The Sony E 15mm F1.4 G ($749.99) is a much-anticipated wide prime lens for the company's APS-C mirrorless camera system. It straddles the line between a wide and standard angle, with a fixed view that's just a smidgen wider than what you get from the E PZ 16-50mm starter zoom. It competes directly with the affordable Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary, which is often available for less than its $450 list price. The Sony E 15mm is a bit slimmer than the Sigma, but just as sharp. The lens also notably adds robust weather protection and includes an aperture control ring. We continue to recommend the Sigma if you're on a budget, but if you've got the means, the E 15mm F1.4 G is a worthwhile investment and an Editors' Choice winner.G Series Prime The E 15mm F1.4 G is the first prime lens of its type for APS-C cameras and joins zooms like the E 16-55mm F2.8 G in Sony's lineup. G lenses include some features you don't get on basic entries for the system; for example, dust and splash prot...

The Sony E 15mm F1.4 G wide prime lens backs up its high price with sublime optics, quick focus motors, and strong weather protection.

Lightweight F1.4 prime for Sony APS-C; Sharp results at widest f-stop; Speedy, linear autofocus motors; Dust and splash protection; Aperture ring with selectable click stops; Linear manual focus and nominal breathing for video

No anti-smudge fluorine coating; Shows some flare; Raw images exhibit distortion

In this lens you get everything you should expect from such an instrument– a shapely, lightweight device with a very good aperture fastness that is sharp across the frame up from the maximum relative aperture.

solid, weather-sealed mechanical construction,, moderate dimensions and low weight for offered parameters,, excellent image quality in the frame centre up from the maximum relative aperture,, good image quality on the edge of the frame,, slight lateral chromatic aberration,, properly corrected...

significant vignetting,, very high distortion for RAW files,, a bit too high longitudinal chromatic aberration.

The Sony E 15mm f1.4 G is a very welcome addition to the company’s catalogue of APSC lenses, delivering a slightly wider-than-24mm equivalent field of view coupled with a bright aperture.

Sony E 15mm F1.4 G is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G lens good for?

Weather-sealed, Autofocus, AF/MF Switch on Lens, Aperture Ring, Focus Hold Button, Hood supplied, Very Fast Aperture, Minimum focus distance of, 0.17m / 6.7 inch

Weather-sealed, Autofocus, AF/MF Switch on Lens, Aperture Ring, Focus Hold Button, Hood supplied, Very Fast Aperture, Minimum focus distance of, 0.17m / 6.7 inch

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch

“The iPhone 14 isn't a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor. But with a great design, screen, performance, and cameras, that's far from a bad thing at all.”

Comfortable, high-end build, OLED screen looks fantastic, A15 chip performs great, Good camera upgrades, Dependable battery life, Helpful safety features

60Hz display, No telephoto camera, eSIM might be a pain for some