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Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S

A well-regarded astro, landscape and environmental-portrait prime — excellent coma control and low distortion for an ultra-wide, often cited as one of the best 20mm primes on any mount.

Starting from
£1089 new
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Core
Released
2020
Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
20mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Compatible Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Filter Size
77mm
Dimensions
84.5mm x 108.5mm
Weight
505g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor (STM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.19x
Min. Focus Distance
0.2m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.6
Street
6.0
Travel
5.6
Wedding & Events
6.3
Vlogging & Video
6.9
Filmmaking
6.4
Documentary
6.6
Landscape
8.0
Casual
5.3
Food
5.0
Architecture
7.7
Astrophotography
7.7
Underwater
7.3
✅ Great For
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Landscape 8.0 Strong on optical quality, focal length and weather sealing. Low distortion and strong sharpness for wide-angle landscape work.
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Architecture 7.7 Strong on optical quality, focal length and filter compatibility.
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Astrophotography 7.7 Strong on maximum aperture, focal length and optical quality. Excellent coma control at f/1.8 makes this a top pick for night skies.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🍽️
Food 5.0 Held back by close focusing and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S