The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G and the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED 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 PC 19mm F4E ED is the longer of the two lenses at 124mm. The Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G with a length of 85mm, is 39mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G's 74mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G and Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED 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. Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G weighs 373g, which means it is 512g (57%) lighter than the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED which has a weight of 885g.
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G 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.
On the other hand, the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 19mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 28.5mm.