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Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2020October 2019
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length20 mm24 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionFourteen elements in eleven groupsTwelve elements in ten groups
Special elementsThree ED and three aspherical elementsOne ED and four aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal CoatNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detailf/1.8 maximum; f/16 minimumf/1.8 maximum; f/16 minimum
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 94°; DX 70°FX 84°; DX 61°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m0.25 m
Maximum magnification0.19×0.15×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailNikon's launch announcement identifies a stepping motor for fast, quiet autofocus; UK page describes a multi-focusing systemMulti-focusing system using two AF drives in tandem; near-silent stepping motors, according to Nikon's launch announcement
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.2 m from focal plane; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notesRear focusing system according to Nikon UK; minimum 0.25 m from focal plane; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notes
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.19×Maximum reproduction ratio approximately 0.15×
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible camera bodies can provide in-body stabilisationNo lens optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible cameras provide in-body stabilisation. Nikon's launch release identifies in-camera five-axis VR and electronic VR
Video featuresNikon describes smooth, quiet focus and suppressed focus breathing, with silent aperture control using the control ringNikon describes reduced focus breathing, near-silent AF and silent aperture control through the control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter84.5 mm78 mm
Length108.5 mm96.5 mm
Weight505 g450 g
ControlsProgrammable focus/control ring and A/M switch; control ring can adjust ISO, aperture or exposure compensation; no focus-distance scaleProgrammable focus/control ring and A/M switch; ring can control aperture or exposure compensation; no focus-distance scale
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon states extensive sealing of movable barrel parts against dust and moisture; not a waterproof guaranteeNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guarantee
Dimensions detailApproximately 84.5 mm maximum diameter × 108.5 mm from the camera lens mount flangeApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 96.5 mm from the camera lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 505 gApproximately 450 g
Lens hoodHB-95 includedHB-88 included
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-95 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-72B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-88 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailNikon USA's February 2020 announcement specifies March 2020 availability; an earlier confirmed retail day was not foundNikon Canada's September 2019 announcement specifies October 2019 availability; a confirmed first retail day was not found

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