I used to have only 35mm for everything. I was missing something wider and something narrower. Then I sold 35mm, got this 20mm (partially because of this review) and Loxia 50mm. That was the best decision I could make. The 20mm is great for me when doing environmental portraits and landscapes. Haven't use it for close p photo yet though. It is very high quality lens and if it lasts, I will have it for a lifetime.
Because I am thinking to purchase this Sony lense, so I watched lots of video recently, by far yours is the BEST review about this Sony 20mm F1.8 on UA-cam. Alot of sample photos, this is what lense review about. Great Job!
Thank you for the answer. Once I needed to know this, I search on the internet but coulnot find anything :) they say minimum focus does not say to the sensor or to the front element
Thanx Pav, love your stuff generally but your 20mm Review convinced me this was the way to go. The fact that you can use a Filter System on it was the deal winner for me, it is absolutely a fantastic lens - thanx I appreciate.
Just got this lens and it’s immediately one of my favorite ever. 30mm equivalent when in crop mode on an a7riii + 20mm is so useful. Excellent build quality and af, optics, everything. Stacks up really well against even the GMs I’ve had. And so compact!
Hello from Kyiv Ukraine. I noticed the price you are showing on UK Digital. I use E-infinity for all my Sony bodies , lenses and third party lenses and they are always so much cheaper than everyone else. I paid £759 on E-infinity. I have used them for 3 years and have been very pleased with the service. I visit UK often to see relatives and I take the opportunity to order gear from there and take it home. I have 4 Sony bodies A9 A7RIII and 2 A7IIIs and a lot of F1.4 and 1.8 lenses that I bought from there. You should look them up and compare. Nice video with good examples. You have an accent. I think Polish. This would make you a neighbour and fellow Slav.
FYI, the lens doesn't have focal distance markers because its not mechanical focus, its focus by wire. The position of the dial will always be relative.
Negative, "The FE 20mm F1.8 G also offers a linear response manual focus ring to give more control over manual focusing" - No Film School It appears as though it's linear in it's response, whether or not it's mechanical
What do you mean? I have the opportunity to buy either one and price is pretty much the same. Which one would you pick? I know both are wide lenses one a little wider than the other. Your input would be helpful
@@rubenramirez8241 one has got wider aperture. Only you can decide which one is right for what you are going to use it for, for the camera that you have and your experience using your gear already. I cannot tell you which lens is better for you. Sorry. I've also never used the Zeiss lens
This lens is a whole ton of fun. Zero regrets here. Re angling up or down. I had the same thing. I was shooting the International Space Station flying over. The bottom third of photo was houses and a park. At the edges, the houses were pretty bowed when the camera was tiling up but zero issues when it is level.
it is nineteen centimeter ( focus distance) from the sensor not the front of the lense , exactly the white cercle with a line crossing it on the top of the camera ( over the 4k marking ).
Ive had it for the last two weeks and I keep carrying other lenses around, but i just cant seem to bring myself to take this one off yet lol. Before chosing this I had almost gone w/Tamron and im so glad i went w/this instead.
I have the Rokinon 20mm1.8 I wonder how it compares . The Rokinon is my favorite ride angle lens infuse it for low light and street photography on my Asp-c camera
The a6600 is an aps-c sensor, so 1.5x crop over full frame. The sigma 16mm will look like 24mm on the a6600, this 20mm lens will look like 30mm. The sigma is also f1.4 which will make a difference in low light performance and bokeh. At $400, since you're not using a full frame camera, the sigma makes more sense.
You can't put distance marker for manual focus on a lens that has a 'focus by wire' focusing ring. For distance markers you'd need a focus ring that has hard stops and a mechanical ring!
@@PavSZ thank you for your reply! I have an 85 1.8 and a 28-75 2.8 so I am looking something a little wider than my 28-75. However I do a lot of portrait and video as well, so I am trying to decide between the 20 or the 24mm , I can only afford one of them. Which one would you recommend?
If you seriously want wider then 17mm will probably disappoint you, I would go for the sigma 14-24 f2.8, or if you're rolling in money then the Sony 12-24 f2.8
@@PavSZ you don't have to dude. I didn't mean it that way. I enjoyed your video. Was something I noticed. Keep up the good work. Im planning to buy that lens :)
Are you a fan of wide angle lenses?
Pav SZ the wider the better!!!
I am used to 24mm as that is the minimum focal length of most of the comp[act cameras I own.
