SONY SEL15F14G Beauty and Depth In A Wide F1.4 G Lens Instructions
- June 9, 2024
- Sony
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SEL15F14G Beauty and Depth In A Wide F1.4 G
Lens Instructions
SEL15F14G Beauty and Depth In A Wide F1.4 G Lens
Sony E 15mm F1.4 G APS-C Large-aperture wide-angle G Lens (SEL15F14G)
This wide-angle, large aperture 15mm APS-C prime offers dynamic perspectives,
corner-to-corner sharpness, naturally rendered bokeh in an incredibly mobile
package. Fast, precise, quiet AF, optical design for refined movies shooting
and rugged reliability make it ideal for use with APS-C and Super35 cameras
for both still and video content creators.
Bullets
- Spectacular rendering and bokeh in a wide-angle F1.4 G Lens
- Eye-opening G Lens resolution and contrast from full aperture
- Breathtaking, naturally rendered bokeh at wide F1.4 aperture
- Compact and lightweight for extraordinary shooting freedom
- Advanced autofocus maximizes the camera’s speed potential
- Manual aperture ring w/ selectable on/off click for stills or movie
- Advanced design reduces focus breathing angle of view shifts
- Consistent balance and center of gravity for easy handling
- Natural, repeatable linear manual focus response
- Dust and moisture resistant design for robust reliability4
- Aspherical and ED glass elements suppress chromatic aberrations
- Customizable focus hold button
- Instant auto/manual focus selection via AF/MF switch
- Compatible with 55 mm threaded filters on an F1.4 wide-angle lens
- Petal-shaped, bayonet mount lens hood supplied
Features
Spectacular rendering and bokeh in a wide-angle F1.4 G Lens
With stunning G Lens rendering and expressive F1.4 bokeh, this 15 mm (35mm
full-frame eq: 22.5 mm1) wide-angle prime lens for APS-C and Super35 cameras
can deliver dynamic perspectives and expression. Whether you’re shooting
stills or movies, superb operability and AF performance combine with compact,
lightweight mobility and multi-faceted versatility.
Eye-opening G Lens resolution and contrast from full aperture
An innovative optical design that includes three aspherical elements corrects
field curvature and aberration for outstanding resolution through the lens’s
wide 15 mm field of view, even at full F1.4 aperture. One ED (Extra-low
dispersion) glass element and one Super ED glass element further suppress
chromatic aberration and effectively reduce peripheral color fringing.
Breathtaking, naturally rendered bokeh at wide F1.4 aperture
This lens’s large F1.4 aperture makes it possible to produce beautiful bokeh
that is enhanced by precisely controlled spherical aberration and a 7-blade
circular aperture. Minimum focus distance of just 6.7” (0.17 m) and 0.15x
maximum magnification let you get close to the subject while producing deep
background bokeh. Impressive close-up capability is an advantage for movies as
well as stills.2
Compact and lightweight for extraordinary shooting freedom
The small size and low weight of the lens makes it a perfect match for compact
APS-C as well as Super35 E-mount cameras. A design that maximizes the benefits
of aspherical elements and the short mirrorless flange back distance delivers
stunning optical performance in an APS-C format lens that is only 2-5/8 x
2-3/4” (66.6 x 69.5 mm) and weighs only 7.8 oz. (219 g). A great choice for
wide-angle landscapes, architecture, interiors and snapshots in general.
Advanced autofocus maximizes the camera’s speed potential
Two linear motors give this large-aperture lens impressively fast, precise
autofocus and tracking performance for both stills and movies. AF and tracking
are so responsive that the full speed potential of the camera in use can be
utilized so that even fast or erratically moving subjects can be reliably
captured.
Manual aperture ring w/ selectable on/off click for stills or movie
An aperture ring provides intuitive control plus the fast response required
for professional applications. It also includes a switch that turns the
aperture click stops on or off – ON for tactile feedback when shooting stills
or OFF for seamless, silent control when shooting movies.
Advanced optics for refined movies with minimal breathing
State-of-the-art lens technology packed into this remarkable large-aperture
wide-angle lens reduces unwanted focus breathing and angle of view shifts when
focusing. It also supports the breathing compensation function in compatible
alpha cameras, further reducing unwanted angle of view shifts during focusing
for smooth, high-quality movie footage3.
