Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G EDvsNikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED
20mm / F1.8
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AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
10-20mm / F4.5-5.6
15-30mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED suits you better
- Brightness2.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR suits you better
- Weight125g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 10-20mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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
- AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED80.5mm long × 82.5mm diameter
- AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR73mm long × 77mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED | Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 20mm | 10mm | +10mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 20mm | 20mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F4.5 | 2.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F5.6 | 3.3 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 22cm | −0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | 0.17× | +0.06x |
| Weight | 355g | 230g | +125g |
| Length | 80.5mm | 73mm | +7.5mm |
| Diameter | 82.5mm | 77mm | +5.5mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 72mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2017 | −3year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED relative to AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED
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AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
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