Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm F1.8 S Review | Sample Photos and Videos

[@csc-photo]

I have the 20 1.8 Z & 85 1.8 Z lenses, they're phenomenal. I was originally torn between the 20 and the 14-30 f/4, but I'm really getting into astro lately. And, there's just something about having a fast 20 prime... it's a must-have for me 🤓📷

[@deroux]

One of my favorite lenses. Edge to edge very sharp. Much better than my older F mount 20mm 1.8 I do a lot of wilderness photography and this is the lens I carry.

[@HamerReviews]

Really enjoyed this video, nice short and sweet. 20mm 1.8 S is on my list for later this year, have had slightly different priorities but love the quality of the images I have seen, and I can imagine it pairing well with my Z6 II

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

It's a great lens that is surprisingly versatile!

[@HamerReviews]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Yep, certainly looks it!

[@tamarasawyer6365]

Can you tell me more about self filming with the z series?

[@Ruckus99ss]

I’m torn between this lens or spending little over double and getting the 14-24 f2.8s. I think 20 will be length I want but might be a few times the 14mm works better. I do really like primes though for simplicity

[@weddingscape7821]

Greeting From Jakarta what about the minimum focus distance of the lens ? is it as good as the F mount version

[@Chopper153]

1:04 That photo is straight out of camera?😮 please tell the jpeg settings used for this shot.

[@RabidNemo]

You think you'll get the 800 6.3? I've already got the 50 and 105 macro lenses, the 28-75 2.8, 85 1.8. I'll definitely be adding the 20 mm to my collection

[@trevorloken8699]

I currently have the 24-70mm 2.8 S, 50mm 1.2 S, and 85mm 1.8 S lenses. I do mostly weddings, events, and artistic portraits. However, I have been hired more often recently to do architecture photography, so I'm looking for something wide enough for architecture, but I am not sold on the 14-30mm and cannot afford the 14-24mm right now. I have considered going with Sigma F-mount glass, but I would really like to stay native. Would you recommend this 20mm 1.8 S lens for architecture?

[@bradgingerich6814]

Just bought this lens today! It is going to be so useful...I know I could've used it in Colorado this past summer for astro photography! Great video as always Taylor!

[@tiago76]

I am a Dslr full time photographer, I use a d750 with a 16-35 afs F4, a 24-70 afs 2.8, 50 afs1.4g, 60mm micro afd, a 80-200afd. im still thinking on this transition to Z6ii or Z7ii or even what 2021 will bring us in terms of new cameras, but I am thinking if getting just an adapter for my lenses, or it's critical to get a Z lens, considering that I will do also video. I know the afd won't autofocus with the ftz, but that's OK for me, I don't do any wildlife or sports, mostly lifestyle, food, travel, architecture or portraits. I heard that for video, z lenses have advantages. My doubt is on getting some Z primes for video and keeping the f mount for photography. Any thoughts are very welcomed. Thank you in advance!

[@sunesnigel]

Great video. I would love to have this lens. According to the 500 rule you could extend your shutter speed to 25 sec without getting startrails. At the very least you could do 20 sec and be safe.

[@dannyli9424]

this " 500-rule" is way way way outdated, with the modern high resolution camera, even a 300 rule you can see star trails.I wouldn't even want to do 15 second exposure with the 20mm lens.

[@sunesnigel]

@@dannyli9424 But do you really see it unless you pixel peep?

[@lotharjoseph5040]

i love Nikon Z more than anything as well as your videos😊🙏,, i always watching your channel...

[@humansrants1694]

Tempted to get the 20 mm 1.8 over the 24-70mm S for landscape sharpness is king, I'm assuming its sharper than the 24-70mm S.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

They both seem plenty sharp to me. 20 1.8 is great for after dark though

[@arndtbc]

How's it compare to the 14-24 2.8 Z? If you had to chose which one would go with? By the way great video location!

