Sony
Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM
Prime/zoom
92
/ 100
From $1,598
VS
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II wins by 3
Sony
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear
95
/ 100
From $2,298
Specdex verdict
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM lands at 92 and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II at 95. That puts Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM if…
- ✓Proven optical formula
- ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- ✓Strong resale
Pick Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…
- ✓Much lighter than v1
- ✓Superb AF speed
- ✓Zero focus breathing
Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM 92
vs 95 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Score breakdown
Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM
92 sharpness 92
af 88
build 90
value 86
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
95 sharpness 96
af 98
build 94
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | — | Sony E |
| Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Weight | — | 695 g |
| Filter size | — | 82 mm |
Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM
Pros
- +Proven optical formula
- +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- +Strong resale
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Older AF motor on some
- −Heavier than modern counterparts
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Pros
- +Much lighter than v1
- +Superb AF speed
- +Zero focus breathing
Cons
- −Still expensive
- −No IS (relies on body IBIS)
- −Hood rattle complaints
FAQ: Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Which is better, Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II? +
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM worth the price? +
At $1,598, Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II worth the price? +
At $2,298, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in af.
Does Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.