The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 28mm F2.8 and the Sony 20mm F2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony 20mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 54mm. The Sony 28mm F2.8 with a length of 43mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 20mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Sony 28mm F2.8's 66mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony 28mm F2.8 weighs 185g, which means it is 100g (35%) lighter than the Sony 20mm F2.8 which has a weight of 285g.
Filter Threads
The Sony 28mm F2.8 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Sony 20mm F2.8 has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony 28mm F2.8:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 20mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony 28mm F2.8 and the Sony 20mm F2.8 has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.
Focal Range
Sony 28mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42mm.
On the other hand, the Sony 20mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 30mm.