Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S vs Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Laowa
20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S is faster by 2.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S | 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Laowa |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Prime | Tilt-Shift |
| Focal length | 20mm | 20mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2020 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Weight g | 505.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 82 |
| Length mm | 108.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 84.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.2 (closer focusing) | 0.25 |
| Max magnification | 0.189 | 0.17 |
| Blades | n/a | 14 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S
The Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S is a fast wide-angle prime for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with an S-Line build, popular for landscapes, interiors and astrophotography.
Pros
- f/1.8 aperture
- Sharp across the frame
- Weather-sealed
- Well controlled coma
Cons
- No lens-based stabilization
- Relatively large (505 g)
Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift
The Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift is a tilt-shift lens covering 20mm at f/4 for Nikon Z mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.