Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED vs Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED and Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Name Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Release Year 2014 2005
Release Date
MSRP 799 USD 469 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 12 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Focal Length 20 mm 60 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
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 73 mm
Length 80 mm 69 mm
Weight 355 gr 335 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-72 ET-67B
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