{"id":4590,"date":"2025-02-15T07:24:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T06:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=4590"},"modified":"2026-03-23T20:12:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:12:58","slug":"wideangle-lenses-for-the-sony-alpha-7-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wideangle-lenses-for-the-sony-alpha-7-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to wide-angle lenses for Sony A7\/A9\/A1 series"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_8363\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8363\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8363\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC04874.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC04874.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC04874-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC04874-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Zeiss Loxia 21mm 2.8 | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 16px;\">We summarize our experience with all the native E-mount and a few manual legacy lenses in the <\/span><strong style=\"color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 16px;\">20-28mm bracket<\/strong><span style=\"color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 16px;\"> to give you a compact and independent resource for choosing the right wide-angle lens for your Sony A7\/A9\/A1 camera. In this summary we also included some adapted lenses we think are worth mentioning. <\/span>We didn&#8217;t include any zoom lenses, you can find those in our <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/fe-lenses-sony-comprehensive-independent-guide\/\">general guide to FE lenses<\/a> as well as the guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/user-guide-ultra-wideangle-lenses-sony-alpha-7-series\/\">9-18mm ultra wide angle lenses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You may also want to check out our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/guide-to-best-sony-e-mount-35mm-lenses-for-a7iii-a7ii-a7riv-a7riii\/\">35mm lenses<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/guide-to-the-best-50mm-lenses-for-full-frame-sony-e-mount-cameras-a7iii-a7ii-a7riv-a7riii-a9-a9ii\/\">50mm lenses<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/user-guide-to-portrait-lenses-sony-a7-series\/\">85-200mm portrait lenses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some of these lenses are manual focus only (<strong>MF<\/strong>) whereas others feature auto focus (<strong>AF<\/strong>). There is also a noticeable amount of lenses listed here that do not feature electronic contacts to communicate with the camera (<strong>no Exif<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>We have no association with any manufacturer apart from occasionally loaning a lens for a review. Before any short introduction we tell you how long we have used a lens and if we have borrowed it from a manufacturer. But in most cases we have bought the lenses on the market.<em> If you want to support our independent reviews please consider using one of the affiliate links. It doesn&#8217;t cost you anything and helps us a lot.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If we have left any question unanswered please leave a comment or contact us on <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/socialmedia\/\">social media<\/a> and we will do our best to answer it.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Last update: <\/strong>March 2025, Voigtl\u00e4nder 28mm 1.5E Nokton, Viltrox 28mm 4.5 AF added<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n<h1>Sigma 20mm 1.4 Art DG DN<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-36887\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_20_1.4_guide-218x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_20_1.4_guide-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_20_1.4_guide.png 297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 146px) 100vw, 146px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Very good sharpness from f\/1.4<\/li>\n<li>Very good coma correction<\/li>\n<li>Correction of longitudinal CA could be better<\/li>\n<li>big and heavy lens yet too high vignetting<\/li>\n<li>standard 82mm filter thread<\/li>\n<li>GM-like build (declickable aperture ring, focus hold button, AF\/MF switch)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>At first sight this does sound like a very good lens, but it shares a significant issue with the Voigtl\u00e4nder 21mm 1.4 E: the vignetting figures are simply too high.<br \/>\nGoing by the specifications the main application of a lens like this is astrophotography and for that reason alone you may want to choose it over the &#8220;slower&#8221; Sony FE 20mm 1.8G, but comparing the actual vignetting figures lenstip derived (which in the past were very similar to mine) you will find out those of this Sigma lens at f\/1.4 are 2\/3 of a stop higher in the corners than those of the Sony lens at f\/1.8, meaning there is hardly any benefit of using the arguably &#8220;faster&#8221; f\/1.4 lens here. If this is really the case I fail to see the point of this lens.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>635g | $898 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenstip.com\/637.1-Lens_review-Sigma_A_20_mm_f_1.4_DG_DN_Introduction.html\">Lenstip Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZuqNrg\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3IJLclZ\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3IJt5ww\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=sigma+20mm+1.4+dn+dn&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a>&nbsp;<em>(advertisement\/affiliate links<\/em>)<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1><b>Sigma 20mm 1.4 Art (former DSLR design)<\/b><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37041\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_20_1.4_DSLR_guide.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_20_1.4_DSLR_guide.png 250w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_20_1.4_DSLR_guide-168x300.png 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 112px) 100vw, 112px\" \/><\/em><\/h1>\n<p><em>Since it doesn&#8217;t perform that well for astro and it is a brick of a lens&nbsp;we find it hard to come up with a use case to begin with and now that the updated and greatly improved true mirrorless design is available there is really no reason to get this one anymore.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>1050g | $699 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenstip.com\/457.7-Lens_review-Sigma_A_20_mm_f_1.4_DG_HSM_Coma__astigmatism_and_bokeh.html\">Lenstip Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2K4J7nh\">Amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Wy0d3F\">Amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3pzKVZc\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Sony FE 20mm 1.8 G<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-26547\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/sony_20mm_1.8_G-207x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"138\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/sony_20mm_1.8_G-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/sony_20mm_1.8_G.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 138px) 100vw, 138px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><em><strong>Recommended<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good from f\/1.8, great across the whole frame stopped down to f\/5.6<\/li>\n<li>Good coma correction<\/li>\n<li>Nice bokeh for a wide angle lens<\/li>\n<li>Very good CA correction<\/li>\n<li>Very compact and also lightweight<\/li>\n<li>GM-like build (declickable aperture ring, focus hold button, AF\/MF switch)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>A great wide angle choice for a wide range of applications<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>373g | $898 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-20mm-1-8g\/\">Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U8i4um\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2GGgyfN\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3l7YHxn\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=sony+20mm+1.8+g&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_osacat=0&amp;_odkw=sigma+14-24+2.8+art+dg+dn+sony&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820130&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a>&nbsp;<em>(advertisement\/affiliate links<\/em>)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38640\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38640\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38640\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sony_FE_20mm_1.8_G_Sample_28_1.8.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 20mm 1.8g review comparison a7rv a7riv 42mp 61mp sharpness bokeh sample\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sony_FE_20mm_1.8_G_Sample_28_1.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sony_FE_20mm_1.8_G_Sample_28_1.8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sony_FE_20mm_1.8_G_Sample_28_1.8-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38640\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 20mm 1.8G | f\/1.