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Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

Sony E Autofocus

Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

Focal length
20 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
220 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
11 cm
Length
64 mm

At a Glance

This 20 mm ultra-wide prime for full-frame Sony E reaches a magnification of 1:2 with a minimum focus distance of 11 cm. At 220 g it is compact, and its maximum aperture is f/2.8. The wide field of view suits landscape and architecture, while the close focus suits macro and product shots.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Landscape
  • Architecture

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
20 mm
Max. focal length
20 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
10
Groups
9
Weight
220 g (0.49 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
11 cm (4.33 in)
Max. magnification
1:2 (0.5×)
Length
64 mm (2.52 in)
Diameter
73 mm (2.87 in)
Released
January 2020

Manufacturer data: tamron.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 fit?

The Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 30 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensTamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8Sigma 20mm F2.0 DG DN | ContemporaryTokina Firin 20mm F2 FE AF
Focal length20 mm20 mm20 mm20 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2f/2
Weight220 g157 g370 g464 g
Filter diameter67 mm52 mm62 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance11 cm19 cm22 cm28 cm
Length64 mm59.5 mm74.4 mm81.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2: FAQ

Does the Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has autofocus.

Does the Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 weigh?

The Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 weighs 220 g. It is 64 mm long with a diameter of 73 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 use?

The Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is 11 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 30 mm in full-frame terms.

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