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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G EDNikonAF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2007September 2014
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length14–24 mm20 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical construction14 elements in 11 groups13 elements in 11 groups
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and three aspherical elementsTwo ED glass elements and two aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal CoatNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detailConstant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range; G-type automatic diaphragm–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 114°–84°; DX 90°–61°FX and 35 mm film 94°; DX 70°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon F mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount with full-frame/FX coverage; also usable on DXNikon F mount; full-frame/FX coverage, also usable on DX
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification–0.23×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailInternal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; Nikon USA identifies Silent Wave Motor. Manual focus override via M/A modeRear focusing with Silent Wave Motor; manual focus possible, according to Nikon Japan
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.28 m at 18–24 mm; Nikon Japan specifies 0.3 m below 18 mmMinimum 0.2 m from the focal plane
Magnification detailNikon UK publishes a maximum reproduction ratio of 1/6.7, while the current Japanese table gives 0.14×; both are retained here without silently equating themNikon Japan specifies maximum 0.23×; Camera Labs measures 1:4, which is not substituted for the maker value
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera WorldNo optical VR, confirmed by both reviews
Video features–Camera Labs observes visible focus breathing and some focus-ring play
Design
Filter diameter–77 mm
Maximum diameter98 mm82.5 mm
Length131.5 mm80.5 mm
Weight1,000 g355 g
ControlsZoom ring, focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine finds both rings smooth with short focus-ring travelFocus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; Photography Blog notes depth-of-field markings only at f/16 and no aperture ring
Zoom designRotating zoom ring with focal-length markings at 14, 15, 16, 18, 20 and 24 mm–
Filter detailNo standard screw-in filter attachment. Digital Camera World notes specialist external filter systems can be used with a dedicated adapter77 mm screw-in filters; 0.75 mm thread pitch
Weather resistanceePHOTOzine identifies a rubber seal at the mount and Digital Camera World describes weather seals. The maker tables do not define broader protection, so no general rating is assignedCamera Labs identifies a rubber gasket at the mount and no further weather sealing; Photography Blog describes the lens as unsealed. A general weather-resistance rating is therefore not assigned
Dimensions detailApproximately 98 mm maximum diameter × 131.5 mm length from the lens mountApproximately 82.5 mm maximum diameter × 80.5 mm length from the mount, according to Nikon Japan
Weight detailNikon UK specifies approximately 1,000 g; the current Japanese table specifies approximately 970 g. The UK figure is retainedApproximately 355 g
Lens hoodFixed hood around the curved front elementHB-72 bayonet hood included
In the boxSlip-on front cap, rear cap and CL-M3 semi-soft case; Nikon Japan's shop identifies the rear cap as LF-1LC-77 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-72 hood and CL-1015 flexible pouch
Release detailNikon USA stated November 2007 availability; Nikon Japan's shop records 30 November 2007. Month precision is retained because the US first-sale day is not givenNikon Japan records first sale on 25 September 2014; the global announcement was issued on 12 September

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