Sony 20mm f/1.8 - What YOU Need To Know! | Ultra Wide Angle Lens for a7 III a7R IV a7S II a9

[@JasonVong]

*NOTE* Sorry Canadians! 🙈I'm US so please forgive me. The $1999 CAD price was what was given to me but I believe Canadian KZbinrs are reporting $1,199 CAD pricing so that might be the correct number haha

[@LogBridge]

Thanks for the update 😁

[@KcArmada]

All hope is gone.

[@thatsidemountguy]

Thanks for the clarification!

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

thanks for the FREE HEART ATTACK & PROFANITY THAT SPILLED FROM MY LIPS... ;)

[@boxedmilk]

You scared me!!!

[@tokekkk]

Next video should be 20mm f/1.8 G vs 24mm f/1.4 GM

[@stuartmills9512]

I agree. I use the 24mm f/1.4GM at the moment.

[@Crutch456]

@@stuartmills9512 I would never give up or switch my 24mm GM.

[@firstsoldier4257]

I say now for you 25 Zeiss Batis is better than that two! why? 20 for is too wide 24 is exipensive second hand 25 Zeiss Batis for video and photo ideal !

[@tokekkk]

@@firstsoldier4257 i am currently selling my Batis 25mm because i just got a good deal on secondhand 24mm 1.4 GM . 25mm Batis is a good lens, lightweight, compact, best for travel. No autofocus issue, f/2 is large enough.

[@firstsoldier4257]

@@tokekkk I use DJI Ronin SC 24mm is big and expensive 25mm Zeiss Batis is ideal while ;not big not expensive and like you said f/2 is perfectly enough !!

[@Marco_Shouldve]

My heart says 24mm but my wallet says 20mm 💔

[@CharlieFolsom]

Marco Chaidez lol I feel that

[@happybear5415]

If you have to take one lens. 24GM is much better.

[@nathanhassani5366]

I really want the 24GM but I’m afraid I won’t find it wide enough for landscapes, well some, I wish they did the gm in a 20mm :(

[@betodeth]

24gm f1.4 vs 20g f1.8 please!!!

[@Voliere-infoNl]

20g 1.8 is sharper ;)

[@TarkshyaPictures]

Review for all audiences - Jason Vong 📷📸😃 for Technical review - Gerald Undone 🎥📷🛠 that's my preference 🙂

[@HumorBagel]

Do you think this will make prices for other Sony lenses drop? (Waiting for the price of that 16-55mm 2.8 to go down, but of course it's APS-C so perhaps not). New to your channel and loving your style my man. Keep it up!

[@JussiAlexander]

The 20mm F1.8 seems great, that's cool that appatently the autofocus doesn't hunt even at F1.8! 👍 But beacuse the 24mm doesn't distort the image as much I'd probably prefer that, but I guess it's about personal preferance anyway! 🙂

[@iPhonedo]

Oh no, my wallet!

[@ALxdCr4ftPlays]

This lens is CHEAPER than the Sony 24-105 f4 G, and Sony 24 f1.4 GM.

[@bedros1337]

is this better than GM 16-35mm 2.8 for Astrophotography?

[@kane01337]

Would love to see you do a head to head with Zeiss Batis 18mm vs Sony 20mm !

[@jestikinc7904]

You're the man! I was such a noob about lens and camera's and now I have some education after watching your videos. I went and bought this 20mm instead of the G Master (used your affill link as well). Keep pumping out that great content thanks for being awesome!

[@alchemist_x79]

I already have the 24GM shooting on the a7RII. I think I'll sit this one out and wait for something wider. Like you said, a 14mm 1.8 (G or GM) would get me to open my wallet.

[@chryseass.5143]

A comparison between this lens, the 24 f1.4 and the Tamron 17-28 would be most helpful, Jason!

[@ariefgiasi]

Agree. They has similar price tho

[@chryseass.5143]

@@ariefgiasi Yes they do and the Tamron is super sharp!

