Preowned Sony FE 20mm f1.8G

Here is a description of the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G lens in pointers:

• Lens Type: Ultra-wide-angle prime lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras.

• Aperture: Fast maximum aperture of f/1.8, ideal for low-light photography, astrophotography, and achieving shallow depth of field.

• Optical Design:

  • Features 14 elements in 12 groups.

  • Includes two Advanced Aspherical (AA) elements and three Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements to minimize aberrations, distortion, and color fringing, ensuring high corner-to-corner resolution.

  • Employs a 9-blade circular aperture for smooth and natural-looking bokeh.

  • Sony's Nano AR Coating is applied to reduce flare and ghosting for crisp contrast.

  • A fluorine coating on the front element repels water, oil, and contaminants, making it easy to clean.

• Autofocus (AF) System:

  • Equipped with a dual XD (eXtreme Dynamic) Linear Motor system for fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, even with high-speed camera bodies.

  • The AF system is also optimized for smooth and silent video recording.

• Handling and Build:

  • Compact and lightweight design, weighing just 373g (13.2 oz), making it highly portable and well-balanced on E-mount bodies.

  • Features a dust- and moisture-resistant design for reliability in challenging outdoor conditions.

  • Includes a customizable focus hold button and an AF/MF switch on the lens barrel.

  • Aperture ring with click stops that can be de-clicked for silent and smooth aperture adjustments during video recording.

  • Linear Response MF provides a natural and direct feel for manual focusing.

• Close-up Performance: Offers a minimum focusing distance of 0.19 m (0.63 ft) in AF mode and an even closer 0.18 m (0.59 ft) in manual focus mode.

• Filter Size: Accommodates 67mm threaded filters.

• Use Cases: Excellent for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, vlogging, and environmental portraits due to its ultra-wide field of view and fast aperture.