Camera Conspiracies please shame Sony’s Face AF on a6600 because it doesn’t work if you turn on the smartphone control (use your smartphone as external display ) . It’s a good theme for your investigation!
And for the review! I was looking at this lens and the Sony FE 24mm G f2 and after seeing how much less distortion there is on the 20mm in comparison, in your other video, it gave me a really good comparison. Thank you!
So I started photography around the time this lens launched and it was one of my first; a year in, and this thing is ABSOLUTELY a go-to. I even have the Sigma 14-24 and I keep going back to this one.
Great review man, I need to step up my game! This lens is so good but I think the price for it is way too steep though... but that 1.8 looks damn good!
Would you rather use the Tamron 17-28 mm f2.8 or the 20 mm f1.8? I really cant decide between these two. I already have the 35 mm f1.8 and I love f1.8. Not sure whether I need 16 mm at all. I'd like to shoot landscape, architecture and night sky with a wider lens (both photo and video). Which would you recommend?
I don’t own a full frame camera but I do own the PL 10-25 f1.7 and I have come to really appreciate the 20mm focal length. It’s wide but not to wide and with the close focusing and fast aperture you can get really unique looking shots that incorporate the background into the shot. Sony did a great job of offering quality for an affordable price here.
"...but if you did not find this video helpful or entertaining, then why are you still watching this?" I've been happy since you started this kind of ending, but particularly loved this one. It's closer to the sarcasm I dish out. You're just too nice. Thanks for the nice and succinct review of this great, little new lens.
Thank you very much, it is only the review I was looking for since I am an architecture filmmaker and I have not found any video like this on TH-cam, I subscribe
I appreciate that your reviews don’t beat about the bush and aim for an extended time when it’s not necessary! Thank you! Torn on this lens personally. I have the tamron 17-28mm and love it, but a wide prime with a 1.8 aperture could have its use for me during wedding receptions.
@@Donbros I’ve noticed it once or twice to be honest - I don’t do many focus pulls but a couple of occasions where autofocus has jumped to a face further back and I’ve noticed it. I don’t think it’s enough that an untrained eye would see it but it irritated me a little bit!
@@kingweddingmedia yeah I wanted this to be my first lens (actually second but I may refund the other i have which is budget samyant 24mm 2.8), but that focus breathing is keeping me a bit undecided. It kinda feels more like second lens than first you would buy for those who have 24-70 gm. And more like the one you attach but not keep all the time or no? Personally I prefer wide angles as my first lenses mainly because I do a lot of indoor videos and if i do outside I usually don't film people face that often more people in full body
Just finished testing a vintage 20mm. Those results kind of made me fall in love with a dedicated 20, otherwise this lens wouldn't even be on my radar...but it is now! Nice review G
Hey Gerald am I missing something or is there any real technical advantage to having these declicking switches on the Sony lenses with aperture rings? They step in 1/3s regardless.
Great review, Gerald. As a new Sony user, I've been wondering which lens to add to my repertoire as a good vlogging lens. I will definitely test this one out.
Thanks. You're the first reviewer I've seen to mention the focus breathing. Do you think this would make focus stacking impossible? I shoot a lot of focus stacked landscapes.
Update: I ordered this lens from Canada Camera and I love it too -- for Real Estate. Works very well and gets rid of the GoPro almost fisheye look from the 12-24/4 G lense. Thanks again, Gerald!
I love my 24 GM, but can definitely see how this lens could be even better for a lot of people. This seems like the perfect vlogging lens, as it gives just enough room for a person's head to comfortably fit in frame. I'm more of a photo guy, so the low light & portraiture benefits of the Aperture and slightly longer focal length of the GM better suit me, but this lens looks to be a killer for video & architecture.
Excited for this lens. Was on the fence with Tokina 20mm and Loxia 21mm . The sony price is right in the middle of these two. I prefer Sony's small form factor.
Very good review Gerald. Love how you worded the evaluations, exactly the information I was looking for in a video surprisingly concise. Your reviews are packing so much info, great job!
Awesome lens for sure. I love it for photos primarily but is still awesome for hand carry vlog style without the painful barrel distortion of other stubby lenses. It's not going to replace the 35 in vids for me though. Great vid. Thanks Gerald.
I'm considering the 35 to do talking head videos on APS-C (I don't like that 'big nose' look of wide lenses) ... would you recommend it for this scenario (or tend more to a 20mm'ish given the APS-C crop)?!?
nmbr73 I am not sure if you were asking me or Gerald but a 35 or a 16-35 on a full frame for talking heads seems almost natural to me. A 24 on an APS-C has almost no annoying center or barrel distortion. When I use APS-C I usually bring a 16-35 and a speedbooster and find myself floating in the 22 to 35 range.
