The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 20mm f1.8G ED and the Nikon 20mm f2.8D for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon 20mm f1.8G ED is the longer of the two lenses at 81mm. The Nikon 20mm f2.8D with a length of 43mm, is 38mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 20mm f1.8G ED also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Nikon 20mm f2.8D's 69mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 20mm f2.8D weighs 270g, 23% (85g) lighter than the Nikon 20mm f1.8G ED's weight of 355g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 20mm f1.8G ED has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon 20mm f2.8D has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 20mm f1.8G ED:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 20mm f2.8D:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 20mm f1.8G ED has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Nikon 20mm f2.8D has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
20mm but while Nikon 20mm f1.8G ED has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Nikon 20mm f2.8D's widest aperture value is
F2.8.