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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 20mm f/2.8D

Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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At its widest, the 20mm f/2.8D captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Shorter 43 mm vs 81 mm
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Around 50% shorter
Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 20mm f/2.8D

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

More zoom 1.9x vs 1x
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More than 90% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:6.7 (0.1x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 35 mm vs 20 mm
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Around 80% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor  18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
20mm f/2.8D:20 mm
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF:35 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
20mm f/2.8D:1:8.3 (0.1x)
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF:1:6.7 (0.1x)

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

Zoom range Poor zoom Help
20mm f/2.8D:1x
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF:1.9x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  28mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$500

Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Nikon Nikkor  24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$349

Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649

Auto focus Lacks autofocus
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
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

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D 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

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Length Slightly longer
Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330

Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$479

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Low light lens

$649

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF 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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
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

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$575

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor  24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599

Magnification Significantly more magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$499

Magnification Much more magnification
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Zoom range Less zoom

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