Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S vs Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S
Nikon Z
Both belong to Nikon's Z S-Line and cover wide angle, but they solve different problems. The Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S (September 2020) is a 14 to 24 mm zoom with constant f/2.8. Despite its bulging front element, it takes 112 mm screw-in filters via the supplied lens hood. The Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S (February 2020) is a prime lens, a good stop faster at f/1.8. It weighs 505 g against 650 g for the zoom, takes 77 mm filters and focuses down to 20 cm.
With the zoom you get flexibility in framing, with the prime more light.
Which one suits whom?
- 14-24mm: You want to work flexibly from very wide to 24 mm, for example in architecture and landscape.
- 20mm f/1.8: You shoot night skies, reportage or interiors in low light and want a smaller lens.
Key differences
- Focal length: 14-24 mm on the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S, 20 mm on the Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S.
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S is faster: f/1.8 instead of f/2.8, about 1.3 stops more light.
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S is 145 g lighter (505 g vs 650 g).
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S is 16 mm shorter.
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S focuses closer: from 20 cm instead of 28 cm.
- Filter thread: 112 mm on the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S, 77 mm on the Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S | Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 14-24 mm | 20 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Weight | 650 g | 505 g |
| Filter diameter | 112 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 28 cm | 20 cm |
| Length | 125 mm | 109 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no |
Size comparison
- Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S: 125 × 89 mm
- Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S: 109 × 85 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).