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    Nikon IX-Nikkor 20-60 mm f/ 3.5-5.6
    Nikon IX-Nikkor 20-60 mm f/ 3.5-5.6

    Nikon IX-Nikkor 20-60 mm f/ 3.5-5.6

    20–60mm · f/3.5–5.6

    Overview

    The Nikon IX-Nikkor 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 is a compact, lightweight APS-C zoom lens with a versatile 3X range. Optical performance is polarizing: some report excellent resolution and sharpness at the wide end, while others describe extraordinarily poor image quality with persistent unsharpness. Build quality is adequate, though plastic mounting rings feel cheap. It suits APS shooters seeking a wide-angle zoom, but image quality may be inconsistent.