@@jaydivina533 I was asking you 😬 I should have mentioned; my bad! The more I thank you for your very helpful answer! I'm an absolut beginner - especially when it comes to videography. I think I will go for the 18-135 Kit first and then see what zoom I tend to regularly use - to hopefully find the prime that could potentially suit me best in most situations ... if this makes any sense 🤷🏻♂️
@@nmbr73 That makes sense. It's also very possible you could find that the kit lens does what you need and not need another lens until you start tinkering in other things. Have fun and learn with it. No one knows what you are going for better than you.
Another great job. I gave you three thumbs up. For Canon, I have had pleasing results with the sigma 20mm. If I need to go wider, then I go to the Canon 16-35. Even though I do not use Sony, your video hit the mark in giving information to know what to look for in any lens. Thanks.
This lens is amazing! I replaced both my 16-35 f4 and 24 f1.4 with this one lens. I've been so happy with it thus far! I use it for weddings, TH-cam style videos, commercial style videos, and even get away with it for my real estate videos. Great option! I just love the build and feel of these lenses... If Sony released a similarly priced 50mm with this style of build, I'd buy it in a heartbeat!
Thank you for providing some input on the rendering quality. I am curious to see how the rendering of this lens compares to the Loxia 21 but I will have to wait a while for that. Hopefully in the next few months I will be able to see how the 20 G will handle 830nm Infrared on my converted camera.
Why can't focus breathing be digitally corrected in camera? I figure if you're shooting video you apply the distortion correction anyway, so some slight scaling to compensate for focus breathing should be easy. Really impressive lens, thanks for the review!
As I watch this video, why don't you use the 20mm as your main lens? In crop mode and with breathing compensation it should have the same focal length as the 35 f1.8.
Nice vid. This and IBIS is the big advantage of the Sony system. The breadth of good and great glass is so enticing. I shoot on the EOS R and the limited RF glass is frustrating. And most EF glass is missing IS. 🤷🏻♂️
so, you think that lens 20/1.8 it is wide enough for wedding photography ( some creative photo sessions )? do you think it is a better option than tamron 17-28 ( only 17 mm interest me) or samyang 18/2.8?
Never been a fan of prime lenses just because I usually use my camera for traveling and I like zoom lenses to quickly change focal lenghts depending on what I see and don't have the time to be changing lenses just because when you travel with someone else you don't want to keep them waiting while you are taking pictures and videos, but I'm always interested in Geralds videos because they are much more interesting than other reviewers and you know... he's crazy
I spent 2 weeks in Japan last September and the 24mm GM never left my camera. I brought the 55 1.8 and Tamron 28-75 as well, but never felt the need for them. For me, travel is all about capturing your subject in context, so a wide prime like the GM, or this new lens is extremely versatile. Now granted, I did a whole lot of night photography in cities, where the 24 GM really flexes, but I never felt constrained, and by mid-trip, I stopped bringing along my other lenses in my day pack.
@@MegaNardman yeah the 24mm is a very nice focal length, I like using it a lot, but I do sometimes have the need to get wider for getting shots like architecture in tight places that sometimes the 24mm is not enough, this is why I find the Tamron 17-28mm my best go-to lens when traveling, I usually carry the 28-75 as well and use it on special situations that I want to do some nice close-ups and those two are for the price of the Sony 24mm so for me I get more value for my money there :)
That looks nice! Glad to see Sony is getting into the lower cost f1.8 lenses. The Nikon 20mm f1.8g was one of my favorite lenses when I used their fullframe DSLR gear. It's up to personal preference, but I do find that focal length really appealing.
40% off with 95% of the performance, I like that too!
Gerald has read my mind.
The sweet spot
Just got this lens last week, unbelievable sharp and versatile! It’s my new go to lens now!
actually, the same can be said about the 50mm f2.8 macro to the 90mm “larger than GM” macro
I don’t I need 100% don’t care about the money
The third video I've seen by you and am amazed at the clarity of thought, logic, insight and brevity. And you talk fast - which is great! Thanks.
All I can say is when I watch your reviews, I don't feel I need to watch any others. You hit just about every valuable point. Great stuff!
I wanna know what was said in the fake vlogging session :)
Camera Conspiracies when you gonna test this lens?
Probably telling Tony Northrup to stop using f0.95
You looooserrrrr 😂
Camera Conspiracies please shame Sony’s Face AF on a6600 because it doesn’t work if you turn on the smartphone control (use your smartphone as external display ) . It’s a good theme for your investigation!
