Lens Summary
Brand: Nikon
Also Known As: Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G VR
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Release Date: 2012-06-14
MSRP Price: $599
Made in: China
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
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
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 24-85mm |
| Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | FX, DX |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.5x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.22x |
| Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-29 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 61° |
| Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 18°50’ |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full Frame format) | 84° |
| Minimum Angle of View (Full Frame format) | 28°30’ |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 16 |
| Lens Groups | 11 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| Nano Crystal Coat | No |
| 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 | 0.38m |
| Focus Mode Switch | AF, 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 |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 78 x 82mm |
| Weight | 465g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
| Supplied Accessories | LC-72 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, HB-63 Bayonet Lens Hood, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, CL-1118 Soft Lens Case |
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