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h1>Viltrox 20mm 1.8 PFU RBMH<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-26558\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/viltrox_20mm_1.8-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/viltrox_20mm_1.8-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/viltrox_20mm_1.8.jpg 274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Decent sharpness at f\/1.8, much better from f\/2.8<\/li>\n<li>High coma, so not a good choice for astrophotography at wider apertures<\/li>\n<li>Nice bokeh for a wide angle lens<\/li>\n<li>High vignetting, mediocre flare resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Too heavy and not so great optics, therefore hard to recommend<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>775g | $399 |&nbsp;MF | no Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenstip.com\/560.4-Lens_review-Viltrox_PFU_RBMH_20_mm_f_1.8_ASPH_Image_resolution.html\">Lenstip Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2vlG2Yq\">Amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2K5gu9I\">Amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1469187-REG\/viltrox_pfu_rbmh_20mm_f1_8_asph_e_mount_20mm_f_1_8_for_sony.html\/BI\/19619\/KBID\/12129\/kw\/VIPFURBMH20E\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xVIPFURBMH20E\">B&amp;H<\/a> <em>(advertisement\/affiliate links<\/em>)<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Sigma 20mm 2.0 C DG DN<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-36954\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_20mm_2.0_Guide-269x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_20mm_2.0_Guide-269x300.png 269w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_20mm_2.0_Guide.png 712w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Good sharpness<\/li>\n<li>Good coma correction<\/li>\n<li>Very high vignetting<\/li>\n<li>High and wavy distortion<\/li>\n<li>Good flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>AF\/MF-switch, aperture ring, but no lens button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>At the end of the day the only reason to choose this Sigma over the Sony FE 20mm 1.8G is its lower price. When updating this guide the prices were $550 for the Sigma vs $900 for the Sony, so if the massive 4.3 EV vignetting don&#8217;t bother you this Sigma can be an interesting alternative.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>370g | $549 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenstip.com\/633.1-Lens_review-Sigma_C_20_mm_f_2_DG_DN.html\">Lenstip Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZOjsTE\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3iDJesS\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3IQA2fE\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=sigma+20mm+2.0+dg+dn&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=laowa+20mm+4&amp;_osacat=0&amp;LH_PrefLoc=2&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=sigma+20mm+2.0+dg+dn&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=laowa+20+mm+4+shift&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> <em>(advertisement\/affiliate links<\/em>)<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Tokina Firin 20mm 2.0<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-26587\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/firin_20mm_2-223x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/firin_20mm_2-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/firin_20mm_2.jpg 502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent center and good across the frame sharpness from f\/2<\/li>\n<li>Generally excellent sharpness stopped down but I noticed a midframe drop and some field curvature on my copy.<\/li>\n<li>A moderate degree of moustache distortion.<\/li>\n<li>18-pointed sunstars with pretty average definition from f\/11.<\/li>\n<li>Below average flare resistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>A sharp lens and a very good choice for astro but for landscape photography the weak flare resistance can be a serious issue. When it was first released there was little competition, but now with the Sigma 20mm 2.0 C DG DN and the Sony FE 20mm 1.8G (if you don&#8217;t mind spending a bit more) it became really hard to recommend.&nbsp; <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>There is now also an AF version of this lens available which is a little lighter but shares the same optics.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>490g | $579<\/strong> (MF) and<strong> $699<\/strong> (AF)<strong> | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/tokina-firin-20mm-f2-fe-review-a-good-deal\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Tokina_Firin_20mmF2_sharpness_infinity3.jpghttps:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Tokina_Firin_20mmF2_sharpness_infinity3.jpg\">aperture series<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/96189377@N08\/sets\/72157684400826860\">sample images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ctz9Yz\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2Cs0oDs\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3IKXVF9\">B&amp;H<\/a> <em>(advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Tokina_Firin_20mmF2-5-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Tamron 20mm 2.8 Di III OSD M1:2<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-26557\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/tamron_20mm_2.8-271x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/tamron_20mm_2.8-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/tamron_20mm_2.8.jpg 588w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Very good sharpness at infinity, but distortion is so high that correction will steal away some resolution in the corners<\/li>\n<li>Very good flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>Slow autofocus and bad manual focus implementation<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight but not exactly small<\/li>\n<li>Maximum magnification of 1:2, but at these distances only good image quality close to the center of the frame<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>A lens that can give good results but is not very pleasant to use, maybe consider having a closer look at the Tamron 2.8\/17-28, especially if you don&#8217;t need the 1:2 macro function<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>221g | $249 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cameralabs.com\/tamron-20mm-f2-8-di-iii-osd-m12-review-2\/\">Cameralabs review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35a6CEH\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36iQOyT\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3p8eGxL\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=tamron+20mm+2.8+sony&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_osacat=0&amp;_odkw=sony+20mm+1.8+g&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820130&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com <\/a><em>(advertisement\/affiliate links<\/em>)<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Viltrox 20mm 2.8 AF FE<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>good sharpness stopped down<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-47388\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Viltrox_20mm_2.8_AF_FE_Thumb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"166\"><\/li>\n<li>good CA correction<\/li>\n<li>despite using 7 aperture blades well defined sunstars at f\/11 and f\/16<\/li>\n<li>high vignetting<\/li>\n<li>bad coma correction<\/li>\n<li>wavy distortion<\/li>\n<li>small size and low weight<\/li>\n<li>better build quality than the price suggests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Main competitors are the Samyang 18mm 2.8 AF and the Tamron 20mm 2.8. Considering this Viltrox is by far the cheapest of the bunch I think it compares favourably to the other two, but none of these lenses is perfect, so depending on what you are looking for, you may prefer one or the other.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>157g | $158 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-20mm-2-8-af-fe\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Sharpness_Viltrox_20mm_2.8_AF_FE_R2.jpg\">Aperture Series<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/199060835@N05\/albums\/72177720312282606\">Sample Images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/viltroxstore.com\/collections\/e-mount?ref=r67n83i6\">Viltrox store<\/a> (use code &#8220;PRnet&#8221; for 8% discount) | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pergear.com\/products\/viltrox-af-20mm-f2-8?_pos=1&amp;_sid=87e1dc386&amp;_ss=r\/?ref=AeraD\">Pergear<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SunMpC\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tNpeJv\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/475LtZI\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=viltrox+20mm+2.8&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=viltrox+20mm&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com <\/a>for <strong>$158<\/strong> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46748\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46748\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46748\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Viltrox_20mm_2.8_AF_FE_Sample_6_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 20mm 2.8 af fe contrast resolution sharpness review sony 42mp 61mp a7rv a7riv a7rii a7iii coma vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Viltrox_20mm_2.8_AF_FE_Sample_6_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Viltrox_20mm_2.8_AF_FE_Sample_6_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Viltrox_20mm_2.8_AF_FE_Sample_6_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46748\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox 20mm 2.8 AF FE | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h1>Canon (n)FD 20mm 2.8<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-833\" src=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Canon_FD_20mmmf2p8-266x300.jpg\" alt=\"Canon_FD_20mmmf2p8\" width=\"177\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Canon_FD_20mmmf2p8-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Canon_FD_20mmmf2p8.jpg 709w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>At f\/2.8 the center of the image is sharp but there is strong vignetting, busy bokeh, strong coma and soft corners limit the usefulness of this aperture.<\/li>\n<li>From f\/5.6 it is good across the frame, very good at f\/8 and for the very good corner performance you should stop down to f\/11<\/li>\n<li>Some moustache distortion and average to bad flare resistance.<\/li>\n<li>Medium size and weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>A capable landscape lens with some limitations. It seems collectors have driven the price up quite a bit over the past years, so you can get the aforementioned native Tamron 20mm 2.8 for roughly the same money or the Viltrox 20mm 2.8 for even less &#8211; which is probably the smarter decision for most these days.