Nikon Nikkor
20mm f/2.8 D
 vs
Canon
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 D
Cheaper $479.00 vs $1,439.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $960 cheaper (3x less)
Slightly better wide angle 20 mm vs 50 mm
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 2.5x better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D Learn more about
the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 D

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM captures much more light, 2.4 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 20 mm
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 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
20mm f/2.8 D:20 mm
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:50 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Low light lens

$289
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$360
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$1,490
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Weight Heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

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