Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G vs Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G is lighter by 211g.
- Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G goes wider (20mm vs 24mm).
- Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G reaches further (24mm vs 20mm).
- Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G is the newer design (2021 vs 2020).
| Spec | FE 20mm F1.8 G | FE 24mm F2.8 G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 20mm (wider) | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 373.0 | 162.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 49 |
| Length mm | 84.7 | 45.0 |
| Diameter mm | 73.5 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.18 | 0.18 |
| Max magnification | 0.22 | 0.19 |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G
A compact wide-angle prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 373 g and suits landscapes, astro and interiors.
Pros
- f/1.8 in a compact body
- Aperture ring
- Close focus to 0.18 m
Cons
- Visible vignetting wide open
- Wide angle exaggerates perspective
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
A tiny 24mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/2.8 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 162 g and is part of Sony's compact G prime series.
Pros
- Very small and light
- Aperture ring
- Close focus to 0.18 m
Cons
- f/2.8 is slow in low light
- Limited background blur