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>305g + adapter | $240 | MF | no Exif | <a href=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/canon-fd-20mm-28-review\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/96189377@N08\/18424354003\/sizes\/o\/\">Aperture Series<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/96189377@N08\/sets\/72157645651557914\">Sample Images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=canon+nfd+20mm+2.8&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=samyang+135mm+1.8&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.com<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bb09zH\">Sony E-mount adapters<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3928 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC01137-1.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01137\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC01137-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC01137-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC01137-1-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Laowa 20mm 4.0 Zero-D Shift<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-36865\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/laowa_20mm_4.0_Shift_guide-208x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/laowa_20mm_4.0_Shift_guide-208x300.png 208w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/laowa_20mm_4.0_Shift_guide.png 287w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 139px) 100vw, 139px\" \/><\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>in terms of sharpness a bit better than Laowa 15mm 4.5 Shift and Canon TS-E 17mm 4.0L<\/li>\n<li>very little distortion, good correction of CA, okay flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>nice mechanics, more easy to operate than Canon&#8217;s Shift lenses but no electronic contacts for Exif data<\/li>\n<li>allows use of standard 82mm filters, the widest shift lens that can do this<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>If you are loo<\/em><em>king for a 20mm Shift lens this is the only choice but also a decent one, a bargain for Nikon users compared to the PC-E 19mm 4.0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>745g | $1099 |&nbsp;MF | no Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-20mm-4-0-shift\/\">full Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sharpness_Laowa_20mm_4.0_Shift.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">aperture series<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-20mm-f-4-zero-d-shift\/ref\/57\">manufacturer&#8217;s homepage<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vWU1S8\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=laowa+20mm+4&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3CFNezO\">B&amp;H<\/a> <\/em><em>(advertisement\/affiliate link)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31305\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31305\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31305\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/laowa_20mm_4.0_shift_sample_5_pano.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 20mm 4.0 shift tilt ts-e pc-e comparison review venus optics wide angle ultra wide angle sharpness uwa resolution contrast 42mp 61mp a7riv a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/laowa_20mm_4.0_shift_sample_5_pano.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/laowa_20mm_4.0_shift_sample_5_pano-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/laowa_20mm_4.0_shift_sample_5_pano-768x572.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 20mm 4.0 Shift | f\/8.0 | shift pano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h1><b>Voigtlander 21mm 1.4 Nokton E<\/b><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37044\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/21mm-F1.4-E-guide-230x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"154\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/21mm-F1.4-E-guide-230x300.png 230w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/21mm-F1.4-E-guide.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 154px) 100vw, 154px\" \/><\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>very good sharpness and contrast but noticeable midzone dip thanks to field curvature<\/li>\n<li>good flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>nice distinct sunstars<\/li>\n<li>very high vignetting<\/li>\n<li>nice build quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Thanks to the record breaking high vignetting figures we have similar issues with it as with the Sigma 1.4\/24 Art DG DN, so also here the Sony FE 20mm 1.8 G is probably the smarter choice for most. This lens is the best at combining nice distinct sunstars with an f\/1.4 maximum aperture though.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Since release this came down a lot in price and I think there is a reason for that.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>540g | $899 | MF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review_voigtlander_21mm_f14_e\/\">Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <i><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3qwq5Je\">Amazon.com<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mDze1v\"> Amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3FCT8kL\">B&amp;H<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=voigtlander+21mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=firin+20+2+af&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19716\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Voigtlander_21mmf1p4_Review-04326.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Voigtlander_21mmf1p4_Review-04326.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Voigtlander_21mmf1p4_Review-04326-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Voigtlander_21mmf1p4_Review-04326-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Zeiss Loxia 21mm 2.8<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37046\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/loxia_21mm_2.8_guide-238x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/loxia_21mm_2.8_guide-238x300.png 238w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/loxia_21mm_2.8_guide.png 305w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>very good resolution and contrast<\/li>\n<li>very good flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>nice distinct sunstars<\/li>\n<li>high vignetting<\/li>\n<li>expensive<\/li>\n<li>nice build quality but consider adding <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-pocketpano-loxia-lens-grip\/\">PocketPano Loxia Lens-Grip<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you like manual focus and distinct sunstars this is still a very good choice. If neither is the case be sure to check out the Sony FE 20mm 1.8 G as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>394g | $1.549 | MF | Exif | <a href=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/rolling-review-zeiss-loxia-distagon-2-821mm-t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bastian_k\/albums\/72157669364520916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sample Images<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/comparison-zeiss-loxia-21mm-2-8-and-25mm-2-4\/\">Comparison to Zeiss Loxia 25mm 2.4<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B019OUCQ9Y\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=wwwphillipree-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B019OUCQ9Y&amp;linkId=8f968fd123e271d5d67fe712123620b0\">Amazon.com<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/gp\/product\/B019OUCQ9Y\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=wwwphillipree-21&amp;camp=1638&amp;creative=6742&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B019OUCQ9Y&amp;linkId=89789e0975a0ce979d4db8b5b5aefab9\"> Amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3He3GXP\">B&amp;H<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=Loxia+21&amp;_sacat=&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5338162593&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_ex_kw=&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=Loxia+21&amp;_sacat=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5338162593&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.de <\/a>(advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8424\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8424\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8424\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC00092.jpg\" alt=\"loxia 21mm 2.8 coma stars milky way astro astrophotography\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC00092.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC00092-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC00092-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7s | Zeiss Loxia 21mm 2.8 | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h1><b>Voigtlander 21mm 3.5 Color-Skopar E<\/b><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37045\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/21mm-F3.5-E-guide-300x280.