The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 20mm F2.8 and the Samsung 20mm F2.8 Pancake 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. Samsung 20mm F2.8 Pancake is the longer of the two lenses at 25mm. The Sony E 20mm F2.8 with a length of 20mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E 20mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Samsung 20mm F2.8 Pancake's 62mm 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 E 20mm F2.8 weighs 69g, which means it is 20g (22%) lighter than the Samsung 20mm F2.8 Pancake which has a weight of 89g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 20mm F2.8 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Samsung 20mm F2.8 Pancake has a 43mm 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 E 20mm F2.8:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Samsung 20mm F2.8 Pancake:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 20mm F2.8 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samsung 20mm F2.8 Pancake has the Samsung NX lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Samsung NX1, Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX30 for the Samsung NX Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
20mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
