Nikon NIKKOR AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Review

Look, if you're shooting on a Nikon DX body and need a wide-angle zoom, this Nikon 10-20mm is the lens you should probably buy. It's not flashy, but it gets the job done with surprisingly good image stabilization. The one thing to know? It's a sharp, reliable tool for landscapes and architecture, but don't expect any creative magic from the aperture.

The stabilization is the real star here, landing in the 91st percentile. That means you can handhold shots at slower shutter speeds way more easily than you'd think for a lens in this price range. The autofocus is fine, sitting right in the middle of the pack, so it's not lightning-fast but it's reliable for most situations.

At $439, it's a solid value. You're paying for Nikon's optical consistency and that fantastic VR system. You could find a lens with a wider aperture for similar money, but you'd likely sacrifice sharpness or stabilization.

Compared to the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7, you're choosing between a specialized, fast prime for portraits and low light (the Viltrox) and this versatile, stabilized zoom for wide scenes. The Panasonic 14-140mm is a superzoom with more reach, but its aperture is even slower and it won't be as sharp. If you're a Nikon shooter who needs wide angles more than anything else, this Nikon is the sharper, more purpose-built tool.

Buy it. For a Nikon DX user looking for a dependable, sharp wide-angle zoom with great stabilization, this is the obvious choice. Just know its limits with the slow aperture and lack of weather sealing, and you'll be happy.