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Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8

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NikonNIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2020March 2023
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length20 mm26 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionFourteen elements in eleven groupsEight elements in six groups
Special elementsThree ED and three aspherical elementsThree aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat–
Aperture detailf/1.8 maximum; f/16 minimumf/2.8 maximum; f/16 minimum
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 94°; DX 70°FX 79°; DX 57°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 39 mm lens on full frame
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.19×0.19×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailNikon's launch announcement identifies a stepping motor for fast, quiet autofocus; UK page describes a multi-focusing systemStepping-motor autofocus, according to Nikon USA
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.2 m from focal plane; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notesAll-element focusing system; minimum 0.2 m measured from focal plane. The inner barrel extends during close focusing
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.19×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.19×
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible camera bodies can provide in-body stabilisationNo optical VR; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisation
Video featuresNikon describes smooth, quiet focus and suppressed focus breathing, with silent aperture control using the control ringCamera Labs finds visible focus breathing; both Camera Labs and Amateur Photographer find audible focus-drive noise
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter84.5 mm70 mm
Length108.5 mm23.5 mm
Weight505 g125 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 for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; focus mode selected through the camera
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch, attach to the supplied HB-111 hood rather than directly to the lens
Weather resistanceNikon states extensive sealing of movable barrel parts against dust and moisture; not a waterproof guaranteeMetal mount and dust- and drip-resistant design; Nikon does not guarantee resistance in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 84.5 mm maximum diameter × 108.5 mm from the camera lens mount flangeApproximately 70 × 23.5 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 505 gApproximately 125 g
Lens hoodHB-95 includedHB-111 included; provides filter attachment and protects the front
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-95 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-K108 front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-111 hood; CL-C4 case optional
Release detailNikon USA's February 2020 announcement specifies March 2020 availability; an earlier confirmed retail day was not foundNikon USA specifies early March 2023 availability; month precision retained

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