Hire a lipreader, plenty could use the work
I used on on a road trip from California to North Dakota over two weeks and the landscape pics were phenomenal.
This lens is going to do very well. Like that you used a brick wall for a test, thats my go-to option too
I’ve been looking for an alternative to the 24mm G Master. Thanks for the insight 😁
And for the review! I was looking at this lens and the Sony FE 24mm G f2 and after seeing how much less distortion there is on the 20mm in comparison, in your other video, it gave me a really good comparison. Thank you!
I ordered one of these this morning from Canada Camera and credited you for the sale, and they replied "Undone Rocks". Have a nice weekend!
I bought it and recommend it too. Quality and size is top. My camera + lens now shrinked back to the size i remember from analog times.
So I started photography around the time this lens launched and it was one of my first; a year in, and this thing is ABSOLUTELY a go-to. I even have the Sigma 14-24 and I keep going back to this one.
I know the focal range is slightly different, but where would you put this against the 25mm f2 Zeiss Batis? Both of a very similar price
Great review man, I need to step up my game!
This lens is so good but I think the price for it is way too steep though... but that 1.8 looks damn good!
Peter Lindgren You are doing great my man 👍
Doing terrific I say
I thought you loved the 24mm though? That's much more expensive. What're the advantages that warrant that price?
Would you rather use the Tamron 17-28 mm f2.8 or the 20 mm f1.8? I really cant decide between these two. I already have the 35 mm f1.8 and I love f1.8. Not sure whether I need 16 mm at all. I'd like to shoot landscape, architecture and night sky with a wider lens (both photo and video). Which would you recommend?
Hello, Im in the same boat. Have you made up your mind?
I recently got this lens for the a7c and LOVE it! Best vlog lens for sure :)
I don’t own a full frame camera but I do own the PL 10-25 f1.7 and I have come to really appreciate the 20mm focal length. It’s wide but not to wide and with the close focusing and fast aperture you can get really unique looking shots that incorporate the background into the shot.
Sony did a great job of offering quality for an affordable price here.
Upon seeing this review i didn’t hesitate to add it to my cart! Thank you for this gerard, my go to camera review wizard.
"...but if you did not find this video helpful or entertaining, then why are you still watching this?"
I've been happy since you started this kind of ending, but particularly loved this one. It's closer to the sarcasm I dish out. You're just too nice. Thanks for the nice and succinct review of this great, little new lens.
I watched 6-7 videos this morning on the 20mm/1.8 and I enjoyed yours the most. Excellent info. Thank you.
Another great review. That 20mm is knocking at my door now...
Thank you very much, it is only the review I was looking for since I am an architecture filmmaker and I have not found any video like this on TH-cam, I subscribe
Thoughtful reviews man! You always answer all the questions and make a sensible compromise when deciding on "best."
I've waited for this one :O
My Christmas present, it's awesome, best lense I ever owned (x12). Super sharp, compact, silent, solid and that minimum focus distance !
I really appreciate your reviews. Now I ordered this lens. I am sure I will be happy with it.
Since post correction for distortion is destructive to image quality it’s nice to see Sony has corrected for this in the lens design.
I appreciate that your reviews don’t beat about the bush and aim for an extended time when it’s not necessary! Thank you!
Torn on this lens personally. I have the tamron 17-28mm and love it, but a wide prime with a 1.8 aperture could have its use for me during wedding receptions.
How is focus breathing on tamy?
@@Donbros I’ve noticed it once or twice to be honest - I don’t do many focus pulls but a couple of occasions where autofocus has jumped to a face further back and I’ve noticed it. I don’t think it’s enough that an untrained eye would see it but it irritated me a little bit!
@@kingweddingmedia yeah I wanted this to be my first lens (actually second but I may refund the other i have which is budget samyant 24mm 2.8), but that focus breathing is keeping me a bit undecided. It kinda feels more like second lens than first you would buy for those who have 24-70 gm. And more like the one you attach but not keep all the time or no?
Personally I prefer wide angles as my first lenses mainly because I do a lot of indoor videos and if i do outside I usually don't film people face that often more people in full body
Just finished testing a vintage 20mm. Those results kind of made me fall in love with a dedicated 20, otherwise this lens wouldn't even be on my radar...but it is now! Nice review G
Hey Gerald am I missing something or is there any real technical advantage to having these declicking switches on the Sony lenses with aperture rings? They step in 1/3s regardless.
It’s for smooth aperture changes during video.
I love your studio set up....the purple colour background is adorable!
best concise review of this lens on the internet.
hm I'm Geralt of Rivia.
Here is a coin for you witcher.
toss a coin for my witcher
@@murasaki1177 I'll tend to it
Watching to the end to analyze every last detail of your shoot bro! Your the King!
