BETTER than the Sony 24 GM? | Sony 20mm f1.8 G Review

Just a few weeks back, Sony released their 20mm f1.8 G lens and MAN, I was excited to get this thing in my hand, and here it finally is. My name is David Zhou, and today I wanted to share my review of the Sony FE 20mm f1.8 G Lens. I want to talk about its build quality, share some images and videos shot with the lens, compare it to the Sony FE 24mm f1.4 G Master lens, and tell you whether or not I think you should buy it.

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[DavidZhou]

QOTD: Would you rather have the 24mm GM or the 20mm G?

[PaoloCuyno]

I bought the 24 mm a little over a month ago and just got the 20 mm I pre-ordered last week and it’s lived on my camera perfect for my needs. I enjoyed the wider focal length and didn’t really miss the difference between the 1.4 and the 1.8. Now gonna be selling my 24 1.4 GM and keeping the 20!

[LearnSpanishWorld]

Thanks for this review amigo. I just purchased the 20mm...I already have the 24GM for low light, but as you pointed out It s hard to vlog with the 24mm...Hopefully with the 20mm I ll be able to start producing videos more frequently. Thanks mate

[Preacherski]

Don’t know if anyone ever said this but I was just listening to the video not looking at the screen I thought this was Max Youriev lol. Crazy how much alike you sound and even speak in a similar way.

[jaikavi]

I didn't have much interest in this lens when it was announced because eI own and love the 24GM. But seeing your test footage and the valid points you made you have now piqued my interest! Awesome review bro

[garbun]

1) Great Video David! Simple, Clear and message delivered. Like your tone and your pace. Well Done.
2) I was comparing 24 and 20 for the last two weeks and I bought the 20 at the end. I always love to buy the top of the line lens from the brand. When I was with Canon, all L lens. Even though I am not a professional photographer nor I can't even know how to bring out the potential from every lens I bought, I believe that top of the line always give you the best result. However, this 20 is something special. As you said, built and design are the same. It has 95% GM performance but A LOL cheaper. I really like the wider angle this time.
3) Another reason I moved from DSLR to mirroless because of the compact size and weight. I want my gear to be as light as possible and it maintains the quality. Sony camera and lens are doing good so far. Very happy with it.

[johnb]

I really appreciate the amount of detail and heart that went into this review. Also, now i'm going to pick one up now! Thanks man!

[hasanwibowo]

i lost it when you show kai clips lol! thanks for the comaprison, not a sony user but this is definitely good comparison/review

[tinashesibanda]

Looking at your pictures and videos makes me wanna go shoot. Stunning. Thanks for the great video.

[DaBlackMicTV]

Currently waiting for mine in the mail right now 😊

[natebombdiggitydawg]

Wow. Solid review. Really researched the lens. I subbed.

[andrewsytek]

Really tempted to try out this lens...

[officialsolidgains]

What camera would be good for recording my exercise videos ???? 24-70mm g master ?

[pf]

As an enthusiast price is very important to me. The Sigmas you listed (thanks for doing this) are between 50% to 80% cheaper than these very expensive Sony lenses. Sigma image quality is so phenomenal that I would really like you to show the Sigma lenses in comparison to the two Sony lenses you shared with us today. Thanks, again, and I appreciate the listing of the Sigma lenses here.

[JustinEspejo]

Great video man! Cheers! Looking to see if i "need" this lens 😂

[auratamas]

Which lens did you shoot the video with? its killing me :) great video :)

[dakotasmith]

Hey David! Great work with the video. Definitely decided to go with the 24mm. Let me know when you want to go shoot in Tampa sometime, after this COVID-19 blows over of course!

[kickassbro]

hi! david ! Can you tell me what font did u use for the thumbnail "Sony 20mm"?? What app? Over on iOS? Font? Thanks. I really like the font.

[troyphillips]

I bought it ( the 20) and the 24 and the 35 and the Sia 65 f/2 . All such great lenses. Diggin em all

[ericwutv]

What tri-stand do you use in your video at 5:45? Thx.