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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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Pros

  • the zoom and focus ring work smoothly and are well damped
  • both types of distortion are fairly easy to correct in post-processing
  • The lens is very sharp and the VR is excellent

Cons

  • this lens is not much fun to focus manually
  • no hard stop at either end of the range
  • it quickly turns into heavy pin-cushioning

Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 17
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • 24, 120 mm
  • yes
  • Normal, Telephoto

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR - Pros & Cons

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Pros

  • the zoom and focus ring work smoothly and are well damped
  • both types of distortion are fairly easy to correct in post-processing
  • The lens is very sharp and the VR is excellent
  • sharpness is very good across the frame
  • clarity of images produced and excellent build quality
  • Large focal range with acceptable quality
  • performance is generally excellent
  • Bokeh is quite decent for a given focal length range
  • Easy
  • fast and accurate focusing
  • VRII system works very well

Cons

  • this lens is not much fun to focus manually
  • no hard stop at either end of the range
  • it quickly turns into heavy pin-cushioning
  • no depth-of-field marks and no infrared focus index
  • it feels a fair bit wider than its predecessor
  • Canon lens lacks the extra reach at the telephoto end
  • little flare and loss of contrast may show
  • Falloff of illumination towards the corners is quite noticeable
  • the unstable focus and blur too large angles
  • too expensive to have such problems
  • Zoom creep is not a factor with this lens

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mountNikon F
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Aperture
Aperture max4
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades9
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
ConstructionZoom
Elements17
Groups13
Special elements / coatings
  • 2 ED elements
  • 3 Aspherical elements
  • Nano Crystal coating
Power zoomyes
Zoom methodExpanding
Zoom Ratio (x)5.0 x
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Dimensions
Weight23.63 oz
Diameter3.31 in
Length4.09 in
Filter size3.03 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length24 - 120
Angle of View13 - 20
Angle of View 35mm Equivalent20 - 30
Maximum magnification0.24 x
VR II, up to 4 stopsyes
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.45
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialsMetal
Optional accessoriesLens Case CL-1218
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Nikon - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.8
Based on 8 reviews
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Review
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Published: 19.08.2010
Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Review

Looking for a Nikon 24-120mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 12.04.2011
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 G ED VR is a new standard zoom lens that can be used with both full-frame FX and cropped DX Nikon DSLR cameras. Featuring a constant maximum aperture of f/4 at all focal lengths, the Nikon 24-120mm lens costs almost twice as much as its variable-aperture predecessor, the 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED. Read our full Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Review to find out if it's worth paying the extra...

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR (FX) - Review / Test Report
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Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR (FX) - Review / Test Report

Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4 G ED VR (FX) Review

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Nikon 24-120mm f/4G VR Review - Photography Life
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Photography Life
Published: 25.11.2016
Nikon 24-120mm f/4G VR Review - Photography Life
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Nikon 24-120mm f4G VR review | Cameralabs
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Published: 03.09.2012
Nikon 24-120mm f4G VR review | Cameralabs
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Review
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PCMAG
Published: 23.10.2012
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Review
3.5

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR is the standard zoom lens for full-frame Nikon cameras. It has solid range and image quality, but shows quite a bit of distortion.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f4G ED VR Lens Review and Specs
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f4G ED VR Lens Review and Specs

Read our detailed analysis of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f4G ED VR Standard Zoom lens, find out its pros and cons, and how it compares with the other lenses.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 25.05.2022
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR review
4.0

The Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR offers a useful 5x zoom range

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