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/21mm-F3.5-E-guide-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/21mm-F3.5-E-guide.png 673w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>good sharpness and contrast but a midzone dip at wider apertures<\/li>\n<li>good flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>nice distinct sunstars<\/li>\n<li>very nice build quality<\/li>\n<li>low weight and small size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not as good a performer as the Sony FE 20mm 1.8G or the Zeiss Loxia 21mm 2.8, but still very capable, smaller\/lighter and more affordable<\/p>\n<p><strong>230g | $599 | MF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/voigtlander-21mm-f35-review\/\">Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JCie75\">amazon.com<\/a><em> |&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1437613-REG\/voigtlander_color_skopar_21mm_f_3_5_aspherical.html\/BI\/19619\/KBID\/12129\/kw\/VO2135E\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xVO2135E\">B&amp;H<\/a><em> | <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=voigtlander+21mm+3.5+e&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=voigtlander+21mm+1.4&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a><em> | <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/rover.ebay.com\/rover\/1\/707-53477-19255-0\/1?icep_ff3=9&amp;pub=5575076376&amp;toolid=10001&amp;campid=5338423810&amp;customid=&amp;icep_uq=voigtlander+21mm+3.5&amp;icep_sellerId=&amp;icep_ex_kw=&amp;icep_sortBy=12&amp;icep_catId=3323&amp;icep_minPrice=&amp;icep_maxPrice=&amp;ipn=psmain&amp;icep_vectorid=229487&amp;kwid=902099&amp;mtid=824&amp;kw=lg\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18820 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Voigtlander_21mmf3p5-01352-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Voigtlander_21mmf3p5-01352-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Voigtlander_21mmf3p5-01352-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Voigtlander_21mmf3p5-01352-1-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1><b>Brightin Star 23mm 5.6 Pancake<\/b><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37052\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bright_23_5.6_guide-300x255.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bright_23_5.6_guide-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bright_23_5.6_guide.png 614w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>very compact and lightweight<\/li>\n<li>bad corner sharpness<\/li>\n<li>bad flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>color cast<\/li>\n<li>fixed aperture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may be tempted by the low price and very compact size, but most people will not be happy with this lens&#8217; performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>118g | $98 | MF | no Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-brightin-star-23mm-5-6-pancake\/\">Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <em> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3v1sw9T\">Amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/GBHkAI\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32901\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32901\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32901\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brightin_star_23mm_5.6_Sample_A73_6.jpg\" alt=\"Brightin Star 23mm 5.6 23 e-mount fe sony a7rii a7riv review comparison contrast sharpness vignetting pancake small\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brightin_star_23mm_5.6_Sample_A73_6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brightin_star_23mm_5.6_Sample_A73_6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brightin_star_23mm_5.6_Sample_A73_6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Brightin Star 23mm 5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h1><b>Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM<\/b><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37060\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sony_fe_24_1.4_GN_guide-227x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sony_fe_24_1.4_GN_guide-227x300.png 227w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sony_fe_24_1.4_GN_guide.png 276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 151px) 100vw, 151px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><em><strong>Recommended<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>very good sharpness and contrast<\/li>\n<li>very nice bokeh<\/li>\n<li>good flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>low coma<\/li>\n<li>strong vignetting<\/li>\n<li>really nice build quality (declickable aperture ring, focus hold button, AF\/MF switch)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need a 24mm 1.4 for environmental portraits or astrophotography this is probably the best money can buy. Surprisingly small and lightweight for what it is.<\/p>\n<p><strong>445g | $1398 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-24mm-1-4-gm\/\">Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2CXlY2G\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2AksyO1\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2y79eBC\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=Sony+FE+24+1.4+gm&amp;_sacat=&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5338415606&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/rover.ebay.com\/rover\/1\/707-53477-19255-0\/1?icep_ff3=9&amp;pub=5575153444&amp;toolid=10001&amp;campid=5338415606&amp;customid=&amp;icep_uq=Sony+FE+24+1.4+gm&amp;icep_sellerId=&amp;icep_ex_kw=&amp;icep_sortBy=12&amp;icep_catId=&amp;icep_minPrice=&amp;icep_maxPrice=&amp;ipn=psmain&amp;icep_vectorid=229487&amp;kwid=902099&amp;mtid=824&amp;kw=lg\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17077\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DBM8962.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DBM8962.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DBM8962-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DBM8962-768x532.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1><b>Sigma 24mm 1.4 Art DG DN<\/b><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37055\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_24_1.4_dg_dn_guide-237x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"158\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_24_1.4_dg_dn_guide-237x300.png 237w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_24_1.4_dg_dn_guide.png 347w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 158px) 100vw, 158px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>sharpness is good, but it is not as sharp away from the center as you would expect from a complex lens released in 2022<\/li>\n<li>good flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>longitudinal CA could be lower<\/li>\n<li>strong distortion<\/li>\n<li>GM-like build (declickable aperture ring, focus hold button, AF\/MF switch)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>A cheaper alternative to the Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM, before spending 800 bucks on a new Sigma may consider getting a used Sony GM instead though<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>520g | $799 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cameralabs.com\/sigma-24mm-f1-4-dg-dn-art-review\/4\/\">Cameralabs Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kfqwIy\">Amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3w6sDRO\">Amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3CQRP2t\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=sigma+24mm+1.4+dg+dn&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=sigma+16-28mm&amp;_osacat=0&amp;LH_PrefLoc=2&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p3817809.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=sigma+24mm+1.4+dg+dn&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1><b>Sigma 24mm 1.4 Art (former DSLR design)<\/b><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37056\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_24_1.4_dslr_guide-201x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_24_1.4_dslr_guide-201x300.png 201w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_24_1.4_dslr_guide.png 403w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<p><em>Now that the updated &#8211; and noticeably smaller and lighter and better performing &#8211; true mirrorless design is available we cannot really recommend this one anymore.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>760g | $849 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenstip.com\/430.1-Lens_review-Sigma_A_24_mm_f_1.4_DG_HSM.html\">Lenstip Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Isw2Rv\">Amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2K7sIP4\">Amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1393491-REG\/sigma_24mm_f_1_4_dg_hsm.html\/BI\/19619\/KBID\/12129\/kw\/SI2414SO\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSI2414SO\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1><b>Samyang 24mm 1.8 AF<\/b><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37053\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/samyang_24_1.8_guide-247x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/samyang_24_1.8_guide-247x300.png 247w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/samyang_24_1.8_guide.png 712w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><em><strong>Recommended<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>good image quality<\/li>\n<li>nice bokeh<\/li>\n<li>longitudinal CA could be lower<\/li>\n<li>strong, wavy distortion<\/li>\n<li>high vignetting<\/li>\n<li>customizable switch and button<\/li>\n<li>very low weight and compact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>If you don&#8217;t care too much about having an aperture ring or nice metal finish but rather want to save some weight and money you may prefer this over the Sigma C 24mm 2.0 DG DN.