Used Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G Full Frame E-Mount Lens

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2024-12-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Now my fav lens!

Very responsive auto focus for video , even in low light!

Man K.

2024-11-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Just wide enough

Wide but not too wide. This lens is sharp from corner to corner and excels at everything from architectural to astrophtography.

Johnny

2024-05-21T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Wide Angle lens

Have used this once or twice and the results are very sharp in the centre, but the corners do lag behind, hence the 4 stars instead of 5! Distortion is quite well controlled providing you are not too close to your subject.

Ricardo77

2024-05-21T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Wide Angle lens

Have used this once or twice and the results are very sharp in the centre, but the corners do lag behind, hence the 4 stars instead of 5! Distortion is quite well controlled providing you are not too close to your subject.

Ricard0

2024-05-21T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Wide Angle lens

Have used this once or twice and the results are very sharp in the centre, but the corners do lag behind, hence the 4 stars instead of 5! Distortion is quite well controlled providing you are not too close to your subject.

Ricardo21

2024-05-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony FE 20 1.8

I bought this lens about 3 weeks ago and I am very pleased it's wide but not too wide. I used it for landscape photography at Kew Gardens never changed the lens once for a whole day shoot really pleased

AlanC59

2024-04-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

Highly delighted with this lens and results from it are great for my use as an enthusiast photographer, I have no need for G Master lens, nor can I justify their cost as an enthusiast.

Ex l.

2024-03-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It's not budget, but it is value

This lens is fantastic. It's small, sharp as you're want, quick af. It's very expensive for a non gym prime, but it probably could have been a gm lens. If you want a uwa and don't rely on absurdly wide for dramatic impact, or if you want to do Astro without spending thousands on a lens, this is a great shout. It's my favourite wonky lens, and unfortunately the only one without significant flaws (35 1.8 is good for the price, but flawed). If you're on the fence I'd take this over the 16-35pz, this lens has a wow factor that the ox just doesn't have. I'm in the process of selling every other Sony branded lens(to buy one gm and pair it with some third party) and will keep this one, it's a gem. I wish Sony made other non gm lenses that were at least somewhat in the realm of affordable like this one, and weren't so terribly flawed.

Aphonic

2024-01-30T05:22:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens

Absolutely great lens. Very sharp, great autofocus and quite honestly outperforms my 35mm 1.4 GMin both image quality and autofocus

Jeremy L.

2023-12-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Impressive Prime for Astro

This was recommended to me by several people for astrophotography and it does not disappoint. Its 1.8 aperture allows so much light and makes focusing on stars so much easier. Very little coma.

Angie P.

2023-10-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great G Prime - pls make more models!

Small compact with full aperture and AF/MF switch. Sony, please make the same for 35mm, 50mm and 85mm G Prime with the same design and at F1.8!

VBlaster_W211

2023-10-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony FE 20mm f1.8

Bought this lens knowing I'll only have limited use due to the nature of my photography is in wildlife. But the build & image quality out of it is amazing.

Scoobee

2023-09-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great landscape and low light lens

I've used the Sony 20mm mainly for landscapes. Fast aperture and very lightweight.

Mr T.

2023-09-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Joyful!

So happy with the performance of this lens, such a joyful lens to shoot and extremely sharp!

yoshuasurjo

2023-08-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding images

I've been using his about a month now and am very impressed. I was looking for a multipurpose wide angle for Astro photography that would also be useful for landscape and am very happy with this lens. 20mm is a good sweet spot between the ultra wide 14 and the somewhat 24mm. This lens does outperform the 24mm gm in terms of sharpness. Distortion is minimal, handles flare very well and little to no fringing. Perfect lens for 2 prime lens backcountry travel. This and the 55 1.8 is an extremely lightweight and compact combo.

Bmello

2023-07-11T09:04:23

Rated 5 out of 5

New To Sony

Let me preface this by saying that I'm new to the Sony ecosystem? this lens is incredibly impressive. Sharp and allows great detail. I wasn't sure how I'd like the manual aperture ring but I fell right in line with it naturally and haven't used the in camera aperture adjustment since. This lens is great for landscape but what I'm really surprised about is how close you can get and the detail it produces when you do. I definitely recommend this lens.

