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2021-10-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic vlogging lens

This lens now permanently resides on my a5100 used as a webcam through a capture card. A very expensive webcam but the picture quality is worth it. Clients often mention the quality and clarity of the image so it is clearly well received.

SpeedTorque

2021-10-13T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great value little lens

I bought this one new, as it is so cheap! It's well made for the money, and makes my a6400 into a 35mm equivalent high-end compact. I haven't used it very much, but the quality of the images is very good and it is very light and small.

Boblet17

2021-07-30T10:14:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little lens

Great little lens. Sharp, small and lightweight.

STAN S.

2021-03-11T15:32:27

Rated 4 out of 5

Doesnwell for family portraits for gatherings. Landscapes are a tiny bit soft

This lens is Awesome for carrying the smallest possible footprint on a6300 or similar. Its a tiny bit soft image wise. But if you are needing to take a small package to a family gathering. Portraits come out great.

JULIAN D.

2020-06-19T11:18:38

Rated 4 out of 5

Good purchase

Arrived exactly as seen.

ELINA Y.

2020-06-03T14:26:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect lens for an daily

Turned my A6000 into such a versatile pocket and everyday carry camera. I have NO regrets adding this as it's main lens

JAIME J.

2019-05-18T11:56:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent for travel

This is a very compact lens, barely extending past the hand grip when attached to a Sony A6300. At this size it really takes over the role of a separate point and shoot camera for me. It may not be as sharp or wide as other more expensive primes, but the point of this lens is to be as small as possible while still getting quality images. I highly recommend this lens to anyone with a Sony A6xxx series camera. If you get the lens with the free package from Adorama, the Sony A6300 with this lens fits into the lens bag they include for a very snug, padded "camera" case. If you already have the small 16-50mm kit lens this may not be worth it.

JONATHAN L.

2019-01-10T08:01:10

Rated 4 out of 5

Great value

Excellent lens for the price. Very compact and focuses quickly.

RAFAEL R.

2018-06-07T16:18:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent pancake

I bought the Sony a6000 because it has fast autofocus and it's very small. I also wanted to try this lens on it. It's a sharp little fast prime, and the compact hood lets it keep that small size. I can actually put the camera and lens in a pocket, it's a great combination for street shooting, 20 mm is a good length and it's pretty discreet. The only problem I've seen is that I can't put the hood on a standard filter. Maybe there is a way, but I haven't really looked into it.l

Tom R.

2018-05-20T21:55:24

Rated 4 out of 5

Great small lens for APS-C camera

I got this for my A6300, it is a great small pancake lens. The small size makes it a great companion for the lens. While it is not a very "fast" lens, 2.8 is great for general use. The 20mm is also a great length for every day use.

SHOU-JEN W.

2017-07-25T11:54:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

This lens gives an equivalent of 30mm focal length at full frame, which is perfect for street photography and taking pictures of your own kids. Highly recommend this lens.

JOHN W.

2017-07-20T05:15:19

Rated 5 out of 5

sony 20mm pancake lens

This is a great lens. I like it because it is compact and provides a field of view that I enjoy shooting. I am not a pixel peeper nor a person who is concerned about what others perceive as being weak at the edges of the frame, but rather enjoy the color rendition given by the lens and the fact that because of its size, I can hand hold and shoot at low speeds if need be.

HARVEY K.

2017-06-05T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good performance, even better form factor...

Pros: Small & light Great, but not excellent image quality Quick to focus, easy to use focal length Cons: A bit expensive (retail price) Not significant, but noticeable barrel distortion

Krav

2017-04-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Small and sharp on center.

Small, well built with very sharp results. A great match for the a6000.

EricW

2017-01-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Little Lens

This lens is the sprit of the compact mirrorless cameras. Super compact, sharp great all round..

Jeepislander

2016-10-15T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Very portable

This isn't the sharpest lens, but it is still pretty very sharp in the center and gets a little soft in the corners. But it is so portable. It feels like a point and shoot with the a6000.

bootiboi

2016-07-26T11:18:40

Rated 2 out of 5

Little disappointed

Compared to the stock kit of the sony a5100 16-50mm pz oss, its not much of an improvement. Only reason why I am still keeping this lens is because of the weight. its 69g vs 116g stock it. I switch to a mirrorless because of the huge weight difference. The 20mm is slightly sharper but only noticeable if you zoom in on the picture. Low light photos are not much of a difference. I had a few blurry pictures. the 16-50mm has oss so just about every shot was clear. One of biggest disappointment is how much vignette is on the pictures. Even on the on camera screen you can see the vignette. its very noticable on 80% of the picture i have taken. If you have the 16-50mm pz lens don't bother getting this lens.

ANEK M.

2016-02-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent little lens

Bought this to use with an A6000 to take photos indoors over the Xmas period. It worked a treat and I got some great shots. As the combo was so small I popped in my coat pocket and took it out walking where it proved great for some lovely landscape shots. Overall really pleased with the lens, a perfect match to the A6000.

IanD04

2015-09-10T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great all round lens

I've had the lens for a few months now and it really complements my A6000. The lens is quite small so, when attached to my A6000 I can fit it into a coat pocket. The quality of the images it produces are very good and exceptional for the price. I read a number of positive reviews of other makes of camera's with non-interchangeable lenses, especially for Street Photography. They claim that the fixed lens, often around 23mm, and camera deliver great results. However, the A6000 plus the E 20mm F2.8 delivers far greater performance, great image quality and, in a lot of cases, for less money - plus I can change the lens if I wish. It's a great lens and, with the A6000, a great photography package.

