vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 D

Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D Learn more about
the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 D

Reasons to consider the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 AIS

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 D.
Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 AIS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
20 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
Nikon Nikkor  24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$349

Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Is longer
Prime lens Is a zoom lens

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
Lensbaby Muse PL Mount Sony-alpha

Lensbaby Muse PL Mount Sony-alpha

Lens

$100

Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zeiss Distagon  T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,395

Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture
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

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259

Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Nikon Nikkor  24mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$479

Nikon Nikkor  14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M

Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M

Wide angle lens

Leica Elmarit 21mm f/2.8 M MF

Leica Elmarit 21mm f/2.8 M MF

Wide angle lens

$4,395

Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Wide maximum Wider aperture

discussion Which do you think is better?

Speech is free, but discussion at LensHero is moderated! Please discuss your opinion of these lenses here, and discuss feedback for LensHero at our support community.

Showing 0 comments