Sony E 15mm F1.4 GvsTamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
E 15mm F1.4 G
15mm / F1.4
23mm equiv.
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11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
11-20mm / F2.8
17-30mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the E 15mm F1.4 G suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight116g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 11-20mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- E 15mm F1.4 G69.5mm long × 66.6mm diameter
- 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD86.2mm long × 73mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 15mm F1.4 G | Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 15mm | 11mm | +4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 15mm | 20mm | −5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F16 | — |
| Min focus distance | 17cm | 15cm | +0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.25× | −0.13x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 219g | 335g | −116g |
| Length | 69.5mm | 86.2mm | −16.7mm |
| Diameter | 66.6mm | 73mm | −6.4mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 67mm | −12mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 15mm F1.4 G relative to 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 15mm F1.4 G
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11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
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