Nikkor wide angle primes 18 vs 20mm for FX

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• Golf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator

  November 2013

  What FX body are you plan on using the lens on?
  
  If I may, get yourself the 14-24 2.8 and you will find that it will give any prime a run for its money. I assure you the results will not disappoint you.

  D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |

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• Msmoto Posts: 5,398Moderator

  November 2013

  Here is the 20mm f/2.8 at ISO 2000 on a D90
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/fantinesfotos/7848264202/sizes/o/in/set-72157631216472282/
  
  And at 1/20 sec wide open on a D4….ISO about 18,000, yes, 18,000….LOL
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/fantinesfotos/7029473223/sizes/o/in/set-72157630044833773/
  
  These suggest the 20mm really works.

  Msmoto, mod

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• framer Posts: 491Member

  November 2013

  Also don't overlook the 17-35 AFS 2.8 great price, great performance. The 20 Ais was a good lens I used for years but after I got the 17-35 it never got used again and was sold.
  
  framer

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• Msmoto Posts: 5,398Moderator

  November 2013

  If one wants a prime, then the 20mm is great. But if one is looking for the best images…either the 16-35mm/4.0 VR, or the 17-35/2.8 might be good. But the 14-24mm/2.8 seems to be the most desirable. The primary consideration might be the cost and in this respect the prime 20mm/2.8 wins.

  Msmoto, mod

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