Nikon 20mm f1.8
Nikon 20mm f1.8
Introduction – Nikon 20mm f1.8
The new Nikon 20mm f1.8 is quite an interesting lens. On Full frame it is a wide angle lens, on Aps-C is similar as the 35mm lens on a FF camera, which is ideal as a one lens walk around solution. The f/1.8 aperture also helps to make pictures in low light environment as well. The lens has quite close 20cm minimal focus distance which together with the f/1.8 aperture helps to make pictures with nice, blurred background. The lens has 7 aperture blades. The lens is sharp wide open already. The only real drawback is the price which is little high for many people. The lens has internal focusing and non rotating front lens element. The lens has near silent SWM focusing motor.
Nikon 20mm f1.8 Specifications
Item |
Nikon 20mm f/1.8 |
Mount: |
Nikon F |
Filter size: |
77 mm |
Lens elements / groups: |
13 / 11 |
Exotic Lens elements: |
2 aspherical and 2 super ED elements |
Weight: |
357g ( 12.6 oz. ) |
Dimensions: |
81.3 x 78.7 mm ( 3.2 x 3.1 ” ) |
Close focus distance: |
20.07 cm ( 7.9″) |
Autofocus: |
USM ring-type ultrasonic |
Stabilizer: |
No |
Switches: |
Manual focus autofocus switch |
Lens Mount: |
Metal |
Format: |
Full frame |
Magnification: |
0.23 x |
Reproduction ratio: |
1 : 4 |
Aperture blades: |
7 |
Distance scale: |
yes |
Manual focus override: |
yes |
Focal length: |
20 mm |
Max Aperture: |
f/1.8 |
Min Aperture: |
f/16 |
Angle of view: |
94° on Full frame / 70° on Dx |
FTM (Manual focus override): |
yes |
Focus limiter: |
No |
Tripod mount ring: |
No |
Tilt / shift: |
No |
Nikon 20mm f1.8 accessories
-Lens caps
-Soft pouch
-Lens hood
Nikon 20mm f1.8 price
The price of the new Nikon 20mm is around 800 USD. It is more for Fx users.
Nikon 20mm f1.8
The lens is already available.
Nikon 20mm f1.8 Pros
-Very useful focal length on Fx and Dx as well
-f/1.8 brightness
-77mm filter size
-High optical performance
-Small size, little weight
-SWM ultrasonic motor
-20cm minimum focus distance
Nikon 20mm f1.8 cons
-High price
-Plastic filter thread