JEREMY L.

2023-07-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very clear and great features

Very clear and great features: FE 20mm F1.8 G it's excellent!

SpiritualHealerQi

2023-06-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great light lens

I bought this lens few weeks ago and I'm very happy with the performance

Iliyaniz

2023-06-05T22:20:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect wide angle lens that isn't too wide.

Super sharp and crispy lens for both photo and video. The autofocus is nice and snappy and the field of view is perfect for landscape, architecture and even vlogging. Highly recommended.

Jake C.

2023-04-21T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good! How good?

Comparitive with Sony 24mm F1 8 za is not as sharp but nearly there. The Len can gather alot light, sometime it over exposed the image. The form factor balance with my hand profile. Still learning to the characteristic of this Len.

GreenLanTan

2023-02-12T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent lens!

I bought this lens last year after acquiring the my A7C. The 20mm f1.8 is outstanding particular for indoor limited light use. I personally dislike using flashes under any circumstances as it proves difficult to adjust (for me) even in post. This lens gives me the freedom to use it for limited light situations and still achieve great results.

TybeeJim42

2022-12-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Palm sized

Small, easy to use/handle with great performance. Aperture at f/1.8 for low light photo capture. And it is a G lens.

Dangerous L.

2022-12-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Compact and light

Amazing colors and low light shooting has been incredible

livinginmoments

2022-12-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best wide lens performance per price

Lensa dengan kualitas terbaik untuk wide angle dengan performa yang optimal. Sangat ringan dibawa kemanapun, dan jika dikombinasikan dengan kamera Sony yang bisa adaptif dengan mode apsc maka saya bisa memperoleh lensa 35mm meskipun mengorbankan resolusi sih

dvsandhi

2022-12-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Picture

Easy to use, light weight, produce a sharp picture and a nice bokeh.

sirkriz

2022-10-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Compactness...

Love the performance and compact size of this lens...

Normz

2022-10-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony 20mm f1.8 G lens

It is extremely light weight, great for gimbal video filming. It's sharp picture quality even up to the corners. The click and de click of iris is very useful for photo or video filming.

MX M.

2022-09-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect one lens setup for Landscape and Astro

The Sony FE20mm 1.8 G lens is a superb companion for many occasions, I use it mainly for Travel, Landscape and Astro Photography. Light as a feather, with superb construction quality, and extremely sharp even at maximum wide aperture is a must-have for any photography hobbyist, enthusiast and professional.

JoaoYS

2022-09-07T15:20:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good lens

It's a very good lens, Sharp images, solid construction, small and light weight. I use this lens for astrophotography and have had great success.

VICTOR S.

2022-08-25T08:52:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony 20 mm 1.8

Super sharp lens. Love it

Ursus Q.

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Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G Specifications

  • Mount

    Sony E-mount

  • Format

    35mm full frame

  • Focal Length

    20mm

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length (APS-C)

    30mm

  • Lens Groups / Elements

    12-14

  • Angle of View

    35mm: 94 Degree
    APS-C: 70 Degree

  • Aperture

    Maximum: f/1.8
    Minimum: f/22

  • Aperture Blades

    9

  • Circular Aperture

    Yes

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    0.63 ft (AF), 0.59 ft (MF) (0.19 m [AF], 0.18 m [MF])

  • Maximum Magnification Ratio

    0.20x(AF), 0.22x(MF)

  • Filter Diameter

    67mm

  • Image Stabilization (Steadyshot)

    Body-integrated

  • Teleconverter Compatibility

    Incompatible (X1.4)
    Incompatible (X2.0)

  • Hood Type

    Petal shape, bayonet type

  • Dimensions (Diameter x L)

    3 x 3-3/8 in (73.5 x 84.7 mm)

  • Weight

    13.2 oz (373 g)

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About Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G Full Frame E-Mount Lens

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A versatile, sharp lens

By Bruce74

The Sony 20mm f1.8 G is a versatile lens: great for landscape, astrophotography and architecture. It's incredibly sharp, compact and relatively light.