I got this lens and am gonna start using it for my youtube videos. Thank you so much for this great review!
Great review, Gerald. As a new Sony user, I've been wondering which lens to add to my repertoire as a good vlogging lens. I will definitely test this one out.
Thanks, Amrita!
Great review. Looking forward to getting a copy of that lens.
Thanks for your work.
That was the most Strait to the Point and Truly Helpful videos I have watched last few weeks! Thank You Gerald!
Solid review. If I shot sony, this would be on my must buy list.
Will this be a good step up from the Tamron 17-28 2.8? Plan to get more into Astro.
Thanks. You're the first reviewer I've seen to mention the focus breathing. Do you think this would make focus stacking impossible? I shoot a lot of focus stacked landscapes.
Good compact and concise review. Thanks. Feel a bit dizzy and exhausted having tried keeping up with the pace of the video though. :)
you should check out zero punctuation's videos lol
What focal length are you using for your studio videos?
Update: I ordered this lens from Canada Camera and I love it too -- for Real Estate. Works very well and gets rid of the GoPro almost fisheye look from the 12-24/4 G lense. Thanks again, Gerald!
Very helpful thanks, Gerald. You nailed it as usual. Was thinking about using it for real estate as the FE4/12-24 makes it almost seem like a GoPro.
Would you say that this lens could be a better choice for landscapes over the Tamron 17-28?
A review on the 28mm f2 would be interesting considering age and its not a g series lens
I love my 24 GM, but can definitely see how this lens could be even better for a lot of people. This seems like the perfect vlogging lens, as it gives just enough room for a person's head to comfortably fit in frame. I'm more of a photo guy, so the low light & portraiture benefits of the Aperture and slightly longer focal length of the GM better suit me, but this lens looks to be a killer for video & architecture.
Excited for this lens. Was on the fence with Tokina 20mm and Loxia 21mm . The sony price is right in the middle of these two. I prefer Sony's small form factor.
Very good review Gerald. Love how you worded the evaluations, exactly the information I was looking for in a video surprisingly concise. Your reviews are packing so much info, great job!
Thanks Gerald! This will be an interesting lens to look into and could be a good alt to the 24mm I’ve been lusting over.
Awesome lens for sure. I love it for photos primarily but is still awesome for hand carry vlog style without the painful barrel distortion of other stubby lenses. It's not going to replace the 35 in vids for me though.
Great vid. Thanks Gerald.
I'm considering the 35 to do talking head videos on APS-C (I don't like that 'big nose' look of wide lenses) ... would you recommend it for this scenario (or tend more to a 20mm'ish given the APS-C crop)?!?
nmbr73 I am not sure if you were asking me or Gerald but a 35 or a 16-35 on a full frame for talking heads seems almost natural to me. A 24 on an APS-C has almost no annoying center or barrel distortion. When I use APS-C I usually bring a 16-35 and a speedbooster and find myself floating in the 22 to 35 range.
@@jaydivina533 I was asking you 😬 I should have mentioned; my bad! The more I thank you for your very helpful answer! I'm an absolut beginner - especially when it comes to videography. I think I will go for the 18-135 Kit first and then see what zoom I tend to regularly use - to hopefully find the prime that could potentially suit me best in most situations ... if this makes any sense 🤷🏻♂️
@@nmbr73 That makes sense. It's also very possible you could find that the kit lens does what you need and not need another lens until you start tinkering in other things. Have fun and learn with it. No one knows what you are going for better than you.
That’s great,nice lens.Already own the 24mm Gmaster.(love it)As always great review.
20mm is a great focal length. Thanks for putting this lens on the radar for me.
Another great job. I gave you three thumbs up. For Canon, I have had pleasing results with the sigma 20mm. If I need to go wider, then I go to the Canon 16-35. Even though I do not use Sony, your video hit the mark in giving information to know what to look for in any lens. Thanks.
This and 35 1.8 is gonna be my goto setup for vlogs and shooting video. Got the Tamron 17-28 and 28-75 now, but it's time to upgrade 🤙
Is this good for video also ok on sony a7cii?
This lens is amazing! I replaced both my 16-35 f4 and 24 f1.4 with this one lens. I've been so happy with it thus far! I use it for weddings, TH-cam style videos, commercial style videos, and even get away with it for my real estate videos. Great option!
I just love the build and feel of these lenses... If Sony released a similarly priced 50mm with this style of build, I'd buy it in a heartbeat!
I swear you have the greatest channel. Aside from Camera Conspiracies haha.
Nice review bud. Appreciate ya 🤠👍
Any chance we could see a comparison video between this and the tamron 20mm f/2.8 that’s coming out soonish?
