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Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG

20 mm · f/1.8 · Sigma SA, Canon EF

The Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG is a 20 mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 for the Sigma SA, Canon EF, Minolta AF mounts. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
20 mm
Max aperture
f/1.8
Mount
Sigma SA
Designed for
Full frame

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
Full frame94.5°20 mm
APS-C (1.5×)70.5°31 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)68.1°32 mm
Micro Four Thirds56.8°40 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/2.8f/5.6f/8f/11f/16
20 mm4.8 m2.4 m1.7 m1.2 m0.9 m

Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
Full frame (24 MP)12.0 s @ f/1.825.0 s
Full frame (45 MP)9.8 s @ f/1.825.0 s
APS-C (24 MP)9.0 s @ f/1.816.3 s

Cameras that fit (306)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG equivalent to on APS-C?
About 30 mm (1.5×) or 32 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG compatible with?
It fits Sigma sd Quattro, Sigma sd Quattro H, Sigma SD1, Sigma SD1 Merrill, Sigma SD9 and more (see the full list above).