The
Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens is a premium wide-angle prime lens designed specifically for Nikon's
Z-series mirrorless cameras. With its
fast f/1.8 aperture, this lens excels in low-light conditions and allows for creative control over depth of field, making it ideal for a wide range of photographic applications, including
landscapes,
astrophotography, and
architecture.
Key features of the lens include:
- Wide f/1.8 Aperture: The f/1.8 aperture offers great low-light performance and the ability to achieve shallow depth of field, making it perfect for isolating subjects or capturing starry night skies with minimal light pollution.
- Exceptional Sharpness and Clarity: The lens delivers outstanding image quality with razor-sharp focus across the frame, even at wide apertures. Nikon's advanced optical design ensures minimal distortion, chromatic aberration, and coma, which is especially important for astrophotography and wide-angle shooting.
- Compact and Lightweight Design: Weighing just 370g (13.1 oz), the Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S is relatively compact and lightweight for a lens with such a wide aperture, making it highly portable and perfect for travel, street photography, or long-duration outdoor shoots.
- S-Line Optics: As part of Nikon’s S-Line, the lens features premium Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO Coat to reduce flare and ghosting, while enhancing contrast and color fidelity. The result is clear, vibrant images, even when shooting in challenging lighting situations.
- Fast and Silent Autofocus: The lens is equipped with a stepping motor (STM) for quick, precise, and near-silent autofocus operation. This makes it ideal for both stills and video, ensuring smooth focus transitions during video recording without distracting noise.
- Weather-Sealing: Designed with dust and moisture resistance, the lens is built to withstand challenging environments, making it a great choice for outdoor photographers who need a reliable, durable lens for all kinds of weather conditions.
- Close Focusing Distance: With a minimum focus distance of just 0.19m (7.5 inches), the lens can capture wide-angle shots of close subjects, providing a unique perspective for creative compositions.
- Wide Compatibility: While optimized for full-frame Z-mount cameras, this lens can also be used on APS-C format cameras, providing a 30mm equivalent focal length.
Whether you're capturing
breathtaking landscapes, shooting the
night sky, or working in tight architectural spaces, the
Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens provides
exceptional optical performance and a
versatile focal length. Its portability, high-quality build, and
fast aperture make it a must-have tool for any photographer or videographer looking to push their creative boundaries.