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Sony E 20mm f/2.8
81 PixelMeter Score 12 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Extremely compact and lightweight design
  • Excellent center sharpness and overall optical quality
  • Fast and quiet autofocus performance
  • Highly affordable price point
  • Smooth manual focus ring
Cons Cons
  • Softness in the corners and edges
  • Noticeable barrel distortion
  • Lack of optical image stabilization
  • Missing physical controls like AF/MF switch or aperture ring
  • Absence of weather sealing

Launch price Launch price $350
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 20mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 20 cm (0.12x)
Filter thread Filter thread 49mm
Weight & size Weight & size 69g (2.4 oz) · 62.48 x 20.3 mm (2.46 x 0.80 in)

Announcement date Announcement date April 1, 2013
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $350
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Prime

Elements Elements 6
Groups Groups 6

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 20mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 70°

Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 20 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.12x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Extending barrel

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 69g (2.4 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 62.48mm (2.46 in)
Length Length 20.3mm (0.80 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 49mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None