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Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN | Art vs Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G

Key differences

  • —The FE 20mm F1.8 G is 257g lighter (373g vs 630g).
  • —The 20mm F1.4 DG DN | Art is faster: f/1.4 vs f/1.8 (≈0.7 stops more light).
  • —At launch the 20mm F1.4 DG DN | Art cost $1 less ($899 vs $900).
  • —For close-ups the FE 20mm F1.8 G reaches 0.22× vs 0.16×.
Sigma
20mm F1.4 DG DN | Art
Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN | Art
16842ART
Sony
FE 20mm F1.8 G
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G
16842G
Mount
Sony E (FE)
Sony E (FE)
Focal length
20mm
20mm
Max aperture
F1.4◆
F1.8
Weight
630g
373g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
87.8 × 113.2mm
73.5 × 84.7mm
Volume
685 cm³
359 cm³◆
Density
0.92 g/cm³
1.04 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀82mm
⌀67mm
Min focus
0.23m
0.18m◆
Max magnification
0.16×
0.22×◆
Elements / groups
17 / 15
14 / 12
Aperture blades
11◆
9
Focus drive
Stepping Motor
XD Linear Motor (x2)
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
Yes
Yes
Aperture ring
Yes · de-click
Yes · de-click
Released
2022
2020
MSRP (USD)
$899◆
$900
Sharpness
8.6
9.1◆
Bokeh Rendering
8.0
8.0
Autofocus Speed
8.2
8.9◆
Flare Resistance
8.0
8.4◆
Build / Sealing
8.8◆
8.6
Value / Size
8.9
9.0◆
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  • 20mm F1.4 DG DN | Art
  • FE 20mm F1.8 G

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