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Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens for Sony E

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Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens for Sony E
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Three Low Dispersion Elements
  • One Aspherical Element
Sleek and ultra-wide describe the 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens from Tamron; a flexible wide-angle prime designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. This lens uses a modestly bright maximum aperture to achieve a svelte and lightweight profile that is ideal for everyday, walkaround shooting. Also contributing to its versatility is a half life-size 1:2 maximum magnification ratio and 4.3" minimum focusing distance for working with close-up subjects.
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Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III Overview

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Sleek and ultra-wide describe the 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens from Tamron; a flexible wide-angle prime designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. This lens uses a modestly bright maximum aperture to achieve a svelte and lightweight profile that is ideal for everyday, walkaround shooting. Also contributing to its versatility is a half life-size 1:2 maximum magnification ratio and 4.3" minimum focusing distance for working with close-up subjects.
Wide-angle prime is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however is also suitable for use with APS-C models where it provides a 30mm equivalent focal length.
Modestly bright f/2.8 maximum aperture strikes a balance between being suitable for working in available lighting conditions and realizing an impressively compact and lightweight profile.
Three LD (Low Dispersion) elements reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing in order to produce increased clarity and color fidelity.
One molded glass aspherical element suppresses distortion and spherical aberrations for greater sharpness and more accurate rendering.
BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) coating has been applied to lens elements to reduce surface reflections and prevent lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color accuracy.
Ideal for close-up shooting, this lens offers a half life-size 1:2 maximum magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 4.3" to suit working at near distances.
OSD stepping motor offers especially quiet, fast, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override.
A moisture-resistant construction benefits this lens' use in inclement conditions, and a fluorine coating has also been applied to the front lens element to protect against dust, dirt, and smearing.
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di IIISpecs

Key Specs
Focal Length
20mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
94° 30'
Minimum Focus Distance
4.3" / 10.92 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.5x
Macro Reproduction Ratio
1:2
Optical Design
10 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.87 x 2.5" / 73 x 63.5 mm
Weight
7.8 oz / 221 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.13 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.3 x 5.7 x 4.6"

Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III Reviews

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Is this lens ideal for low light videos indoors ...

Is this lens ideal for low light videos indoors for YouTube videos?
Asked by: Ricardo
I would say yes. I've used it for many concert or nighttime videos and it performs excellent. So long as you're shooting 1/60 shutter or less you should find the results great. Try to stay away from slow motion or 60fps shooting when it's seriously dark.
Answered by: Joe
Date published: 2021-07-11

can this lens be used for macro purposes?

can this lens be used for macro purposes?
Asked by: Zak
yes i use this lens usually for my ring shots
Answered by: Penjejak
Date published: 2021-06-15

Can this lens be focused manually? Thanks.

Can this lens be focused manually? Thanks.
Asked by: essam
Yes.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-02-04

Can I use it on a6400?

Can I use it on a6400?
Asked by: Oscar
Yes, this is compatible with your camera.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-07-24

What is the equivalent focal length of this lens ...

What is the equivalent focal length of this lens if mounted on a APS-C Sony camera?
Asked by: Christopher
The Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens for Sony E equivalent focal length on an APS-C camera is 30mm.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2023-12-05

Will the hf050 lens hood fit the 35 mm f2.8 lens?

Will the hf050 lens hood fit the 35 mm f2.8 lens?
Asked by: Scott
The TAMRON Lens Hood HF050 will not be compatible with the Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens for Sony E.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2024-05-17

full frame on Sony A7iii?

full frame on Sony A7iii?
Asked by: jefferson
Yes this lens is a full frame lens and is fully compatible with the A7III.
Answered by: James
Date published: 2021-10-13

After reading some reviews of this lens, I ...

After reading some reviews of this lens, I noticed that many mention of barrel distortion and that it is corrected in-camera especially when using Sony Alpha cameras. Is this the case with Sony A7s II and is there an optional menu to turn barrel distortion correction on?
Asked by: Bartosz
Unfortunately the A7SII does not support 3rd party lenses for lens correction in camera. However using computer software such as Capture One you can apply lens corrections later: https://bhpho.to/2RPEJxB
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2021-05-14
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