Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 20 mm f/1.8G ED 20mm
Nikon
61 Overall Score
vs
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Street
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 20 mm f/1.8G ED 20mm | Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 12 |
| Groups | — | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Traitement nanocristal | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.24x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 20 mm f/1.8G ED 20mm
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 20 mm f/1.8G ED 20mm0.003score per dollar
vs
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM0.005score per dollar
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 20 mm f/1.8G ED 20mm wins 3 specs while Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM wins 4.