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>230g | $399 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-samyang-af-24mm-1-8-fe\/\">Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3pxkyTI\">Amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/342mQ4T\">Amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3pu2d9L\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/bWKBlj\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37787\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37787\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37787\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Samyang_24mm_1.8_AF_Sample_2.8_6.jpg\" alt=\"24 1.8 af fe samyang review a7rii a7rv a7riv 42mp 61mp contrast resolution sharpness bokeh\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Samyang_24mm_1.8_AF_Sample_2.8_6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Samyang_24mm_1.8_AF_Sample_2.8_6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Samyang_24mm_1.8_AF_Sample_2.8_6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Samyang 24mm 1.8 AF | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h1>Viltrox 24mm 1.8 AF FE<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47391 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Viltrox_24mm_1.8_AF_FE_Thumb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Viltrox_24mm_1.8_AF_FE_Thumb.png 422w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Viltrox_24mm_1.8_AF_FE_Thumb-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>good central sharpness and contrast<\/li>\n<li>average correction of CA and Coma<\/li>\n<li>average flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>nervous bokeh with strong onion rings<\/li>\n<li>high vignetting at f\/1.8<\/li>\n<li>wavy distortion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>In the Sony FE system the Samyang 24mm 1.8 AF looks like a better deal thanks to lower weight, better controls and nicer bokeh. This Viltrox is the only affordable option with AF for Nikon Z though<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>370g | $379 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-24mm-11-8-stm-asph-ed-if-z-mount\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sharpness_Infinity_Viltrox24-copy.jpg\">Aperture Series<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/viltroxstore.com\/?ref=DcQqJbMbgrAm03\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">manufacturer&#8217;s store<\/a> (use the code &#8220;MARTINMH&#8221; for 8% discount) | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3ukbAh7\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=stockholm360-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=c4c9de7c05d939c774c60c412263d6e7&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;index=photo&amp;keywords=Viltrox%20NIKON%20Z%2024MM%201%208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=stockholm360-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=c4c9de7c05d939c774c60c412263d6e7&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;index=photo&amp;keywords=Viltrox%20NIKON%20Z%2024MM%201%208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amazon.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43618\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43618\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43618\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC_6325.jpg\" alt=\"Viltrox 24mm f\/1.8 review sharpness bokeh coma vignetting 24mp nikon z6 z6ii 46mp nikon z7 z7ii Z8 Z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC_6325.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC_6325-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC_6325-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43618\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Z6 | Viltrox 24\/1.8 STM ASPH ED IF | f\/1.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h1><b>Sigma C 24mm 2.0 DG DN<\/b><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37057\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_24_2.0_Guide-266x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_24_2.0_Guide-266x300.png 266w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_24_2.0_Guide.png 728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>high resolution<\/li>\n<li>good flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>build quality\/handling (AF\/MF-switch, aperture ring)<\/li>\n<li>strong, wavy distortion<\/li>\n<li>high vignetting<\/li>\n<li>reasonable size and low weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>A very well balanced lens and therefore a nice, cheaper alternative to the one stop faster Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM. Also for most a better choice than the one stop slower Sony FE 24mm 2.8 G and especially the overpriced Zeiss Batis 25mm 2.0.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>360g | $639 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenstip.com\/621.1-Lens_review-Sigma_C_24_mm_f_2_DG_DN_Introduction.html\">Lenstip Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FJ7wry\">Amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HcaXrl\">Amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3erhyBJ\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/Mc00f0\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1><b>Sony FE 24mm 2.8 G<\/b><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37059\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sony_24_2.8_guide-300x240.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sony_24_2.8_guide-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sony_24_2.8_guide-800x641.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sony_24_2.8_guide-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sony_24_2.8_guide.png 938w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>high resolution<\/li>\n<li>good flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>build quality\/handling (AF\/MF-switch, aperture ring)<\/li>\n<li>very high distortion in raw<\/li>\n<li>high vignetting<\/li>\n<li>small size and low weight<\/li>\n<li>rather expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>A solid small lens with shortcomings that won&#8217;t bother most users in everyday shooting.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>162g | $598 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenstip.com\/603.1-Lens_review-Sony_FE_24_mm_f_2.8_G_Introduction.html\">Lenstip Review<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eoKgDs\">Amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FxMnke\">Amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/32z8cBk\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/43Her7\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1><b>Samyang 24mm 2.8 AF<\/b><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37054\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/samyang_24_2.8_guide-300x218.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/samyang_24_2.8_guide-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/samyang_24_2.8_guide.png 543w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>very small size and low weight<\/li>\n<li>bad flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>very high vignetting<\/li>\n<li>affordable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This affordable lens comes with a number of compromises to achieve its small size. If small size is very important to you it can still be a useful addition. As a general purpose lens we would prefer one of the other options in this focal length range.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>93g | $199 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-samyang-af-2-4-28-fe-at-least-its-small\/\">Review<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2NEHZ7c\">Amazon.com<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Onv1QE\"> Amazon.de <\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1413350-REG\/samyang_syio24af_e_af_24mm_f_2_8_fe.html\/BI\/19619\/KBID\/12129\/kw\/SASYIO24AFE\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSASYIO24AFE\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=samyang+24mm+2.8+af&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=voigtlander+21mm+3.5+e&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Saymang_24mmf2p8_AF_FE-09867.jpg\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1><b>Tamron 24mm 2.8 <\/b><strong>Di III OSD M 1:2<\/strong><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37061\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tamron_24_2.8_guide-282x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tamron_24_2.8_guide-282x300.png 282w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tamron_24_2.8_guide.png 689w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>good infinity sharpness<\/li>\n<li>good flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>very high distortion<\/li>\n<li>slow autofocus<\/li>\n<li>very bad manual focus experience<\/li>\n<li>maximum magnification of 1:2<\/li>\n<li>lightweight but not overly compact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>The Tamron is merely an easy recommendation if you want a wide angle macro lens. Beyond that application price is the only argument to get this lens though. Even if you shoot mostly nature where the distortion isn&#8217;t usually an issue you will have to live with the focus issues. Have a look at some of the other lenses or a more flexible zoom like Tamron&#8217;s own 2.8\/17-28 first before making your buying decision here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>215g | $199 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-tamron-24mm-f-2-8-di-iii-osd-m12\/\">Review<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3n5YyuR\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3n5YyuR\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3kfUpme\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=tamron+24mm+2.8+sony&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_osacat=0&amp;_odkw=tamron+20mm+2.8+sony&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820130&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com <\/a>(advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22201\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Tamron_24mm_f28-00243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Tamron_24mm_f28-00243.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Tamron_24mm_f28-00243-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Tamron_24mm_f28-00243-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1><b>Canon nFD 24mm 2.8<\/b><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"hoverZoomLink alignright wp-image-1389\" src=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Canon_nFD_24mmf2p8-6-300x260.jpg\" alt=\"Canon_nFD_24mmf2p8-6\" width=\"150\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Canon_nFD_24mmf2p8-6-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Canon_nFD_24mmf2p8-6.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Noticeable vignetting, busy bokeh, some coma and soft corners at f\/2.8<\/li>\n<li>good performance across the frame at f\/8 and f\/11. Only the moustache distortion and average flare resistance can be an issue.