Used Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens

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2025-06-27T08:47:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for the Night Skies

Love this lens! Perfect for low light shooting, especially astrophotography!

GAIL B.

2024-07-02T10:12:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp

Sharp lens, perfect for landscape photography. It never comes off my camera.

Kenneth S.

2024-01-24T07:08:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Reliable Performance with Incredible Rendering

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.

Joe P.

2023-09-12T18:52:16

Rated 4 out of 5

Great 20mm lens

Absolutely incredible image quality, wish it was a bit smaller but it is very light. Can't wait to get out and do some milky way and lightning shots. Not sure I really love the new Z lens covers either. They are harder to pinch without slipping than the older F mount covers were.

GERALD F.

2023-07-17T12:35:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon 20mm f/1.8 S lens

Love this lens can't wait to get a shot of the milkyway

DIANE M.

2023-07-17T12:35:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon 20mm f/1.8 S lens

Love this lens can't wait to get a shot of the milkyway

DIANE M.

2023-07-05T03:43:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful wide angle prime 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.

G P.

2023-06-09T09:35:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens

My first large aperture wide angle lens ever and I just love the image quality. This gives me more options for applying my creativity and expanding my ideas. My first impression was how this did not necessarily require me to raise my camera's ISO for a low light shot. Also having sharpness across the entire frame is so impressive too.

ERNIE K.

2023-02-19T12:27:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing ultra wide lense

100% satisfied with this product.

Juro67

2022-10-25T12:54:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Adorama is GARBAGE.

Lens is fantastic. Adorama is total garbage. $30 for overnight shipping that didn't show up for 3 days, no update or tracking info. Should have just stuck with B&H... last time I make this mistake.

MATTHEW R.

2022-09-20T11:12:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

Really enjoying this lens. Fast and shape. Great for landscape and Milky Way images. Nice feel in the hand and light weight.

MICHAEL R.

2022-05-20T09:16:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly what it should be

It?s exactly what it should be? not too heavy, sharpest 20mm I?ve ever used, and great in low light. What more could you want.

William S.

2021-10-08T08:22:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

Great landscape and travel lens.

Matthew R.

2021-09-21T07:37:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this lens

Very sharp, responsive

Matthew R.

2021-07-09T08:29:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this Lens!

Absolutely love this lens. Takes great photos and does beautiful natural light flares. From my pups, flowers, and landscapes, I'm not disappointed. Also used an IR filter and the images turned out great.

Kimberely S.

2021-04-07T08:39:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Great wide angle and fast glass.

This lens is amazing, no distortion and consistently fast. I've been using it for wide angle street photos and will be trying it soon for indoor real estate.

Melody H.

2021-03-30T08:11:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Super sharp

The lens is super sharp and fast. The whole package arrived in excellent condition.

JENNIFER S.

2021-01-08T07:52:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it for video

I got this 20mm 1.8 S for video use, I use my 14-30mm for landscapes. Face tracking is so much quicker and accurate on the Z cameras with native lenses. This lens is fantastic, super sharp and proveides lovely backgrounds when used wide open. I am looking forward to trying this lens out this summer for some astro photography.

CHRISTOPHER C.

2021-01-08T01:14:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S

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

LOIS U.

2021-01-07T11:19:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Favorite lens

I love this lens! My favorite subjects are astronomy and landscape. Sadly, it has made me regret buying the 35mm. Just don’t use that one anymore.

HAROLD S.

2021-01-07T10:40:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon Z line lenses are simply stunning!

The new Z line 20mm 1.8 S as well as all the other Z line primes which I own as well, blow the F mount equivalents away which I also posess, from CA, color fringing, ghosting, flaring, rendering, micro contrast and center to edge sharpness, there is no comparison! These new Z lenses from Nikon are as good as Zeiss Otis, or better IMO! Simply amazing! Nikon is back with a vengeance!

Jeff R.

2021-01-07T10:29:10

Rated 5 out of 5

It is a Z lens, you would expect nothing less

This is one of the many reasons you buy a Z camera---the GLASS Like all the lenses that have come out for the Z, this too is a great lens.

Drsteven

2021-01-07T09:08:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent wide lens for the Z system

Crystal clear, corner to corner, fast focusing with nice bokeh and visually elegant.

Robert W.

2021-01-07T08:01:43

Rated 5 out of 5

A great wide view for real photography

Wow a great wide angle view with such a great maximum aperture. Why increase noise with high ISO when you don't need to! Now this is photography! I will love using this lens all the time.

EDWARD S.

2021-01-07T07:53:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it!!!!

Like my other "Z" lenses, this 20mm is remarkably SHARP! I plan to use this lens specifically for astrophotography and hopefully Northern Lights in Canada this year.

Jess B.

2021-01-07T07:16:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

I love this lens, so many ways to use this for everything from portrait to general .

Dennis

2021-01-07T07:09:22

Rated 4 out of 5

Optically wonderful.

Optically, this lens is great. The weight is fine. The only complaint I have with this lens (an all the Nikon Z-mount f/1.8 primes) is that they are so long. Why so big?

Michael K.

2020-09-29T08:39:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens very sharp corner to corner.

Excellent lens very sharp corner to corner. Really great pictures. Adorama has always been a very good company for me.

ROY A.

2020-07-31T08:21:25

Rated 5 out of 5

WOW !

Amazing piece of glass ! Yes its a lot bigger than expected but it excels in corner to corner sharpness. Very happy shopper.

