Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 SvsTamron 12-20mm F2.8
NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S
20mm / F1.8
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12-20mm F2.8
12-20mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight80g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 12-20mm F2.8 suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-20mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S108.5mm long × 84.5mm diameter
- 12-20mm F2.8121.3mm long × 90mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S | Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 20mm | 12mm | +8mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 20mm | 20mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 18cm | +0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 505g | 585g | −80g |
| Length | 108.5mm | 121.3mm | −12.8mm |
| Diameter | 84.5mm | 90mm | −5.5mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | — | No data |
| Released | 2019 | 2026 | −7year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S relative to 12-20mm F2.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S
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12-20mm F2.8
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