Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
20mm f/2.8 D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
More zoom 2.1x vs 1x
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 More than 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 35 mm vs 20 mm
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 Around 80% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Reasons to consider the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 D
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
Cheaper $479.00 vs $1,499.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,020 cheaper (3.1x less)
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D Learn more about
the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF:35 mm
20mm f/2.8 D:20 mm

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
AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF:2.1x
20mm f/2.8 D:1x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX 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 Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649
Length Is shorter
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$938
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$999
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Compare the Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$749
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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
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
Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
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
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

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