Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF RF A-mount lens review by QuietOC
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sharpness: 3.5 color: 4 build: 3 distortion: 3 flare control: 3 overall: 3.3 | tested on:
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ownership: | I own this lens |
compared to: | Samyang 12 F2 Rokinon 16 F2 Sony E 16 F2.8 Tokina 17 F3.5 Sigma 19 F2.8 DN Art Tamron 20 F2.8 OSD M1:2 Sony E 20 F2.8 Minolta AF 20 F2.8 & RS Sigma 24 F1.8 EX DG Sony Distagon 24 F2 SSM Tamron 24 F2.8 OSD M1:2 Samyang/Rokinon AF 24 F2.8 Minolta AF 24 F2.8 Sigma AF 24 F2.8 II |
price paid: | 160 USD (used) |
positive: | Center sharpness wide-open Consistent color/minimum shading |
negative: | Size and weight Purple fringing Axial CA Concave focus curvature Edges never sharpen |
comment: | A nice looking copy in original packaging with original hood, missing original lens caps. "LENS MADE IN JAPAN" This is a large lens. It looks very similar to the 24 and 28 mm F1.8 EX DG lenses. This copy is better aligned than the other EX DG primes I've tried or any of the other full frame ultra wide angle lenses. It is decently sharp wide-open in the center. The Minolta 20 F2.8 has a much flatter focus plane which is probably better for many uses of an ultra wide prime. This works quite well for small indoor rooms. |
rating summary

- total reviews: 34
- sharpness: 4.35
- color: 4.50
- build: 4.56
- distortion: 4.26
- flare control: 3.94
- overall: 4.32