Nikon Speedlight SB-20 — TTL Flash, Tilting Bounce Head, 28/35/85mm Coverage

A classic Nikon Speedlight SB-20 — a well-regarded and highly capable TTL-compatible flash unit originally designed to complement the Nikon F501 (N2020), and compatible with most Nikon TTL and non-TTL cameras when used with the appropriate sync cord. Fully working and in good cosmetic condition. A practical and collectible piece of Nikon system history.

Condition

• Function: Fully working.
• Body: Good cosmetic condition — a few small scratches on the front, otherwise clean.
• Power: Requires 4 x AA batteries (not included).

Specification & Provenance

• Maker: Nikon (Nippon Kogaku K.K.), Japan — one of the world’s most prestigious camera and optical manufacturers. The SB-20 was part of Nikon’s Speedlight range, introduced in the mid-1980s as a versatile and compact TTL flash for the Nikon F-series system.
• Compatibility: Nikon TTL cameras (including the F501/N2020) and non-TTL Nikon cameras with appropriate sync cords. Also usable as a manual or auto flash on other cameras.
• Flash head: Tilting bounce head — adjustable from -7° to 90° for bounce flash off ceilings and walls, producing softer, more natural-looking light.
• Coverage angles: Selectable flash tube rotation for three lens coverage angles without additional accessories — 28mm (wide), 35mm (standard), and 85mm (telephoto).
• Appeal: A highly practical vintage flash unit that remains genuinely useful for film photographers shooting Nikon SLRs, as well as an attractive and characterful prop for photography, interior, and film use.