Nikon 20069
The f/1.4 maximum aperture combined with three aspherical and two ED elements delivers exceptional sharpness and contrast even wide open, with Nano Crystal Coatings effectively suppressing flare. Its weather-sealed, 645g build houses a fast Silent Wave Motor for reliable autofocus, making it a durable tool for demanding environments. This lens is best for professional event and wedding photographers who need a bright, wide-angle prime with robust build quality for low-light, full-frame F-mount work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong macro (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong social proof (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 28 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 280 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.9 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon 20069 | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 17-70mm | 24-240mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 644 | 544 | 780 | 450 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | RXD | Linear motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 20069 | 53.8 | 37.7 | 62.2 | 74.5 | 87.1 | 41.8 | 33.3 | 66.8 | 37.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.1 | 69.9 | 85.8 | 91 | 84.3 | 89.3 | 85.6 | 83.3 |
| Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom Compare | 98.1 | 75.4 | 54.7 | 37.2 | 95.7 | 77.4 | 97.2 | 85.6 | 83.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.2 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.3 | 67.9 | 64.1 | 37.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.1 | 84.7 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.3 | 93.1 | 69 | 83.3 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 73 | 80 | 86.2 | 20.9 | 76.8 | 89.5 | 98.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.uk 1 offer From £1,337
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Usage Scores
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