony to launch a high-quality wide-angle prime, you won't be disappointed with the FE 24mm f/1.4 GM.

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  Excellent image quality, Beautiful bokeh, Lightweight design, Fast AF

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  Pricey

The Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM is an outstanding wide-angle prime lens with a very fast maximum aperture, although the high asking price is certainly reflective of the performance and image quality on offer.

I am an astrophotographer in Reunion Island, and own many f1.4 or f1.8 primes of other brands, from 14 to 50 mm range.The first time I made a photo with this lens (of course it was at night and at f1.4 ) I was simply shocked by the sharpness of the image, even in the corners.

This lens will allow you to take ridiculously sharp photos. The bokeh is as sweet as the 24mm focal length allows. It's not a macro lens, but focusing distance is far shorter than most non-macro lenses, so you can get pretty darn close to subject and get even blurrier backgrounds.

Excellent lens all around. Very lightweight and compact for a 1.4 lens. Unsurpased image quality. This may be the only lens I take on trips.

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  Image qualityLightweightCompact size

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Excellent 24mn F1.4 lens from the Sony GM line...stays on my camera

I recently switched to Sony full-frame cameras, and bought this lens at the same time as I bought the A7Riii. I LOVE this lens. I shoot a lot of wildlife, and often have a long zoom on my camera, but when I want wide angle, this is THE lens.

I am utterly blown away by the image quality and bokeh from this lens. I watched and read ALL the reviews about the 24mm 1.4 G master but di not quite get it. I watched them again after using the lens and NOW I understand. WOW!! Wide and shallow depth of field. Creamy, gorgeous.

Very happy with this lens! Using it on my Sony A6400, as a fast 36mm, one lens solution, for every day general photography!

I had been renting various lenses to find the perfect wide angle and decided on the 24mm. So happy I did. The clarity and F1.4 aperture give me the feel I am always looking for in my images.