Nikon AF Nikkor 20-35mm f/2.8D Lens
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- Min Aperture: f/22
- Camera Format: 35 mm SLR
- Focus Type: Autofocus
- Lens Max Aperture: f/2.8
- Focal Length: 20mm - 35mm
- Lens Type: Zoom Lens
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Perfection in the form of a wide angle zoom
Pros
Sharp, contrasty and virtually distortion free. Constant f/2.8.
Cons
Heavy. VERY PRICEY.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Famous and expensive--for a reason. Highly recommended.
This lens, along with the 80-200mm f/2.8, should be in the bag of anyone who owns a Nikon AF body.
Although somewhat ridiculously priced new, the old saying "you get what you pay for" certainly applies in this case. In return for your hard earned bucks, you get superior optics and tank-like construction--the very two things, unfortunately, that make this lens so heavy. Pro level Nikkor zooms have always been porkers, and this one's no exception. On the plus side, the lens is very well balanced and a joy to hold and operate. Personally, I don't mind the weight--it's solid, reassuring, and has a quality feel that's absent in plastic consumer lenses.
Although the weight may be an issue, the optical performance isn't. This lens is amazingly sharp wide open at all focal lengths, and is absolutely stunning stopped down. Vignetting is absent as are any weird distortions and light falloff.
Although this lens became (justly) famous for the number of pros using it for photojournalism/documentary work, you'll find just as many using it as a landscape/scenic lens. It speaks volumes about the quality and versatility of this lens.
With the 17-35mm AF-S garnering all the attention these days, it's possible to pick up one of these beauties, especially used, for a fairly reasonable sum. If anyone gives you grief about the price (even used they are NOT cheap), you can always justify the expense by telling them about the ground-by-hand aspherical element. :)
SO...
If you're casual shooter or take all your film to the local mini-mart for one-hour 4x6 prints, save yourself a few bucks and get something cheaper.
If, however, you need or just want the very best Nikon has to offer, then give this lens a long hard look.
Although somewhat ridiculously priced new, the old saying "you get what you pay for" certainly applies in this case. In return for your hard earned bucks, you get superior optics and tank-like construction--the very two things, unfortunately, that make this lens so heavy. Pro level Nikkor zooms have always been porkers, and this one's no exception. On the plus side, the lens is very well balanced and a joy to hold and operate. Personally, I don't mind the weight--it's solid, reassuring, and has a quality feel that's absent in plastic consumer lenses.
Although the weight may be an issue, the optical performance isn't. This lens is amazingly sharp wide open at all focal lengths, and is absolutely stunning stopped down. Vignetting is absent as are any weird distortions and light falloff.
Although this lens became (justly) famous for the number of pros using it for photojournalism/documentary work, you'll find just as many using it as a landscape/scenic lens. It speaks volumes about the quality and versatility of this lens.
With the 17-35mm AF-S garnering all the attention these days, it's possible to pick up one of these beauties, especially used, for a fairly reasonable sum. If anyone gives you grief about the price (even used they are NOT cheap), you can always justify the expense by telling them about the ground-by-hand aspherical element. :)
SO...
If you're casual shooter or take all your film to the local mini-mart for one-hour 4x6 prints, save yourself a few bucks and get something cheaper.
If, however, you need or just want the very best Nikon has to offer, then give this lens a long hard look.
