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Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8 Lens

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Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8 Lens
Key Features
  • F-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Close Range Correction System
  • Manual Focus Design
Distinguished by its impressively broad field of view and manual focus operation, the NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8 from Nikon is a compact and lightweight lens well-suited for landscape, interior, and travel photography. Its modest f/2.8 maximum aperture helps achieve a balance between its sleek size and being fast enough for working in low-light conditions. In regard to the optics, Close Range Correction helps to ensure consistent image quality and accurate rendering throughout the focusing range. Additionally, a seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
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Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8 Overview

Distinguished by its impressively broad field of view and manual focus operation, the NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8 from Nikon is a compact and lightweight lens well-suited for landscape, interior, and travel photography. Its modest f/2.8 maximum aperture helps achieve a balance between its sleek size and being fast enough for working in low-light conditions. In regard to the optics, Close Range Correction helps to ensure consistent image quality and accurate rendering throughout the focusing range. Additionally, a seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Wide-angle prime lens is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it provides a 30mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture is suitable for working in a variety of lighting conditions and also contributes to the compact, lightweight form factor.
Close Range Correction system helps to maintain consistent image quality throughout the entire focusing range, from 9.8" to infinity.
Manual focus design is benefitted by engraved focus distance and depth of field scales.
Seven-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.

Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8 Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
20mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
62 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
94°
Minimum Focus Distance
9.84" / 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.12x
Optical Design
12 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
62 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.6 x 1.69" / 66 x 43 mm
Weight
9.52 oz / 270 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.78 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.45 x 4 x 3.6"

Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8 Reviews

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Can this lens be used with a Nikon D5200 camera?

Can this lens be used with a Nikon D5200 camera?
Asked by: Bob
Yes, you can mount this all manual focus and aperture lens on a Nikon D5200 camera. That is what having a company supporting its 60 year old F mount gets you.
Answered by: Dennis L
Date published: 2022-07-10

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What hood can I purchase to fit this lens?
Asked by: Caryn C.
The original Nikon HK-14 with thumb screw is the right lens shade for the AIS version of this lens. Hard to find in USA.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2019-04-07

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Will this work on my Nikon D7100?
Asked by: James D.
The Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8 Lens is compatible with the Nikon D7100.
Answered by: Dana G.
Date published: 2022-07-10

Will this lens be compatible with a D500 and a ...

Will this lens be compatible with a D500 and a Z50 (using the FTZ)?
Asked by: Edgar
Yes this is compatible with the Nikon D500 and will fit on the Nikon Z50 with the FTZ Adapter.
Answered by: Zachariah
Date published: 2021-10-03

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Hi - I just purchased this lens for use on the D600 which I bought last year (both from B & H). My first manual focus lens. I understand it only works in M or A mode. In either mode I seem to be unable to change shutter speed - at least so the shutter speed is shown in view finder. If I change ISO it shows in the view finder. I am not sure how to correct this - thanks.
Asked by: Anonymous
When using this type of lens, the shutter speed is controlled through the camera's Shutter Command Dial. Depending on how you have the D600 set up its either the dial (wheel) by your thumb or forefinger.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2022-07-10

What lens hood will fit properly?

What lens hood will fit properly?
Asked by: Samuel
Nikon HB-4 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 20mm f/2.8 D-AF Lens This is correct one. The 28mm hood I sent before this is wrong. Sorry about first post.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2022-07-28

Does this fit the nikkormat ft3

Does this fit the nikkormat ft3
Asked by: Wyatt
I believe this Lens Would fit. I use it on a D850 but i believe it should fit In your particular situation.
Answered by: Gig
Date published: 2022-07-10

I don't see in the specs or overview section that ...

I don't see in the specs or overview section that this lens has the SIC lens coatings; can someone confirm if it has the SIC coating?
Asked by: Nick
The NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8 is multi-coated against ghosting and lens flare, but that does not contain an SIC coating.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2022-07-10
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