First 20mm 1.8 review I've seen using the freaking lens for what it's intended, and it's delivered by a guy with only 550 followers? And even better, it's not cringe to watch? I'm still in youtube right??! This is great!! Keep going Nate!
Haha yeah, I'm pretty new to the RU-vids alright. Thanks for the kind words and for the subscribe! If you'd like to see more of my work I'm on Instagram under the same name :)
@@Nateinthewild Hah - I looked down expecting to see like 150K subs and was wondering why youtube hadn't suggested your channel long ago. Well done - you'll be one of the big ones if you keep it up.
Dude, you’re really good doing reviews. You did a great job. I love this real-life review, much better than the studio and blablabla reviews that you can find around RU-vid. This is the kind of reviews that I like, where the lens is going to be used... In the field. Good job buddy!
This is by far the best review I've on RU-vid for the 20mm 1.8 for it's practicality. It's a lens made for landscape photographers and you discussed the advantages of it extremely well. I was specifically interested in hearing about the dispersion elements which seen almost on par with a GM. You've certainly solidified my order in my mind. Great work overall man 👍. Subscribed.
@@daleboettcherphoto Yeah, considering the /insane/ coma of the Sigma 20 at 1.4-2.8 in the corners, this Sony G lens is clearly taking the lead in the corners, even though the Sigma is pretty dang sharp in the center. Also, the Sigma 14-24 2.8 DG DN is an insane lens, too. Really loving it on the A7R4, it's smaller and ligheter than the 14 1.8 Art and 14-24 2.8 Art DSLR version, ...and yet sharper at 2.8 in the corners. Witchcraft! If you don't need to shoot at f/2, don't bother with any primes, that Sigma is nuts. (And there's allegedly another 2.8 zoom coming, too.) I'm only left wondering, if this is a "G" lens, ...do we have a 20 1.4 "GMaster" coming someday too? Or maybe Sigma will start making FE primes too, now that they've got a 14-24 FE and 24-70 2.8 FE.
Nate - That was one of the best and at times very funny reviews I have watched - Great Job and I will 100% sure get this lens as well! Liked, Subscribed! Thank You!
Just came across this in 2024. Man your content is so good, witty, but professional regarding why we all want to know about the lens. You smashed it. I’ve got the 24-70 sigma art and adore it but would love something wider to really tick off landscapes and Astro, I think this is a no brainer especially after your review 🙌🙌🙌
Love your enthusiasm and the great images to demonstrate the capabilities of this fine lens. You sealed the deal for me, Nate. About to order the 20mm f/1.8 G for my Sony a9 body. First lens beyond the initial 24-105 f/4.0 G that I got with the camera two years ago. Planning a trip in late March to Big Bend National Park in remote southwest Texas. High, dry and virtually no light pollution, so it should be a great opportunity for my first go at astrophotography, as well as super sharp big landscapes in the golden and blue hours. Thanks!
Great review, Nate. Fun to watch and educational. Glad you got to make it to Norway before COVID. BTW the intro to the vid (images and music) are inspiring!
@@Spartacus1975 Eigentlich bin ich mit dem Batis 18mm zufrieden. Somit bleibt dieses bei mir. Blende f/1,8 wäre schon nett aber mir würden denn die 2mm mehr Weitwinkel fehlen.
@@midfidelity7180 I am from Harstad in Norway, just a stone throw away from Lofoten…and I have been there 1 time in 30 years, and it was when I was a kid 😂
The new lenses from Sony are really amazing. I was in Japan two months ago with my new 1655G, and for the very first time I looked at the ARW files and felt that unless I wanted a very specific artificial look, doing stuff to the photos might actually ruin them.
Awesome review - exactly what I was looking for and at the perfect time! I've been looking for a lens to shoot the northern lights in a few weeks, I hope it releases before my trip!
641 Subscriber here. Thanks for the Astro part of the review. This is the first and only review I could find about how the lens performs for astrophotography. A fast lens like this, is obviously meant for astro among other things. Keep up with the great videos Nate!
I actually bought this lens just prior to watching this video, but I felt a lot better about my decision, thank you for this. I hope to get the lens tomorrow and I also have an A7iii
Great review. Astro is the reason I buy fast wide. I use the 24gm and 18batis and from this review they look to perform better but this is a great option for us Sony shooters to have.
those corners look soo much better than what I get with my Sigma 20mm F1.4 art which makes stars look like Saturn in the corners. I may have to get this 20mm, especially since it's on sale now.
great useful review thx for all the infos .i was about to get the 24mm 1.4 but i like the 20mm field of view better i will definitely buy this lens for my low light and astro work.
Great review on the 20mm1.8G! Recently did some filming at night. Keeping the iso as low as possible and using a light setup, the primes were sharper, more vivid with better color, than the zooms. Thus, my purchasing of the 20mm1.8G. Within the return period. So, still testing the 20mm1.8 against the 16-35GM and 12-24GM. Daytime usually have no issues. But if the lens performs better during night, it's a keeper.
Great video! Mine just came in today after waiting for 1.5 week shipping. This is my first wide angle lens and i love the weight of this lens. I still need to shoot more with this lens as I kinda missed many photos today.
Your images are 🤯🔥🔥🔥💯🌄🌌🌌🌌 I’m personally adding the 24GM to the roster and waiting for a 16 prime from Sony. Already have the 16-35GM but would love 1.4(?) for 16mm lol! You’ve got a new sub from this Cali Adventurer! Cheers!
oh my god I was about to get the 24mm 1.4 and you convinced me otherwise!!! I like shooting landscapes and astro :) your review nailed it! Only thing that held me back was the GM label and the 1.4 aperture. Yet ppl say Sony is coming out with a 16mm 1.8 in 2021..
