Nikon Nikkor AF 20 mm f/2.8D vs Samyang 20 mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC
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| Compare | Lightest | Fastest Aperture |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Landscape | Landscape |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.25 m | 0.2 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 270 g | 497 g |
| Length | 69 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Diameter | 42.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 77 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 1994 | 2016 |
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Comparing Nikon Nikkor AF 20 mm f/2.8D (20 mm, f/2.8) and Samyang 20 mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC (20 mm, f/1.8).
Nikon Nikkor AF 20 mm f/2.8D is the lightest at 270 g, Samyang 20 mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC weighs 497 g.
Samyang 20 mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.8, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Samyang 20 mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC can focus closest at 0.2 m minimum focus distance.
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