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Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary vs Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G

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Key differences

  • Maximum aperture: f/1.8 on the FE 20mm F1.8 G, against f/2 on the 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary.
  • Closest focus: 0.18 m on the FE 20mm F1.8 G, against 0.22 m on the 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary.
  • Max magnification: 0.22× on the FE 20mm F1.8 G, against 0.15× on the 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary.
  • Weight: 370 g on the 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary, against 373 g on the FE 20mm F1.8 G.
Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary
Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G
Lowest price today

$450 used

$998 new

$998 used

Optics
Focal length20mm20mm
35mm equivalent20mm (full frame)20mm (full frame)
Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends.f/2f/1.8 (best)
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Made forFull frameFull frame
Elements / groups13 / 1114 / 12
Aperture blades99
Closest focus0.22 m0.18 m (best)
Max magnification0.15×0.22× (best)
Focus & handling
AutofocusYes (Stepping motor)Yes (XD Linear)
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Weather sealed—Yes
Internal zoom——
Aperture ringYesYes
Teleconverter compatibleNoNo
Size & weight
Weight370 g (best)373 g
Diameter × length70 × 72.4 mm73.5 × 84.7 mm
Filter thread62 mm67 mm

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