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Nikkor AF-S 20mm f/1.8 G (FX) - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Sample Shots
The following sample shots were taken with a D3x and RAW-converted via CaptureOne.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window).
| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
160 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/7.1 |
| Exposure |
1/160s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
160 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/3.5 |
| Exposure |
1/1250s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
125 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
| Exposure |
1/25s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/5.0 |
| Exposure |
1/125s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
160 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/7.1 |
| Exposure |
1/200s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
| Exposure |
1/100s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
160 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
| Exposure |
1/1600s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
160 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/8.0 |
| Exposure |
1/250s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
160 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/8.0 |
| Exposure |
1/400s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
160 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
| Exposure |
1/125s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
160 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/8.0 |
| Exposure |
1/500s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
160 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/8.0 |
| Exposure |
1/500s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/5.0 |
| Exposure |
1/50s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
125 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/2.8 |
| Exposure |
1/2000s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
125 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/8.0 |
| Exposure |
1/250s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
125 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/8.0 |
| Exposure |
1/640s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
125 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
| Exposure |
1/800s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
125 |
| Focal Length |
20.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/4.0 |
| Exposure |
1/800s |
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Verdict
There were no doubt high expectations, and the Nikon AF-S 20/1.8 G mostly delivers. Image center sharpness is excellent straight from the largest aperture, the borders and corners are a bit weaker at large apertures, but stopped down considerably (something you'd want to do anyway for landscapes), there is very good sharpness across the whole frame.
Distortion is moderate, as is the level of CAs, but the high amount of vignetting wide open is a little surprising.
In terms of build quality there are no surprises and the Nikkor is in-line with its recently announced f/1.8 siblings.
Are there any competitors? Well, there's the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG ART which is a compelling lens. However, due to its higher speed, it is more expensive and quite a brick which may not be to everybody's taste.
Mechanical Quality:
★★★★★
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