Nikon NIKKOR AF 20mm f/2.8D 20mm
Weighing just 97g, this 20mm f/2.8 prime is an ultra-portable full-frame wide-angle that relies on a Super Integrated Coating for contrast. Its compact build and 62mm filter thread make it a discreet, affordable entry into expansive perspectives on Nikon F-mount bodies with a focus motor. This lens is best for street photographers who prioritize a lightweight setup and can work around the lack of weather sealing.
Focal length 20mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Nikon F
Weight 163 g
af type Autofocus (for Nikon Cameras with an Autofocus Motor)
lens type prime
66 Overall Score
Price $610
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 20 |
| Focal Length Max | 20 |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus (for Nikon Cameras with an Autofocus Motor) |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 249 |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR AF 20mm f/2.8D 20mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 163 | 590 | 290 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | Autofocus (for Nikon Cameras with an Autofocus Motor) | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR AF 20mm f/2.8D 20mm | 53.9 | 81.8 | 89.4 | 37.2 | 61.7 | 83.9 | 33.6 | 77.7 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.8 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 83.9 | 80.6 | 85.5 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.8 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