<\/li>\n<li>Quite small and light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>A capable and very affordable landscape lens with some limitations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>240g + adapter | $65 | MF | no Exif | <a href=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-canon-new-fd-24mm-12-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Canon_nFD_24mmf2p8.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">aperture series<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/96189377@N08\/albums\/72157659234411275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sample images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=canon+nfd+24mm+2.8&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=pentax+k+28mm+3.5&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.com<\/a>&nbsp;| <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bb09zH\">Sony E-mount adapters<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3937 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC00426-1.jpg\" alt=\"Canon FD 2.8\/24\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC00426-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC00426-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC00426-1-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1><b>Sigma C 24mm 3.5 DG DN<\/b><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37058\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_24_3.5_Guide-280x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_24_3.5_Guide-280x300.png 280w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_24_3.5_Guide.png 528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>high resolution<\/li>\n<li>good flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>nice build quality\/handling (AF\/MF-switch, aperture ring)<\/li>\n<li>high vignetting<\/li>\n<li>lightweight and compact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>A good lens, but then it is slower than many zoom lenses offering a 24mm setting and for $90 more you get the Sigma C 24mm 2.0 DG DN which is 1 1\/2 stops faster while only being 130g heavier. If you are on a budget or you are looking for the smallest\/lightest 24mm lens with AF there is still the Sony FE 24mm 2.8 G, Samyang 24mm 2.8 AF and the Tamron 24mm 2.8, so in the end this Sigma doesn&#8217;t look super appealing to us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>230g | $499 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenstip.com\/608.1-Lens_review-Sigma_C_24_mm_f_3.5_DG_DN_Introduction.html\">Lenstip Review<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3pu1SUE\">Amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3sCNMCC\">Amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3HbSlYo\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/yoxO1Y\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Zeiss Batis 25mm 2.0<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37051\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batis_25_2_Guide-274x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batis_25_2_Guide-274x300.png 274w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batis_25_2_Guide.png 301w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>good resolution<\/li>\n<li>high contrast from f\/2.8<\/li>\n<li>generally appealing bokeh but can be busy at some distances<\/li>\n<li>some issues with longitudinal CA<\/li>\n<li>lightweight but unnecessarily big<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>After the release of the Sigma C 24mm 2.0 DG DN and the Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM the Batis 25mm 2.0 has become really hard to recommend, especially when buying new from a dealer at full retail price.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>335g | $1349 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-zeiss-batis-distagon-t-25mm-f2\/\">Review<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3Hf2TGb\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ErXHgh\">Amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.de\/gp\/product\/B00WIHXBK4?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=phillipreevede-21\">Amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=zeiss+batis+25&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=samyang+24mm+2.8+af&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9473\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DSC0499-Panorama.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DSC0499-Panorama.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DSC0499-Panorama-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DSC0499-Panorama-768x586.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Zeiss Loxia 25mm 2.4<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37047\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/loxia_25mm_2.4_guide-237x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/loxia_25mm_2.4_guide-237x300.png 237w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/loxia_25mm_2.4_guide.png 307w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>great resolution and contrast<\/li>\n<li>very good flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>nice bokeh for a wide angle lens<\/li>\n<li>nice distinct sunstars<\/li>\n<li>longitudinal CA could be a bit lower<\/li>\n<li>high vignetting<\/li>\n<li>expensive<\/li>\n<li>nice build quality but consider adding <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-pocketpano-loxia-lens-grip\/\">PocketPano Loxia Lens-Grip<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>A very high performing wide angle lens. Recommended to demanding landscape photographers who prefer 25mm over 21mm and manual focus as well as nice sunstars over the f\/1.4 speed advantage of the Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>393g | $1349 | MF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-zeiss-loxia-2-4-25mm-distagon\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/comparison-zeiss-loxia-21mm-2-8-and-25mm-2-4\/\">Comparison to Zeiss Loxia 21mm 2.8<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <i><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2OlyeAf\">Amazon.de |&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2NEY5xM\">Amazon.com&nbsp;<\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1389169-REG\/zeiss_000000_2218_783_loxia_25mm_f_2_4_lens.html\/BI\/19619\/KBID\/12129\/kw\/ZE2524L\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xZE2524L\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=zeiss+loxia+25&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_osacat=0&amp;_odkw=zeiss+loxia+35+2&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13438\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Loxia_25mmf2p8-00551.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Loxia_25mmf2p8-00551.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Loxia_25mmf2p8-00551-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Loxia_25mmf2p8-00551-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Laowa 28mm 1.2 Argus<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>unique combination of maximum aperture and focal length <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41042\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/laowa_28_1.2_guide.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/laowa_28_1.2_guide.jpg 215w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/laowa_28_1.2_guide-205x300.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 137px) 100vw, 137px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>nice bokeh (mostly)<\/li>\n<li>good sharpness and very high contrast from f\/1.2<\/li>\n<li>build quality and size<\/li>\n<li>decent CA and Coma correction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>World&#8217;s fastest 28mm lens and thanks to very high contrast already at f\/1.2 a great choice for environmental portraiture. Generally good correction of most optical aberrations for an f\/1.2 lens.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>550g | $599 | MF | no Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-28mm-1-2-ffii-argus-the-worlds-fastest-28mm-lens\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/365daysofporsche\/albums\/72177720306753469\">Sample images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-argus-28mm-f-1-2-ff\/ref\/57\/\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3CdfFEI\">B&amp;H<\/a>&nbsp;(advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33944\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33944\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33944\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Laowa_28mm_1.2_Sample_8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 28mm 1.2 review fast super f\/0.95 bokeh sharpness contrast a7riv a7riii a7iv a9 a1 resolution coma vignetting review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Laowa_28mm_1.2_Sample_8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Laowa_28mm_1.2_Sample_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Laowa_28mm_1.2_Sample_8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 28mm 1.2 | f\/1.2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h1>7Artisans 28mm 1.4 FE+<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37050\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7a_28_1.4_guide-212x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"142\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7a_28_1.4_guide-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7a_28_1.4_guide.png 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>nice bokeh<\/li>\n<li>good sharpness<\/li>\n<li>good CA correction<\/li>\n<li>nice build quality but long minimum focus distance of 0.7 m <em>Recommendation: use it with a <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/leica-m-to-sony-e-close-focus-adapters\/\">helicoid adapter<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>compact but a bit heavy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>A great fast 28mm lens equally useful for shallow