Macro meets ultra-wide angle with the new Sony 20mm F1.8 prime lens. A first-of-its-kind offering from Sony, this lightweight (13.2 oz) and affordable E-mount lens pairs the lifelike sharpness and speed of an f/1.8 aperture with impressive prime-lens detail at a wide 20mm focal length. An aperture ring makes transitioning quick and seamless, while the lens’ custom buttons make functions like eye-autofocus readily available. The new Sony 20 mm f/1.8 lens, which offers the Sony G Master series’ proven technology, will be available for preorder soon.
Sony 20 mm f/1.8 lens:
The new Sony 20mm f/1.8 lens puts even more creative potential in Sony shooters’ hands. Portrait and street photographers can shoot ultra-wide with tack-sharp detail thanks to the 7.5-inch close-focusing distance. They can also use foreground objects to creatively frame the subject with an f/1.8 aperture. Plus, the extreme dynamic (XD) Linear Motor guarantees quick, precise, and quiet autofocus.
For travel, landscape, and adventure photographers and videographers, the Sony 20mm f/1.8 lens lets creatives add interest and scale to wide-angle cityscapes or mountain vistas, with a crisp subject in the foreground and the impressive scenery in back. Northern Lights and Milky Way images are also easier to capture than ever thanks to the 20mm wide angle and the light of an f/1.8 aperture, which guarantees crisp detail and impressive resolution, even in the middle of the night.
See the lens in action, and take a look at the images Sony Alpha Imaging Collective member Oveck Reyes captured:
Key Features:
- Ultra-wide-angle Prime G lens
- Quiet, fast, and precise autofocus with XD Linear Motor
- Two AA elements and three ED glasses for high resolution across the image area
- Sony Nano AR Coating eliminates flare and ghosting
- Focus hold button for professional shooting needs
- Aperture ring has switch that turns click sounds on and off
- Fluorine coating on front lens repels water, oil, and other contaminants
- Focus mode switch for alternating between manual and auto
- 13.2-ounce body
- Sony E-mount
Sharp prime-lens details:
Expect crisp, lifelike, and detail-rich images with the new Sony 20mm f/1.8 lens. This new addition packs prime-lens perks into a lightweight body. It has top-notch corner-to-corner resolution starting at f/1.8. That means landscapes can come out just as crisp as close-ups, giving photographers and videographers the chance to noticeably up their aesthetic with one quick and budget-friendly lens swap.
Beautiful f/1.8 bokeh:
This lens is all about detail, but its soft, blurred bokeh is equally as impressive. The f/1.8 has a nine-blade circular aperture that delivers smooth, creamy bokeh with the natural highlights Sony shooters have come to know and love from the G Lens series. You can shoot through objects like leaves and flowers (or hands and gates like Reyes and fellow Sony shooter Dave Krugman show in the video above) to delicately frame your subject while adding interest and flair to the shot. You can also control aperture quickly using this G lens’ aperture ring.
Versatility across creative industries:
Sharp macro and a detail-rich ultra-wide angle make the Sony 20mm f/1.8 a great fit for nearly every creative field. Bokeh and a wide focal length give portrait and street photographers the power to frame their subjects in new ways, while adding background details that help the image tell a deeper story. For wedding photographers, the lens makes wider scenes like the first dance even more compelling, with all eyes on the in-focus couple, while friends, family, and décor remain subtly (but not distractingly) in the frame. Vloggers will also have more control over the resolution of their shots than ever — even in selfie mode — with a focusing distance of just .63 feet in autofocus mode. The possibilities go on and on for travel, landscape, and even food photographers, because what better describes New York City’s food scene than the crisp detail of a gooey slice of pizza with NYC’s towering city skyline behind it.
Perfect for night photography:
With an f/1.8 aperture and a wide 20mm focal length, this new, fast lens has night-sky photographers drooling. You won’t have to crank up the ISO on this one; the f/1.8 lens lets you add light to nighttime images without sacrificing quality. Plus, a wide angle means you can capture more of the night sky, with mountains, buildings, or even people in the foreground for scale and interest. Expect impressive star photography with this powerhouse of a prime lens.
The Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G Full Frame E-Mount Lens will be available for preorder on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 10AM EST for at Adorama.
Feature image by Oveck Reyes
