Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G : Specifications and Opinions

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Johnmwright

sent on 12 Settembre 2023

Pros: Sharp across the frame, has an aperture ring, uses a modest 67mm filter, low distortion, lightweight and not too big, and easy to carry anywhere. This is an outstanding lens. Very few lenses can match the image quality at this focal length.

Cons: My first copy had soft corners, the second copy is very sharp across the frame. If you think something is wrong, exchange it and try another one!

Opinion: My first copy had corners that looked too soft, and not as good as what I saw in many reviews. My second copy of this lens is sharp across the frame. Distortion is very low. The aperture ring is great to have. It is a good size, not too big or heavy using 67mm filters, and feels well-made. Focusing has always been accurate for me. I have not noticed any color aberrations. Great for night sky images. A highly recommended lens.

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Ph_stefano_83

sent on 24 Maggio 2023

Pros: Sharpness, construction, weight, size, focus, brightness

Cons: Nobody

Opinion: I took this lens as a replacement for the Tamron 17-28, another planet, a spectacular lens, fun, incredible sharpness, at the level of a GM lens, right price for quality, light and small size comfortable to door always in camera, precise focus. Lens that allows you to photograph landscapes, street, portraits, night and architecture.

Ruggio

sent on 19 Agosto 2022

Pros: Sharpness, construction, dimensions, weight

Cons: A bit of aberrations against light

Opinion: An excellent lens, correct as distortion, excellent sharpness already at TA, excellent construction. Size and weight make it easy to carry and use. Possibility to mount screw filters. In the backlight there are magenta aberrations that can still be managed in post. In cost it is adequate to the product. I found it excellent for underwater photography as well

Acquariana

sent on 13 Luglio 2022

Pros: Brightness, color rendering, sharpness, compactness, construction, solidity, excellent price quality, with all the rings and functions of the GM sisters

Cons: I did not find any

Opinion: I use it with sony a7iv and I fully understand the reason for winning the award that received this excellent lens really well built, beautiful cromai not to mention the definition of the files, practically no distortion, perhaps a little breathing in video but otherwise has nothing to envy to the more expensive lenses of the GM line with a much lower price, really the best gift I could give myself.

AndreaD

sent on 28 Agosto 2021

Pros: Definition, colour rendering, coma tightness

Cons: Focus breathing

Opinion: Used mainly for astrophotography and occasionally for landscaping, it gave me the impression of being very valid. Definition and resistance to flare and reference aberrations. The only thing to report is a very marked zoom effect during focusing, particularly noticeable at the minimum focusing distance. Used on A7C it is well balanced and with excellent portability.

Roberto1958

sent on 04 Gennaio 2021

Pros: Construction, resolution, dimensions.

Cons: For me nothing

Opinion: Excellent wide angle, excellent resolution even at the edges and larger openings. Contained vignetting and no distortion. Plastic construction, but of excellent quality. Diaphragm ring with declick. Very realistic and full colors. Low weight and excellent ergonomics. I think it's a good buy, especially with Sony cashback.

Giusepperussofoto

sent on 25 Settembre 2020

Pros: Light, sharp, bright, distortion-free.

Cons: No one at the moment. It may seem annoying the internal movement when the machine is off. But I was already aware of it.

Opinion: I was very undecided whether to take the 24mm GMaster or this new 20mm G, since everyone hays the 24 as one of the best sony lenses, but I wanted to take a risk. The main purpose was (and is) to have a light lens, almost a whole do, that would replace the 1635gm. Did he do it? Still it is too early to say but I definitely found a lens that allows me to travel light and comfortable. In the first home tests I did it seemed brighter at the same focal point, although to be honest it is almost a 19 mm (I have to check it accurately). I tried freehand street shots and I have to say that the drooping lines were perfectly aligned, no distortion or correction to do. Flare? a little bit in backlight conditions, but beautiful star. For the stars, it's not quite ideal, at 15 seconds, the stars have already come to me crawling. However I used it in suboptimal light conditions, so I will update the review (if you talk about it in 2021 I know). I'll update you soon on new sensations of this lens. (25/09/2020)

Elio Di Claudio

sent on 30 Maggio 2020

Pros: Sharpness, ergonomics (manual diaphragm, AF/MF key and fire memory), Low Distortion, Low Chromatic Aberration, Bright, Low Flare, Aesthetic, Standard and tolerant diameter filters

Cons: Missing metric scale, general structure from plastic autofocus, high absorption of light from the optical system.

Opinion: Among the present 20-21 mm autofocus, bright species, is the best I've seen. The resolution is high from all opening and towards the edge, with optimal yield around f/4. Sony/Minolta classic color, lò well even in poor light, European, low CA, low distortion. The frame is also among the best autofocus, rather compact, protected, with rich controls. It lacks the external focus scale, though. The macro-contract is high. Simo at batis level. Compared to the best manual focus (Zeiss, Voigtlander) you can see a slightly lower macrocontract, a higher absorption of light (2/3 diaphragm, f/1.8 is about f/2.5 of an MF) for the more complex optical scheme and a still "one hair" resolution lower. The metal frame of these manuals promises a longer lifespan and not a little. This Sony still seems better to me than the alternatives Nikon, Sigma, Tokina. The value for money is very good.