MARC B.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 Specifications

General

General

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  • Lens Series

    NIKKOR Z

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Wide Angle

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon Z

  • Format Compatibility

    FX and DX

Features

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  • Image Stabilization

    None

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    0.66' (0.2m) from focal plane

  • Focal Length

    20mm

  • Angle Of View

    Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) 70 Degree
    Maximum Angle of View (FX-format) 94 Degree

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/1.8

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/16

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.19x

  • Filter Size

    77mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    14 Elements / 11 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9 Rounded diaphragm opening

  • Dimensions (Dia x L)

    3.4 x 4.3" (84.5 x 108.5mm)

  • Weight

    17.9 oz (505g)

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About Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens

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Nikon Z line lenses are simply stunning!

By Jeff R.

The new Z line 20mm 1.8 S as well as all the other Z line primes which I own as well, blow the F mount equivalents away which I also posess, from CA, color fringing, ghosting, flaring, rendering, micro contrast and center to edge sharpness, there is no comparison! These new Z lenses from Nikon are as good as Zeiss Otis, or better IMO! Simply amazing! Nikon is back with a vengeance!

Perfect for the Night Skies

By GAIL B.

Love this lens! Perfect for low light shooting, especially astrophotography!

Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras

Nikon’s new NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S lens produces images with greater resolution and rendering performance at any distance. This lens is ideal for capturing photos that make subjects stand out from the background, thanks to its exceptional bokeh. Users can achieve high-quality shots with the NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S lens. Its advanced optical design produces sharp, well-corrected images with great clarity and color accuracy using its aspherical and ED elements. The design also features Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coating technologies for minimizing flare while achieving ghost control and higher color fidelity. The NIKKOR Z 20mm S lens features a bright f/1.8 aperture for better control over depth of field and low light shooting. The lens also has superior point-image reproduction for users who like to shoot starscapes and night landscapes. This feature faithfully recreates point light sources with effective sagittal coma flare control. Other features on this prime mirrorless lens include a multi-focus system with dual stepping motors, full-time manual focus override, a programmable control ring, and a dust- and moisture-resistant lens barrel.

Nikon S-line lens

Expansive views. Exceptional details.

Combining the unique, ultra-wide perspective of a 20mm prime with the speed and low light capabilities of an f/1.8 maximum aperture, the NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S brings beautiful context to your full-frame lens arsenal. Its angle of view excels at landscape and wide interior shooting, while its speed makes it superb for environmental portraits with lush, soft backgrounds and low light shots that are sharp and clean with faithful point light reproduction. And the NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S is truly cinematic with video enhancements that ensure silent autofocusing without breathing, and smooth aperture and ISO control.

S-Line

NIKKOR quality at its absolute best.

At the top of the ever-expanding NIKKOR Z lens lineup, S-Line lenses push Nikon’s tradition of optical excellence and innovation to unprecedented new heights. Superior performance and resolution. Sophisticated features and operability. Specialized technologies and reliability enhancements. All while taking full advantage of the monumental Nikon Z mount and adhering to the strictest image quality and build standards.

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The beauty is in the details.

The beauty is in the details.

Premium NIKKOR S-Line lenses are known for their stunning resolution, elaborate detail and impeccable build quality. The NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S is no exception. With an ultra-wide 20mm field of view and a brilliant f/1.8 maximum aperture, so much more of a scene can be captured with exceptional point-light clarity and minimal distortion.

Video with a fresh perspective.

Video with a fresh perspective.

With its gorgeous artistic qualities and natural, wide perspective, the NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S is exceptional for video work in tight spaces or anywhere you want your subject to pop. Autofocusing is fast and silent with minimal focus breathing. Aperture control is smooth as silk. And the customizable control ring can be used to quietly create fluid iris transitions or ISO changes on the fly.

What sets the NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens apart is its high-quality, professional-grade features that make it a reliable and durable choice for photographers. This innovative lens is designed to deliver exceptional image quality, making it a top choice for Nikon Z-series camera owners.

The NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens is a versatile tool that offers an ultra-wide perspective of a 20mm prime, combined with the speed and low-light capabilities of an f/1.8 maximum aperture. This lens is perfect for capturing expansive landscapes, detailed interiors, and unique environmental portraits, all with minimal edge distortion.

Designed for use with Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras, this lens excels at wide-angle photography, allowing for stunning low-light shots and shallow depth of field photography. Its compatibility with a range of Nikon Z-series cameras, including the Nikon Z 9, Nikon Z F, Nikon Z5, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z6 II, Nikon Z7, Nikon Z7 II, and Nikon Z8, makes it a versatile addition to any photographer's toolkit.

The NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens is not just a lens, but a gateway to cinematic creativity. Its video enhancements ensure silent autofocusing, smooth aperture, and ISO control, making it an exceptional choice for video work in tight spaces or anywhere you want your subject to stand out.

This lens also features a multi-focus system, which delivers fast, accurate autofocusing and drastically reduces lens aberrations. The lens is also dust and drip-resistant, ensuring worry-free durability even in challenging conditions.

The NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens is a testament to Nikon's tradition of optical excellence and innovation. It pushes the boundaries of performance, resolution, and operability, offering specialized technologies and reliability enhancements.

With its superior image quality, enhanced build, and reliability, the NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens is a premium choice for photographers looking to capture the world in stunning detail.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens Features

  • Expansive views. Exceptional details
  • The beauty is in the details
  • Video with a fresh perspective
  • Get the story straight
  • Sharpness in darkness
  • Soft, dreamy backgrounds
  • Edge-to-Edge Brightness
  • Multi-Focus System
  • Dust and Drip Resistant