For you I got this lens a while ago and I’ve done shoot so many amazing videos
Gerald your sound is AMAZING!!! Also good info on the lens.
Hi Gerald. Why do you prefer the Sony 35mm 1.8 over the Sigma 35mm 1.4 ?? Curious to know your thoughts
@Foto4Max my guess is weight, autofocus seems to be really really good with the sigma
Thank you for providing some input on the rendering quality. I am curious to see how the rendering of this lens compares to the Loxia 21 but I will have to wait a while for that. Hopefully in the next few months I will be able to see how the 20 G will handle 830nm Infrared on my converted camera.
Is there much of a difference in low light between an f 2.8 lens vs an f 1.8 lens ?
would you choose the 20mm 1.8 or a wide angle zoom such as the sigma 14-24 ? (quality comparison)
Quality review as always.. thank you!
Always like a Boss G. Thanks again
Love your review videos! I always learn something.
What would the benefit be (besides focal length) between this and something like the Laowa 15mm f.2? Great video!
Awesome! First time hearing about this lens. Great review!
Got here from camera conspiracies. Liked your vlogging setup haha
Great review! Thank you so much!!
Great work man! Absolutely love your channel!
Why can't focus breathing be digitally corrected in camera? I figure if you're shooting video you apply the distortion correction anyway, so some slight scaling to compensate for focus breathing should be easy.
Really impressive lens, thanks for the review!
As I watch this video, why don't you use the 20mm as your main lens? In crop mode and with breathing compensation it should have the same focal length as the 35 f1.8.
Nice vid.
This and IBIS is the big advantage of the Sony system. The breadth of good and great glass is so enticing. I shoot on the EOS R and the limited RF glass is frustrating. And most EF glass is missing IS. 🤷🏻♂️
Hey gerald, do you notice something sliding inside the lens when you tilt it up and down?
so, you think that lens 20/1.8 it is wide enough for wedding photography ( some creative photo sessions )? do you think it is a better option than tamron 17-28 ( only 17 mm interest me) or samyang 18/2.8?
Thanks, Gerald Unview!
Does it still hold up? I've been watching many of your lens reviews to decide on picking up a new one.
Amazing review brah…. 😊
This or the Tamron 17-28 2.8?
Ordered through your b&h link. Thanks for the great content!
Quwstion , I just recently bought the a7siii . Any vignetting problems with the 20mm f 1.8?
Not a Sony user but the info is always good and welcomed
Never been a fan of prime lenses just because I usually use my camera for traveling and I like zoom lenses to quickly change focal lenghts depending on what I see and don't have the time to be changing lenses just because when you travel with someone else you don't want to keep them waiting while you are taking pictures and videos, but I'm always interested in Geralds videos because they are much more interesting than other reviewers and you know... he's crazy
I spent 2 weeks in Japan last September and the 24mm GM never left my camera. I brought the 55 1.8 and Tamron 28-75 as well, but never felt the need for them. For me, travel is all about capturing your subject in context, so a wide prime like the GM, or this new lens is extremely versatile. Now granted, I did a whole lot of night photography in cities, where the 24 GM really flexes, but I never felt constrained, and by mid-trip, I stopped bringing along my other lenses in my day pack.
@@MegaNardman yeah the 24mm is a very nice focal length, I like using it a lot, but I do sometimes have the need to get wider for getting shots like architecture in tight places that sometimes the 24mm is not enough, this is why I find the Tamron 17-28mm my best go-to lens when traveling, I usually carry the 28-75 as well and use it on special situations that I want to do some nice close-ups and those two are for the price of the Sony 24mm so for me I get more value for my money there :)
great review, as usual Gerald
I never fail to dance and sing along your intro song... "gerald undone... hes crazy "
I just saw the channel alert and Sony's tweet! So awesome
My forthcoming Christmas present yay !!!
First of, I love your new setup and HAIR! Great video Gerald, very informative. Might buying the 20mm now :)
Is normal that something inside move, like loose?
Wish focus breathing was minimal, would be must buy!
That looks nice! Glad to see Sony is getting into the lower cost f1.8 lenses. The Nikon 20mm f1.8g was one of my favorite lenses when I used their fullframe DSLR gear. It's up to personal preference, but I do find that focal length really appealing.
9 blades but it was shown at 1.8 where the blades are out of the way? Are the blades not fully retracted when open? How does it look at f2 or 2.8?
Late to the party, but how would you compare this to the sony 28mm f2?
Can you do macro with this lens?
i need a lens for my new sony 7s3 ? what do u recommend for live events ?
Do you own/use any tilt-shift lens, Gerald?