Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Review
At just $309.95, the AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR is one of the least expensive lenses you can get for a Nikon SLR. It also covers one of the widest angles for APS-C (DX) models, making it a solid option for landscapes, travel, and shooting in tight spaces. To meet its price it does make some compromises, capturing photos with distinct barrel distortion and omitting the fluorine coat we're used to seeing in more premium lenses. If improved fit and finish, and a wider aperture are important, consider the Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di VC HLD as an alternative. But if you're buying on price, it's hard to beat the Nikon, as long as you're aware of its strengths and weaknesses.
Design
The 10-20mm ($306.95 at Amazon) measures just 2.8 by 3.0 inches (HD), weighs 8.2 ounces, and supports 72mm front filters. Like the slightly bigger (and pricier) Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED (3.4 by 3.3 inches, 1 pound), its image circle covers an APS-C sensor, a format Nikon refers to as DX.
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The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR lens is ultra-wide, easy to carry, sharp, and very affordable, but it does have some shortcomings.
Light and compact; Covers very wide angle of view; Quite sharp; Optical stabilization; Inexpensive
Soft edges at 10mm; Noticeable barrel distortion; Dimmed corners; Some chromatic aberration; Narrow aperture; Plastic lens mount