AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED
May 13, 2018 15:34:15 #
I am looking to add a fast, wide-angle prime lens to my collection. I have the NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 lens for my Nikon d750 and am considering buying the AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED. I figure it would let me go a little bit wider, give me a stop better low-light capability, hopefully with only an acceptable amount of distortion. In doing my due diligence, I checked KEH, B&H and Adorama for used lenses and came up empty. I checked Nikon’s website for refurbished and again nothing. eBay had a couple of used ones listed, but mostly what looked like new ones, pretty much at retail. Found plenty of 24mm and 28mm lenses though. It seems to have great reviews, but I rarely see it mentioned on this forum. So either this is a lens that is very well made, performs SO well no one wants to part with when upgrading or is such a niche lens that few people buy it. Can anyone enlighten me on which it may be?
May 13, 2018 16:04:24 #
romanmel7 wrote:
I am looking to add a fast, wide-angle prime lens ... (show quote)
If you check Ken Rockwell on this lens he says:f you want a super-fast, super-sharp, super easy to use ultra-wide lens, this is the best Nikon has ever made.
Checkout B&H reviews:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1082607-REG/nikon_20mm_f_1_8g_fx_lens.html#customerReview
Adorama has a used one for $100 lens than the list price.
May 13, 2018 16:08:55 #
Hai , 20 mm lens is a nice piece of optical thing every photographer liked to add . And this Marvell from NIKON is a gem !
I have seen the sample pics ; they're superb in all way
If I get enough money , I will definitely buy it .
Mohandas Pazhambalakode , Palakkad , Kerala , INDIA .
mohandaspzmpkd@rediffmail.com
I have seen the sample pics ; they're superb in all way
If I get enough money , I will definitely buy it .
Mohandas Pazhambalakode , Palakkad , Kerala , INDIA .
mohandaspzmpkd@rediffmail.com
May 13, 2018 16:19:21 #
romanmel7 wrote:
I am looking to add a fast, wide-angle prime lens ... (show quote)
I love this but not this one make sure it is a ZF.2
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Zeiss-21mm-F-2-8-Distagon-ZF-T-AIS-Manual-Focus-Lens-For-Nikon-82/372283553817?hash=item56add43819:g:uLMAAOSwn55a2jgj
May 13, 2018 16:44:32 #
I saw the review on Rockwell, but again, not much discussion here. Mr. Rockwell has a following, for sure, but I respect the diversity of opinion I get here, so that’s why I posted.
I also see the listing on Adorama. Thanks! I’ll consider it, but will wait for a bit more feedback.
I also see the listing on Adorama. Thanks! I’ll consider it, but will wait for a bit more feedback.
May 14, 2018 06:10:27 #
I have it and give it a 10. Great for large groups in small places like weddings and landscapes
May 14, 2018 07:24:12 #
May 14, 2018 08:04:51 #
Like any 20 mm along the left and right side. Even Adobe Elements can correct. Not really noticeable unless it’s people who might look wider but only at the left and right edges
May 14, 2018 09:15:00 #
SuperFly48
Loc: NE ILLINOIS
I bought a Nikon 24mm f/1.8 a short time back for my D850 and D7100. Really did not care for it especially that it was made in China; Nikon has sold out too??? I returned that lens and got the older design Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 manual focus lens instead; for what I shoot I prefer manual focus and its accuracy. Put the 28mm on my D850 and took it to downtown Chicago for a walk around at a special event at night. That lens did what it was supposed to do and I got some most interesting results. I got that lens because I have a Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 manual focus that is around 30 years old and it's my favorite lens on my D850. I gives me the results I desire, nice sharp images all over with very nice color rendering.
May 14, 2018 11:27:04 #
I bought the 20 1.8G lens for landscape shooting and loved this lens. I very sharp and the color rendering and contrast are very good also. I also had the Nikor
16 to 35/f4 which I used more often than my 20/f1.8.
16 to 35/f4 which I used more often than my 20/f1.8.
May 14, 2018 12:21:40 #
GEL wrote:
Like any 20 mm along the left and right side. Even Adobe Elements can correct. Not really noticeable unless it’s people who might look wider but only at the left and right edges
Thanks again. That is what I was after.
May 14, 2018 13:01:36 #
rfmaude41
Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)
par4fore wrote:
I love this but not this one make sure it is a ZF.2
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Zeiss-21mm-F-2-8-Distagon-ZF-T-AIS-Manual-Focus-Lens-For-Nikon-82/372283553817?hash=item56add43819:g:uLMAAOSwn55a2jgj
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Zeiss-21mm-F-2-8-Distagon-ZF-T-AIS-Manual-Focus-Lens-For-Nikon-82/372283553817?hash=item56add43819:g:uLMAAOSwn55a2jgj
Also on eBay are quite a few of the AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED, many of them NEW and in the $750 range.
May 14, 2018 15:03:35 #
I've a question regarding your consideration. Why pay a higher price for a 1.8 when you can get by with a 2.8? Just increase the ISO and save a good bit of money.
--Bob
--Bob
romanmel7 wrote:
I am looking to add a fast, wide-angle prime lens ... (show quote)
May 14, 2018 15:04:06 #
romanmel7 wrote:
I saw the review on Rockwell, but again, not much discussion here. Mr. Rockwell has a following, for sure, but I respect the diversity of opinion I get here, so that’s why I posted.
I also see the listing on Adorama. Thanks! I’ll consider it, but will wait for a bit more feedback.
I also see the listing on Adorama. Thanks! I’ll consider it, but will wait for a bit more feedback.
I have had the lens for several years, and I find that it stays on my full frame 80% of the time. I consider it one of my best lenses.
When I originally purchased it, the thought was to keep it in my bag in case I needed a wide angle lens. It has become one of my most trusted lenses and a pure delight! I was surprised by it's lack of distortion and over all performance! It is one of the lenses recommended for the new D850.
May 14, 2018 20:21:41 #
A local pawn shop has a Nikkor 20mm 2.8 very nice example they wanted 199.00 said I could have it for 150.00 , just sold mine on the hog because I just got the 14 -24 2.8 nikkor...
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