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NikonWide·NIKON F mount·1977

Nikon AI Nikkor 20mm F/3.5

Specifications01

MountNIKON F
Focal length20mm
Max aperturef/3.5
TypeWide · Prime
Release year1977
Weight235 g
Filter size52 mm
Min focus distance0.3 m
Aperture blades7
Optical elements11
Groups8
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)
Lens hoodHK-6 - Clamp-on round
TeleconvertersNot compatible
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeUltra-wide angle prime lens

Summary02

Nikon AI Nikkor 20mm F/3.5 is a 20mm wide-angle prime for Nikon F-mount cameras. It’s intended for landscape, architecture, and other wide views; suitable for moderate low-light with its f/3.5 maximum aperture.

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Specifications from thelensdb

Where can this lens be adapted?

The Nikon F mount has a flange distance of 46.5 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

  • Nikon G lenses have no aperture ring: use an adapter with an aperture lever. Nikon E lenses set the aperture electronically: use an electronic adapter.
  • Sony EAdapter · 28.5 mm
  • Canon RFAdapter · 26.5 mm
  • Nikon ZAdapter · 30.5 mm
  • Fujifilm XAdapter · 28.8 mm
  • L-MountAdapter · 26.5 mm
  • Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 27.25 mm
  • Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 19.8 mm

    Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.

  • Canon EF-MAdapter · 28.5 mm
  • Canon EFAdapter · 2.5 mm

    A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.

  • Nikon FNative

Sources03

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