[@XarisKlms]

It's a bit pointless to compare a zoom lens with a prime lens. Maybe with the new tamron 20mm f2.8 which is currently half the price of the new Sony

[@chryseass.5143]

@@XarisKlms No, not pointless, at all if you already own the Tamron plus the 24 GM ! The Tamron is super sharp and offers more framing opportunities and is in roughly the same price range as this new lens . I am not interested in the Tamron prime, at all so a comparison between the zoom and the new Sony 20 mm for IQ and ultimate value for $$ is just what I am looking for......

[@AdrianChoPhotography]

Definitely not a pointless comparison. I have the 24 GM and the Tamron 17-28 and as much as I love both, especially the GM, I would be interested in dumping both for the 20 1.8 because it’s both wider and smaller and lighter than the 24. The Tamron 20 is already not in the running due to the IQ.

[@Chuckmeout96]

Looks like Canon will drop the R5 with 8K and right after Sony’s gonna release an 8K full frame A7IV for 1/2 the price.

[@gutenmuach]

Christy when?

[@justinyhc3057]

With Canon the 8K must have something missing like huge sensor crop or no autofocus. Sony probably won't release 8K until they made strives in their processor technology as they are only currently pulled back by their processor in the A9II said by the sony representative.

[@ericlim1659]

That imma sell my a7iii now

[@mainetomass99]

8K is pointless in 99 percent of circumstances today. For most mere mortals, existing equipment, and processing power needed, it’s better off to focus/concern oneself with 4K/120 which still needs some decent juice.

[@therealkingmoni]

@@justinyhc3057 why get that none of yalll have 8k tv or computer screens

[@missmacintox]

Thank you. I just ordered one. I’m super excited.

[@GregKPerry]

Owning the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8...I don't see enough benefits to jump to this new Sony. I'm sure, however, it will light the fires of folks who need more than a 24mm lens. Thanks for the review!

[@paulreed7682]

It is good to see Sony adding to their lens stable. But let us not forget the size element of the A7 series of camera’s. If you wish to keep the quality but prioritise compact size in the Sony system then look to Voigtlander. Their 21mm does all that is required but is manual focus. With such DoF do you need AF? You pay a lot for f1.8 over f3.5. What aperture do you normally shoot at?

[@donalddowell7598]

I had the 24mm for about 3 was and truly loved it. I saw your video on the 20mm, shipped back the 24 and preordered the 20mm which arrived today. Can’t wait to test it out when the rain stops. I love the focal length, wide angle and light weight. Please do a comparison between the 20 & 24mm

[@Pennedhaus]

Love your channel! Amazing tips and superb executed videos! keep it up!

[@RiddickEvander]

if i had to choose between Tamron 17-28 f 2.8 and this, which one do you recommend?

[@JasonVong]

I’d go Tamron for versatility

[@mirrorlessny]

would get the 20 because of it's 1.8 aperture

[@Nateinthewild]

I'd love to get out and shoot astro with you! I just took this lens to Norway for astro and it was AMAZING!

[@LindemannFilmFotoDrohne]

Nice compact lens, but I am very happy with my Sigma 20mm 1.4. I really like watching your videos 👍

[@siddhantkhanal4043]

There was already a 24mm lens. So 20 seems quite close. It would have been better if they had done wider prime lenses like 16mm or 18mm instead of 20. But it’s okay. Hope they bring a prime lens in the range of 16mm soon.

[@thewongbear2944]

For video, do you prefer a batis 18mm or sony 20mm for vlogging in general (indoor+outdoor)?

[@danielheinley2514]

This would be really great for Astro photography.

[@Cory.S]

Please do a direct comparison between the two lenses.

[@iCOGNiTOSHiNOBi]

Shall I buy a Nikon d750 or A Sony ? But don’t know which Sony ? Or even canon eos R ? Help I’m upgrading from a Olympus OM-D 10 Mk ii micro four thirds so...

