The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR 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 16-35mm f4G ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 125mm. The Nikon 20mm f2.8D with a length of 43mm, is 82mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR 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, 60% (415g) lighter than the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR's weight of 685g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR 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 16-35mm f4G ED VR:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 20mm f2.8D:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR and the Nikon 20mm f2.8D has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Focal Range
Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR has a focal range of 16-35mm and
2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
24 - 52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 20mm f2.8D is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 30mm.
