Nikon Nikkor
20mm f/2.8 AIS
 vs
Lensbaby
Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 AIS
Much narrower aperture f/22 vs f/5.6
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 At its narrowest, the 20mm f/2.8 AIS goes 3.9 f-stops narrower
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 20mm f/2.8 AIS captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly shorter 43 mm vs 58 mm
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 Around 30% shorter
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Reasons to consider the Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
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 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Slightly cheaper $249.95 vs $649.00
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 The best price we've seen is $399 cheaper (2.6x less)
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f Learn more about
the Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Length Short Help
20mm f/2.8 AIS:43 mm
Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f:58 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Fisheye lens

$649
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f
Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f
Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$479
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS
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 Narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS
Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,843
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Weight Heavier
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$269
Aperture Wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef vs the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$649
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$649
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

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