Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Fixed Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
November 2, 2019 - Comment
Nikon 20mm f/2.8D lens for Nikon digital SLR cameras is a compact and lightweight ultra-wide-angle lens ideal for landscapes, interiors, events and more. Product Features Compact ultra-wide-angle lens construction Superb optical design for Architecture, wedding, and landscape photography 94-Degree (70-degree with Nikon DX Format) picture coverage with edge-to-edge sharpness Close range correction for distortion-free pictures
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great ergonomics, small size It was either a used 20 f/2.8 D or the newer 20 1.8 G. Decided to go for the f/2.8 D because I don’t need f/1.8 and it’s much more economical when buying used. Well built, great ergonomics, small size. The old school screw drive AF leaves a bit to be desired; it’s unrefined and kind of noisy, but quick and accurate. There’s no manual focus override on this lens, so you have to steer clear of the MF ring when auto focusing and flip the switch on the body to change to MF. It’s an older lens…
one of my favorite lenses i’ve ever used (along with the 35mm f/2D) call me crazy, but i’d rather have this lens over the highly touted nikkor 20mm 1.8G because of its significantly smaller size. sure image quality might be worse, but for the layman it is hardly distinguishable and as someone who travels a LOT, this lens is superior to its G cousin. one last thing, perhaps not what most people care about, but the D nikkor lenses just have more character than the newer nikkor lineups (the AiS ones have even more character). something about the screw drive…
Very satisfied Works great on my F4 SLR. I take advantage of the auto focus and yet can control the aperture on the lens when the body of the older generation of cameras cannot. What I am amazed with the most with is that this lens has minimal distortion for a wide angle lens. Cheep knock-off brands lack good error corrective elements that are essential for a good image especially at the wider aperture settings. I like the build quality as well of the older lenses. The specs on the G series may be better, but…