Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

Lens Summary

Brand: Nikon

Also Known As: Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

Lens Type: Zoom Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Nikon F

Release Date: 2003-02-18

MSRP Price: $499

Made in: Japan

Infrared Rating: Good

Production Status: Discontinued

Lens Description: This compact and versatile VR image stabilization lens is perfect for landscapes, portraits and distant subjects.


Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Focal Length24-120mm
Mount TypeNikon F
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)Nikon FX/35mm Film Nikon DX
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Zoom Ratio5.0x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.21x
Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization)Yes
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/3.5
Minimum Aperturef/22
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)61°
Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)13°20'
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)84°
Minimum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)20°30'
Optical Information
Lens Elements15
Lens Groups13
Diaphragm Blades7
Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements2
Aspherical Elements2
Super Integrated Coat (SIC)Yes
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)Yes
Internal FocusingYes
Minimum Focus Distance0.50m
Focus Mode SwitchAuto, Manual
G-typeYes
Distance InformationYes
Filter Information
Filter Size72mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions77 x 94mm
Weight575g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack and Gold

Lens Construction

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR Lens Construction

MTF Chart

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR MTF Tele
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR MTF Wide

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Joachim Elz-Fianda

I used this lens for some years on my D700 and Df with good results, the sharpness is satisfying . But last year I noticed a severe loss of sharpness. The VR mechanism was defect. This seems to be a frequent failure because on [email protected] you will find a lot of these lenses offered as defectuous and the VR unit to replace is out of supply. So I had to buy a like-new one again.
Hope the next version will be somehow more stable.
Good Light!
Jochen