[@ALxdCr4ftPlays]

"Get that nasty 12MP poo-poo out of here". Amen. The latest smartphones have good video but when it comes to photos, they're crap. Background objects when you zoom in on smartphone photos are blurry and out of focus. The Sony Alpha series and such lenses have better quality, but higher priced.

[@DriveCancelDC]

12mp is still really nice on a lot of cameras, but smartphone lenses can't resolve 12mp, they just have tons of oversharpening and other nasty looking blemishes. EW. Even the best smartphones are still laughable compared to using real cameras, the detail just is not truly there.

[@ALxdCr4ftPlays]

@@DriveCancelDC they also have tiny sensors than dedicated cameras.

[@Anarki2U]

I wish Sony will make a serie of lenses for very high resolution for landscape photography, compact, rugged, with aperture ring, the 20mm 1.8 G lens looks ok, I wish for macro lenses, manual focusing, with aperture and NO stabilizer, I wish for compact and light 300mm 3.0, 400 4.5 and 500mm 5.6, off course only primes ! Thank you very much Sony, oh I forgot, please upgrade the 55mm 1.8 with a AF on/on button (or make it in a manual focus version) plus aperture ring ;)

[@MollyFitzBrown]

This 20mm looks amazing, I'm considering it for vlogging with the a7c :)

[@ambtntech5089]

yea I just picked it up and its totally worth it! plus the build quality crazy

[@siufat__]

What camera do you recommend for beginners?

[@DevonEk]

It would be awesome if they came out with g master lens for the 50mm focal length and 35mm ik they have the Zeiss distagon versions but if they could do something like the Canon RF series of lens oh man 🤯 that would be crazy

[@robmcd]

Devon Ek Yes. I’m not happy with an e mount 50mm option currently. If they could do a 67mm, 50mm F2 I’d be very happy.

[@joe2snj]

The 50mm f1.4 Sony Zeiss is one of the best lenses in the whole e mount lineup. The only thing a GM could add is faster AF performance and a custom hold button. Optically though its an absolutely stunning lens.

[@jamlifetechtalk]

Might hang onto the GM 24mm for now but I am with you the 14 mm is something that would interest thanks again for a great video

[@tariqphoto]

16-35mm f2.8 g master vs 20mm 1.8 please!

[@ambtntech5089]

"GET that nasty 12mp sensor out of here" - me with my sony a7siii 😢

[@sionglooi8170]

I'm gonna pass on this lens my 16-35mm F2.8 GM gonna cover this focal range. So I gonna wait for the 12-24mm F2.8 GM or a wider prime than 20mm. I'm a GM man, other than the legendary 90mm F2.8 Macro :)

[@matthoffman6962]

I can’t decide. Tamron 17-28mm or Sigma 14-24mm 🤔

[@ĐộcCôNhiếp]

Watching this clip in October 2022, my 20mm 1.8 is delivering today while owing the 14mm 1.8GM since Jan 2022. I feel like you’re an insider when you mentioned Sony can make the 14GM smaller and lighter then Sigma @JasonVong

[@EatCoffee]

$899 USD -> $1999 CAD RIP exchange rate 😵😵😵

[@lorraine6185]

I would like to see the Sony 20mm f1.8 vs. the Tamron 20 mm f2.8.

[@ResizeFilms]

Releasing a lot of new lenses is great but what we really want is the a7S III. We’re tired of waiting for it, it’s been way too long.