A really great lens

By TerryDover1

Sony has been building its inventory of lenses for E-Mount cameras. We can now say that Sony has arrived with this lens. So... if you purchase an E-Mount, you should have what you need to shoot great photos.

Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G Full Frame E-Mount Lens

The all-new FE 20mm F1.8 G Full Frame E-Mount Lens from Sony is a versatile lens that was specially designed for still and movie shooting scenarios. It possesses an advanced optical design, including two AA (advanced aspherical) elements that are seamlessly supported by a sophisticated mechanical system in a G lens. Weighing just 13.2 oz (373 g), this lens can be paired with compact E-mount bodies for use on gimbals and accessory grips. Users will enjoy exceptional corner-to-corner resolution from the lens’ widest aperture (F1.8). As a result of the precise control of spherical aberration and the nine-blade circular aperture, bokeh quality is naturalistic and of the highest quality. The resulting bokeh also has natural-looking highlights. The Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G Full Frame E-Mount Lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.63 ft (0.19 m) when used in AF mode and 0.59 ft (0.18 m) when focused manually. The result is exceptional close-up performance.

A compact high-resolution 20 mm F1.8 prime lens.

Sony's latest optical technology achieves impressive corner-to-corner resolution from maximum F1.8 aperture in a large-aperture wide-angle prime lens. It is also remarkably compact, and matched with an E-mount body, makes up a versatile mobile system with outstanding AF performance, control, and reliability for a wide variety of shooting needs.

Ultra-wide 20 mm perspectives, superb resolution from F1.8.

Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements in an innovative optical design minimize aberration for outstanding corner-to-corner resolution right from the lens's widest F1.8 aperture.

Ultra-wide 20 mm perspectives, superb resolution from F1.8.

Compact and lightweight for enhanced mobility and handling.

An advanced optical design that includes two AA elements is supported by a refined mechanical system in a G Lens that weighs just 13.2 oz (373 g). Small size and light weight enhance mobility when used with compact E-mount bodies, and make up a well-balanced system that is ideal for use on gimbals or accessory grips. The FE 20 mm F1.8 G is a versatile lens for a wide variety of still and movie shooting situations.

Compact and lightweight for enhanced mobility and handling.

Smooth, natural-looking bokeh

In addition to precise control of spherical aberration—which has significant influence on bokeh quality—the FE 20 mm F1.8 G has a 9-blade circular aperture that contributes to smooth, creamy bokeh and natural-looking highlights that are hallmarks of the G Lens series.

Smooth, natural-looking bokeh

Realistically rendered point sources.

Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements and three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements are employed to minimize sagittal flare so that point light sources are reproduced accurately and without color smearing.

Realistically rendered point sources.

XD Linear Motors maximize AF speed, precision, and tracking.

Two XD (eXtreme Dynamic) Linear Motors easily keep up with the high-speed capabilities of today's most advanced camera bodies, taking advantage of their full autofocus speed, precision, and tracking potential to capture the most dynamic subjects. New control algorithms make it possible to drive the lens's large focus group smoothly and without delays for responsive, silent, low-vibration autofocus.

XD Linear Motors maximize AF speed, precision, and tracking.

Excellent close-up performance, even for selfies.

In addition to the fact that 20 mm is a great focal length for selfies, this lens has a minimum focusing distance of just 0.63 ft (0.19 m) when used in AF mode, and an even closer 0.59 ft (0.18 m) minimum focusing distance when focused manually. It is an excellent choice for gimbal/grip mounting, whether shooting selfies or other subjects.

Excellent close-up performance, even for selfies.

Smooth operation and high reliability in a compact lens.

A focus hold button, focus mode switch, aperture ring and other controls are designed and positioned for easy operation and a smooth workflow. Alternative functions that support the user's individual shooting needs can be assigned to the focus hold button via camera body menu settings. The front lens element is fluorine-coated to repel water and grime, and the lens' dust- and moisture-resistant design1 provides the reliability needed for outdoor use in challenging conditions.

Smooth operation and high reliability in a compact lens.