Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
Nikon F-Mount
Both are DX ultra-wide zooms for Nikon F-mount APS-C DSLRs, eight years apart. The AF-P DX 10-20 VR (May 2017) is the compact, modern model: 230 g, 72 mm filter, a stabilizer with 3.5 stops and a quiet stepping motor that Nikon says is also suited for video. The AF-S DX 10-24 f/3.5-4.5G ED (April 2009) has no stabilization but is faster and reaches 24 mm. It weighs 460 g, has a 77 mm filter and an ultrasonic motor with manual override.
So the 10-20 scores on weight and stabilization, the 10-24 on aperture and focal range.
Which one suits whom?
- AF-P 10-20: You want the lightest ultra-wide with VR for travel and handheld shots.
- AF-S 10-24: You want more speed, 24 mm at the long end and accept double the weight.
Key differences
- Focal length: 10-20 mm on the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR, 10-24 mm on the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED.
- The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED is faster: f/3.5 instead of f/4.5, about 0.7 stops more light.
- The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR is 230 g lighter (230 g vs 460 g).
- The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR is 14 mm shorter.
- Only the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR has optical image stabilization.
- The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR focuses closer: from 22 cm instead of 24 cm.
- Filter thread: 72 mm on the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR, 77 mm on the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR | Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10-20 mm | 10-24 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Weight | 230 g | 460 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 22 cm | 24 cm |
| Length | 73 mm | 87 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | no |
Size comparison
- Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR: 73 × 77 mm
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED: 87 × 83 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).