[@NinhNguyen2]

"which lens you gonna get? The 24 F1.4 GM or 24 F1.8G????" "....yes"

[@CharlieVN]

Ninh Nguyen lmao

[@NinhNguyen2]

@@CharlieVN LOL

[@thatphokingguy]

24 mm 1.4 gm vs 20 mm 1.8 comparison video please

[@mattpna]

Really struggle to choose between the 17-28 2.8 and the sony 20mm for vlog and facecam video... i want to have a nice bokeh and im scared to don’t have enough on the tamron (especially if the background is not too far)

[@husseinfarked7345]

first sorry for my grammar i just need an advice or suggestions should i buy a two prime lenses like 20mm 1.8 and 85mm or should i go with a 24-70 sigma art or buy a 17-28 2.8 with a 85 iam confused need a wide and portrait lens for landscape and models need recommendations

[@andrescastillo07]

I see similar results with the Sigma 16mm 1.4, of course the quality might be slightly inferior on that one compared with the 20mm, but do you think this new 20mm is worth it?

[@bchaszar]

Any benefit of this lens over the 16-35 f/2.8 GM besides the speed, of course? Asking in terms of IQ....I'm aware it will be lighter and smaller.

[@louisgoldman16]

Would be good to see you compare the 20mm to the Zeiss Batis 18mm 🙂

[@KgerShyang]

After a year, Jason has foreseen the 14mm f1.8 to come earlier🤣

[@jjyue5524]

Hi Compared with sigma 30 1.4 Is this lens sharper than the sigma?

[@danielpotlog6508]

I have 18-105mm (stock lens) this lens are not more wide ?

[@byRobertEklund]

I have the 24mm 1,4 GM and was thinking of getting the 16-35mm 2,8 GM - but should I get this instead or won’t there be much difference between 20mm and 24mm? Aargh.... 🤪

[@GlaxBeast22]

Does Sony have any plans to make an f1.2 lens? Would be nice to see something that can compete with canon glass.

[@adipop]

You rock 👍😃👍

[@photoliving8586]

I like the Batis one a bit more, though this one is cheaper.

[@JustinPinedaMedia]

No reason to buy the Tamron 17-28 anymore. lol

[@mirrorlessny]

so true, 17-28 is good & I like how wide 17mm looks in videos, but 1.8 aperture on the 20mm Sony takes the win

[@navjotsingh4451]

@@mirrorlessny when modern cameras coming with wide iso range. no matter 1.8 or 2.8 . but mind it that focal length range17-28 mm is benefit from tamron. more useful in videos.

[@mirrorlessny]

@@navjotsingh4451 yes I noticed that in last vlog video with Tamron 17-28, 28mm is very useful for talking head - there's even some bokeh :) & 17 is pretty wide

[@nine96six]

20f18g lens focus breathing (from the corrected Sony camera body) may be because the minimum focal length is very short, so the corrected angle of view is almost 24mm. It is a top mtf section with a slight disappointing depth expression and a slight crop, but satisfactory video shooting is possible

[@gerikmd]

great vid!! but please please sony make a 35mm f1.4 GM!! GM please!!! 😅🙏

[@socratesvela8285]

Will you pay $2200 for it?

[@gerikmd]

@@socratesvela8285 yes in a heartbeat!! but I'll have to sell my zeiss 35mm distagon first..lol 😁

[@socratesvela8285]

@@gerikmd are you seeing resolution/softness with your distigon? I'm assuming you are shooting with an r3/r4.

[@gerikmd]

@@socratesvela8285 I think I got a unicorn distagon so no softness.. yup, I'm happy with it but there's still that level of increase resolution with the GM as compared to other variants

[@PetersonBlanc]

Great video review, I recently purchased the Sony SEL-20F28 E-Mount 20mm F2.8 Prime Fixed Len and would very much like to see a comparison video of the two lenses to see if a pancake len that is 1/3 the price can measure up to the Sony 20mm 1.8? Thanks

[@tyyeung9617]

what do you think the Sigma 20mm F1.4 comparing to this lens?

[@ДанилаПетров-д5г]

What about 100mm 1,4 or 1,8?

[@TedRBrooks]

Where do I go to buy? The Sony site just says "Sorry".

