Product Description
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With the ultra-wide view of a 20mm lens, you're free to capture
expansive landscapes and architecture, wedding parties, an entire
band on Stage, crowd s and much more. Add low-light
capabilities to that view, and the shooting possibilities are
nearly endless. Introducing the AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED, a
compact, lightweight FX-format lens that combines the ultra-wide
perspective of a 20mm focal length, the low-light capabilities
and shallow depth of field of an F/1.8 maximum aperture and the
superb optical characteristics of an advanced NIKKOR prime lens.
Whether you shoot stills, HD video, time lapse sequences or Star
trail images on an FX- or DX-format D-SLR, the AF-S NIKKOR 20mm
f/1.8G ED will widen your creative potential.
From the Manufacturer
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Nikon's fastest ultra-wide-angle lens yet.
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With the ultra-wide view of a 20mm lens, you're free to capture
expansive landscapes and architecture, wedding parties, an entire
band on stage, crowd s and much more. Add low-light
capabilities to that view, and the shooting possibilities are
nearly endless. Introducing the AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED, a
compact, lightweight FX-format lens that combines the ultra-wide
perspective of a 20mm focal length, the low-light capabilities
and shallow depth of field of an f/1.8 maximum aperture and the
superb optical characteristics of an advanced NIKKOR prime lens.
Whether you shoot stills, HD video, time lapse sequences or star
trail images on an FX- or DX-format D-SLR, the AF-S NIKKOR 20mm
f/1.8G ED will widen your creative potential.
Capture epic views
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Dramatic ultra-wide-angle perspective
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The AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED delivers a 20mm, 94° angle of view
(30mm, 70° equivalent on DX-format cameras) that's ideal for
stills or motion capture. With its 7.8-inch close focus
capability, you can work in tight spaces or get close to your
subject to accentuate your focal point. From a distance, the AF-S
NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED lets you get wide, expansive vistas into
the frame. Videographers will love using their Nikon D-SLR and
this compact, lightweight lens for establishing s,
first-person point-of-view sequences and B-Roll footage.
Increase your shooting options
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Brilliant low-light performance and beautifully blurred
backgrounds
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At its maximum aperture setting of f/1.8, the AF-S NIKKOR 20mm
f/1.8G ED produces beautifully blurred backgrounds in your photos
and HD videos and lets you shoot at lower ISO settings to retain
high image quality. In low light situations, opening the aperture
to f/1.8 will also increase shutter speed to prevent camera shake
and motion blur.
Expand your creativity
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Versatile, exceptional performance
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The AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED is designed to draw peak
performance from high-resolution Nikon D-SLRs in both still and
HD video applications. Aspherical (AS) lens elements and
Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements with Nano Crystal Coat
(N) combat sagittal flare and chromatic aberration for superb,
sharp rendering across the entire frame. Nikon's innovative
Silent Wave Motor (SWM) uses ultrasonic waves for fast, accurate
near quiet autofocusing as close as 7.8-inches (0.2 meters) from
your subject.
A superb prime lens system
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The wide-angle addition to Nikon's f/1.8 FX-format prime lens
collection
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Nikon's family of fast FX-format prime lenses now covers just
about any shooting situation or creative need. The AF-S NIKKOR
20mm f/1.8G ED joins the 28mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm versions,
giving photographers and videographers a versatile collection of
focal lengths with remarkably consistent optical performance and
exposure control. Switch between lenses without missing a beat.
Supplied Accessories
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* AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED
* LC-77 Snap-On Front Lens Cap 77mm
* LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
* HB-72 Bayonet Hood
* CL-1015 Soft Lens Case
- Compact, lightweight, FX-format lens that combines the ultra-wide perspective of a 20mm focal length, the low-light capabilities and shallow Depth of field of an F/18 maximum aperture and the superb optical characteristics of an advanced NIKKOR prime lens.
- Maximum reproduction Ratio: 0.23x.Aspherical lens elements and extra-low Dispersion glass elements with Nano Crystal Coat combat sagittal flare and chromatic aberration for superb, sharp Rendering across the entire frame.
- Innovative silent Wave Motor (SWM) uses ultrasonic waves for fast, accurate, near quiet autofocusing as close as 78-inches from your subject.
- Delivers a 20mm, 94 Degree angle of view that's ideal for stills or motion capture, minimum focus Distance is 0.66 feet from focal plane.
- Produces beautifully blurred backgrounds in your photos and HD videos and lets you shoot at lower is settings to retain high image quality at its maximum aperture setting of f/18.