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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G EDNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2014October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length20 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction13 elements in 11 groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and two aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detail–At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat–
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 94°; DX 70°DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon F mount; full-frame/FX coverage, also usable on DXNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRear focusing with Silent Wave Motor; manual focus possible, according to Nikon JapanStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.2 m from the focal planeMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailNikon Japan specifies maximum 0.23×; Camera Labs measures 1:4, which is not substituted for the maker valueActual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by both reviewsNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresCamera Labs observes visible focus breathing and some focus-ring playSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter77 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter82.5 mm70 mm
Length80.5 mm72 mm
Weight355 g220 g
ControlsFocus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; Photography Blog notes depth-of-field markings only at f/16 and no aperture ringCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters; 0.75 mm thread pitch52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceCamera 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 assignedDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 82.5 mm maximum diameter × 80.5 mm length from the mount, according to Nikon JapanApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 355 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-72 bayonet hood includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-77 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-72 hood and CL-1015 flexible pouchLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 25 September 2014; the global announcement was issued on 12 SeptemberNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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