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Nikon has released three full frame lenses: Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6, Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 VR and an affordable wide angle Nikon 24mm with f/1.8. The new Nikon 24mm f/1.8 lens is a fast wide angle prime lens that is made much more affordable than the Nikon 24mm f/1.4. It provides enthusiast photographers with a fast wide-angle prime lens that’s both lightweight and affordable. This new lens lets photographers immerse viewers into landscapes, interiors and architecture with amazing clarity and minimal distortion, while a fast maximum aperture delivers superb bokeh and excellent low-light ability. Whether a photographer’s passion is capturing environmental portraits or the delicious details of a meal, this lens creates a dramatic separation between subject and background.
The new Nikon 24mm f/1.8 complements Nikon’s high-resolution DSLRs and provides amazing image quality thanks to Nikon lens technologies including Nikon’s exclusive Nano Crystal Coat. Additionally, this compact lens features ED and Aspherical lens elements for extreme sharpness while minimizing ghosting and flare.
The new Nikon 24mm f/1.8 has a similar price tag as the wider 20mm f/1.8, so naturally you are going to compare the two lenses. The Nikon 20mm f1.8 being 4mm wider makes a huge difference, the angle of view is 94 degree compare to 84 degrees on the Nikon 24mm. If you are looking for an affordable wide angle prime lens for FX cameras, you can’t go wrong with the Nikon 24mm f/1.8, it is 1/3 of the price of the 24mm f/1.4 and image quality is equally superb. If you need something wider, get the Nikon 20mm f/1.8.
You can purchase the Nikon 24mm f1.8 here (B&H|Adorama)
Specification Comparison
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Nikon 24mm f/1.8 |
Nikon 24mm f/1.4 |
Nikon 20mm f/1.8 |
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Focal Length |
24mm |
24mm |
20mm |
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Image Stabilisation |
No |
No |
No |
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Maximum Aperture |
F1.8 |
F1.4 |
F1.8 |
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Minimum Aperture |
F16 |
F16 |
F16 |
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Aperture Ring |
No |
No |
No |
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Number of Diaphragm Blades |
7 |
9 |
7 |
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Elements/Groups |
12/9 |
12/10 |
13/11 |
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Special Elements / Coatings |
2 aspherical and 2 ED elements + nano crystal |
2 aspherical and 2 ED elements + nano crystal coating |
2 aspherical and 2 ED elements + nano crystal coating |
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Minimum Focus |
0.23 m |
0.25 m |
0.20m |
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Maximum Magnification |
0.20× |
0.179× |
0.23x |
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Filter Thread |
72mm |
77mm |
77mm |
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Physical Dimension |
77.5 mm x 83 mm |
83mm x 88.5mm |
82.5mm x 80.5mm |
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Weight |
35 g |
620g |
355g |
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Price |
$750 (Aug,2015) |
$2197 (Aug,2015) |
$797 (Aug,2015) |
Wide MTF Chart
Sample Images
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