Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S vs TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8
Nikon 20mm f/1.8 has a wider field of view. TTartisan 23mm f/1.8 has a longer reach.
The Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S is a 20mm f/1.8 prime, and the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 is a 23mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S 
TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S better than the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8?
- Wider field of view (20mm vs 23mm)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.3 m)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
Why is the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 better than the Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S?
- Longer reach (23mm vs 20mm)
- 295 g lighter (210 g vs 505 g)
- 42 mm shorter (67 mm vs 108.5 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 77 mm)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2020)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S has the edge: it goes wider, to 20mm against 23mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S has the edge: it goes wider, to 20mm against 23mm.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S has the edge: it goes wider, to 20mm against 23mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S | TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 20mm | 23mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 505 g (17.81 oz) | 210 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 108.5 x 84.5 mm | 74 x 67 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.2 m (0.66 ft) ◆ | 0.30 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Price | — | $127 list price |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · TTartisan
- 108.5 × 84.5 mm
- 67 × 74 mm
The Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S is 42 mm longer and 295 g heavier than the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S
TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S or the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8?
- The TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 weighs 210 g, 295 g less than the Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S (505 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S or the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8?
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.3 m for the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8.
- Do the Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S and the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S or the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S has the edge: it goes wider, to 20mm against 23mm.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S or the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S has the edge: it goes wider, to 20mm against 23mm.
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