Sony AF 20mm f/2.8
Optical design
Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.Physical characteristics
53 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 285 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.Sony AF 20mm f/2.8 purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 71 months of tracked sales — pay around the $238.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
502 of 1004 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $238.50 fair value.
- Dec 8, 2023$61.00$-177.50 / typical
- Jul 3, 2025$81.00$-157.50 / typical
- Jun 30, 2023$86.00$-152.50 / typical
- Aug 12, 2022$109.00$-129.50 / typical
- Mar 17, 2023$112.00$-126.50 / typical
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Reviews
The best Sony APS-C Lens First of all, do not listen to people or reviews who say this lens isn’t sharp. They’re wrong. All you have to do is look at sample images on Flickr. If your concern with this lens is sharpness don’t worry about it. Not only is this lens sharp the micro contrast is surprisingly good for a cheap Sony lens. The 28mm full frame equivalent is my favorite focal length. This lens is 20mm which on an APS-C camera is 30mm. That extra 2 mm of telephoto is absolutely wonderful. The difference is minor but it’s still so so versatile. The perfect in between lens. For everyday use this lens doesn’t leave my A6000. I only take it off when I want to do portraits. My primary application of this lens is street photography. IMO it is the best 28mm’ish lens for the Sony APS-C system for street photography.
You get what you payed for It is exactly as advertised: small, light, efficient with AF... Not the sharpest lens on the market but for its value it holds up as expected. I'm very satisfied with it as it is a very versatile focal length and I do use the Clear Image Zoom on my a6500. I have been using the 20mm for travel and dance photography/videography. I upgraded to this lens from the Sony 16mm f2.8 and am much more confident now with the image quality (less distortion, chromatic aberration, blurry edges...), would recommend the 20mm for those of you deciding between the two!
Form factor is AWESOME I bought this lens for travel photography...because it is so small and light. The sharpness is very good and the speed (f/2.8) is an improvement over the kit zoom lens. The focal length (30mm equivalent) is perfect for a travel lens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sony AF 20mm f/2.8?
Sony AF 20mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 20mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the Minolta A, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 285g.
What mount is the Sony AF 20mm f/2.8 compatible with?
Sony AF 20mm f/2.8 uses a Minolta A, Sony A mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Sony AF 20mm f/2.8 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Sony AF 20mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $61.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Sony AF 20mm f/2.8 a good lens?
Sony AF 20mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 4.7/5 from 56 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Sony AF 20mm f/2.8?
Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Distagon T 24mm f/2 ZA, Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Macro 1:1, Minolta AF 16mm f/2.8 FishEye.