Tamron 20mm f/2.8 versus Sony 20mm f/1.8 | Low Budget Sony Full Frame Lens Options

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Tamron 20mm f/2.8 versus Sony 20mm f/1.8. Does the Tamron offer up a compelling value?

I know this isn't exactly a fair comparison, a $300 lens versus a $898 lens. But I thought some might find it valuable to see what compromises there are in going the cheaper route and also if the Tamron has any advantages over the Sony (Surprise! It does in 1:2 macro reproduction).
I mentioned in-camera lens corrections in the video being available for photos, but neglected to clarify that would only apply to JPGs (and video) but not Raw photos. However, software based corrections are available for Raw photos like I show in the video.
Also, some of the captions and stills go by too quick. So feel free to pause if you need to.


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Tamron 20mm f/2.8 https://amzn.to/3ojEZjM
Sony 20mm f/1.8 G https://amzn.to/2L42FdM
Sony a7III https://amzn.to/3hP9UCh

——————————— VIDEO GEAR ———————————
Panasonic Lumix GH5s https://amzn.to/2XjsjO2
Sony a7III https://amzn.to/3hP9UCh
Metabones Speedbooster .64 XL https://amzn.to/2Xjh73V
Metabones Canon EF to Sony E Mount T Smart Adapter Mark V https://amzn.to/35lzFoz
Sony 20mm f/1.8 G https://amzn.to/2L42FdM
Sony 35mm f/1.8 https://amzn.to/2L18Or9
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 II USM (THIS IS THE OLDER VERSION 2!) https://amzn.to/38kA1hg
Canon 24-105mm f/4 II USM (THIS IS THE OLDER VERSION 2!) https://amzn.to/3hSSuEx
Laowa 7.5mm f/2 Zero-D https://amzn.to/3hSaVJD
Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 II https://amzn.to/2XmhESC
Voigtlander 25mm f/.95 https://amzn.to/3bdXgeJ
Voigtlander 42.5mm f/.95 https://amzn.to/394Xjqw
Atomos Shinobi 5" HDMI Monitor https://amzn.to/3omXMLe
SmallRig GH5 Cage (new version) https://amzn.to/2XhmArR
SmallRig a7III 1/2 Cage https://amzn.to/3s6H3hA

——————————— AUDIO GEAR ———————————
Cloudlifter CL-1 https://amzn.to/3hSN4tb
Rodecaster Pro https://amzn.to/3npRJUN
Audient evo4 https://amzn.to/3oo83GJ
Shure SM7B https://amzn.to/3q35haB
Audio Technica AT 2020 https://amzn.to/3npimJm
Rode Podmic https://amzn.to/3nhn6Rq
Rode VideoMic Pro https://amzn.to/3bioj8H
Rode WirelessGO
Panasonic DMW-XLR1 https://amzn.to/3hSSKmZ
K-Tek Avalon KE-110CC
K-Tek Airo (boom pole holder) https://amzn.to/35fykzC
K-Tek Shockmount https://amzn.to/35kchrE
Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones https://amzn.to/35jikwA

——————————— LIGHTS, TRIPODS, & BAGS ———————————
Godox VL-150 https://amzn.to/2JYM2zC
Aputure Lantern Softbox https://amzn.to/3nn5GCQ
Nice Foto Softbox https://amzn.to/2MJCY2z
Endurax Drone & Camera Backpack https://amzn.to/3qb0SCD
Seahorse 920 Case https://amzn.to/3s3gz0b
Benro S8 Fluid Head https://amzn.to/35jmwMO
Benro Single Tube 75mm Bowl Al Tripod https://amzn.to/3s0wLiJ
Benro 75mm Ball Adapter w/ short handle https://amzn.to/3noQZ2j

——————————— MUSIC ———————————
Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

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00:00 Intro
01:16 Physical Features & Build Quality
03:50 Specs
05:45 AF
06:13 Barrel Distortion
06:52 Compare w/Sony 20mm f/1.8 G
07:52 Conclusion


Thanks for watching!