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2024-12-26T19:00:00
Very responsive auto focus for video , even in low light!
Man K.
2024-11-04T19:00:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I've used the Sony 20mm mainly for landscapes. Fast aperture and very lightweight.
Mr T.
2023-09-08T20:00:00
So happy with the performance of this lens, such a joyful lens to shoot and extremely sharp!
yoshuasurjo
2023-08-04T20:00:00
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
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
Very clear and great features: FE 20mm F1.8 G it's excellent!
SpiritualHealerQi
2023-06-23T20:00:00
I bought this lens few weeks ago and I'm very happy with the performance
Iliyaniz
2023-06-05T22:20:17
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
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
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
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
Amazing colors and low light shooting has been incredible
livinginmoments
2022-12-08T19:00:00
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
Easy to use, light weight, produce a sharp picture and a nice bokeh.
sirkriz
2022-10-18T20:00:00
Love the performance and compact size of this lens...
Normz
2022-10-09T20:00:00
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
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
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
Super sharp lens. Love it
Ursus Q.
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Sony E-mount
35mm full frame
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12-14
35mm: 94 Degree
APS-C: 70 Degree
Maximum: f/1.8
Minimum: f/22
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0.63 ft (AF), 0.59 ft (MF) (0.19 m [AF], 0.18 m [MF])
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3 x 3-3/8 in (73.5 x 84.7 mm)
13.2 oz (373 g)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.