Has anyone seen the New NIKKOR 10-20mm Lens: I have seen that Nikon has a new wide angle lens (Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR) that was supposed to be available last month.

steve_s Loc: Bryan, TX

I have seen that Nikon has a new wide angle lens (Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR) that was supposed to be available last month. Has any seen this lens or have any information on its performance? $300 seems like a good price, if it performs well. Right now my shortest FL is an 18-55 mm zoom, and I'd like something shorter for landscapes. I would be putting this on a D5300. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

There was a recent post titled "It's Here".

Steve Perry Loc: Sylvania, Ohio

I have one, but I haven't really tested it too much yet. Very small and light, surprisingly so in fact. Center and mid-range areas seem sharp, corners are noticeably softer - but for $300, it's hard to complain.

Pablo8 Loc: Nottingham UK.

If it performs as well as the Sigma 10-20mm, it should be OK.

CO

I've always been leery of lenses that have a plastic lens mount. Maybe it's durable enough. I don't know. Reviews I've read say that it's very sharp.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

steve_s wrote:

I have seen that Nikon has a new wide angle lens (Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR) that was supposed to be available last month. Has any seen this lens or have any information on its performance? $300 seems like a good price, if it performs well. Right now my shortest FL is an 18-55 mm zoom, and I'd like something shorter for landscapes. I would be putting this on a D5300. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve

Pictures have been posted here. I'm sure he will post more soon.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

steve_s wrote:

I have seen that Nikon has a new wide angle lens (Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR) that was supposed to be available last month. Has any seen this lens or have any information on its performance? $300 seems like a good price, if it performs well. Right now my shortest FL is an 18-55 mm zoom, and I'd like something shorter for landscapes. I would be putting this on a D5300. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve

Very few reviews but looks like another winner for those that want to get into this range and who are on a budget. Plus, a Nikon lens uses Nikon developed glass unlike third party glass that buy their glass from the lowest bidder.

Julian Loc: Sarasota, FL

Yes

rdubreuil Loc: Dummer, NH USA

Before you purchase best check compatibility with your D5300 as this is a -P version lens. You may have to update your camera firmware and even then the lens may not have complete intended functions. Here's the link to the Nikon product forum.
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/camera-lenses/20067/af-p-dx-nikkor-10-20mm-f%252f4.5-5.6g-vr.html#tab-ProductDetail-ProductTabs-Forum

delraypiper Loc: Delray Beach, FL

I have one and it works well on my D5300, You do have to update the firmware to the latest version. I just got the lens yesterday and have taken some shots on my morning run. I have no complaints about the sharpness, but as I said, I haven't taken that many shots yet. I expect to use it along with the other P lenses for a lightweight travel kit. Not so great in low light, but I have a 35 f1.8 for that.

If I am going to be doing serious photo stuff,i.e., wildlife or landscapes, I'll use my D500 or D810. This kit is for putting in the truck while I am out and about.

I do like the new DX lenses. For what I intend to use them for, they are just what I need. And they pair well with the D5300. Small, light and handy.

John D

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

CO wrote:

I've always been leery of lenses that have a plastic lens mount....

It's probably fine for folks who only use an ultrawide occasionally.

Maybe a more pertinent question is whether a metal bayonet mount makes a lens worth $600 to $850 more (Nikkor 10-20mm DX: $300 versus Nikkor 10-24mm DX: $900 or Nikkor 12-24mm DX: $1150)?

fetzler Loc: North West PA

Consider the NEW Tamron 10-24mm it is sharp and a little brighter