Sony's premium APS-C wide-angle prime — 22.5mm equivalent at f/1.4 with G-series optics.
The Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G was released in 2022 as a fast ultra-wide prime for Sony APS-C E-mount bodies, providing a 22.5mm full-frame equivalent perspective with f/1.4 maximum aperture. G designation indicates Sony's second-highest optical quality tier. At 219g and 55mm filter thread it is compact for an f/1.4 APS-C ultra-wide. Seven rounded aperture blades. The 0.17m MFD enables close-subject foreground compositions.
The optical design uses 13 elements in 12 groups including Super ED, ED, and aspherical elements for ultra-wide aberration correction. Seven rounded aperture blades. The 55mm filter thread is standard for compact APS-C primes. At 219g the lens is lightweight. Minimum focus distance of 0.17m. AF motor provides fast, quiet autofocus. f/1.4 maximum aperture. APS-C image circle; activates crop mode on full-frame FE bodies.
The f/1.4 at 15mm APS-C provides the widest fast-aperture prime available for Sony APS-C, combining the 22.5mm equivalent ultra-wide perspective with f/1.4 light-gathering. The 0.17m MFD at 15mm enables foreground-emphasised wide environmental compositions — placing small objects or details in the foreground with a wide environmental context behind. At 219g the lens adds minimal weight for everyday carry on compact Sony APS-C bodies.
On the used market the Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G is affordable as a compact APS-C ultra-wide prime. Condition checks: AF motor response, 55mm front element for marks, and aperture ring click consistency. Compatible with Sony APS-C E-mount bodies; activates APS-C crop mode on full-frame FE bodies.