Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Lens Summary

Brand: Nikon

Also Known As: Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Lens Type: Zoom Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Nikon F

Release Date: 2010-08-19

MSRP Price: $1299.95

Made in: Thailand

Infrared Rating: Good

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: Upgraded standard zoom lens for FX-format D-SLRs offers a constant maximum aperture to maintain exposure settings throughout the entire zoom range.

Photography Life Review Summary: I am very impressed by how well the Nikon 24-120mm f/4G VR performs. It is a sharp lens that is very comparable to professional lenses such as Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II, yielding great results throughout its focal range. Read the full Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Review by Photography Life.


Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Specifications

Lens Specifications
* Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area 
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Focal Length24-120mm
Mount TypeNikon F
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Zoom Ratio5.0x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.24x
Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization)Yes
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/4
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 Elements17
Lens Groups13
Diaphragm Blades9
Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements2
Nano Crystal CoatYes
Super Integrated Coat (SIC)Yes
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)Yes
Internal FocusingYes
Minimum Focus Distance1.5 ft. (0.45m)
Focus Mode SwitchAuto, Manual
G-typeYes
Distance InformationYes
Filter Information
Filter Size77mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
DimensionsApprox.) 3.3x4.1 in. (Diameter x Length), 84x103mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight(Approx.) 23.6 oz. (670g)
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack
Supplied AccessoriesHB-53 Bayonet Lens Hood, LC-77 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-1 Rear Lens Cap, CL-1218 Soft Lens Case

Lens Construction

AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Construction

MTF Chart

AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Tele AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Wide

Image Samples

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randy e zack

it’s my go to walk around lens on my D-850 and i find that i’m using it a lot more than my nikon 24-70 with out seeing any loss of quality in my images.
if anything happened to this lens i’d buy another in a heart beat.

Peter d

Sometimes I wonder why I need any other lens but this one. When I go shooting and not sure what I’ll encounter, this is the lens I put on my d700. This is the one lens I would buy again.