Name: 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f/1.8
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 459
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

the lens is also suitable for video work
The build quality of the lens is very good
Autofocus is fast

there are no control elements on the lens
some clearly visible CA and some distortion
It does not ship with the optional HN-N104 round lens hood

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 8
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: 1" (CX)
Focal length: , 18.5 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal, Wide angle

Nikon 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f/1.8 - Pros & Cons

the lens is also suitable for video work
The build quality of the lens is very good
Autofocus is fast
accurate and silent
It feels and looks clean and sturdy though
image quality is very decent for a small lens
faster and slightly more compact
that's sharp and a lot of fun to use
great for moderate magnification
solid and well-built
strong contrast and you will be fine
than the 10-30mm and much faster and much more confident in low light
Unique Usability Combined with some very nice features
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
it is very solid
Bokeh was fairly good
optical design of this compact lens is relatively simple

there are no control elements on the lens
some clearly visible CA and some distortion
It does not ship with the optional HN-N104 round lens hood
Nikon Lenses Lab tested Lens
5mm filters will not rotate during focus operations
Vignetting will be a problem when shooting wide-open
site relies heavily on traffic and clicks
still noticeably behind the center in terms of resolution and sharpness
poor high-ISO performance of the Nikon 1 system makes
Nikon delivers the lens without a hood
fell from the desk down to the floor a couple of times
image hosting tool is EXTREMELY cumbersome and time-consuming
moderately loud noise coming from the aperture blades closing down
is no strong light source in the picture
flare is a relatively weak point of the Nikon 1 System
lens tended to produce quite contrasty images
narrow knurled ring just behind the front of the lens
Vignetting was not evident and the lens showed only slight barrel distortion
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Nikon 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f/1.8 - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Wide angle
Lens mount	Nikon 1

Aperture max	1.8
Aperture min	11
Aperture ring	no
rounded diaphram opening	7
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Fixed
Elements	8
Groups	6
Special elements / coatings	1 Aspherical element

Weight	2.47 oz
Diameter	2.2 in
Length	1.42 in
Filter size	1.59 in

Max Format size	1"
Focal length	< 18.5
Angle of View	46 - 40
Maximum magnification	0.12 x
Image stabilisation	no

Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Full-time Manual focusing	no
Closest focusing distance	0.2
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black Silver White
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Nikon 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f/1.8 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (4)

4.3

Based on 4 reviews

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Published: 13.09.2012

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