Sony 20mm f/2.8 Pancake lens — Tiny Camera Gear | Still relevant in 2025

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This is the story of my Sony 20mm f/2.8 — a little pancake lens that’s been with me, on and off, for over a decade. It’s one of Sony’s earliest E-mount primes — tiny, lightweight, and often overlooked. But twelve years later, I still find myself coming back to it. Not because it’s the sharpest or fastest lens ever made, but because it’s the one I actually bring with me. In this video, I revisit the Sony 20mm f/2.8 in 2025 — how it holds up, why I re-bought it. ⸻ Chapters: 0:00 – The story of my Sony 20mm f/2.8 0:11 – What it is and where it came from 1:41 - the story in 2013 2:37 – my love of pancake lenses 03:07 - Who it's for in 2025 5:16 – Gear doesn't matter and my recommendation ⸻ Mentioned gear: • Sony 20mm f/2.8 • Sony ZV-E10 / a5100 / a6000 series • Ricoh GR III • SmallRig 28mm Viewfinder (not mentioned, but pictured) ⸻ If you like stories about small cameras, nostalgia, and finding joy in old gear — subscribe if that’s your vibe. I’m Rikohdad, and this is part of my Tiny Camera Series. Gear meets life. Stories through tech. Life captured simply.