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Archive 2020Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
p.13 #1Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
Taylor Sherman wrote:
Boy, I am having a hard time deciding if I want this lens or the CV21/3.5. Assuming I ever manage to sell my Leica 21/3.4 that is (it's on the B&S boards here
).
The CV21 is great and small. I had it for a while, but ended up really needing autofocus.
Boy, I am having a hard time deciding if I want this lens or the CV21/3.5. Assuming I ever manage to sell my Leica 21/3.4 that is (it's on the B&S boards here
).The CV21 is great and small. I had it for a while, but ended up really needing autofocus.
Mar 02, 2020 at 06:11 PM
p.13 #2Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
Got this from Amazon regarding my 20/1.8Sony that I ordered the day it was available:
"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19
"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19
Mar 02, 2020 at 06:11 PM
p.13 #3Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
jhinkey wrote:
Got this from Amazon regarding my 20/1.8Sony that I ordered the day it was available:
"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19
I got the same....what will we use to disinfect the lens? 😎
Got this from Amazon regarding my 20/1.8Sony that I ordered the day it was available:
"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19
I got the same....what will we use to disinfect the lens? 😎
Mar 02, 2020 at 07:29 PM
p.13 #4Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
James Burden wrote:
"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19I got the same....what will we use to disinfect the lens? 😎
UV light!
jhinkey wrote
Got this from Amazon regarding my 20/1.8Sony that I ordered the day it was available:"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19
UV light!
Mar 02, 2020 at 09:39 PM
p.13 #5Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
moyang_mm wrote:
Maybe Sony has decided to use XD to replace DDSSM entirely from now on since 135GM. Almost all recent lenses, regardless of G or GM, use XD motors. For example:
E 16-55mm F2.8 G
E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G
FE 20mm F1.8 G
Alas the recent 200-600G still uses DDSSM and IMO is noticeably slower than the 100-400 which uses both DDSSM + double linear motor.
Fred Miranda wrote
I'm not sure which would be superior for a fast wide angle (DDSSM or XD motors). Just like the 400/2.8 GM and new 20/1.8 G, the FE 135/1.8 GM has XD linear motors (dual front and rear) and it's the fastest and most accurate AF system I've ever had in a telephoto lens but I can't complain about the accuracy and speed of the FE 24/1.4 GM's DDSSM motor.E 16-55mm F2.8 G
E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G
FE 20mm F1.8 G
Alas the recent 200-600G still uses DDSSM and IMO is noticeably slower than the 100-400 which uses both DDSSM + double linear motor.
Mar 03, 2020 at 08:06 AM
p.13 #6Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
jhinkey wrote:
"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19I got the same....what will we use to disinfect the lens? 😎UV light!
Nah, stick it into boiling water for 5 minutes.
James Burden wrote
jhinkey wrote
Got this from Amazon regarding my 20/1.8Sony that I ordered the day it was available:"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19
Nah, stick it into boiling water for 5 minutes.
Mar 03, 2020 at 08:40 AM
p.13 #7Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
I will preorder it. I like the size, samples etc. that I have seen so far.
Mar 03, 2020 at 10:13 AM
p.13 #8Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
chez wrote:
"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19I got the same....what will we use to disinfect the lens? 😎UV light!Nah, stick it into boiling water for 5 minutes.
I was also thinking hand sanitizer - wait, you can't find that anymore and it's worth more than the lens these days
jhinkey wrote
James Burden wrote
jhinkey wrote
Got this from Amazon regarding my 20/1.8Sony that I ordered the day it was available:"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19
I was also thinking hand sanitizer - wait, you can't find that anymore and it's worth more than the lens these days
Mar 03, 2020 at 10:33 AM
p.13 #9Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
jhinkey wrote:
"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19I got the same....what will we use to disinfect the lens? 😎UV light!Nah, stick it into boiling water for 5 minutes.I was also thinking hand sanitizer - wait, you can't find that anymore and it's worth more than the lens these days
The net is littered with home brew hand sanitizer.
chez wrote
jhinkey wrote
James Burden wrote
jhinkey wrote
Got this from Amazon regarding my 20/1.8Sony that I ordered the day it was available:"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19
The net is littered with home brew hand sanitizer.
Mar 03, 2020 at 10:48 AM
p.13 #10Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
James Burden wrote:
"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19I got the same....what will we use to disinfect the lens? 😎
No need to disinfect, just leave it in the box for 14 days and see if it develops a fever. If it does, I'll take it off your hands free of charge
jhinkey wrote
Got this from Amazon regarding my 20/1.8Sony that I ordered the day it was available:"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19
No need to disinfect, just leave it in the box for 14 days and see if it develops a fever. If it does, I'll take it off your hands free of charge
Mar 03, 2020 at 10:56 AM
p.13 #11Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
Taylor Sherman wrote:
Boy, I am having a hard time deciding if I want this lens or the CV21/3.5. Assuming I ever manage to sell my Leica 21/3.4 that is (it's on the B&S boards here ).
