Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

Lens Description: Highly versatile wide angle to medium telephoto FX-format zoom lens with Nikon\'s second-generation Vibration Reduction (VR II) technology for noticeably sharper photos and HD videos.

Photography Life Review Summary: I spent over a month testing this lens on multiple Nikon cameras and found it to be a solid performer overall. While it is a little weak at short focal lengths and in the extreme corners, it has very good center sharpness and its overall resolution is quite good when stopped down to f/8 and smaller. At longer focal lengths above 35mm, it can resolve a lot of fine detail and it outperforms the older 24-85mm lenses, even in the corners. The Nikon 24-85mm VR almost has no focus shift and it has much less field curvature issues compared to the discontinued Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED and the much older Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D lenses. Vibration Reduction (VR II) is very useful and works extremely well, allowing to use up to 3-4 times slower shutter speeds. It produces images with great contrast and beautiful colors, although I would not put it in the same category with some of Nikon’s pro level lenses. Read the full Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Review by Photography Life.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Specifications