Lots of professional Nikon shooters have been asking for a super fast wide-angle prime to suplement the lineup, and luckily for all of us, Nikon has finally risen to the occasion and created one.

This lens is the perfect focal length for photojournalist or creative portrait use on an FX body, and is also very handy (~36mm) on a DX body. And let's face it...who doesn't like f/1.4?

It has phenomenal color and contrast, as well as creamy out-of-focus background elements (bokeh) due to its 9-bladed aperture. Center sharpness is also about as good as it gets in this category. All of this is due to 2 ED elements as well as 2 aspherical lenses. Add in the fact that it is rear focusing (no rotation or extension during focus) and its Nano Crystal Coat to reduce glare and ghosting, and you have a recipe for success.

If you need a fast, sharp, wide angle prime lens, then look no further than the Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G.