Is this lens worth it over the kit zoom?

Yes if you want a small, sharp wide prime. It is faster than the kit zoom and much more compact, though it gives up zoom flexibility.

How does it compare with the Sony 16mm F2.8?

The 20mm is narrower but sharper at the edges. The 16mm is wider and smaller but softer in the corners.

Does it work on full-frame Sony bodies?

It mounts on E-mount full-frame cameras but covers only the APS-C area, so you get a crop. It is designed for APS-C bodies.

Does it have image stabilization?

No. It relies on in-body stabilization, which most recent Sony APS-C bodies have.

The lens comes with front and rear caps. A hood and pouch are not always included, so check the listing.

Is the autofocus fast enough for video?

Yes. Owners describe it as quick and quiet, which suits casual video and vlogging.

Where is the SEL20F28 E 20mm F2.8 E-mount Prime Lens cheapest?

At Walmart, for $386.49, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the SEL20F28 E 20mm F2.8 E-mount Prime Lens?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 21 ratings.

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SEL20F28 E 20mm F2.8 E-mount Prime Lens

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SEL20F28 E 20mm F2.8 E-mount Prime Lens

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Our take on the SEL20F28 E 20mm F2.8 E-mount Prime Lens

The Sony SEL20F28 is a 20mm F2.8 pancake prime for Sony E-mount cameras, giving a 30mm equivalent field of view on APS-C bodies. Its 20.4mm-thick body makes it one of the smallest autofocus lenses Sony makes, so it turns a compact camera into a pocketable walk-around kit. Three aspheric elements hold contrast and sharpness out to the edges, which is unusual for a lens this flat. It suits street, travel and everyday shooters who want wide angle without bulk; rivals like the Sigma 19mm F2.8 are longer and slower to focus, while the Sony 16mm F2.8 is wider but softer at the edges.

Best forStreet and travel photographers who want a small wide-angle kitOwners of compact E-mount bodies like the a6000 seriesEveryday and landscape shooting in good lightVideo shooters who want a light, wide prime

Pros

Very compact 20.4mm pancake body
20mm focal length (30mm equivalent) suits street and landscape
F2.8 aperture for low light and shallow depth of field
Three aspheric elements keep edges sharp
Fast, quiet autofocus on E-mount bodies

Cons

No optical stabilization; relies on the body
Corners soften wide open until stopped down
Noticeable barrel distortion uncorrected
No weather sealing
Hood and pouch not always included

SEL20F28 E 20mm F2.8 E-mount Prime Lens prices at every store

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 521 ratings

Owners rate it highly as a tiny, sharp wide-angle prime that lives on the camera. Most praise the size and edge-to-edge sharpness; some note soft corners wide open and distortion that needs correction.

What people mention

SizePraisedOwners say the pancake body makes compact E-mount cameras easy to carry all day.
SharpnessPraisedReviewers find it sharp across the frame once stopped down a little.
CornersMixedSome note the corners are soft wide open and improve by F4 to F5.6.
DistortionCriticisedBarrel distortion is visible in uncorrected files and needs a profile fix.
AutofocusPraisedFocus is described as quick and quiet for stills and video.

About the SEL20F28 E 20mm F2.8 E-mount Prime Lens

The Sony SEL20F28 is a 20mm F2.8 prime lens for E-mount cameras. Its focal length is 30mm in 35mm full-frame format. It is built to deliver high resolution.

Three aspheric elements help give strong contrast and resolution out to the edges of the image. The pancake design is 20.4 mm thick, which keeps the lens compact and portable on compact E-mount cameras.

Mount: E-mount
Focal length: 20mm (30mm in 35mm full-frame format)
Max aperture: F2.8
Lens elements: 3 aspheric elements
Design: Pancake
Thickness: 20.4 mm
Color: Black

Specifications

color: BlackSource

Questions and answers

Is this lens worth it over the kit zoom?: Yes if you want a small, sharp wide prime. It is faster than the kit zoom and much more compact, though it gives up zoom flexibility.
How does it compare with the Sony 16mm F2.8?: The 20mm is narrower but sharper at the edges. The 16mm is wider and smaller but softer in the corners.
Does it work on full-frame Sony bodies?: It mounts on E-mount full-frame cameras but covers only the APS-C area, so you get a crop. It is designed for APS-C bodies.
Does it have image stabilization?: No. It relies on in-body stabilization, which most recent Sony APS-C bodies have.
What is in the box?: The lens comes with front and rear caps. A hood and pouch are not always included, so check the listing.
Is the autofocus fast enough for video?: Yes. Owners describe it as quick and quiet, which suits casual video and vlogging.
Where is the SEL20F28 E 20mm F2.8 E-mount Prime Lens cheapest?: At Walmart, for $386.49, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the SEL20F28 E 20mm F2.8 E-mount Prime Lens?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 21 ratings.