Sony 20mm F2.8 vs Sony E 20mm F2.8

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 20mm F2.8 and Sony E 20mm F2.8.

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Product
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sony E 20mm F2.8
Name Sony 20mm F2.8 Sony E 20mm F2.8
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL20F28 SEL20F28
Release Date and Price
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sony E 20mm F2.8
Release Year 2006 2013
Release Date 2006-06-15 2013-01-23
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 348 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sony E 20mm F2.8
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sony E 20mm F2.8
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sony E 20mm F2.8
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,13
Aperture
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sony E 20mm F2.8
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sony E 20mm F2.8
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 6 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sony E 20mm F2.8
Focal Length 20 mm 20 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sony E 20mm F2.8
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 63 mm
Length 54 mm 20 mm
Weight 285 gr 69 gr
Other
Sony 20mm F2.8
Sony E 20mm F2.8
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU SH0013 ALC-SH113
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A