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Nikon 20mm f/1.8 AFS G Nikkor: Chromatic Aberration

After yesterday’s post, I got some requests about how well the new Nikon 20mm f/1.8 AFS G Nikkor lens handles chromatic aberration (CA). For the record, when I test a lens, I try not to obsess about lab benchmarks and instead focus on just using the lens. I haven’t been able to go out to use this new lens in a real situation yet, but so far I’ve seen nothing to suggest that this lens isn’t an excellent addition to the Nikkor line.

So, a quick CA test for all the pixel-peepers after the jump. Continue reading Nikon 20mm f/1.8 AFS G Nikkor: Chromatic Aberration

Unboxing the Nikon 20mm f/1.8 AFS G Nikkor lens

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My UPS driver just dropped off the latest Nikon lens, the 20mm f/1.8 AFG G Nikkor. I thought I’d share the unboxing joy with you all in the video above. I purchased this lens myself from B&H Photo. I’ve posted the specifications and my first impressions after the jump.

Nikon 20mm f/1.8 AFS G Nikkor mounted on a Nikon D810 DSLR.
Nikon 20mm f/1.8 AFS G Nikkor mounted on a Nikon D810 DSLR.

Continue reading Unboxing the Nikon 20mm f/1.8 AFS G Nikkor lens