Viltrox
Weighing just 157g, this full-frame 20mm f/2.8 prime stands out for its extreme portability and a 91.6° field of view that avoids the exaggerated facial distortion of typical 24mm vlogging lenses. The STM motor delivers rapid, silent autofocus and the optical design with 2 ED and 2 aspherical elements maintains contrast in backlit scenes, all while supporting USB-C firmware updates. This lens is best for Sony E-mount vloggers and street photographers who need an ultra-light, wide-angle setup for run-and-gun content creation.
Focal length 20mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Sony E, Sony FE
Weight 157 g
af type STM
lens type wide-angle
60 Overall Score
Price $176
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong aperture (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 20 |
| Focal Length Max | 20 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E, Sony FE |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.3 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 20 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | 28mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E, Sony FE | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Nikon F | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 157 | 540 | 135 | 350 | 865 | 320 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | HSM | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox | 87 | 83.5 | 86.9 | 98.9 | 18.4 | 85.8 | 33.6 | 12.2 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 91.8 | 42.4 | 71.5 | 79.8 | 82.9 | 73.7 | 94.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 81.5 | 64.8 | 38 |
| Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Compare | 54.6 | 96.8 | 45.8 | 74.5 | 96.6 | 96.9 | 33.6 | 59.1 | 38 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 71.2 | 96.6 | 40.4 | 79.8 | 33.6 | 67.6 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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