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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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User ratings:
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4.6 / 5
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Pros

  • AF accuracy of the tested sample was exceptional
  • so the lens feels reassuringly solid and well put together
  • Build quality is excellent

Cons

  • The zoom ring feels a bit under-damped and has uneven weighting
  • The lens may lose quite a bit of its wide-angle
  • Why no VR on this lens

Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 15
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • 24, 70 mm
  • no
  • Normal, Telephoto

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED - Pros & Cons

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Pros

  • AF accuracy of the tested sample was exceptional
  • so the lens feels reassuringly solid and well put together
  • Build quality is excellent
  • proportioned and handsomely finished zoom
  • bright
  • rugged
  • and optically flawless
  • The supplied lens hood is sturdy and deep
  • Chromatic Aberration Resistance to chromatic aberration is pretty good for this lens
  • Performance on a subframe sensor is exquisite
  • Razor sharp with outstanding color and contrast

Cons

  • The zoom ring feels a bit under-damped and has uneven weighting
  • The lens may lose quite a bit of its wide-angle
  • Why no VR on this lens
  • it became very rough
  • Light falloff was gone from the corners
  • Zoom ring turns 80 degrees counterclockwise
  • this vantage point can only be accessed at low tide
  • not suffer from lens creep when pointed up or down vertically
  • distortion and vignetting
  • Edges are weak at its widest angle
  • distortion causes straight lines to noticeably bow outward in images

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mountNikon F
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Aperture
Aperture max2.8
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades9
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Optics
ConstructionZoom
Elements15
Groups11
Special elements / coatings
  • 3 ED elements
  • 3 Aspherical elements
  • 1 Nano Crystal Coat
Power zoomno
Zoom methodExpanding
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Dimensions
Weight31.75 oz
Diameter3.27 in
Length5.24 in
Filter size3.03 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length24 - 70
Maximum magnification3.7 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.38
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialsMetal
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingyes

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Nikon - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED - Review / Test Report
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Lens Test: Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S

A serious standard zoom lens for exacting professional Nikon-shooters, it's bright, rugged, and optically flawless.

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Review of the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E lens

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Nikon AF S Nikkor 24 70mm f/2.8G ED 35mm Zoom user reviews : 4.9 out of 5 - 5 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Published: 12.04.2012
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Review
3.5

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED is the lens for Nikon event shooters, but its not a perfect performer.

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Published: 17.02.2012
AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Lens
4.5

A fast, high-performance standard zoom lens for Nikon SLR cameras.Released at the same time as the AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, Nikon's AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens combines versatility with superior optical performance. Both lenses represent a new series of professional lenses designed for Nikon's 36 x 24mm format DSLRs. Like other G-type lenses, the AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G has no aperture ring, since apertures are set via the camera.

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