[@maurodriguez9333]

🤩🤩 more lenses

[@SMOKEYoriginalHD]

16-35 1.8 would be an interesting lens :D

[@goingfurther8092]

On the Sony E mount don’t hold your breath, but on Nikon Z or RF that would be crazy

[@sic04250f]

I was hoping it'd be wider. I already own the 24mm GM and the 18mm batis. See how the real world reviews pan out, if it's excellent for astro wide open I may sell the aforementioned lenses.

[@LogBridge]

Seems like you made a little mistake with the Canadian prices 😂 2000$? 😅 But great video 😁

[@chryseass.5143]

Such a "Canadian" remark ( polite and apologetic!)

[@LogBridge]

@@chryseass.5143 Always 🇨🇦 😂

[@MrBeastKorea]

Still sticking with the 24mm f1.4 because it's the cheapest GM lens I could get. And even though the 20mm looks amazing on a gimbal, the Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 would cover that focal length and could be wider or tighter if need be.

[@joashha]

well it is kinda hard to compare sony g lenses to tamron.. with all due respect

[@xjuhnx]

To get a 20mm or 24mm for my Sony A7R3 😫

[@MoeZahria]

Hey bro, do u know how to make the video more stable? I used steady shot and it's not helping and same with hand held tripod, should I get a dji gimbal?

[@tayyabahmad1989]

Sony 85mm price ??

[@dannyvfilms]

Frankly for the price I'm more included to get the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8

[@SerendipityRV]

I rented that lens. This one seems to have much less distortion, so I am going that direction. Will let you know it's in my hands 👍

[@a.b.editing3134]

I need a nice wide for video, do i get this 20m orrr do i pay double for the 16-35? Worth it?? Comparison video??

[@jespero94]

Buy The Tamron 17-28! Its awesome 👍

[@mraznjohnny]

Jason , I’ve taken notice of the detachable camera strap in your videos . Please enlighten me as to the manufacturer and model please . As I don’t want to drop my new A7iii when walking about . Thanks and keep producing the fun videos P.S. When possible include your spouse goofing around in your travels . You make a fun couple

[@dopevernacular2925]

Peak Designs

[@dinagalall]

This is the FORTH video of the 20mm 1.8 that i watched! 😅😅

[@tommyliu1210]

I am thinking of getting Sony 20mm F1.8 or Tamron 17-28 F2.8 Astrophotography since I already got FE 50MM F1.8 LENS? . Should I get or Tamron 28-75 F2.8 or Sony 85mm F1.8? For wildlife and sport should I get Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3?

[@advr2293]

What did you make to potato jet?

[@evan]

I've already got that 24mm 1.4 GM so I doubt I'd exchange lower speed for the wider shot. Definitely a nice one tho

[@miraslife]

I want 50mm 1.8 G Lens... same size as 20mm 1.8 with same filter size 📷 that would be awesome :-)

[@thewongmindset451]

I just got the 24 GM and Tam 17-28.... you can’t do this to me 😭😂

[@JasonVong]

fire combo right there, you're good!

[@thewongmindset451]

Jason Vong i “should” be good... I’ll try not to buy it

[@CheckeredFlagPodcast]

The 24 was kinda unnecessary as it’s been shown the Tamron to be just as good as GM lenses.

[@GilbertKaimenyi]

Seems like just the other day you were at 20k subs!

[@oriomenoni7651]

It should've been 2020 20mm f2.0 ! 😅

[@JasonVong]

I think people would be mad at the f/2.0 then 😂😂😂

[@THEMATT222]

@@JasonVong then it should have been released at the 18th of February.

[@greysuit17]

Wow now people are just nitpicking stupid stuff because Sony is so great.

[@whosjozikolnik]

@@greysuit17 Chill out it's ironic😂

[@greysuit17]

Jóži Kolník I’m pretty chill. Just amazed at the pointless complaints.

