Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro § 03 Head to head
Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro vs Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM
Mitakon 20mm f/2 has a wider field of view. Sony 24mm f/2 has a longer reach.
The Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro is a 20mm f/2 prime, and the Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM is a 24mm f/2 prime. On paper the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro 
Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro better than the Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM?
- Wider field of view (20mm vs 24mm)
- 325 g lighter (230 g vs 555 g)
- 14 mm shorter (62 mm vs 76 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Newer design (2016 vs 2010)
Why is the Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM better than the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro?
- Longer reach (24mm vs 20mm)
- Focuses 1 cm closer (0.19 m vs 0.2 m)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 3)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.19 m.
- landscape For landscape photography, the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro has the edge: it goes wider, to 20mm against 24mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro has the edge: it goes wider, to 20mm against 24mm.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro has the edge: it goes wider, to 20mm against 24mm.
- street For street photography, the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro has the edge: it is 325 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro has the edge: it is 325 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro | Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 20mm | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 230 g (8.11 oz) ◆ | 555 g (19.58 oz) |
| Dimensions | 60 x 62 mm | 78 x 76 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.2 m (7.87 inches) | 0.19 m (7.48 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 3 | 9 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 4 groups | 9 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | — | 72 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X | Sony A |
| Released | 2016 | 2010 |
| Price | $199 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Mitakon
- B · Sony
- 62 × 60 mm
- 76 × 78 mm
The Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM is 14 mm longer and 325 g heavier than the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro.
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Sample frames
Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro or the Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM?
- The Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro weighs 230 g, 325 g less than the Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM (555 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro or the Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM?
- The Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM focuses down to 0.19 m, against 0.2 m for the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro.
- Do the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro and the Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro or the Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.19 m.
- Is the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro or the Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro has the edge: it goes wider, to 20mm against 24mm.
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