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 Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 24-120mm |
| Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Nikon FX/35mm Film Nikon DX |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 5.0x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.21x |
| Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/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 Elements | 15 |
| Lens Groups | 13 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 2 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| Super Integrated Coat (SIC) | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Silent Wave Motor (SWM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.50m |
| Focus Mode Switch | Auto, Manual |
| G-type | Yes |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 77 x 94mm |
| Weight | 575g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black and Gold |
Lens Construction
MTF Chart
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 eb@y 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