Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G

The autofocus on this lens is incredibly fast and silent, locking onto subjects almost instantly, and the lightweight 373-gram build makes it easy to carry on long shoots. I was surprised by how well it handles flare for such a wide angle, even shooting into the sun.

I was genuinely surprised by how light this lens is at just 373 grams, making it effortless to carry on a long hike. The f/1.8 aperture lets in plenty of light for sharp astro shots, and the two AA elements keep the image quality crisp even at the edges.

The autofocus is snappy even in low light, and the whole thing balances perfectly on my camera body without feeling front-heavy. At 373 grams, I barely notice it in my bag all day, which makes it my default walk-around lens now.