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Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S 20mm
Its 14-element optical design with three ED and three aspherical elements delivers sharp, high-contrast images with minimal flare, thanks to Nano Crystal Coatings. The weather-sealed, 505g build combines a bright f/1.8 aperture with a programmable control ring for precise handling in challenging conditions. This lens is best for landscape and architecture photographers using Nikon Z cameras who need a compact, durable ultra-wide prime with strong edge-to-edge clarity.
Focal length 20mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Nikon Z
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 505 g
af type Silent Wave Motor
lens type prime
66 Overall Score
Price MX$18,671
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 20 |
| Focal Length Max | 20 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S 20mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 16-50mm | 28-200mm | 12-100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 505 | 290 | 544 | 107 | 413 | 561 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | stepping motor | RXD | Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S 20mm | 53.6 | 36.7 | 71.8 | 44.3 | 84.6 | 40.6 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 93.1 | 37.1 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.7 | 81.3 | 86.6 | 90.9 | 82.5 | 83.5 | 80.4 | 78.5 | 89.5 | 37.1 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.6 | 86.6 | 69.8 | 85.1 | 91.1 | 83.5 | 63.3 | 89.5 | 84.9 | 82.8 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.6 | 74.7 | 98.6 | 43.7 | 69.2 | 76.8 | 63.3 | 83.2 | 80.3 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.6 | 77.3 | 78.4 | 74.2 | 92 | 65.5 | 22.1 | 95.4 | 75 | 99.5 |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Compare | 53.6 | 63.9 | 68.5 | 57 | 96.9 | 65.5 | 0 | 96.6 | 61.7 | 97 |
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