Nikon Nikkor 18.5mm F/1.8 Black Lens For Nikon 1 System CX Format Review
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The Nikkor 18.5mm f/1.8 is a compact prime lens designed for Nikon's discontinued 1 system, which used the smaller CX-format sensor. With an equivalent field of view around 50mm in full-frame terms, it delivers a natural perspective that matches human vision. The fast f/1.8 aperture enables strong low-light performance and shallow depth of field, both rare in the mirrorless compact category when the lens was released. Its optical formula includes eight elements in six groups with one aspherical element to control aberrations.
As of mid-2018, Nikon ended production of the entire 1 system, making this lens a legacy product with no future support or development. That limits its appeal to existing Nikon 1 owners or those willing to commit to a discontinued platform. The optics themselves are competent for the format, but the ecosystem's end-of-life status looms large over any purchase decision. At $160 MSRP, it was an affordable way to add a fast prime to the 1 lineup, but availability is now limited to used stock.
- Fast f/1.8 aperture for low light and shallow depth of field
- Natural 50mm-equivalent field of view
- Compact design suited to the small CX format
- Aspherical element helps control optical aberrations
- Designed for discontinued Nikon 1 system with no future support
- Limited to used market availability
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The Nikkor 18.5mm f/1.8 is a fascinating lens that captures remarkable images in low-light settings and produces beautiful blurred backgrounds. Its fixed focal length mimics what the natural eye sees. Its optical construction consist of eight elements in six groups, including one aspherical element. The apsherical element utilizes non-spherical surfaces on either one or both sides of the glass in order to eliminate certain types of lens aberrations. Shoot in the dimmest lighting conditions without a flash or softly blur the backgrounds of your photos and videos with the first f/1.8 lens in the 1 NIKKOR lineup. Create photos and videos that mimic what you see with your eyes-both in perspective and brightness. From casual snapshots to creative close-ups, every image will be true to your memory of the moment. Note: As of July 2018, Nikon has discontinued production of the Nikon 1 system. | Nikon Nikkor 18.5mm F/1.8 Black Lens For Nikon 1 System CX Format | 40.5 | - EX+ - Excellent Plus - With Caps | Used
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- Legacy
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- Condition Grades Seen
- ex
- Keh Merchant Product Id
- 356598-1867291
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