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

That’s a really tough call. For what I do, I think the 20 suits better. I find that even if I’m on the 14-20 I’m always hovering around 18-24

[@Spectre_430]

Fantastic and informative video! I did have a question: When you were self-filming, were you using any kind of attachment or device to see yourself and the composition, exposure, mic levels, etc? Thanks!

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I was shooting it blind in this, but I do have one of those little hot shoe mirrors that work okay as well

[@Spectre_430]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Nice; thanks for the info, and keep up the good work!

[@carlmcneill1139]

That lens is on my next to purchase list. I like to do astro shots and this lens is what I need. I also wanted the 200-500 until I heard there is a rumor that they are coming out with a new z version in the 200-600. I will wait on it. How is the focus breathing on that lens? That's one of the issues I have with my Tamron 24-70 G2.

[@WilReiner]

i wish canon had an RF mount lens like this!! i really want ultra wide angle to pair with a 35/85 but don't want to use a zoom lens

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I really really want this as well. It would replace my way too heavy and expensive 15-35

[@gonulcadrc6504]

uk

[@VintageArcader]

you are so me... i'm trying to do the same, I have a Z5 Body, i bought 85mm as my first lens which was a mistake... i should have bought the 35mm first then the 85mm, now I'm planning to have 20, 35 and 85 primes

[@r1berto1]

I have to stop watching your video. I purchased the Z6 (w the 24-70 4 S kit lens) last summer, just before they cut the price on it. Later you recommended the Z85mm 1.8 and I purchased it. Then I saw a video for the Z50mm 1.8 followed by a video on the Z70-200 2.8. These are all prime lenses I would have eventually purchased anyway, now you published a video on the Z20mm 1.8 S. I want it too along with a Z6II as an upgrade. BTW the price of all these lenses have been cut. (after I bought them at full price.) Yes I have learned a lot, but it will be best that I cut back in watching these video. OR My wife is going to kill me!

[@zimox9191]

That was really helpful 😊thank you ❤

[@arnabchakraborty1885]

How would you compare 14-24 f2.8 with this 20 mm F1.8....i am looking for wide angle lens for my Z6...have 24-70 F4 and 35 mm f1.8 ( old one) in my kitty

[@VintageArcader]

you have a kitty?

[@TheSlabinger]

The output from any S-line Z lens is just amazing. Will you consider it to take it with you for a wedding day as a dancefloor lens?

[@Nautil78]

Hi man, i like your review, i was already fully convinced about this Lens but your vidéo got me. When you Saïd this 20 mm + the other that i love so much 85 1.8, i understood i was in phase with you. So cool. I have thé 85, thé 20 will bé soon in m'y bag. Fantastic in Low light, AT 1.8 the best WA Nikon made ever.

[@fernandostarfit6411]

Best Z20 or 14-24 for Astro?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I personally prefer the 20 since I only have a tripod

[@fernandostarfit6411]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto I don’t understand the answer, wouldn’t you use the tripod with a Z14-24 f2.8?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

If im shooting at f4 I’d prefer to have some sort of attachment that pans slowly with the stars so I can run a higher shutter speed or stack exposures. But this is above my knowledge level

[@Chopper153]

@@fernandostarfit6411 You’d need a star tracker for longer exposure time.

[@avinashanand8626]

I am confused between Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S Mirrorless Lens and NIKKOR Z 24MM F/1.8 S 🤦‍♂️. Which one I should select?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

In my experience- they’re both great and performance is very similar. Just depends on focal length you want. I find the 24mm more useful as a second lens for wedding/portraits, but find the 20mm more useful for Astro.

[@avinashanand8626]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Thank you, I purchased 20mm one as I was more keen towards Astro 😊

[@dannyli9424]

talking about size, it's one reason I don't like about it, this s pretty huge for a 20mm F1.8, it much bigger than the Sony 20 F1.8 with the adapter, so i actually use the Sony on my Z9 now, .also kind of strange to heard someone recommend 20mm for wedding and portrait. I for one will try very hard not to use anything wider than 24mm for portrait and wedding.

