Name: Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 461
Rating: 4.0 (6 reviews)

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

4.0

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

both types of distortion are fairly easy to correct in post-processing
The zoom ring works smoothly and is well damped
bokeh is calm

it quickly turns into heavy pin-cushioning
no hard stop at either end of the range
depth-of-field marks and no infrared focus index

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 16
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: 24, 85 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Normal, Telephoto, Wide angle

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR - Pros & Cons

both types of distortion are fairly easy to correct in post-processing
The zoom ring works smoothly and is well damped
bokeh is calm
24mm setting is very good indeed
Color saturation and resistance to flare was very good
performance is still excellent
Central sharpness is very good when used wide open
VR works splendidly right down to about 1/20th
Nikon 24-85mm VR is good
quiet and accurate autofocus
it represents very good value
Focus lock was sustained quite well while zooming and panning
landscapes
architecture
head-and-shoulder portraits
image quality is nice
good enough for the price and for most users

it quickly turns into heavy pin-cushioning
no hard stop at either end of the range
depth-of-field marks and no infrared focus index
it does not offer an aperture ring anymore
The focus ring is quite thin and the travel path rather short
The front element does not rotate during focus or zoom operations
Sides and corners are disappointing
the front of the lens never extends or rotates during focusing
mostly lacking just a little in the corners
bigger
heavier and twice as expensive
VR is not present on this lens
the lens does vignette quite noticeably
the lens has not been measured on the D600
Nikon 24-85 mm VR does not have this
Some zoom lenses get considerably longer when you zoom in
encounter visible vignetting at aperture 11
it was a little sluggish for movie recordings
slight light falloff and loss of sharpness
Lateral chromatic aberration hovered around the dividing line between
vignetting was seen at the widest apertures
The lens does not extend too much
it was slightly pitiful
this lens was a disappointment
it s probably not designed to have the best bokeh
The manual focus ring is just stupid

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Telephoto Wide angle
Lens mount	Nikon F

Aperture max	3.5-4.5
Aperture min	22-29
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Zoom
Elements	16
Groups	11
Special elements / coatings	1 ED element 3 Aspherical elements
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding
Zoom Ratio (x)	3.5 x

Weight	17.11 oz
Diameter	3.1 in
Length	3.2 in
Filter size	2.83 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	24 - 85
Angle of View	18 - 50
Angle of View 35mm Equivalent	28 - 30
Maximum magnification	0.22 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.38
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Zoom lock	no
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Nikon - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.4

Based on 9 reviews

Cameralabs

Published: 03.08.2012

Nikon 24-85mm VR review | Cameralabs

3.0

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www.photozone.de

Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR (FX) - Review / Test Report

2.5

Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR (FX) Review

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 04.12.2012

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G 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/3.5, the Nikon 24-85mm is an affordable partner for new DSLRs like the D800 and D600. Read our full Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/4G ED VR review to find out if it's a bargain or not...

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Imaging Resource

Published: 14.06.2012

Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Review

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Photography Life

Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G VR Review - Photography Life

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Lens

Photo Review

Published: 23.11.2012

AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Lens

4.4

A reasonably compact, competitively-priced, stabilised lens that covers a popular zoom range for owners of Nikon's FX cameras.

The Phoblographer

Published: 08.11.2012

Review: Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S VR - The Phoblographer

The Nikon D600 came with a kit lens: the 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S VR. The specs of the lens looked promising on paper but very reminiscent to a much older lens that also used to come with film cameras. Unfortunately, this lens was a disappointment. New gear is not always the best. I wish I could hold this lens in the same regard as the Nikon 50mm f1.8 G and 85mm f1.8 G. I mention those lenses because the build quality of the 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S VR, at first, reminded me of them. However, when I used it, I felt it was slightly pitiful; it was not as fast focusing as I felt it should be when coming with a camera like the Nikon D600.

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DXOMARK

Published: 30.04.2013

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AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR review

3.0

Is Nikon attempting to ease the passage of enthusiasts into its professional DSLR system with its new budget full-frame lens? We find out whether the 24-85mm does justice to the cameras. Read the AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR review...