Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D vs Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D and Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED.
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Product |
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED |
| Name | Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D | Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF 20mm F2.8 D | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED |
| Release Year | 1994 | 2014 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 624 USD | 799 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D |
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 AF 20mm F2.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED |
| Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 20 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,23 | |
Aperture |
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED |
| Construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 13 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D |
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 AF 20mm F2.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 69 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 42 mm | 80 mm |
| Weight | 270 gr | 355 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-4 | 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 |