I have the CV 21/3.5 and I'm contemplating selling it to fund the FE 20/1.8. I do love the compactness of the CV, especially when traveling. Though the FE would be better for astrophotography.
Boy, I am having a hard time deciding if I want this lens or the CV21/3.5. Assuming I ever manage to sell my Leica 21/3.4 that is (it's on the B&S boards here
).I have the CV 21/3.5 and I'm contemplating selling it to fund the FE 20/1.8. I do love the compactness of the CV, especially when traveling. Though the FE would be better for astrophotography.
Mar 03, 2020 at 11:02 AM
p.13 #12Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
nburwell wrote:
).I have the CV 21/3.5 and I'm contemplating selling it to fund the FE 20/1.8. I do love the compactness of the CV, especially when traveling. Though the FE would be better for astrophotography.
I have a converted Contax G21 (similar size to the CV 21/3.5) I love to death, so I won’t sell, but the G20 here isn’t a large lens. If you wait between 2-6 months, you’ll be able to get $200 off the G20 on the B/S forum. I usually wait like this.
What’s your kit?
For my tiny (and most used) kit I have a G21, CV 35 1.7 or 2 and a Sonnetar 73 1.5. Replacing the G21 with the G20 for AF, speed or astro needs keeps the kit pretty small and the spacing is still great.
Taylor Sherman wrote
Boy, I am having a hard time deciding if I want this lens or the CV21/3.5. Assuming I ever manage to sell my Leica 21/3.4 that is (it's on the B&S boards here ).I have a converted Contax G21 (similar size to the CV 21/3.5) I love to death, so I won’t sell, but the G20 here isn’t a large lens. If you wait between 2-6 months, you’ll be able to get $200 off the G20 on the B/S forum. I usually wait like this.
What’s your kit?
For my tiny (and most used) kit I have a G21, CV 35 1.7 or 2 and a Sonnetar 73 1.5. Replacing the G21 with the G20 for AF, speed or astro needs keeps the kit pretty small and the spacing is still great.
Mar 03, 2020 at 12:10 PM
p.13 #13Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
chez wrote:
"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19I got the same....what will we use to disinfect the lens? 😎UV light!Nah, stick it into boiling water for 5 minutes.I was also thinking hand sanitizer - wait, you can't find that anymore and it's worth more than the lens these days
The net is littered with home brew hand sanitizer.
Just need >60% ethyl alcohol and it's hand sanitizer!
jhinkey wrote
chez wrote
jhinkey wrote
James Burden wrote
jhinkey wrote
Got this from Amazon regarding my 20/1.8Sony that I ordered the day it was available:"We have received new release date information related to the order. The item listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date."
Says I should get it delivered Wed, March 11.
EDIT:
Just in time to likely be quarantined in my house due to COVID-19
Just need >60% ethyl alcohol and it's hand sanitizer!
Mar 03, 2020 at 05:12 PM
p.13 #14Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
jhinkey wrote:
UV light!Nah, stick it into boiling water for 5 minutes.I was also thinking hand sanitizer - wait, you can't find that anymore and it's worth more than the lens these days
The net is littered with home brew hand sanitizer.Just need >60% ethyl alcohol and it's hand sanitizer!
Oh...so I can just rinse my hands with my homemade moonshine.
chez wrote
jhinkey wrote
chez wrote
jhinkey wrote
James Burden wrote
I got the same....what will we use to disinfect the lens? 😎Oh...so I can just rinse my hands with my homemade moonshine.
Mar 03, 2020 at 06:14 PM
p.13 #15Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
Probably still safe to drink too.
chez wrote:
Nah, stick it into boiling water for 5 minutes.I was also thinking hand sanitizer - wait, you can't find that anymore and it's worth more than the lens these days
The net is littered with home brew hand sanitizer.Just need >60% ethyl alcohol and it's hand sanitizer!Oh...so I can just rinse my hands with my homemade moonshine.
chez wrote:
jhinkey wrote
chez wrote
jhinkey wrote
chez wrote
jhinkey wrote
UV light!Mar 03, 2020 at 06:29 PM
p.13 #16Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
Fred Miranda wrote:
FE 20/1.8 G: It's almost a stop slower than the 24/1.4 GM
Do we know the T-stop of the 24 GM?
