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
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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 | Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM | Sony G Master FE 12-24mm f/2.8 | Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 | Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS | Laowa 58mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 16-28mm | 12-24mm | 135mm | 70-200mm | 58mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 644 | 454 | 2145 | 612 | 1345 | 590 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | STM | XD Linear Motor | Autofocus | HSM | - |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | wide-angle-zoom | telephoto | 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 |
| Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 75.7 | 77.8 | 93.7 | 20.9 | 67.9 | 64.8 | 98.6 |
| Sony G Master FE 12-24mm f/2.8 Compare | 98.1 | 87.1 | 3.5 | 74.5 | 98.5 | 84.3 | 71.4 | 3.4 | 83.3 |
| Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 Compare | 53.8 | 81.9 | 65.3 | 13.6 | 68.3 | 84.3 | 33.3 | 85.6 | 83.3 |
| Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Compare | 53.8 | 34.2 | 23.2 | 52.1 | 100 | 20.9 | 78.8 | 72.7 | 99.9 |
| Laowa 58mm f/2.8 Compare | 53.8 | 93.5 | 49 | 93.6 | 61.5 | 84.3 | 33.3 | 46.8 | 37.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.com.mx 1 offer From MX$89,342
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Usage Scores
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