NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S

I have used this lens for a year now, it was purchased mainly for landscape and astrophotography. This summer I was able to take pictures of the northern lights and was very happy with the results. I'm very impressed with the lens sharpness, and how well it works for astrophotography. This is a lens I would highly recommend.

I got this remarkable lens just in time for Comet C/2023 A3's display in October's evening sky. The lens performed with astonishing clarity, contrast, and razor sharpness, even wide open at f1.8. At a super wide 20mm, this lens is fun to play with, especially during fall colours in Ontario's woodlands and open county.

By far the sharpest prime lens I've ever used. I exclusively use this lens for astrophotography, and its sharpness and quality have blown my mind. I highly recommend this prime lens!

The 20mm 1.8mm is the first ultra wide prime lens that I have owned.I was a little hesitant about the purchase due to the length of the lens for a prime.In handling the lens after purchasing I have decided that it handles very nicely. It takes up only a little more space in my bag than I would like but it is still plenty compact when considering the image quality and handling.I went with the 20mm over the 24mm because I wanted that bit of extra width in the images for interiors and landscape. I feel the 20mm focal length offers something unique as there are many more photographs taken at 24mm. Sure there is a some distortion that you have to watch for when using this lens for events and photographs of people; however, with a bit of mindfulness you can use the unique look to your advantage and produce something really interesting.I tested the lens out for a professional job shortly after receiving it. The shoot was a sweet 16 party and this lens produced some of the best dance floor and large group photos I've ever taken. The colors and contrast this lens produces are beautiful and the lens focusing is very quick and accurate. I have solid confidence in this lens for professional use. It pairs really nicely with the 50mm 1.8 for events.Note: When shooting the sweet 16 I was able to shoot mostly in the f 1.8 to 2.5 aperture range with perfectly sharp rendering. The wide focal length at this aperture allows for a great natural fall off bokeh while retaining enough background information to show context.I also took the 20mm 1.8 out and about on our farmland to do some informal landscape photography. Again the colors and contrast this lens produced are among the best I've ever gotten from any camera lens.

The 20mm 1.8mm is the first ultra wide prime lens that I have owned.I was a little hesitant about the purchase due to the length of the lens for a prime.In handling the lens after purchasing I have decided that it handles very nicely. It takes up only a little more space in my bag than I would like but it is still plenty compact when considering the image quality and handling.I went with the 20mm over the 24mm because I wanted that bit of extra width in the images for interiors and landscape. I feel the 20mm focal length offers something unique as there are many more photographs taken at 24mm. Sure there is a some distortion that you have to watch for when using this lens for events and photographs of people; however, with a bit of mindfulness you can use the unique look to your advantage and produce something really interesting.I tested the lens out for a professional job shortly after receiving it. The shoot was a sweet 16 party and this lens produced some of the best dance floor and large group photos I've ever taken. The colors and contrast this lens produces are beautiful and the lens focusing is very quick and accurate. I have solid confidence in this lens for professional use. It pairs really nicely with the 50mm 1.8 for events.Note: When shooting the sweet 16 I was able to shoot mostly in the f 1.8 to 2.5 aperture range with perfectly sharp rendering. The wide focal length at this aperture allows for a great natural fall off bokeh while retaining enough background information to show context.I also took the 20mm 1.8 out and about on our farmland to do some informal landscape photography. Again the colors and contrast this lens produced are among the best I've ever gotten from any camera lens.

Amazing speed, sharpness, and bokeh. The design and durability of the lens feels great in hand. I love this lens. I personally prefer panorama images using this 20mm lens vs a singular image using a wider angle lens.

100% satisfied with this product.

This lens captures a beautiful range of colours in low light.

Couldn't be happier with my Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S lens.