The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF and the Sony E 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. Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF is the longer of the two lenses at 69mm. The Sony E 20mm F2.8 with a length of 20mm, is 49mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E 20mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF'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, 85% (421g) lighter than the Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF's weight of 490g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sony E 20mm F2.8 has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 20mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF and the Sony E 20mm F2.8 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
20mm but while Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF has the fastest aperture of
F2, the Sony E 20mm F2.8's widest aperture value is
F2.8.