NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 Svs FE 20mm f/1.8 G
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (2018)
From £849
Best for Street, travel & everyday photography
View NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
VS
Sony
FE 20mm f/1.8 G (2020)
From £849
Best for Astrophotography, landscape & environmental portraits
View FE 20mm f/1.8 G
Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Everyday Photography — NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (2018): One of the best 35mm lenses available — compact, sharp, and the ideal daily prime for Z-mount.
Astrophotography, Landscape & Environmental Portraits — FE 20mm f/1.8 G (2020): A remarkably compact ultra-wide prime — f/1.8 at 20mm in a travel-friendly package with outstanding optical quality.
Who should buy what
Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (2018) | FE 20mm f/1.8 G (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £849 |
| Sensor | Nikon Z mount (full-frame) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Multi-Focus System (two AF groups) — fast and quiet | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — quiet and fast |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS) | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 370g | 373g |
| Dimensions | 73mm diameter × 86mm length | 73.5mm diameter × 84.7mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 62mm filter thread | 67mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S | FE 20mm f/1.8 G |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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