Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
20mm f/2.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Slightly more magnification 1:5.6 (0.2x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 20mm f/2.8D
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 20mm f/2.8D goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Cheaper $529.00 vs $1,999.95
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 The best price we've seen is $1,471 cheaper (3.8x less)
Shorter 43 mm vs 89 mm
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 2.1x shorter
Slightly lighter 263 g vs 0.6 kg
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 2.4x lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 69 mm vs 83 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 20mm f/2.8D

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
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED:24 mm
20mm f/2.8D:20 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$349
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,639
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,905 - $1,997
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

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