Nikon · NIKKOR

AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED

Released November 2007

A full-frame Nikon F-mount ultra-wide zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, Nano Crystal Coat and a fixed hood around its curved front element.

Mount: Nikon F mount
Focal length: 14–24 mm
Max aperture: f/2.8
Stabilisation: No
Weight: 1,000 g

Zoom

What reviewers say

Both praise the solid build, very wide field of view and strong central image quality, while noting distortion at 14 mm and difficult filter use. ePHOTOzine finds good resolution from f/2.8 with edges close enough to the centre for most uses. Digital Camera World is more critical of wide-open corners, particularly at 24 mm, and finds newer third-party alternatives stronger for outright image quality.

From digitalcameraworld.com and ephotozine.com

Specifications

Report a wrong or missing spec

Optics

Lens type: Zoom
Focal length: 14–24 mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Minimum aperture: f/22
Optical construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
Special elements: Two ED glass elements and three aspherical elements
Coatings: Nano Crystal Coat
Aperture detail: Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range; G-type automatic diaphragm
Diaphragm: Nine rounded blades
Angle of view: FX and 35 mm film 114°–84°; DX 90°–61°

Mount and compatibility

Mounts: Nikon F mount
Image circle: Full frame
Compatibility: Nikon F mount with full-frame/FX coverage; also usable on DX

Focus and stabilisation

Autofocus: Yes
Minimum focus distance: 0.28 m
Optical stabilisation: No
Autofocus detail: Internal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; Nikon USA identifies Silent Wave Motor. Manual focus override via M/A mode
Focus distance detail: Minimum 0.28 m at 18–24 mm; Nikon Japan specifies 0.3 m below 18 mm
Magnification detail: Nikon 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 detail: No optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World

Design

Maximum diameter: 98 mm
Length: 131.5 mm
Weight: 1,000 g
Controls: Zoom ring, focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine finds both rings smooth with short focus-ring travel
Zoom design: Rotating zoom ring with focal-length markings at 14, 15, 16, 18, 20 and 24 mm
Filter detail: No standard screw-in filter attachment. Digital Camera World notes specialist external filter systems can be used with a dedicated adapter
Weather resistance: ePHOTOzine 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 assigned
Dimensions detail: Approximately 98 mm maximum diameter × 131.5 mm length from the lens mount
Weight detail: Nikon UK specifies approximately 1,000 g; the current Japanese table specifies approximately 970 g. The UK figure is retained
Lens hood: Fixed hood around the curved front element
In the box: Slip-on front cap, rear cap and CL-M3 semi-soft case; Nikon Japan's shop identifies the rear cap as LF-1
Release detail: Nikon 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 given

Pros and cons

Pros

Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture
114° maximum angle of view on FX
Silent Wave Motor autofocus with manual override

Cons

No standard filter attachment thread
No optical vibration reduction
Approximately 1,000 g according to Nikon UK

Closest rivals

Model	Mount	Focal length	Max aperture	Stabilisation	Weight	Released
NikonAF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR	Nikon F mount	16–35 mm	f/4	Yes	680 g	Feb 2010
NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED	Nikon F mount	24 mm	f/1.4	No	620 g	Mar 2010
NikonAF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED	Nikon F mount	20 mm	f/1.8	No	355 g	Sept 2014

Sources

Photo: Nikon UK lens photograph

Spot a mistake? Tell us