
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
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
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
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
- Full frame:
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 | Sigma 20mm F2.0 DG DN | Contemporary | Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE AF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2 | f/2 |
| Weight | 220 g | 157 g | 370 g | 464 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 11 cm | 19 cm | 22 cm | 28 cm |
| Length | 64 mm | 59.5 mm | 74.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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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