depth of field photography, <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/how-to-create-environmental-portraits\/\">environmentral portraiture<\/a> and stopped down landscape shooting<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>490g + adapter | $436 | MF | no Exif* | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-7artisans-28mm-1-4-fe-plus\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bastian_k\/albums\/72157704221178232\">Sample images<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>*can be combined with <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/ttartisan-leica-m-to-e-6-bit-adapter-product-of-the-year\/\">TTArtisan 6-bit adapter<\/a> to get Exif<\/p>\n<p>buy from<em><a href=\"https:\/\/7artisans.store\/products\/7artisans-m28mm-f1-4?ref=05rrjwls\"> manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2HKyW5m\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Lyk7GB\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2UY3LHm\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=7artisans+28mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_ex_kw=&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=7artisans+28mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19589\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19589\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19589\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/7artisans_28mm_1.4_fe_plus_sample_33.jpg\" alt=\"7artisans leica summulix 28mm 1.4 f\/1.4 wide angle fast 42mp sony feplus resolution contrast coma review close focus range macro extension tube helicoid adapter hawks factory \" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/7artisans_28mm_1.4_fe_plus_sample_33.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/7artisans_28mm_1.4_fe_plus_sample_33-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/7artisans_28mm_1.4_fe_plus_sample_33-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | 7artisans 28mm 1.4 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h1>Sigma 28mm 1.4 (former DSLR design)<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37049\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_28_1.4_DSLR_guide-190x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"127\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_28_1.4_DSLR_guide-190x300.png 190w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sigma_28_1.4_DSLR_guide.png 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 127px) 100vw, 127px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><em><strong>Recommended<\/strong><\/em><\/span> (when looking for a 28mm 1.4 lens with AF)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>great sharpness and resolution<\/li>\n<li>good coma and CA correction<\/li>\n<li>flare resistance should be better<\/li>\n<li>very big and heavy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>The best (and only) 28mm 1.4 lens with autofocus in the E-mount world.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>925g | $799 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-28mm-1-4-art\/\">Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Wn0pxO\">Amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2WzVkHd\">Amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1436285-REG\/sigma_28mm_f_1_4_dg_hsm.html\/BI\/19619\/KBID\/12129\/kw\/SI2814DGSE\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSI2814DGSE\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=sigma+28mm+1.4+art+sony+e&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=zeiss+batis+25&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Voigtl\u00e4nder 28mm 1.5E Nokton<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>good sharpness in most cases<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-68435\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Voigtlander_28mm_1.5_Nokton_E_Thumb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Voigtlander_28mm_1.5_Nokton_E_Thumb.jpg 766w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Voigtlander_28mm_1.5_Nokton_E_Thumb-278x300.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>nice bokeh at close to mid distances<\/li>\n<li>appealing sunstars<\/li>\n<li>very good flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>small size and low weight<\/li>\n<li>high vignetting also stopped down<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>If you are looking for a fast 28mm lens and you are fine with manual focus only this is an appealing and very compact option. Advantages over the 7Artisans 28mm 1.4 are Exif data, a better minimum focus distance and appealing sunstars.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>320g | $799 | MF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-vm-28mm-1-5-nokton\/\">Review (M-mount version)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3OiZFaH\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=voigtl%C3%A4nder+28mm+1.5&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=voigtl%C3%A4nder+28mm+1.5&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_50732\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50732\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-50732\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/VM_28mm_1.5_Sample_20_1.5.jpg\" alt=\"voigtl\u00e4nder vm 28mm 1.5 nokton leica m10 m11 m6 review contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting coma summilux 42mp 61mp 24mp\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/VM_28mm_1.5_Sample_20_1.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/VM_28mm_1.5_Sample_20_1.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/VM_28mm_1.5_Sample_20_1.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-50732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 28mm 1.5 Nokton | f\/1.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h1>Viltrox 28mm 1.8 AF FE<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>very nice bokeh<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-47389\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Viltrox_28mm_1.8_AF_FE_Thumb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Viltrox_28mm_1.8_AF_FE_Thumb.png 281w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Viltrox_28mm_1.8_AF_FE_Thumb-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>sharpness (except for the corners at wider apertures)<\/li>\n<li>good coma correction from f\/2.8<\/li>\n<li>average flare resistance and CA correction<\/li>\n<li>high vignetting at f\/1.8<\/li>\n<li>wavy distortion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>The comparison to the Sony FE 28mm 2.0 is a complicated one. I prefer the bokeh, CA correction and sunstars of the Viltrox, but the flare resistance as well as size and weight of the Sony lens.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>366g | $379 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-fe-28mm-1-8-af\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sharpness_Viltrox_28mm_1.8_AF_FE_R2.jpg\">Aperture Series<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/365daysofporsche\/albums\/72177720309446071\">Sample Images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/viltroxstore.com\/collections\/e-mount?ref=r67n83i6\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> (use the code &#8220;PRnet&#8221; for 8% discount) | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3CCluvt\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=viltrox+28mm+1.8&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41969\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41969\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_28mm_1.8_AF_FE_Sample_9_1.8.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox af 28mm 1.8 fe review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_28mm_1.8_AF_FE_Sample_9_1.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_28mm_1.8_AF_FE_Sample_9_1.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_28mm_1.8_AF_FE_Sample_9_1.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox 28mm 1.8 AF FE | f\/1.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h1>Sony FE 28mm 2.0<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>sharp in the center from f\/2.0 with smooth bokeh<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37048\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sony_fe_28_2_guide-280x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sony_fe_28_2_guide-280x300.png 280w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sony_fe_28_2_guide.png 529w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>high amount of longitudinal CA can be an issue<\/li>\n<li>best corner sharpness at f\/8.0<\/li>\n<li>high vignetting<\/li>\n<li>good flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>very high distortion that needs to be corrected for architecture subjects<\/li>\n<li>no buttons or other controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>A small lens with a good albeit not outstanding performance which is quite versatile because of its f\/2.0 maximum aperture.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>200g | $448 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/sony-fe-28mm-f2-review\/\">full review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7621\/16930654567_5926afa2f9_o.jpg\">aperture series<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/96189377@N08\/albums\/72157651186509045\">sample images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>buy from &nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00U29GN6O\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00U29GN6O&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=phillipreeven-20&amp;linkId=YMNVB24XCDFAJCJX\">amazon.com<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1126139-REG\/sony_sel28f20_fe_28mm_f_2_lens.html\/BI\/19619\/KBID\/12129\/kw\/SO2820\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSO2820\">B&amp;H photo<\/a>&nbsp;(advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4671 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSC07733.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07733\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSC07733.