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The essence of quality photography lies in the right lens choice. Photography is about perspective. Although the human eye can capture a particular viewpoint, the right Nikon camera lens can showcase an emotion or even highlight something that was overlooked. Whether you are purchasing a prime or zoom lens, it is important to consider the variety of elements that separate one lens from another.
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Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D
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Nikon AF Nikkor 18mm f/2.8D
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Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
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Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
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Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
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Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D
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Price
$1599.95
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$2228.99
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$569.95
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Price
$359.95
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$249.88
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Price
$359.95
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Specification
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Specification
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Model
AF Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D
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AF Nikkor 18mm f/2.8D
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AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
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Model
AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
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Model
AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
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Model
AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D
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Mount
AF
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Mount
AF
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Mount
AF
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Mount
AF
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Mount
AF
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Mount
AF
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Lens construction
12 groups - 14 elements
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Lens construction
10 groups - 13 elements
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Lens construction
9 groups - 12 elements
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Lens construction
9 groups - 9 elements
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Lens construction
6 groups - 6 elements
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Lens construction
5 groups - 6 elements
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Focal length
14-mm
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Focal length
18-mm
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Focal length
20-mm
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Focal length
24-mm
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Focal length
28-mm
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Focal length
35-mm
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Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
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Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
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Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
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Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
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Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
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Maximum Aperture
f/2
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Minimum Aperture
f/22
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Minimum Aperture
f/22
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Minimum Aperture
f/22
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Minimum Aperture
f/22
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Minimum Aperture
f/22
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Minimum Aperture
f/22
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Closest focus range
20cm
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Closest focus range
25cm
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Closest focus range
25cm
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Closest focus range
30cm
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Closest focus range
25cm
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Closest focus range
25cm
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Filter diameter
mm
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Filter diameter
77mm
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Filter diameter
62mm
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Filter diameter
52mm
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Filter diameter
52mm
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Filter diameter
52mm
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Lens hood
Built-in
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Lens hood
HB-8
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Lens hood
HB-4
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Lens hood
HN-1
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Lens hood
HN-2
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Lens hood
HN-3
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Mount
86.5 x 87mm
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Mount
58 x 82mm
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Mount
42.5 x 69mm
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Mount
46 x 64.5mm
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Mount
44.5 x 65mm
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Mount
43.5 x 64.5mm
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Weight
670 grams
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Weight
270 grams
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Weight
270 grams
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Weight
270 grams
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Weight
205 grams
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Weight
205 grams
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Pros
Very sharp, excellent lens design, little light flare
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Pros
with good glare control
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Pros
Bright F2.8, very little distortion or diffusion, reverse mount for 1:1 macro
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Pros
"Durable, Strong Construction, Consistent Output, Lightweight, Sharp Focus, Easily Interchangeable, Rugged
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Pros
"Sharpness, Multicoating, Greart optiona HN2 hood, Price, comparitively cheap.
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Pros
Excellent optical quality, sharpness. no vignetting whatsoever on a DX sensor
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Cons
a little expensiveNikon AF Nikkor 18mm f/2.8D
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Cons
Lens hood does cause some light loss. I do not use it normally
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Cons
Lens flare is hard to avoid, can only have one filter at a time mounted
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Cons
Doesn't do well on a digital body
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Cons
plastic feeling (at least in comparison with my old MF Nikon lenses
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Cons
Does not autofocus on entry level bodies (D40 and D60 at the time of this writing)
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