Pentax 14mm f/2.8 DA ED 14mm
Pentax
58 Overall Score
vs
Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm
Sony
77 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Pentax 14mm f/2.8 DA ED 14mm | Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 14 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | 22★ |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | PENTAX "Quick Shift Focus System" | XD Linear Motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 21 mm★ | 330 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5★ |
Pros & Cons
Pentax 14mm f/2.8 DA ED 14mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Below average optical (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
Pricing
Pentax 14mm f/2.8 DA ED 14mm0.030score per dollar
vs
Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm0.064score per dollar
Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