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSC07733-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSC07733-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Zeiss C\/Y 28mm 2.0<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4760\" src=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSC01741-1.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01741\" width=\"145\" height=\"155\">good center image quality at f\/2.0 with significant vignetting<\/li>\n<li>good image quality at f\/8 with decent corners<\/li>\n<li>good flare resistance, average vignetting and moderate distortion.<\/li>\n<li>build quality is great, but it is long and heavy.<\/li>\n<li>good close up performance with nice bokeh<\/li>\n<li>bad coma correction and high CA<\/li>\n<li>strong field curvature (bent inwards), that results in great plasticity and an even lower depth of field towards the corners than you would expect in an f\/2.0 lens. The field curvature can be tricky for landscape shots, careful focusing is important.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>An unconventional lens with interesting bokeh that has become an expensive collector&#8217;s item &#8211; like any Zeiss lens with a nickname<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>530g + adapter | MF | no Exif | $1000<\/strong> | <a href=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-zeiss-distagon-t-28mm-f2-0-aeg-cy\/\">Review<\/a><\/p>\n<p>buy from<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=c%2Fy+28mm+2.0+zeiss&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=rokinon%29+85mm+1.4+mk+ii&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> ebay.com<\/a>&nbsp;| <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bGydzC\">Sony E-mount adapters<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3158\" src=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC09416.jpg\" alt=\"DSC09416\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC09416.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC09416-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC09416-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Zeiss C\/Y 28mm 2.8<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Good image quality across most of the frame at f\/2.8 with <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1684\" src=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Zeiss_Distagon_28mmf2p8-5-300x272.jpg\" alt=\"Zeiss_Distagon_28mmf2p8-5\" width=\"145\" height=\"131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Zeiss_Distagon_28mmf2p8-5-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Zeiss_Distagon_28mmf2p8-5.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/>significant vignetting and busy bokeh.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent image quality at f\/8 with the exception of the extreme corners<\/li>\n<li>Good flare resistance, average vignetting and moderate distortion.<\/li>\n<li>Build quality is great, size and weight average. The price performance ratio is decent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>An enjoyable lens which&#8217;s strength is landscape photography. Only the soft extreme corners are a bit annoying.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>280 g + adapter | MF | no Exif | $250<\/strong> | <a href=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-carl-zeiss-distagon-2828-t\/\">review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/96189377@N08\/sets\/72157652089959552\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sample images<\/a><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jannik_peters\/albums\/72157665869819186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.com<\/a>&nbsp;| <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bzfA3F\">Sony E-mount adapters<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/96189377@N08\/sets\/72157652089959552\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1818 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC08252.jpg\" alt=\"DSC08252\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC08252.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC08252-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Pentax K 28mm 3.5<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>good sharpness in the center from f\/3.5, good across frame at<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3108\" src=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02491-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"Pentax SMC 3.5\/28 K front\" width=\"150\" height=\"115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02491-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02491-768x587.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02491.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/> f\/8.0<\/li>\n<li>very good flare resistance for a lens this age, still good today<\/li>\n<li>average distortion and vignetting<\/li>\n<li>nice build quality, average size and weight<\/li>\n<li>affordable but rare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Used to be Phillip&#8217;s favorite landscape lens until it had been replaced with the Zeiss Loxia 25mm 2.4.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>261g + adapter | $100 | MF | no Exif |<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-pentax-k-smc-28mm-13-5\/\">review<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Pentax_28mmf3p5_infinity2.jpg\">aperture series<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/96189377@N08\/albums\/72157666295801142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sample images<\/a><\/p>\n<p>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=pentax+k+28mm+3.5&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=c%2Fy+28mm+2.8+zeiss&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.com<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/rover.ebay.com\/rover\/1\/711-53200-19255-0\/1?icep_ff3=9&amp;pub=5575076376&amp;toolid=10001&amp;campid=5337917246&amp;customid=&amp;icep_uq=canon+fd+24+2.8+-ssc+-s.s.c.&amp;icep_sellerId=&amp;icep_ex_kw=&amp;icep_sortBy=12&amp;icep_catId=3323&amp;icep_minPrice=&amp;icep_maxPrice=&amp;ipn=psmain&amp;icep_vectorid=229466&amp;kwid=902099&amp;mtid=824&amp;kw=lg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&nbsp;<\/a>| <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2boOdIT\">Sony E-mount adapters<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4679 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSC09073.jpg\" alt=\"DSC09073\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSC09073.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSC09073-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSC09073-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Viltrox 28mm 4.5 AF FE Pancake<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>tiniest fullframe autofocus lens<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-69482\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Viltrox_28mm_4.5_Thumb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Viltrox_28mm_4.5_Thumb.jpg 380w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Viltrox_28mm_4.5_Thumb-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>good CA correction<\/li>\n<li>low distortion<\/li>\n<li>decent sharpness, vignetting and flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>fixed aperture<\/li>\n<li>no manual focus<\/li>\n<li>no filter thread<\/li>\n<li>slight color cast in the corners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>A true pancake that even comes with autofocus. It cannot be stopped down, cannot be focused manually and doesn&#8217;t feature a filter thread&nbsp; An intriguing, quirky lens that can be bought at a fair price.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>58g | $99 | AF | Exif | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-28mm-4-5-af-pancake\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sharpness_Viltrox_28mm_4.5_AF_FE_R2.jpg\">Aperture Series<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/200730731@N08\/albums\/72177720320567743\">Sample Images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/viltroxstore.com\/collections\/e-mount?ref=r67n83i6\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> (use the code &#8220;PRnet&#8221; for 8% discount) | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?q=viltrox%2028mm%204.5&amp;sts=ma&amp;BI=21073&amp;KBID=18855&amp;SID=DFF\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=viltrox+28mm+4.5&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a>&nbsp;(advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61627\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61627\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61627\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Viltrox_28mm_4.5_AF_FE_Pancake_Sample_48.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox af 28mm 4.5 fe pancake review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Viltrox_28mm_4.5_AF_FE_Pancake_Sample_48.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Viltrox_28mm_4.5_AF_FE_Pancake_Sample_48-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Viltrox_28mm_4.5_AF_FE_Pancake_Sample_48-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-61627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 28mm 4.5 FE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h1>Closing Remarks<\/h1>\n<p><em>Articles like this require many hours of work. If you found it helpful, you can support us by:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Using one of our affiliate links if you buy a lens (or anything else). <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>If you own an <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/lenses-i-would-like-to-review\/\">interesting and\/or exotic lens<\/a> and you would be willing to part with it for a few weeks for us to write a review just leave a note.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>It also helps a lot if you share this article on social media and with your friends. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Thanks! 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