Is the Sony FE 28mm F2 sharp wide open?

The center is sharp at F2. Corners are softer until you stop down to around F4 to F5.6.

Does it work on APS-C E-mount cameras?

Yes. On APS-C it gives a 42mm equivalent field of view, which makes it a normal prime rather than a wide one.

Is it good for video?

Yes. Internal focusing with a linear actuator keeps autofocus fast and quiet, and the aperture ring is smooth.

Does it have image stabilization?

No. Stabilization comes from the camera body on Sony bodies that have it.

The lens, front and rear caps, and a lens hood.

How does it compare with the Sony 35mm F1.8?

The 28mm is wider and smaller but a stop slower. The 35mm is sharper wide open and better built.

What do buyers say about the SEL28F20 FE 28mm F2 Full-frame E-mount Prime Lens?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings.

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SEL28F20 FE 28mm F2 Full-frame E-mount Prime Lens

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$498.00at WalmartChecked Nov 11

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SEL28F20 FE 28mm F2 Full-frame E-mount Prime Lens

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Our take on the SEL28F20 FE 28mm F2 Full-frame E-mount Prime Lens

The Sony FE 28mm F2 is a compact full-frame wide-angle prime for E-mount cameras. Its F2 aperture and 9-blade circular diaphragm give shallow depth of field and soft background blur, and internal focusing with a linear actuator keeps autofocus fast and quiet for video. It is a light, affordable way into wide-angle primes, though it is not as sharp wide open as Sony's pricier G and Zeiss lenses and shows some corner softness and vignetting. Owners like it as a small walkaround and second lens.

Best forFull-frame E-mount owners wanting a small wide primeStreet and travel photographyVideo shooters who need quiet autofocusA second lens alongside a standard zoom

Pros

Bright F2 maximum aperture
Compact and light for a full-frame wide prime
Quiet, fast internal-focus linear actuator
9-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
Takes 49mm filters, common and inexpensive

Cons

Corners softer than the center wide open
Noticeable vignetting at F2
Not weather-sealed
Heavy barrel distortion uncorrected in RAW

SEL28F20 FE 28mm F2 Full-frame E-mount Prime Lens prices at every store

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 511 ratings

Owners rate it highly as a small, fast wide prime for the money. They praise the size, the F2 aperture and quiet autofocus, and accept some softness at the edges wide open.

What people mention

SizePraisedOwners like how small and light it is on a full-frame body.
SharpnessMixedThe center is sharp wide open, but corners soften until stopped down.
AutofocusPraisedThe linear actuator focuses quickly and quietly, which suits video.
VignettingCriticisedWide-open shots show dark corners that need correction.
BuildMixedIt feels light and plasticky compared with metal-barrel primes.

About the SEL28F20 FE 28mm F2 Full-frame E-mount Prime Lens

This is a full-frame 28mm wide-angle prime lens for Sony E-mount cameras. It has a bright F2 maximum aperture.

The lens uses advanced optics and coatings, along with a 9-blade circular aperture. Focusing is internal and driven by a fast, quite linear actuator, which suits both still photos and movie shooting.

Mount: E-mount
Format: Full-frame
Focal length: 28mm
Max aperture: F2
Aperture blades: 9, circular aperture
Focusing: Internal focusing
Lens type: Wide-angle prime
Color: Black

Specifications

color: BlackSource

Questions and answers

Is the Sony FE 28mm F2 sharp wide open?: The center is sharp at F2. Corners are softer until you stop down to around F4 to F5.6.
Does it work on APS-C E-mount cameras?: Yes. On APS-C it gives a 42mm equivalent field of view, which makes it a normal prime rather than a wide one.
Is it good for video?: Yes. Internal focusing with a linear actuator keeps autofocus fast and quiet, and the aperture ring is smooth.
Does it have image stabilization?: No. Stabilization comes from the camera body on Sony bodies that have it.
What is in the box?: The lens, front and rear caps, and a lens hood.
How does it compare with the Sony 35mm F1.8?: The 28mm is wider and smaller but a stop slower. The 35mm is sharper wide open and better built.
Where is the SEL28F20 FE 28mm F2 Full-frame E-mount Prime Lens cheapest?: At Walmart, for $498.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the SEL28F20 FE 28mm F2 Full-frame E-mount Prime Lens?: Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings.