Tamron
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f.
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
More magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:6.5 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 60% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.7 kg
Help
 More than 20% lighter
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f

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
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f:14 mm
20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f: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
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,699
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f
Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f
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 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Fisheye lens

$649
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Fisheye lens

$1,349
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$350
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$649
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f
Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Low light lens

$300
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 16mm f/2.4 Pancake vs the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$360
Length Shorter
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f

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