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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G EDNikonAF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2007March 2010
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length14–24 mm24 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical construction14 elements in 11 groups12 elements in ten groups
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and three aspherical elementsTwo ED glass elements and two aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal CoatNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detailConstant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range; G-type automatic diaphragm–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 114°–84°; DX 90°–61°FX and 35 mm film 84°; DX 61°, equivalent to a 36 mm lens's angle of view on FX
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon F mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount with full-frame/FX coverage; also usable on DXNikon F-mount G-type CPU lens covering FX; Nikon Japan specifies autofocus support with the FT1 adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.25 m
Maximum magnification–0.18×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailInternal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; Nikon USA identifies Silent Wave Motor. Manual focus override via M/A modeRear focusing with Silent Wave Motor, M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual mode; Nikon Japan specifies rear focusing rather than the review's generic internal-focusing description
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.28 m at 18–24 mm; Nikon Japan specifies 0.3 m below 18 mmMinimum focus 0.25 m; Cameralabs measured 1:5.1 magnification in manual focus, while the main maximum magnification is Nikon's published 0.18×
Magnification detailNikon UK publishes a maximum reproduction ratio of 1/6.7, while the current Japanese table gives 0.14×; both are retained here without silently equating them–
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera WorldNo optical VR, confirmed by both reviews
Design
Filter diameter–77 mm
Maximum diameter98 mm83 mm
Length131.5 mm88.5 mm
Weight1,000 g620 g
ControlsZoom ring, focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine finds both rings smooth with short focus-ring travelManual focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring
Zoom designRotating zoom ring with focal-length markings at 14, 15, 16, 18, 20 and 24 mm–
Filter detailNo standard screw-in filter attachment. Digital Camera World notes specialist external filter systems can be used with a dedicated adapter–
Weather resistanceePHOTOzine identifies a rubber seal at the mount and Digital Camera World describes weather seals. The maker tables do not define broader protection, so no general rating is assignedCameralabs identifies a rubber gasket at the mount; no general maker dust or moisture protection claim is assigned
Dimensions detailApproximately 98 mm maximum diameter × 131.5 mm length from the lens mountApproximately 83 mm maximum diameter × 88.5 mm from the mount
Weight detailNikon UK specifies approximately 1,000 g; the current Japanese table specifies approximately 970 g. The UK figure is retained–
Lens hoodFixed hood around the curved front element–
In the boxSlip-on front cap, rear cap and CL-M3 semi-soft case; Nikon Japan's shop identifies the rear cap as LF-1LC-77 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-51 bayonet hood and CL-1118 flexible lens pouch
Release detailNikon USA stated November 2007 availability; Nikon Japan's shop records 30 November 2007. Month precision is retained because the US first-sale day is not givenNikon Japan's current shop records 19 March 2010 release, matching its original announced on-sale date. Cameralabs' introductory January 2010 wording is not used as a retail date

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