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
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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 | Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony FE SELP1635G | Panasonic LUMIX S S-S50 | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO | Sigma EX DG 200110 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 15-85mm | 16-35mm | 50mm | 12-100mm | 12-24mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 | f/22 | f/1.8 | f/22 | f/4.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Sony E | L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 644 | 575 | 353 | 300 | 561 | 612 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | USM | XD Linear Motors | Linear AF Motor | Autofocus | HSM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 20069 | 53.8 | 35.5 | 61 | 74.7 | 87.4 | 39.3 | 33.7 | 68.4 | 36.8 |
| Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 94.2 | 74.6 | 48.6 | 40 | 90.4 | 76.6 | 94.6 | 86.1 | 93.4 |
| Sony FE SELP1635G Compare | 98 | 12.9 | 82.2 | 43.1 | 93 | 19.8 | 75.2 | 90.2 | 95.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-S50 Compare | 53.8 | 93.6 | 86.1 | 60.5 | 64.3 | 92.5 | 33.7 | 30.8 | 36.8 |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Compare | 53.8 | 12.9 | 67.8 | 57.2 | 97 | 19.8 | 96.6 | 64.7 | 96.9 |
| Sigma EX DG 200110 Compare | 53.8 | 54.3 | 17.1 | 74.7 | 95.6 | 54.8 | 72.3 | 68.3 | 82.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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