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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VRNikonAF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2015September 2015
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm24 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionTwenty elements in sixteen groups12 elements in nine groups
Special elementsTwo ED, one aspherical ED, three aspherical and one HRI elementTwo ED glass elements and two aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; fluorine coating on front and rear elementsNano Crystal Coat
DiaphragmNine rounded blades with electromagnetic controlSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX and 35 mm film 84°; DX 61°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon F mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount, FX and DX formats; Nikon Japan warns that E-type electronic diaphragm operation has restrictions with some camerasNikon F-mount G-type CPU lens covering FX; Digital Camera World gives a 36 mm equivalent angle of view on DX
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.23 m
Maximum magnification0.28×0.2×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual override; internal focusing, as Amateur Photographer describesRear focusing with an ultrasonic motor according to Nikon Japan; both reviews identify Silent Wave Motor and manual override
Focus distance detailMinimum distance from focal plane 0.38 m at 35–50 mm; 0.41 m at 24, 28 and 70 mmMinimum focus 0.23 m from the focal plane
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28×–
Stabilisation detailFour-stop CIPA VR claim, measured at maximum telephoto on an FX DSLR in Normal mode; Normal, Active and Off settingsNo optical VR, confirmed by both reviews
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter82 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter88 mm77.5 mm
Length154.5 mm83 mm
Weight1,070 g355 g
ControlsZoom and manual-focus rings, focus-distance window, M/A–M focus switch and VR mode switchFocus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine reports no aperture ring and a non-rotating front element
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming but not focusing, as ePHOTOzine describes–
Weather resistanceNikon UK calls it fully weather-sealed and Nikon Japan specifies dust/drip protection; ePHOTOzine's contrary no-weather-resistance statement is not used for the main fieldDigital Camera World identifies a mount gasket, while ePHOTOzine notes the lack of general weather resistance. No general maker protection rating is assigned
Dimensions detailApproximately 88 mm diameter × 154.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 77.5 mm maximum diameter × 83 mm from the mount
Weight detailApproximately 1070 gNikon UK and Japan specify 355 g; Digital Camera World's table and prose give 335 g. The maker figure is retained
Lens hoodHB-74 bayonet hood with recessed release lock–
In the boxLC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-74 hood and CL-M3 semi-soft caseLC-72 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-76 bayonet hood and CL-1015 lens case
Release detailNikon Japan gives 22 October 2015; its 20 August notice postponed the original 27 August target to OctoberNikon Canada stated mid-September 2015 availability; Nikon Japan records 17 September 2015. Month precision is retained because Canada's first-sale day is unspecified

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