Nikon 1 Nikkor 18.5 f1.8

Nikon 1 18.5 f1.8

Size: 56mm x 36mm

Weight: 70g

Aperture: f1.8 - f16

Filter: 40.5mm

Mfd: 20cm

Price: €125 used

The Nikon 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8 lens is a small, fast "normal" prime lens designed for the now-discontinued Nikon 1 mirrorless camera system, providing a field of view equivalent to a 50mm lens on a full-frame camera. It is valued for its low-light capabilities, shallow depth of field potential, and high image quality for its size and price point.

Known for "instantaneous" focus speeds, it fully leverages the hybrid AF systems in cameras like the Nikon V2. It is remarkably sharp even wide open at f/1.8, with peak performance reaching "excellent" levels between f/2.8 and f/3.5. For any Nikon 1 shooter, the 18.5mm f/1.8 is widely considered a must-have lens, offering the best balance of price and performance for street, portrait, and general-purpose photography.

Images from the 18.5 f1.8 lens using the V1 or V2 cameras