Lenses
Sony Releases FE 20mm F1.8 G, Its Widest Full-Frame Prime for E-Mount
February 25, 2020
Sony has announced the release of a new large-aperture, ultra-wide-angle full-frame prime lens, the FE 20mm F1.8 G, which will be available starting in March 2020. In their announcement of the new lens, Sony highlighted a few features of the design and performance:
Lens features
- Two advanced aspherical elements and three extra-low-dispersion glass elements, which Sony says will limit chromatic aberration and ensure minimal distortion at the frame edges, even at F1.8.
- A minimum focus distance of 7.5 inches
- An advanced optical design that will allow the lens to excel in low-light applications such as astrophotography
- A compact, lightweight construction: the FE 20mm F1.8 G weighs only 13.2 oz
- Two extreme dynamic (XD) Linear Motors for fast autofocus and a customizable focus hold button and on/off switch.
Price and Availability
The lens will be available in March.
Price: $899 US
More info: https://www.sony.com/electronics/camera-lenses/sel20f18g
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