Nikon 20069

★★★★★ 4.9 (52)

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.

Focal length 28mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Nikon F
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 644 g
af type Silent Wave Motor
lens type prime
Nikon 20069 lens
56 Overall Score
Also available in:

Snapshot

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

Exclusive

Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '17: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ4 '17: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '18: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '18: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '18: 4.7★ · 6 reviewsQ2 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '20: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '22: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 1 review41126121311113111Q3 '17Q1 '18Q3 '18Q3 '20Q1 '22Q1 '23Q4 '23Q3 '25Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date

Based on 31 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 53.8
Bokeh 36.1
Build 60.8
Macro 74.9
Optical 87.4
Aperture 40
Versatility 33.6
Social Proof 67.2
Stabilization 36.8

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 VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2
Focal Length 28mm 28-300mm 18-50mm 12-35mm 18-135mm 27mm
Max Aperture f/16 f/4 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/3.5 f/1.2
Mount Nikon F Sony E Sony E Micro Four Thirds Sony E Sony E
Stabilization false true false true true false
Weather Sealed true true true true false true
Weight (g) 644 590 290 306 326 560
AF Type Silent Wave Motor VXD linear motor stepping motor Autofocus Linear motor STM
Lens Type prime zoom zoom zoom zoom prime
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Nikon 20069 53.836.160.874.987.44033.667.236.8
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare 9877.665.285.896.765.797.75682.4
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare 86.981.58691.782.383.778.689.836.8
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare 53.881.585.450.986.683.780.685.596.9
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare 9875.272.540.378.67795.889.882.4
Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare 86.998.567.438.582.398.633.689.836.8

Price

Value & Pricing

From €2,234 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon.it 1 offer From €2,234

We started tracking prices for this product on Jun 29, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.

Usage Scores

Macro (68.9)Overall (56)Budget (52.1)Street (50.4)Travel (42.2)Portrait (47.8)Landscape (52.6)Professional (61.3)Video Cinema (52.3)Wildlife Sports (47.4)

Similar Products