Cast s.

2015-09-10T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great all round lens

I've had the lens for a few months now and it really complements my A6000. The lens is quite small so, when attached to my A6000 I can fit it into a coat pocket. The quality of the images it produces are very good and exceptional for the price. I read a number of positive reviews of other makes of camera's with non-interchangeable lenses, especially for Street Photography. They claim that the fixed lens, often around 23mm, and camera deliver great results. However, the A6000 plus the E 20mm F2.8 delivers far greater performance, great image quality and, in a lot of cases, for less money - plus I can change the lens if I wish. It's a great lens and, with the A6000, a great photography package.

roadrunner911

2014-05-07T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I like it wide and sharp

I am a new photographer. I only had the Nex-7 and this lens since since November 2013. After shooting for the last six, I am finally learning just how good this lens can be. Best shots so far have been wide cityscape panoramas. I have also a few favorite up close photos inside a bar. I am definitely excited to bring this guy to Yellowstone and Arches National Park later this summer. Pro: It's considerably sharper than the 16mm pancake lens. Cons: I do wish it was a little bit faster. But what do you want for the price?

ADAM D.

2014-01-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A good lens for the value

I have been using this wide angle lens since July 2013 and it has become my go to lens for landscapes and portraits. Basically, I use it for all kinds of photo taking. The lens produces great photos in natural light. My photos are sharp and vibrant. I've attached an unedited photo.

ImageQueen

2014-01-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Well-Worth Photo Lens

I'm not a multiple lens camera guy (I don't like carrying any bag of extras; annoying!) and I rely on a good camera lens to suffice. I have been taking more indoor restaurant photos lately and knew that maybe a good Wide/angle lens just might satisfy my needs, more natural candid shots, better night photos, low light photo-shots to reach the goal of a "no-need flash" photos. Well, this Sony 20mm 2.8 lens has indeed reached that goal. The clarity,surprisingly sharpness of my photos has been superb, and I'm just a part-timer camera-partisan. Very sharp photos, now I keep that 20mm lens on most, if not all the time.

Georgie H.

2013-09-10T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A good general wide angle lens

After reading the mediocre reviews for the SEL16F28, I ended up trying this lens (SEL20F28). The lens has proved to be very handy, and I am generally happy with the photos. The photos are sharp, but low light scenes may be a little dark with some vignetting. Two jpeg photos are uploaded for review. There was no post processing except for cropping both pictures to reduce them to the 5mb limit for this review.

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Sony E 20mm F2.8 Specifications

  • Focal Length

    20mm

  • Aperture

    Max: f/2.8
    Min: f/22

  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent)

    30mm

  • Filter Diameter

    49mm

  • Lens Groups-Elements

    6 groups, 6 elements

  • AF for Movie Capture

    Yes

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    7.8" (0.2m)

  • Aperture Blade

    7 blades (Circular aperture)

  • Aspheric Elements

    3 aspheric surface

  • Direct Manual Focus

    Yes

  • Exterior Finish

    Metal

  • Focus Ring in AF Mode

    No rotation

  • Internal Motor

    Yes (Stepping motor)

  • Low Noise During Movie Capture

    Excellent

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.12x (APS-C)

  • Mount Material

    Metal

  • Non-rotating Focusing Ring

    No rotation

  • Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    2.5 x 0.8" (62.6 x 20.4mm)

  • Weight

    2.4 oz (69g)

  • UPC Code

    027242865976

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About Sony E 20mm F2.8

FEATURED REVIEWS

A good lens for the value

By ImageQueen

I have been using this wide angle lens since July 2013 and it has become my go to lens for landscapes and portraits. Basically, I use it for all kinds of photo taking. The lens produces great photos in natural light. My photos are sharp and vibrant. I've attached an unedited photo.

Excellent little lens

By IanD04

Bought this to use with an A6000 to take photos indoors over the Xmas period. It worked a treat and I got some great shots. As the combo was so small I popped in my coat pocket and took it out walking where it proved great for some lovely landscape shots. Overall really pleased with the lens, a perfect match to the A6000.

Sony Alpha E-mount 20mm F2.8 Lens is characterized by three aspherical lens elements which correct distortions and aberrations. In particular, image quality in peripheral areas has been dramatically improved compared to previous lenses. The high resolution and excellent contrast assures richly detailed images free of distortion, making the lens an outstanding choice for a wide range of subjects such as casual snapshots to majestic landscapes.

Compact length
Measuring a mere 13/16 inches (20.4mm) the lens is 2mm shorter than the SEL16F28

High Quality Exterior
The aluminum alloy lens barrel is inlaid into a molded-plastic component for a lightweight yet durable construction and features beautiful laser engraving of the product name and focal length for a stylish finish. The control ring allows for easy operation while the lens exudes a stylish appeal.

Circular Aperture
The SEL20F28 features seven aperture blades that form a near circle. This result in a pleasing defocused circular effect on the background of your image when the aperture is set wide open. The same type of internal stepping motor used for the focus drive is used for aperture actuation as well, that result in a smooth, low-noise aperture operation ideally suited to movie shooting.

Handy Focal Length
With a 20mm focal length (35mm equivalent 30mm) and a bright maximum aperture of F2.8, the SEL20F28 is ideal for a variety of subjects from landscapes, interiors to casual snapshots.

What's in the box:

  • Sony Alpha E-mount 20mm F2.8 Lens
  • Front Lens Cap
  • Rear Lens Cap
  • Sony 1 Year Warranty
  • Adorama $25.00 Gift Certificate