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

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S and Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED.

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Product
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Name Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S Nikon Nikkor AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20093
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Release Year 2020 2014
Release Date 2020-02-12
MSRP N/A 799 USD
Last known price 946 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,19 0,23
Aperture
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 13 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings ED and aspherical elements + Nano Crystal and Super Integrated coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
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 Z 20mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 85 mm 83 mm
Length 109 mm 80 mm
Weight 505 gr 355 gr
Other
Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-95 HB-72
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