Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Ultra Wide Angle Prime Lens summary |
The compact design and versatility of the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G make it the perfect all-rounder for photographers and videographers. Weighing only 373g, its small size and light weight make it truly mobile when used with compact E-mount bodies as part of a well-balanced system that is ideal for use on gimbals or accessory grips.
Adding to its extensive range of native full-frame E-mount lenses, Sony today announced the launch of a new G LensTM series, the FE 20mm F1.8 G (Model name SEL20F18G). Ensuring excellent G Lens resolution and bokeh, the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G is a compact, lightweight, ultra-wide prime – the widest full-frame prime lens in the E-mount line-up – which gives Sony’s full-frame users more freedom to shoot stunning landscapes and starscapes as well as capturing impressive video. The smart lens design features two AA (advanced aspherical) elements, and three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements for the effective suppression of chromatic aberration and delivery of high corner-to-corner image quality even at the maximum aperture F1.8. It has excellent close-up performance with a minimum focus distance of 0.19 metres (max. magnification: 0.2 times) and delivers beautiful bokeh. In addition, the use of two XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors delivers fast, precise and quiet autofocusing for both stills and video shooting. Designed to be dust and moisture-resistant [i] and having a fluorine front element coating, the FE 20mm F1.8 G is highly reliable and easy to operate. It offers a customisable focus hold button and an aperture ring with a click-on/off switch. It is also compatible with a variety of 67mm filters for extra creative control. |
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Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Ultra Wide Angle Prime Lens in detail |
Ultra-wide 20mm perspectives, superb resolution from F1.8 Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements in an innovative optical design minimise aberration for outstanding corner-to-corner resolution right from the lens’s widest F1.8 aperture. 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 373 grams (13.2 oz.). Small size and lightweight 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 20mm F1.8 G is a versatile lens for a wide variety of still and movie shooting situations.Smooth, natural-looking bokeh In addition to precise control of spherical aberration that has a significant influence on bokeh quality, the Sony FE 20mm 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.Realistically rendered point sources Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements and three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements are employed to minimise sagittal flare so that point light sources are reproduced accurately, without colour smearing. XD Linear Motors maximise AF speed, precision, and tracking Excellent close-up performance, even for selfies Smooth operation and high reliability in a compact lens |
Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 sample images |
![]() 20mm focal length 1/4000th sec. f/1.8 ISO 100
20mm focal length 1/800th sec. f/1.8 ISO 200
20mm focal length 1/800th sec. f/1.8 ISO 100 |
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