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Nikon Nikkor AF 24mm f/2.8D

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4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • The small rubberized focus ring operates very smooth
  • color rendering and contrast to its sharpness and distortion
  • The sharpness of the images were great

Cons

  • little when focusing towards closer focus distances
  • The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem
  • 50mm is too long of a focal length sometimes

Key specs

  • Fixed
  • 9
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 24 mm
  • no
  • Normal, Wide angle

Nikon Nikkor AF 24mm f/2.8D - Pros & Cons

Nikon Nikkor AF 24mm f/2.8D

Pros

  • The small rubberized focus ring operates very smooth
  • color rendering and contrast to its sharpness and distortion
  • The sharpness of the images were great
  • s small
  • portable
  • and versatile
  • sharpness and the color the lens is nicely balanced
  • decently-sized manual focus ring was easy to grip and moved smoothly
  • autofocus on this lens is fast and precise
  • level of distortion is fairly easy to correct in post-processing
  • great optical performance at a reasonable price

Cons

  • little when focusing towards closer focus distances
  • The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem
  • 50mm is too long of a focal length sometimes
  • Attached filters will not rotate during focusing
  • Macro performance with this lens is quite poor
  • items on the side borders will be distorted
  • this lens loses its wide feel on an APS-C digital body
  • performance on my D200 and D70
  • on my AF-D is similarly lacking compared to the older models
  • Noticeable distortion tends to depend on the angle of the photo
  • AIs suffers from horrible ghosting and flare in low light

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Nikon Nikkor AF 24mm f/2.8D - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
Lens mountNikon F
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Aperture
Aperture max2.8
Aperture min22
Aperture ringyes
Number of diaphragm blades9
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements9
Groups9
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Dimensions
Weight9.52 oz
Diameter2.56 in
Length1.81 in
Filter size2.05 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 24
Angle of View< 61
Angle of View 35mm Equivalent< 84
Maximum magnification0.11 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeScrew drive from camera
Closest focusing distance0.30
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialsMetal
Optional accessoriesLens Case CL-0715
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedno
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

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