NikonNIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S | Premium large aperture 20mm prime lens for Z series mirrorless cameras | Nikon USA Model

Seems to focus faster than my older F-mount 20mm. Lens is clear and sharp across the edges when stopped down. Oddly long for a 20mm. Colors and contrast are beautiful. I don't notice much color distortion for night exposures and star captures. Construction seems overly plastic. I am pleased with my purchase.

I use my 20mm prime lens a lot. Five weeks in England and I rarely changed lenses. I worked for 3 decades using a tiny Nikkor 20mm f3.5. I really like that lens and its faults.But this lens blows away several other Nikkor S lenses. Sharp in the corners wide open. A beautiful color rendition and sealed for the outdoors I can’t recommend this lens enough if you want a wide-wide. 🌹

The image quality this lens produces is just phenomenal. The lens is well-built, lightweight, and compact. At its widest aperture of f/1.8, I did not need to crank up the ISO beyond 300–400 for bright and clear photos of the night sky. The images are sharp. The only reason I'm not going to keep it is because I am trading up to the 14–24 mm f/2.8 lens. I found the 20mm focal length a bit restrictive. Otherwise, for the money, this is a fantastic lens.

These are expensive, but I just had my first photo shoot with the Northern Lights and the equipment worked great. Recommend a little tutoring if you are new to the process.

Good: Sufficient sharp; low weight; goes smooth on Z7 compared to other Nikon lenses made in China; auto focus (pin point) on stars works very good; seems to meet typical MTF spec; only very corners soft at 1.8 - 5.6; top half was not as sharp as bottom half (no problem , if you set AF Fine Tune=OFF and use single point on your subject you will be fine or stay > =F5.6 for landscapes ), 77mm filters, in case you need it; close focus is excellent from 2-3 inches to inf, which is very important for wide angle lenses; good color representation.Expensive compared to the F 20mm/1.8 Used before.Good for my friends to use - best 20mm Nikon lens IMO (50mm Z is still a little better)Sharpness doesn't make good pictures (may be more so in astro-photography).

I did a lot of lens research after moving into the Z system (Z6ii) as I love to shoot the Milky Way. It was between this and the 14-24 2.8. Besides the cost difference, I loved the additional light that the 1.8 could bring. This lens also got great reviews everywhere, and after using it, I can see why. Even wide open at 1.8, I’m very happy with coma, ca, corners, etc. I was worried about focus by wire, and while I don’t love it, I’ve found the adjustment to be easier than expected. Results are light years beyond my crop sensor days. I would easily recommend this lens for anyone with similar interests.

This wide angle lense is easily the best lens I have ever used. The image quality is excellent and it's perfect for automotive photography, especially interior shots.

I really love this lens from Nikon, and I was excited to bring it on a trip. The product looked great, and shipping was fast. However, Amazon used the wrong payment method despite my efforts to confirm everything beforehand. On the day I placed the order, I contacted customer service to double-check that I was paying with Amex points—they assured me it was fine. But after shipment, I saw the charge went to my card instead. I contacted support 4–5 more times, and every time I was told they couldn’t fix it and I had to return and reorder. As a result, I couldn't take the lens on my trip. This was deeply frustrating and a complete waste of time.This review is NOT about the product or seller—the lens is beautiful, and the seller did great. But Amazon’s system and support totally failed me. Sorry but one star.