I used to have only 35mm for everything. I was missing something wider and something narrower. Then I sold 35mm, got this 20mm (partially because of this review) and Loxia 50mm. That was the best decision I could make. The 20mm is great for me when doing environmental portraits and landscapes. Haven't use it for close p photo yet though. It is very high quality lens and if it lasts, I will have it for a lifetime.
@@krzysztofdrozd6971 Good choice!
Same here. 35mm never feels quite right.
Because I am thinking to purchase this Sony lense, so I watched lots of video recently, by far
yours is the BEST review about this Sony 20mm F1.8 on UA-cam. Alot of sample photos, this is what lense review about. Great Job!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for showing macro capabilities of lens! So many of the reviews I watched didn’t do it. Good job.
Glad it was helpful!
Just a note, the minimum focus distance (19cm) is measured from the sensor, not the front of the lens :)
That makes sense!!!! Didn't know that Thanks Luke!
Thank you for the answer. Once I needed to know this, I search on the internet but coulnot find anything :) they say minimum focus does not say to the sensor or to the front element
Real MVP!
@@PavSZ that's what that little line with the small circle on top of the camera is for - it marks the plane where the sensor sits
Thanx Pav, love your stuff generally but your 20mm Review convinced me this was the way to go. The fact that you can use a Filter System on it was the deal winner for me, it is absolutely a fantastic lens - thanx I appreciate.
Thanks for all of the sample images! That’s what really makes a good review for me. Cheers
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
This is the most incredible lens also for environmental portraits, good size and sharp photos for when you travel.
it is!
So many dope pictures! Great job man! That is the coolest looking yard maintenance man 🤘🏻
All I had to do is go outside of my house to shoot this b-roll and I kept my safe distance from him.
Pav SZ good on you. I just resolved to all studio shots lol
Just got this lens and it’s immediately one of my favorite ever. 30mm equivalent when in crop mode on an a7riii + 20mm is so useful. Excellent build quality and af, optics, everything. Stacks up really well against even the GMs I’ve had. And so compact!
Good choice!
Hello from Kyiv Ukraine. I noticed the price you are showing on UK Digital. I use E-infinity for all my Sony bodies , lenses and third party lenses and they are always so much cheaper than everyone else. I paid £759 on E-infinity. I have used them for 3 years and have been very pleased with the service. I visit UK often to see relatives and I take the opportunity to order gear from there and take it home. I have 4 Sony bodies A9 A7RIII and 2 A7IIIs and a lot of F1.4 and 1.8 lenses that I bought from there. You should look them up and compare. Nice video with good examples. You have an accent. I think Polish. This would make you a neighbour and fellow Slav.
FYI, the lens doesn't have focal distance markers because its not mechanical focus, its focus by wire. The position of the dial will always be relative.
Negative, "The FE 20mm F1.8 G also offers a linear response manual focus ring to give more control over manual focusing" - No Film School
It appears as though it's linear in it's response, whether or not it's mechanical
Would you say this lens is sharper and better than the Zeiss 18mm 2.8?
no, it's different. Totally different lenses.
What do you mean? I have the opportunity to buy either one and price is pretty much the same. Which one would you pick? I know both are wide lenses one a little wider than the other. Your input would be helpful
@@rubenramirez8241 one has got wider aperture.
Only you can decide which one is right for what you are going to use it for, for the camera that you have and your experience using your gear already. I cannot tell you which lens is better for you. Sorry.
I've also never used the Zeiss lens
Pleasant and interesting presentation !
Nice video, I’m buying one soon, so thanks for the review!
Glad I could help!
That's probably the most epic I've ever seen someone rake leaves🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
haha thanks
@@PavSZ Just pulled the trigger on this. Your review helped me. Thank you very much👌🏻
thank you for your precise and concise presentation
thank you for watching
Man, what a great review and brilliant pictures! Many thanks!
This lens is a whole ton of fun. Zero regrets here. Re angling up or down. I had the same thing. I was shooting the International Space Station flying over. The bottom third of photo was houses and a park. At the edges, the houses were pretty bowed when the camera was tiling up but zero issues when it is level.
thanks! I was starting to think it was just me!
it is nineteen centimeter ( focus distance) from the sensor not the front of the lense , exactly the white cercle with a line crossing it on the top of the camera ( over the 4k marking ).
Good review mate, cheers!
Much appreciated! thank you!
Good luck in your future, I hope you get over, whatever you are going through.
Thank you, I will
I chose this lens over the Sigma mostly because of that fixed lens hood on the Sigma! 😡
Love it!
