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Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D ED F(FX) Mount Review

Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D ED

Main Features

  • 14mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 670g / 1.47 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 87mm x 87mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.2m
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Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED Overview


Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED 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 14mm f2.8D ED lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingFair
Walk AroundFair
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
Macro

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35mm FF 552gr MF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D ED Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D ED lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Extreme Wide-angle capability
Minimum focus distance of 0.2m / 7.9 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Pricey


Lens Mount

Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED 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.


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED has a maximum diameter of 87mm and total length of 87mm. It weighs 670g / 23.6 oz.




Focal Range

Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED has a fixed focal length of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED 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:

  • Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Fisheye: 0.26x - (Compare)
  • Nikon 20mm f1.8G ED: 0.23x - (Compare)
  • Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED: 0.18x - (Compare)

Aperture

Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 12 groups .

Lens Hood

Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED comes with a built-in lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED Lens
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Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1,170 g / 2.57 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 970 g / 2.13 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f2.8D Lens Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f2.8D
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35mm FF 290 g / 0.64 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 947 g / 2.08 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 552 g / 1.21 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC Lens Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC
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35mm FF 552 g / 1.21 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 730 g / 1.61 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 370 g / 0.81 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eye Lens Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eye
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APS-C / DX 350 g / 0.77 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 470 g / 1.03 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 14mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 12

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.2m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Rear
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 670g
Diameter 87mm
Length 87mm
Materials metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread Unknown
Filter Notes built-in rear gelatin filter
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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