In this review I will be covering the new Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens using the Lab and Real World testing via the Sony A7 III camera body. This is a G badged lens so we can expect very good quality across the board and in this review I will show you just that!
Basically this lens is going for ~$900 US at the time of this review and it’s a fast wide angle prime lens that is particularly good for Landscapes, Architecture, Real estate, Vlogging, Astro, Cars, and honestly anything else that you would use a wide angle lens for.
The lens offers excellent build quality with weather sealing, and a manual aperture ring with a de-click feature for those that want to use this lens for video. In addition it has a customizable focus hold button and manual focus /auto focus switch on the side which is super convenient. More key features below….
Key Features:
- E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
- APS-C Effective Focal Length = 30mm
- Two Aspherical Elements
- Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
- Nano AR and Fluorine Coatings
- Dual XD Linear Focus Motor system
- AF/MF Switch; Internal Focus
- Focus Hold Button
- Physical Aperture Ring; De-Click Switch
- Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Minimum Focus Distance = 7.09″ / 18 cm
- Filter Thread = 67mm
- Weight = 13.16 oz / 373 g
- Price = $898 US @ BHPhoto
My Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens Review – Youtube Version
Sample Photos
Here are some of the real world sample photos I got with the Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens, and be sure to click on the images for a larger gallery style view…
My Sony E-Mount Lens Guides: https://www.sonyalphalab.com/guides/e-mount-lens-guides/
Today’s Best Photography Deals & Rebates: https://bhpho.to/31iawao
GEAR:
- Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens: https://bhpho.to/2PrDm41
- Sony A7 III: https://bhpho.to/2UlslEB
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES:
- 67mm ND Filters: https://bhpho.to/3bslUoy
- 67mm Polarizing FIlters: https://bhpho.to/2UiQsDS
- 67mm Filter Kits: https://bhpho.to/33ITSCE
- Front Lens Cap: https://bhpho.to/2CQXTGN
- Rear lens Cap: https://bhpho.to/2vNMgMI
- Lens Care and Cleaning kits: https://bhpho.to/2JJRu69
Other Gear used to create this video:
- Sony A6400: https://bhpho.to/2G3GwFF
- Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC Lens: https://bhpho.to/2OzCdbB
- Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens: https://bhpho.to/2yxYgJG
- SDXC Memory Card: https://bhpho.to/30eyfM1
- Manfrotto Tripod: https://bhpho.to/2WFWC2k
- MacBook Pro: https://bhpho.to/2UCChrY
- WD Portable 5TB Hard Drive: https://bhpho.to/3ahIZKx
Conclusions
At the end of the day I highly recommend the Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens! The build quality is excellent, the optical quality is excellent, and the lens offers an awesome wide angle view of the world for those that need or want that perspective. The distortion control is also very well controlled as you saw in the sample photos and lab testing photos. In addition the lens is fairly lightweight and compact which makes it easy to carry around when stowed, and when mounted to the Sony A7 III it feels very well balanced.
I had a blast using this lens and got some awesome real world captures in my opinion. Two thumbs up!!
I really hope you got what you were looking for in this review and please let me know what you think of the new Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens, because I would love to hear your thoughts!
Have a great day and I will catch up with you next time, Jay