[@aus_vlog]

what would you prefer to have: this 20mm 1.8 or 24-70 2.8?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

24-70 is more useful for sure overall

[@yorielgenuinocompany]

Great video!

[@aus_vlog]

could you share your opinion about 24-200 4-6.3?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Video about it coming soon! Expected it to be mediocre, but I’m super impressed with it on a Z 6II. Want to test this week if it scales to the resolution of the 7II. I’m suspecting that’s why it didn’t get the S brand. It’s really great though

[@aus_vlog]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto waiting for the video, thanks. I got 24-200 myself, just want to make sure 24-70 2.8 is not worth the price difference 😆

[@ghas4151]

For your wedding work I would’ve thought the Z 24mm f1.8 S would be more useful. Skipping that lens? From the examples I’ve seen, the 24mm renders beautifully.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Both are great. I like the few extra mm for self filming, which isn’t important to most

[@Mr09260]

Just what I have been waiting for a Review of the last of 4 lenses I plan to buy >> I have the first 3 (My 14-30 f4 is too slow for Astro and the 24-70 f2.8 S is just too long )

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Hah funny how that worked out!

[@romanpul]

I found that the 14-30 actually works quite well for occasional astro, as you can expose for much longer at 14mm. I was really surprised of how much detail I could capture in the sky. But the 20mm is definitely a beast for astro

[@seanstours3913]

Love your channel, love the nikon z system, but just not overly impressed with the video capabilities 😪...especially if you were to use it for professional real estate marketing videos or or travel, its just comes across as grainy and overexposed, not buttery smooth or 3D No disrespect, just would love to see nikon step up the video capabilities, any feedback would be great or prove me wrong!

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

What lenses are you using? I’ve been super happy with it. Actually beyond impressed with the 4K footage we’ve been editing through this week

[@seanstours3913]

Currently using the 24-70 F2.8 S and 14-30 F4 S With the Nikon Z7 for video, was looking to pick up the nikon z6ii and i have the atomos ninja 5 which i haven’t tried with it yet to use it with pro res raw, if you can make a review with that set up!!! That would be incredible

[@JasenMaster]

The video is actually pretty spectacular. I've shot in some pretty dark situations and just made sure I didn't go over 3500 iso and I'm very impressed. For bright situations, slap on an ND filter and you're good to go. My only "wish" is that it would do internal 10 bit N-Log recording but oh well... :/

[@seanstours3913]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto if you can make a review with the atomos ninja 5 with the nikon z6ii, that be amazing, cause there are ZER0 reviews on youtube with this set up; think you would receive alot of views for it, thanks again enjoy Banff!

[@seanstours3913]

@@JasenMaster awsome ok, going to give it an attempt

[@FPSZeb]

hahah was watching in 480p thinking wow mirrorless cameras arnt that good. fml

[@PearceWeddingPhotography]

used this for a wedding yet?

[@branavanelango1134]

I'm thinking it would be such a great lense for portraits with amazing background coverage with buttery smooth bokeh behind the subject.

[@parivatchaudhary7556]

4r

[@firdevsaydemir4803]

@@parivatchaudhary7556 kom

[@eathstroke7974]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@KarenVaisman1]

Any thoughts on 20mm vs 14-30mm?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I personally find the 20 more useful for my work, but they’re both great lenses. I’m going to make some sort of video with all 3 of them included in the near future

[@csc-photo]

Depends on your needs, but I opted for the 20 - I'd likely be shooting mostly in the 18-22 range anyway, so for less $ & more light - the 20 is ideal for me. It's also crazy sharp edge to edge.

[@romanpul]

Completely subjective. I went for the 14-30 as I prefer the versatility of zoom lenses and 20mm is just not wide enough for many of the things I shoot. The jack of all trades here would’ve been the 14-24 f2.8 for me but it wasn’t released at the time and also a bit out of my price range

[@Avinash-wg7xl]

wish nikon made a 14 1.8

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Same. 16 or 18 would be rad as well