WHAT an impressive video love the way you speak about photography ; i just buy this lens and i am really happy ,with it .thanks for your advice i just sucribed to your channel
hehe, I've been tracking the prices on that and maybe I'll sell an extra guitar... The Samyang 24mm 1.8 is very nice too and about half the price, but 20mm is better and Sony has less quality variance... So even without this video, I was eyeing it. After seeing what you did with it, I'm still more impressed!
Nate, I think you have done a fantastic job showcasing the low light capabilities of the new Sony 20mm F1.8 GM. I liked the video and subscribed to your channel. Do you think the low light capabilities of the 20mm F1.8 GM outweigh the 16-35mm F2.8 GM for outdoor low light video conditions drastically? I do a lot of low light virtual walk tours with the 16-35mm F2.8 GM right now (Using A7iii body + Zhiyun Crane 2 Stabilizer). I usually set the focal length to around 17mm or 18mm to compensate for the Sony 4K video crop and Adobe Premiere software stabilization crop while still providing a true virtual wide angle experience. Despite being absolutely blown away by the 20mm F1.8, I am concerned it is simply not wide enough for my style of videos. I definitely welcome your opinion if you know any better alternative. Anyway I would greatly appreciate if you could check out my recent videos and provide HONEST feedback. Subscribe if you enjoy :)
I have been using the FE 28 F2 on my a7iii for just about everything lately, (astro, landscape, walk around) given its price, size and performance. Can you comment on / recommend replacing it for this lens? Is there reason to own both? Judging by your closing comments, the 20 seems like it will be a permeant fixture on your a7iii... Have you purchased it? Is it everything you hoped?
Great question! I also own the 28mm f/2, and I have to say that after using the new 20mm I will be selling the 28. It’s like comparing a Lamborghini to 1968 Chevelle. They’re both fun to drive, but it’s pretty clear which is better.
I have the exact scenario. I have been using the 28 F2 on the A7ii and think the 20mm will be the next best for myself and traveling. I also like the ability to not have to move out on shots when I need it a bit wider. I prefer primes when shooting. This will give me the opportunity to do a bit of video as well with the A7ii.
I am a freelance photographer based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I love to travel around the world and take some good starry and landscape photos. But for now, weddings & events are only my sources of income. I would love to change my career from that to landscape photography. Any tips? I love the 7:14 photo!
Now that's amazing photo Of the stars. I loke to do that obe day. Maybe i have to suckup and get this lens when it's readily available. Need to forage for food for a year to buy this lens
Haven't watched the video: I just bought a Zeiss Batis 18/2.8 over this lens for the same price. Hopefully this video doesn't make me regret my purchase.
I think I know this mountain :D Is it Hauklandstranda on Lofoten? I just ordered the lens, but it's of course out of stock everywhere here in Norway. I hope I get it in time before the Northern Light season is over.
I’ve had my small hand-holdable live view Sony a6300 and the only 20mm 2.8 pancake lens it had for sometime now. I acquired the duo used from eBay. I guess I got used to it for my initial test and preview shoots supplementing my bulky Nikons.
I've shot the aurora with both cameras a dozen times and honestly you can't go wrong. I'd lean towards the a7R iii though because I like a little extra resolution.
I wish Sony will make a serie of lenses for very high resolution for landscape photography, compact, rugged, with aperture ring, the 20mm 1.8 G lens looks ok, I wish for macro lenses, manual focusing, with aperture and NO stabilizer, I wish for compact and light 300mm 3.0, 400 4.5 and 500mm 5.6, off course only primes ! Thank you very much Sony oh I forgot, please upgrade the 55mm 1.8 with a AF on/on button (or make it in a manual focus version) plus aperture ring ;)
Absolutely stunning photographs.Subscribed! I share your passion and enthusiasm for this lens. I am delighted Sony understand that users of their compact, lightweight mirrorless cameras, also need high quality lightweight lenses (Take note Canon). Can you identify the music you used at 1:04?
I own the a7C and did buy the 20mm. I enjoy both at 75 years. Here is my question - headed to Alaska in August. You convinced me that the 20mm will do wonders for landscapes (I shoot in the desert of AZ). Would you also take the 24-105mm on the off chance you will be able to see possibly a clear view of a bear and whales are a given? Hope you will respond - thanks very much for this very informative video.
Hi there! I LOVE the 20mm, but it's very much a specialty lens, I would not recommend it as your only lens, or as a do-everything lens. I would absolutely recommend the 24-105 for that trip, and if you're wanting to photograph bears you should bring a 100-400 also. Please do not try to get close enough to the bears to photograph them at 100mm.
Great review. I have the Zeiss Loxia 21mm f2.8 which I like for astro. What I'm hoping for is a Sony 15mm f1.8 for an even wider field of view. Any idea if Sony will go wider at f2 or below?
If I could only choose ONE lens I would have to go with the 16-35mm (I have a video on that lens, also!). The 20mm is amazing, but it's a specialty lens, so if you're limited on the number of lenses you can buy/carry I don't think this one would make the cut.
@@Nateinthewild Thanks for your reply! I'm looking for a wide angle lens to pair with the new 35 1.4 GM and 85mm 1.8. Quite liked the 20mm as it has the same form factor and is within my budget or I'll have to go Tammy 17-28
