The most obvious reasons to buy this wideangle Nikon lens hinge on its ultra-fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, which offers unparalleled low-light capabilities and the ability to record a narrow depth-of-field despite the sweeping angle-of-view that a 24mm lens provides.

Nikon's latest wide angle prime sports a bright maximum aperture of f/1.4, silent focusing and Nano-Crystal coatings.

Excellent optical quality; Fast focusing; Superb build quality

Occasionally struggles to focus accurately enough for use at f/1.4; Slight barrel distortion; Pricey

I selected this lens over the 35/1.4 for my full frame. I love the wide angle and there is zero distortion! I'm still learning how to focus with this lens as it's not swift at it but I knew that before I purchased it. It is just going to take some practice.

High quality lens with great depth of field

Strong learning curve; It is not a fast focus lens

Prime lenses are a dangeorusly expensive addiction. From the moment you snap one onto your SLR/DSLR, fire off a shot, and revel in the Barry White smooth BOKEH , you're hooked. As a matter of fact, just leave the ultra-wide zooms at home.

Pros: Nice Bokeh Cons: Slow Focus Other thoughts: finally decided to spend on this great lens. glad i did, the pictures are perfect!

At $2,200, the expectations for this lens have to be high. The 24mm ƒ/1.4G almost reaches them. Certainly, stopped down, the lens produces exceptional results, but as the main feature of the lens is its extremely wide aperture - ƒ/1.4 - we imagine the lens will spend much of its time here,...

"I just picked this lens up today, and I'm still blown away how sharp it is @ 1.4. Although there is noticeable fringing, it's nothing that can't corrected in PP. Otherwise, it focuses quicker and quieter than any lens I've ever used.

I've owned this lens for over a year now, and I'm still positively surprised every time I look at 1:1 magnification of a shot taken with it - the sharpness of this gem is breathtaking. But the sharpness is only the beginning.

This lens is very expensive and really a speciality lens, but if you need it or have a use for it its the best 24mm lens on the market. Ultra sharp right from wide open at f1.4, at f2.8 its sharper than Nikon's 14-24 and Nikon's 24-70.

Accurate focus; Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Quick Focus; Rugged; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

The most awesome focal length for FX landscapes, and the next most awesome on DX (1.5x 24mm =36mm) . I doubt anything better will be made in the next 50 years.

Optical quality at all apertures (sharpness, colour rendition, bokeh, resistance to flare); Lightweight; Perfect for night lanscapes and astrophotography; Really good on DX for pet photos

Price; 1800 euros, really; Oww, hurts