Why I Like the Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 on My Sony a6000

There’s something special about the Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 on my Sony a6000. On paper, it’s just a small, budget-friendly wide lens—but on a crop-sensor camera, that 20mm turns into about 30mm, which is close to a 35mm field of view on a full-frame camera. And that’s exactly the sweet spot for me when it comes to street photography—wide enough to capture the scene, but not so wide that people look distorted.

The Perfect Walk around Lens

When I’m walking through downtown Toronto, from Union Station to Kensington Market, this lens feels perfectly balanced on the a6000. It’s small, light, and fast to focus—ideal for blending into the crowd. I can lift the camera, take a shot, and move on before anyone even notices. That’s exactly how I like to shoot: natural moments, unposed, full of city life.

Sharp, Quiet, and Ready for Action

The auto focus is silent and accurate, and it performs great even in the unpredictable light of city streets. At F2.8, it gives me a nice shallow depth of field for portraits and close-ups, but still enough sharpness to capture all the small details that tell a story—street signs, reflections, and faces passing by.

The Classic 35mm Feel

What really makes this lens shine is that 30mm equivalent view, which feels almost identical to a 35mm lens on full frame—the timeless favorite of many street photographers. It’s that perfect in-between focal length: not too tight like a 50mm, not too wide like a 24mm. It’s a natural, storytelling perspective that lets me include both the subject and their environment.

Compact Gear, Big Results

I’ve used all kinds of lenses, but the Viltrox 20mm F2.8 keeps surprising me. It’s light, affordable, and produces clean, vibrant images. Combined with the a6000, it makes a setup that’s easy to carry for hours. I can slip it into my bag, walk all day, and still get professional-looking shots without breaking my back—or the bank.

So yeah, I really like my Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8. It gives me that classic 35mm look I love, in a small and reliable package. It’s the lens that lets me see and share Toronto the way I experience it—honest, lively, and full of stories.