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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR · Nikon UK lens photograph

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR · Nikon UK lens photograph

Nikon · NIKKOR

AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR

Released September 2010

A full-frame Nikon F-mount 24–120 mm zoom with a constant f/4 maximum aperture, optical vibration reduction and a 710 g weight.

Mount
Nikon F mount
Focal length
24–120 mm
Max aperture
f/4
Stabilisation
Yes
Weight
710 g

What reviewers say

Both find its 5× range and constant f/4 aperture practical, with quiet autofocus and useful stabilisation. Both recommend stopping down for clearer full-frame corners. Digital Camera World praises its general image quality but notes visible uncorrected distortion and colour fringing. Camera Labs is more critical of corners on a 36 MP body and finds flare and ghosting insufficiently controlled despite the Nano coating.

From digitalcameraworld.com, cameralabs.com, cameralabs.com and cameralabs.com

Specifications

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Optics

Lens type
Zoom
Focal length
24–120 mm
Maximum aperture
f/4
Minimum aperture
f/22
Optical construction
17 elements in 13 groups
Special elements
Two ED glass elements and three aspherical elements
Coatings
Nano Crystal Coat; Digital Camera World also identifies Super Integrated Coating
Aperture detail
Constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range; G-type mechanical diaphragm control
Diaphragm
Nine rounded blades
Angle of view
FX and 35 mm film 84°–20°20′; DX 61°–13°20′

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
0.45 m
Maximum magnification
0.24×
Optical stabilisation
Yes
Autofocus detail
Nikon internal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; manual focus possible
Focus distance detail
Minimum 0.45 m throughout the zoom range, measured from the focal plane
Magnification detail
Nikon UK specifies 0.24×; the current Japanese table specifies 0.23×. The UK value is retained
Stabilisation detail
Nikon Japan specifies 3.5 stops under CIPA testing in Normal mode, on a full-frame/FX DSLR at maximum telephoto; Normal and Active modes. No tripod vibration reduction
Video features
Digital Camera World finds autofocus unsuitable for smooth video focus transitions

Design

Filter diameter
77 mm
Maximum diameter
84 mm
Length
103.5 mm
Weight
710 g
Controls
Zoom ring, focus ring, distance scale and M/A–M focus switch; no aperture ring
Zoom design
Rotating zoom ring with focal-length markings at 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 120 mm
Filter detail
77 mm screw-in filters; Nikon Japan specifies 0.75 mm thread pitch
Weather resistance
Camera Labs identifies a rubber seal at the mount and Digital Camera World describes weather seals; broader protection is not specified in the maker tables, so no general rating is assigned
Dimensions detail
Approximately 84 mm diameter × 103.5 mm length from the lens mount
Weight detail
Approximately 710 g
Lens hood
HB-53 bayonet hood included
In the box
LC-77 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-53 hood and CL-1218 flexible pouch
Release detail
Nikon Japan records first sale on 22 September 2010

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Constant f/4 maximum aperture across a 5× zoom range
  • Optical vibration reduction with Normal and Active modes
  • Accepts standard 77 mm screw-in filters

Cons

  • One stop slower than an f/2.8 zoom
  • No aperture ring
  • VR has no Sport mode

Closest rivals

Model
MountFocal lengthMax apertureStabilisationWeightReleased
NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
Nikon F mount24–70 mmf/2.8Yes1,070 gOct 2015
NikonAF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon F mount16–35 mmf/4Yes680 gFeb 2010
NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon F mount18–140 mmf/3.5–5.6Yes490 gAug 2013

Sources

  1. nikon.co.uk/en_GB/product/lenses/dslr/af-s-nikkor-24-120mm-f4g-ed-vr
  2. nij.nikon.com/products/lineup/nikkor/fmount/af-s_nikkor_24-120mm_f4g_ed_vr/spec…
  3. nij.nikon.com/products/lineup/nikkor/fmount/af-s_nikkor_24-120mm_f4g_ed_vr
  4. digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/nikon-af-s-24-120mm-f4g-ed-vr-review
  5. cameralabs.com/Nikon_Nikkor_AF-S_24-120mm_f4G_ED_VR
  6. cameralabs.com/nikon_nikkor_af-s_24-120mm_f4g_ed_vr/2
  7. cameralabs.com/nikon_nikkor_af-s_24-120mm_f4g_ed_vr/4

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