Nikon Nikkor
16mm f/2.8D
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
20mm f/2.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 16mm f/2.8D
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
Help
 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 16mm f/2.8D

Reasons to consider the Nikon 20mm f/2.8D
Slightly shorter 43 mm vs 56 mm
Help
 More than 20% shorter
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 20mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
16mm f/2.8D:56 mm
20mm f/2.8D:43 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
16mm f/2.8D:16 mm
20mm f/2.8D:20 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Magnification Poor magnification Help
16mm f/2.8D:1:10 (0.1x)
20mm f/2.8D:1:8.3 (0.1x)
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Low light lens

$2,000
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$479
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
Zeiss CP.2 18mm/T3.6 Canon-ef

Zeiss CP.2 18mm/T3.6 Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$3,900
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the CP.2 18mm/T3.6 Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Compare the CP.2 18mm/T3.6 Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,395
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Fisheye lens

$649
Magnification More magnification
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Fisheye lens

$646
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the EF 15mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx

Wide angle lens

$349
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$349
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$569
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

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