[@mikebsadventures6178]

Great video. I'm still waiting for their 12mm-24mm f2.8

[@prf4429]

I would like to see Sony bring a 20mm tilt shift lens. Currently there is only one option and that is a 24mm Samyang which is in my opnion not wide enough for architecture and real estate...

[@NguyenLinh-to4lw]

A wider option is Laowa 12mm + Magic Shift Converter => 17mm shift lens

[@dannygrau2983]

Is there much of a difference in low light between an f 2.8 vs an f 1.8 lens ?

[@tirakkub]

20mm made you look slimmer than 24mm. It's a winner already.

[@itsmarcocanlas]

Hey Jason, loveeee the video! Quick Q - what’s your preference, Tamron 17-28 or Sony 20mm?

[@jespero94]

I can say that The Tamron is awesome. Have it and The small zoom range is really usefull when filmning and shooting video. The 20mm looks Great also but i think The Tamron is... More usefull 👍

[@LuisMarquez80]

I’d rather buy a tamron 17-28

[@mirrorlessny]

I would rather sell 17-28 & get this 20mm mainly because of 1.8 aperture ,,,20mm feels plenty for wide shots

[@AuthenTech]

Beautiful shots!

[@carltonjones2915]

Damn it all I just bought a Sigma 35 1.4 lens and it's great but this 20 definitely would have been more versatile for the gimbal rig

[@bensabee]

I just bought that same sigma, it trying to see if I should switch to the 20. Looking to use it in events to get a whole family in the shot but aftraid of that distortion at the edges

[@RangerRickTV]

I have an a7sii should I get it?

[@elbanaag9355]

Hi Jason. would you still recommend this if the user does have already 24mm 1.4 GM? or 16-35 2.8 GM? thanks!

[@antdx316]

If you have a Sigma 14mm f/1.8, is this a downgrade or an upgrade in the mobility department?

[@mirrorlessny]

of course an upgrade, 20mm 1.8 is like 1/3rd the weight of sigma

[@antdx316]

@@mirrorlessny Yeah, if you are doing traveling selfies, it's better than shooting tight as I think the top video selfie streamers use 24mm as it's all they have as the non-native lenses make the AF hard to watch.

[@mirrorlessny]

@@antdx316 14mm f1.8 is probably a fun lens to vlog with ,,so much to see

[@antdx316]

@@mirrorlessny is it? I think 14mm would be too far

[@mirrorlessny]

@@antdx316 that's what makes it fun, I had 10-18mm apsc lens which is 15-27mm full frame equivalent,,, used it for many videos, even made a review of it,,, fun

[@AlGollas]

What about this one for $394 - Viltrox 20mm F1.8 Full Frame Manual Focus Lens Wide Angle Fixed for Sony E Mount

[@SeanDaPaulSeh]

Who has this lens and what do you think? I’m trying to decide on something for a wide lens. Between this and the sigma 16-28mm

[@Caracalaba]

Does anyone know why they didnt make the 35mm1.8 in G like this one? It looks better construction. I dont get when they go with de G, Gmaster etc lineups

[@venugananv]

I guess you are the only one to point out the G lens being sufficient for 24MP cameras, honestly that’s so true.. Maybe a picture comparison of that in one of your next videos could help a lot of a7iii users.. Not always everyone needs the latest and greatest..

[@dannygrau2983]

Does the 20mm f 1.8 lens better for low light than the tamron 17 to 28mm f 2.8 ?

[@Kidsonss]

20MM ultra wide? I thought 10mm would be considered 'ULTRA" wide not 20mm - Just wide ??

[@admin92706]

If you don’t already own the 24mm gm then this is a great choice. I wouldn’t get both. Will wait to see if sony produces a gm or g in either the 16 or 18mm ultra wide

[@mirrorlessny]

that would be interesting, wonder if they can keep 67mm filter diameter

[@rajdeepchakraborty3259]

Will there be difference in video quality with respect to G & Gmaster lens