Nikon 20mm f1.8G AF-S

andy main · 8 Mar 2015

Hi,

I am thinking of getting the Nikon 20mm f1.8G AF-S, over the Nikon 16-35mm f4. I have a 24-70, but want something a little wider to go with it.

Does anyone have any feedback, either positive or negative on the 20mm?

Cheers!

chrism_scotland · 8 Mar 2015

Very good lens, I replaced my 16-35 with it as a nice light wide option, cracking lens, you can see some shots I've taken with it here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrismscotland/sets/72157648238542963/
I was considering selling mine but intend to keep it now as part of a light travel kit. I have mine as the wider alternative to my Tamron 24-70 f2.8 and intend to have it as part of a 20, 28/35, 70-200 travel kit when I don't want to lug the 24-70

andy main · 8 Mar 2015

Thanks Chris, great shots... it would be my preferred one of the two because of its size and weight too!

chrism_scotland · 8 Mar 2015

IQ wise its better than the 16-35 is at 20mm, its also a lot quicker (f1.8v f4) which to me negates the need for VR. Obviously if you wanted the 16-20mm part of the 16-35 then you need to buy that!

Ed Sutton · 8 Mar 2015

There's always the 18-35 if you need versatility and light weight. IQ is none too shabby.

chrism_scotland · 8 Mar 2015

Ed Sutton said:
There's always the 18-35 if you need versatility and light weight. IQ is none too shabby.

Agreed with Ed, if you don't need the f1.8 then the 18-35 is a cracker

rookies · 8 Mar 2015

Have u guys got the 18-35 as I though about one of these as don't need 1.8 for landscape. How light is it

chrism_scotland · 8 Mar 2015

I have used the 18-35G before and while I didn't like the build of it, its built to its price, felt a lot more plasticky than the 16-35 but then its much cheaper and lighter. IQ wise its a stunning lens if you don't want f1.8

Ed Sutton · 8 Mar 2015

I have the 18-35 and it's about as heavy and about the same size as an 85/1.8 I'd say - deffo a helluva lot lighter than the 14-24!

I'm odd in that I actually prefer the feel of the 'plastic' lenses. (Gets coat...

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chrism_scotland · 8 Mar 2015

Ed Sutton said:
I have the 18-35 and it's about as heavy and about the same size as an 85/1.8 I'd say - deffo a helluva lot lighter than the 14-24!

I'm odd in that I actually prefer the feel of the 'plastic' lenses. (Gets coat... )

Its something I've changed my tune on over the years and its partly because of the Nikon "G" Primes, they're stunning IQ wise but not as nicely build as the older metal D primes, but if they're lighter and better what do I care if its plastic, its the modern way

Ed Sutton · 8 Mar 2015

chrism_scotland said:
Its something I've changed my tune on over the years and its partly because of the Nikon "G" Primes, they're stunning IQ wise but not as nicely build as the older metal D primes, but if they're lighter and better what do I care if its plastic, its the modern way

I'm sure that in time even the top of the range lenses (and cameras) will have bodies made from some form of plastic or composite material. There are many advantages over metal alloys, not least weight saving.