The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE and the Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S 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 Z 20mm F1.8 S is the longer of the two lenses at 109mm. The Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE with a length of 43mm, is 66mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE's 72mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE and Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 Z 28mm F2.8 SE weighs 160g, which means it is 345g (68%) lighter than the Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S which has a weight of 505g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE and the Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S 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.