Compare that with the fan-favorite Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 – the Sony has similar dimensions, but it’s lighter AND offers a faster aperture. It’s also lighter than Sigma’s 14mm f/1.8 Art lens. As I said, Sony’s G-Master line is fantastic and I’m assuming this native Sony prime will perform better than the Sigma 14mm f/1.8, which is in the same ballpark when it comes to price.
The lens also just feels really good. That’s pretty vague, but Sony has adjusted the elements in the engineering of this lens to make it much more balanced. Usually, fast wide-angles are top-heavy towards the front element, but that’s not the case with this lens.
There are some plastic materials used in the construction of this lens, but I think that was done as a way to cut some weight. The build quality is still excellent, as you’d expect from a Sony G-Master lens.
It’s worth noting the front element is bulbous. That makes front element filters almost impossible without a dedicated filter system, which can add a lot of weight and size to a lens. However, Sony has implemented a similar design from its other wide angles and you are able to use rear filters. But, I don’t think rear polarizing filters are available, so keep that in mind.