Bright lenses usually lose more light than slower lenses, so the actual light loss may be less than 2/3 stop. I'm guessing 1/3 to 1/2 stop difference is more likely.
FE 20/1.8 G: It's almost a stop slower than the 24/1.4 GM
Do we know the T-stop of the 24 GM?
Bright lenses usually lose more light than slower lenses, so the actual light loss may be less than 2/3 stop. I'm guessing 1/3 to 1/2 stop difference is more likely.
Mar 04, 2020 at 05:56 AM
p.13 #17Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
arneh wrote:
Do we know the T-stop of the 24 GM?
Bright lenses usually lose more light than slower lenses, so the actual light loss may be less than 2/3 stop. I'm guessing 1/3 to 1/2 stop difference is more likely.
I'm sure the 20/1.8G will be a great lens but you are stretching now!
The 2/3rd stop difference (almost 1 stop) was based on their maximum apertures.
I see your point though and when I get my hands on the 20/1.8G, I will shoot them under identical lighting in manual exposure mode so we can have a better understanding of their T-stop difference.
Fred Miranda wrote
FE 20/1.8 G: It's almost a stop slower than the 24/1.4 GMBright lenses usually lose more light than slower lenses, so the actual light loss may be less than 2/3 stop. I'm guessing 1/3 to 1/2 stop difference is more likely.
I'm sure the 20/1.8G will be a great lens but you are stretching now!
The 2/3rd stop difference (almost 1 stop) was based on their maximum apertures.
I see your point though and when I get my hands on the 20/1.8G, I will shoot them under identical lighting in manual exposure mode so we can have a better understanding of their T-stop difference.
Mar 04, 2020 at 09:19 AM
p.13 #18Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
Biggest difference between he 20 and 24...well one is a 20mm lens, the other 24mm. Pick your focal length, then the lens of that focal length that meets your requirements. Never just pick the highest image quality lens irrespective of focal length. There s a very significant difference between a 24mm image and a 20mm image.
Mar 04, 2020 at 09:22 AM
p.13 #19Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
Fred Miranda wrote:
Do we know the T-stop of the 24 GM?
Bright lenses usually lose more light than slower lenses, so the actual light loss may be less than 2/3 stop. I'm guessing 1/3 to 1/2 stop difference is more likely.I'm sure the 20/1.8G will be a great lens but you are stretching now!
Maybe I am. But that's why I was interested to hear if anyone actually know the T-stop of the 24. I admit I don't have much data for T-stops. But from looking at dxomark which do measure it, all of Sony's F1.4 lenses they have measured have T-stops of 1.5 or 1.6, while all Sony F1.8 lenses have a 1.8 T-stop.
So I'm not convinced the difference is "almost one stop" in light gathering ability.
arneh wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
FE 20/1.8 G: It's almost a stop slower than the 24/1.4 GMBright lenses usually lose more light than slower lenses, so the actual light loss may be less than 2/3 stop. I'm guessing 1/3 to 1/2 stop difference is more likely.
Maybe I am. But that's why I was interested to hear if anyone actually know the T-stop of the 24. I admit I don't have much data for T-stops. But from looking at dxomark which do measure it, all of Sony's F1.4 lenses they have measured have T-stops of 1.5 or 1.6, while all Sony F1.8 lenses have a 1.8 T-stop.
So I'm not convinced the difference is "almost one stop" in light gathering ability.
Mar 04, 2020 at 09:43 AM
p.13 #20Back On Sale: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens for only $798 ($100 off)
Oye...the technical jibber jabber... just take photos already! Are you a photographer or an analyst?!
arneh wrote:
Do we know the T-stop of the 24 GM?
Bright lenses usually lose more light than slower lenses, so the actual light loss may be less than 2/3 stop. I'm guessing 1/3 to 1/2 stop difference is more likely.I'm sure the 20/1.8G will be a great lens but you are stretching now! Maybe I am. But that's why I was interested to hear if anyone actually know the T-stop of the 24. I admit I don't have much data for T-stops. But from looking at dxomark which do measure it, all of Sony's F1.4 lenses they have measured have T-stops of 1.5 or 1.6, while all Sony F1.8 lenses have a 1.8 T-stop.
So I'm not convinced the difference is "almost one stop" in light gathering ability.
arneh wrote:
Fred Miranda wrote
arneh wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
FE 20/1.8 G: It's almost a stop slower than the 24/1.4 GMBright lenses usually lose more light than slower lenses, so the actual light loss may be less than 2/3 stop. I'm guessing 1/3 to 1/2 stop difference is more likely.
So I'm not convinced the difference is "almost one stop" in light gathering ability.
Mar 04, 2020 at 09:59 AM