Ive had it for the last two weeks and I keep carrying other lenses around, but i just cant seem to bring myself to take this one off yet lol. Before chosing this I had almost gone w/Tamron and im so glad i went w/this instead.
Great video! When you’re vlogging what picture profile are you using and are you using a lut?
I always use PP9 and S-log3 on Sony cameras
@@PavSZ Thank you for getting back to me!
I have the Rokinon 20mm1.8 I wonder how it compares . The Rokinon is my favorite ride angle lens infuse it for low light and street photography on my Asp-c camera
nice, hope sony made a 50 mm like this or a 50 gm 1.4 it will be great
Got this lens today
Very nice content and sample images bro...
Thank you very much!
@@PavSZ Could you please share files image of FE 20 and Sigma 20 Art for comparison bro?
@@niqnug1941 my samples from both of these lenses can be seen on my other video ua-cam.com/video/ul-DN_PGrbk/v-deo.html
The focusing distance is measured from the plane of the chip and not from the front element. 19 cm from the chip is same as 6 cm from front element.
yes
Good lens review like always. The minimum focus distance is from the mount, not from the front of the lens.
How close can you get to a subject then?
Awesome review, thank you. Would you recommend this lens over Sigma 16mm f1.4 for A6600? Thank you.
Thanks for watching. I love this 20mm but I've never used Sigma 16mm or a6600 so can't really advise. Sorry
The a6600 is an aps-c sensor, so 1.5x crop over full frame. The sigma 16mm will look like 24mm on the a6600, this 20mm lens will look like 30mm. The sigma is also f1.4 which will make a difference in low light performance and bokeh. At $400, since you're not using a full frame camera, the sigma makes more sense.
is it silent while recording? will the sound of the focusing/aperture adjusting come through in the video audio??
I think it is silent enough. Standard Sony
You can't put distance marker for manual focus on a lens that has a 'focus by wire' focusing ring. For distance markers you'd need a focus ring that has hard stops and a mechanical ring!
Can you adjust aperture with camera as well or have to use aperture wheel?
yes of course - you put the aperture ring on the lens into 'A' and then you can control it via the camera
great thanks to me this video~ very helpful for me~ and eventually i buy this lens~ yeh~~
Glad I could help!
What was that filter you had there? Tell me more about that please. Just Subscribed
K&F Variable ND filter. Thanks for watching and subbing!
For portrait shots and video, would you recommend the 24mm 1.4 or this 20mm?
20mm is too wide for portrait in my opinion - 24mm is just about ok for portrait but 50mm or 85mm would be much better choice
@@PavSZ thank you for your reply! I have an 85 1.8 and a 28-75 2.8 so I am looking something a little wider than my 28-75.
However I do a lot of portrait and video as well, so I am trying to decide between the 20 or the 24mm , I can only afford one of them. Which one would you recommend?
Dang. I want one. Maybe I'll need the A9 to get good stabilization with it.
I believe most of the Sony bodies have IBIS so you'll be fine.
4:37 it is indeed 19 centimeters but if you switch to manual it can go as close as 18 centimeters
I already have the 24GM but looking for something wider. What would you pick? This 20mm G or the Tamron 17-28??
that depends on what you are shooting. I'd go for Tamron as it is just a tiny bit more versatile
If you seriously want wider then 17mm will probably disappoint you, I would go for the sigma 14-24 f2.8, or if you're rolling in money then the Sony 12-24 f2.8
@@agoodjoe6910 Thnx but I already think 16mm is too surreal in most cases.
@@CedricRachmad depends on those use cases, astro and wide angle landscape for example, plus a 12/14-24 would give you a 24mm lens as well
Ciao volevo sapere, come si comporta xol focus breathing?
I am guessing that you are asking about focus breathing. I'm not sure now. It has been a very long time since I have used this lens
what filter do u use with it?
K&F Concept Variable ND
@@PavSZ it looks different from what i searched do you have a link by any chance?
@@theraeyfamily7601 you right - I usually use K&F one but this was 82mm SLR Magic Variable ND filter - sorry
Kudos on the 50 PLN :D
well spotted!
You're awesome.
You too
fuckus ring :P
it is 😉
Everytime you said focus I heard fuckas :P good video though
sorry, I can't change my accent :(
@@PavSZ you don't have to dude. I didn't mean it that way. I enjoyed your video. Was something I noticed. Keep up the good work. Im planning to buy that lens :)
Nothing sony is special because mirrorless sucks.
right on!!