Review of the compact and improved Sigma 20mm F1.4 lens for Sony E-mount cameras

📷 The newly redesigned Sigma 20mm f/1.4 lens for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras has better autofocus performance and is significantly smaller and lighter than the previous DSLR version.

🔍 The new version can be identified by the presence of an aperture ring, while the old version has a focus distance indicator at the center.

💡 If you were a fan of the previous 20mm lens and have switched to a mirrorless system, it is worth considering upgrading to this new version for a more compact and versatile option.

🔎 The Sigma 20mm F1.4 lens is lighter and allows for the attachment of 82mm filters, unlike its predecessor.

⚖️ Other lighter 20mm lens options in the market include the Sigma 20mm F2 and the Sony 20mm F1.8 G.

📷 For most use cases, the Sony 20mm F1.8 G lens is recommended due to its lighter weight, especially for vlogging purposes. However, the Sigma 20mm F1.4 lens performs well in astro photography and offers a noticeable bokeh difference.

The new Sigma 20mm F1.4 lens has improvements compared to the previous version.

One notable feature is the aperture ring, which is becoming more common in mirrorless lenses.

Another helpful addition is the manual focus lock toggle, which prevents accidental focus shifts.

The Sigma 20mm F1.4 lens requires a stronger gimbal for stabilization.

Both the Sigma and Sony lenses have smooth autofocus and are silent.

The Sony lens performs slightly better in keeping the subject in focus at farther distances.

📷 The Sigma 20mm F1.4 and Sony G lenses have acceptable autofocus performance for most creators.

🎚️ The Sony G lens has sensitive manual focus with fine control, while the Sigma lens has a larger focus throw.

🌬️ Both lenses have focus breathing, but the Sony lens has breathing compensation to minimize its noticeability.

🖼️ The image quality of the Sigma lens, which is part of the art series, has a more contrasted look out of the camera.

📷 The new Sigma 20mm F1.4 lens offers incredible sharpness and a smooth bokeh effect at F1.4.

⭐ Both the Sigma and Sony 20mm lenses have good corner sharpness, minimal distortion, and produce nice starburst flares.

💰 The price of the new Sigma 20mm F1.4 lens is $899, similar to the cost of the Sony 20mm F1.8 lens.

💡 The Sigma 20mm F1.4 lens is an improved version with better performance.

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📸 The video creator recommends the Sigma lens for various use cases, though it may not be their top choice.