Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED vs Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S

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Product
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Name Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20093
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Release Year 2014 2020
Release Date 2020-02-12
MSRP 799 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 946 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23 0,19
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 14 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information ED and aspherical elements + Nano Crystal and Super Integrated coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Focal Length 20 mm 20 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 85 mm
Length 80 mm 109 mm
Weight 355 gr 505 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-72 HB-95
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories:
77mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77
Rear Lens Cap LF-4
Bayonet Hood HB-72
Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1015