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differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 16mm f/2.8

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sony 16mm f/2.8 vs the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5.
Sony 16mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Sony 16mm f/2.8

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

Slightly wider aperture f/2.5 vs f/2.8
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At its widest, the 14mm f/2.5 captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $324.95 vs $998.00
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The best price we've seen is $673 cheaper (3.1x less)
Slightly more magnification 1:10 (0.1x) vs 1:13.7 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Panasonic Lumix G  14mm f/2.5 Learn more about
the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Weight Light weight Help
16mm f/2.8:70 g
14mm f/2.5:55 g
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
16mm f/2.8:16 mm
14mm f/2.5:14 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
16mm f/2.8:1:13.7 (0.1x)
14mm f/2.5:1:10 (0.1x)
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Olympus M.Zuiko  17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$249

Panasonic Lumix  20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$428

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Wide angle lens

$199

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$699

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$199

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Low light lens

$300

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$199

Sony 16mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298

Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Weight Slightly heavier
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Wide angle lens

$200

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Wide angle lens

$748

Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098

Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Sony-e

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Sony-e

Fisheye lens

$270

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Lowest price Cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$250

Zoom range More zoom
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$199

Magnification More magnification
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Panasonic Lumix G Vario  14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Fisheye lens

$166

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture

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