Seeking opinions re best 20mm prime lens for full frame nikon or ?
Dec 11, 2022 14:12:07 #
DonIII
Loc: Southern California
Good day,
I am the fortunate owner of a Nikon Full Frame D800 and a great D4. I am feeling a desire for a good wide angle prime lens. I think I have it narrowed to the Sigma ART 1.4 20mm and the Nikon 1.8 20mm. In the "good condition" used lens market they are pretty close in price. I would like to ask the opinions of my friends here .
If you have a suggestion or opinion that is outside the framework of my question, that's ok too! Like if you think maybe a good zoom? Or a third choice in 20mm prime? or anything really that would help me.
I currently have a Nikon VR 28-300 zoom for Full Frame, and a Sigma 50mm 1.4 for full frame. (Not ART). I swap them back and forth between my two FF Nikons.
Thank you!
Don
I am the fortunate owner of a Nikon Full Frame D800 and a great D4. I am feeling a desire for a good wide angle prime lens. I think I have it narrowed to the Sigma ART 1.4 20mm and the Nikon 1.8 20mm. In the "good condition" used lens market they are pretty close in price. I would like to ask the opinions of my friends here .
If you have a suggestion or opinion that is outside the framework of my question, that's ok too! Like if you think maybe a good zoom? Or a third choice in 20mm prime? or anything really that would help me.
I currently have a Nikon VR 28-300 zoom for Full Frame, and a Sigma 50mm 1.4 for full frame. (Not ART). I swap them back and forth between my two FF Nikons.
Thank you!
Don
Dec 11, 2022 15:47:33 #
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The Sigma is very highly rated.
Dec 11, 2022 19:28:55 #
Personally I would go with the Sigma. Especially because I shoot with a Canon/s 
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But I have the Sigma and it is a fine lens.
.But I have the Sigma and it is a fine lens.
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Dec 12, 2022 06:05:50 #
I have always favored lenses made by the manufacturer of the camera and I have said in the past I have nothing against independent lenses, especially lenses when the budget is low.
The 20mm f1.8 lens is a superb, professional optic and it was specifically made to be used with Nikon cameras.
The 20mm f1.8 lens is a superb, professional optic and it was specifically made to be used with Nikon cameras.
Dec 12, 2022 07:38:13 #
Why put anything but a Nikon lens on a Nikon camera?
--Bob
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Dec 12, 2022 08:28:56 #
colt4x5
Loc: Central Connecticut
DonIII wrote:
Good day,
I am the fortunate owner of a Nikon Full Frame D800 and a great D4. I am feeling a desire for a good wide angle prime lens. I think I have it narrowed to the Sigma ART 1.4 20mm and the Nikon 1.8 20mm.
Thank you!
Don
I am the fortunate owner of a Nikon Full Frame D800 and a great D4. I am feeling a desire for a good wide angle prime lens. I think I have it narrowed to the Sigma ART 1.4 20mm and the Nikon 1.8 20mm.
Thank you!
Don
Nikon's 20mm f/1.8 is a superb lens. That would be (in fact was) my choice.
John
Dec 12, 2022 10:18:16 #
I have the Nikon 20mm f1.8 and use it on my D850. It is an excellent lens. I recommend it. The Sigma is highly rated too.
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Dec 12, 2022 10:50:15 #
I had the Nikon lens. It was very sharp. I don’t doubt the quality of the Sigma lens. However, which lens makes you feel better when attached to your camera? Nikon to Nikon , to me, is the gold standard. It is not necessarily true by performance but Sigma is not Nikon.
This is not a blanket endorsement of Nikkor lenses as I have owned some ‘stinkers’.
This is not a blanket endorsement of Nikkor lenses as I have owned some ‘stinkers’.
Dec 12, 2022 11:04:23 #
Both I and my professional photographer son use and love the Nikon on our Nikon D810. Superb lens.
Dec 12, 2022 12:19:38 #
Go with the Sigma, great lens.
I have the 150- 600 sport lens, 150 2.8 Macro, 50 1.4 and they are all excellent lenses. I also have the Sigma 1.4 teleconverter which is great too. I shoot Nicon 850, 500 and Z7 all great cameras.
I have the 150- 600 sport lens, 150 2.8 Macro, 50 1.4 and they are all excellent lenses. I also have the Sigma 1.4 teleconverter which is great too. I shoot Nicon 850, 500 and Z7 all great cameras.
Dec 12, 2022 13:33:49 #
I have the Nikon 1.8 20mm prime purchased years ago for use with my dslr. Moved to the z7ii. Love that I can still use this lens with the adapter on the z line. Not sure you could do that with the sigma. Nikon lenses hold their value better than non OEE lenses.
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Dec 12, 2022 14:10:53 #
DonIII
Loc: Southern California
Thank you to everyone who replied to my inquiry. I wish I could find a place that would rent me each lens for a week for a reasonable amount. Then I could try each. I think just going by manufacturer and name recognition the Nikon would be the safer bet. Seems most of you favor that one. Thanks again!
Dec 12, 2022 14:11:39 #
Dec 12, 2022 14:12:28 #
DonIII
Loc: Southern California
Thank you for your reply and input. That's a good point about adaptability in the event of switching to a mirrorless Nikon.
Dec 12, 2022 14:13:10 #
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