Consistent balance and center of gravity for easy handling
Thanks to a refined internal focus mechanism, the lens’s length remains
constant while focusing for ideal balance and handling. You can move in close
to the subject, right down to the lens’s minimum focusing distance, and shoot
movies or stills without being restricted by changing lens length.
Natural, repeatable linear manual focus response
For professional manual focusing feel and repeatable response, Linear Response
MF ensures that the focus ring responds directly and linearly to subtle manual
control. Focus ring rotation translates directly to corresponding change in
focus, so control feels immediate and precise when shooting stills and movies.
Dust and moisture resistant for robust reliability 4
Dust and moisture resistant design4 provides extra reliability for outdoor use
in challenging conditions. Silicon seals around buttons and switches and a
rubber gasket around the lens mount greatly reduce the likelihood of dust and
moisture incursion.
Aspherical and ED glass lens elements suppress spherical and chromatic
aberrations
This remarkably compact lens includes three aspherical elements to correct
field curvature and aberration for outstanding resolution throughout the wide
15mm field of view. One ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and one Super ED glass
element further suppress chromatic aberration and effectively reduce
peripheral color fringing, achieving natural color and high contrast without
color bleeding.
Focus hold button can be customized for various functions
A customizable focus hold button is provided for easy access and convenient
control in just about any shooting situation. Other functions can be assigned
to the focus hold button from compatible camera’s menu.
Instant auto/manual focus selection
Instantly switch between auto and manual focus via an AF/MF switch on the side
of the lens. This makes operation faster and easier as you let the camera and
lens focus for you or decide to take control and manually focus on the precise
point you choose.
Compatible with 55 mm threaded filters on an F1.4 wide-angle lens
Even with its wide 15 mm focal length, the E 15 F1.4 G accepts standard 55 mm
threaded front mounted filters. Thanks to its internal focus system, the front
element does not rotate while focusing, facilitating the use of circular
polarizing filters for landscape photography or variable ND filters for
movies.
Petal-shaped, bayonet mount lens hood
ALC-SH171 petal-shaped, bayonet mount lens hood supplied.
Specification
Lens Specifications
Type| Interchangeable lens
Product name| E 15 mm F1.4 G
Model name| SEL15F14G
Lens mount| Sony E-mount
Format| APS-C
Focal-length (mm)| 15
35mm equivalent focallength (APS-C) (mm)| 22,5
Lens construction (groupselements)| 13-Dec
Angle of view (APS-C)
With interchangeable-lens digital camera incorporating APS-C type image sensors.| 87°
Maximum aperture (F)| 1,4
Minimum aperture (F)| 16
Number of aperture blade| 7
Circular aperture| Yes
Minimum focus distance (m)| 0.20(AF)
0.17(MF)
Minimum focus distance (ft)| 0.66(AF)
0.56(MF)
Maximum magnification ratio (x)| 0.12(AF)
0.15(MF)
Filter diameter (mm)| 55
Image stabilization (SteadyShot)| – (body-integrated)
Teleconverter compatibility (x1.4)| Incompatible
Teleconverter compatibility (x2.0)| Incompatible
Hood type| Petal shape, bayonet type
Dimensions dia. x length (mm)| 66.6 x 69.5
Dimensions dia. x length (in.)| 2-5/8 x 2-3/4
Weight (approx.) (g)| 219
Weight (approx.) (oz.)| 7,8
Supplied accessories
Hood (model)| ALC-SH171
Lens front cap| ALC-F55S
Lens rear cap| ALC-R1EM
Other Information
Mount rubber ring| Yes
ED/Super ED glass (elements)| ED (1), Super ED (1)
Aspherical lens (elements)| Yes (3)
Lens coating| Multi-coating
Focusing type| Internal
AF actuator| Linear motor
Linear Response MF| Yes
- With interchangeable-lens digital camera incorporating APS-C type image sensors
- When using Manual focus – when using autofocus, 0.5 ft (0.15 m) minimum focus and 0.13x magnification
- Compatible with Breathing Compensation function. For more compatibility information, refer to: https://www.sony.net/dics/breathing/
- Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof.
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