Nikon 20mm f2.8D is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(FX) Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Nikon 20mm f2.8D lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon 20mm f2.8D is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f2.8D Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f2.8D lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Autofocus |
Aperture Ring |
Distance Scale |
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
Minimum focus distance of 0.25m / 9.8 inch |
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Lens Mount
Nikon 20mm f2.8D is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon 20mm f2.8D has a maximum diameter of 69mm and total length of 43mm. It weighs 270g / 9.5 oz.
Nikon 20mm f2.8D has a filter thread of 62mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 20mm f2.8D:
Focal Range
Nikon 20mm f2.8D has a fixed focal length of 20mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 30mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Nikon 20mm f2.8D doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Nikon 20mm f2.8D has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.
Optical Formula
Nikon 20mm f2.8D's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 9 groups .
Lens Hood
Nikon 20mm f2.8D doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is HB-4.
Body Colour
Nikon 20mm f2.8D is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Nikon 20mm f2.8D
Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon 20mm f2.8D amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon 20mm f2.8D Lens
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