Sony E 20mm F2.8vsTamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
E 20mm F2.8
20mm / F2.8
30mm equiv.
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11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
11-20mm / F2.8
17-30mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the E 20mm F2.8 suits you better
- Weight266g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 11-20mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- E 20mm F2.820.4mm long × 62.6mm diameter
- 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD86.2mm long × 73mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 20mm F2.8 | Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 20mm | 11mm | +9mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 20mm | 20mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F16 | F16 | — |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 15cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.25× | −0.13x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 69g | 335g | −266g |
| Length | 20.4mm | 86.2mm | −65.8mm |
| Diameter | 62.6mm | 73mm | −10.4mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 67mm | −18mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2021 | −8year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 20mm F2.8 relative to 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 20mm F2.8
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11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
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