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Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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Brand | Nikon |
Focal Length Description | 24-85 millimeters |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (FX) |
Camera Lens Description | 85 month |
About this item
- Wide to telephoto 3.5x zoom lens ideal for landscape, full-length portraits, travel and portrait photographs
- Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements
- Hybrid and molded-glass aspherical lens elements for higher optical performance
- Fast f2.8 maximum aperture at 24mm focal length
- Provides maximum 1:2 reproduction ratio from 35 to 85mm
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Picture quality | 4.5 | — | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
Auto focus | 4.6 | — | 4.3 | 4.7 | — | 4.5 |
For portrait photography | — | — | 4.7 | 4.8 | — | 4.6 |
Durability | — | — | 4.5 | 4.7 | — | 4.6 |
Quality of material | — | — | 4.2 | 4.7 | — | 4.7 |
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lens type | Standard | Wide Angle, Telephoto | Standard | Standard | Wide Angle | Standard |
compatible mountings | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon FX | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (DX) |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Prime | Zoom | Prime |
focus type | Auto Focus | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 24 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 20 millimeters | 35 millimeters |
max focal length | 85 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 20 millimeters | 35 millimeters |
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Lens-making is an art--Nikon artisans craft Nikkor optics from the finest materials, taking pride in adding their intellect and technique to bring the world's finest lenses to life. They push the leading edge of lens-making in their effort to provide the "glass" that makes the world's greatest pictures.
AF Nikkor lenses work with Nikon SLRs for optimal performance, even the very latest. The 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF AF-S Zoom Nikkor Lens is a wide to telephoto 3.5x zoom lens ideal for landscape, full-length portraits, travel and portrait photographs. With a fast f2.8 maximum aperture at 24mm focal length, it provides a maximum 1:2 reproduction ratio from 35 to 85mm. Hybrid and molded-glass aspherical lens elements provide higher optical performance, while the nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements. Filter attachment does not rotate during focusing or zooming.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating ensures exceptional performance
To enhance the performance of its optical lens elements, Nikon employs an exclusive multilayer lens coating that helps reduce ghost and flare to a negligible level. Nikon Super Integrated Coating achieves a number of objectives, including minimized reflection in the wider wavelength range and superior color balance and reproduction. Nikon Super Integrated Coating is especially effective for lenses with a large number of elements, like our Zoom-Nikkors. Also, Nikon's multilayer coating process is tailored to the design of each particular lens. The number of coatings applied to each lens element is carefully calculated to match the lens type and glass used, and also to assure the uniform color balance that characterizes Nikkor lenses. This results in lenses that meet much higher standards than the rest of the industry.
Aspherical lens elements
Nikon introduced the first photographic lens with aspherical lens elements in 1968. What sets them apart? Aspherical lenses virtually eliminate the problem of coma and other types of lens aberration--even when used at the widest aperture. They are particularly useful in correcting the distortion in wide-angle lenses. In addition, use of aspherical lenses contributes to a lighter and smaller lens design. Nikon employs three types of aspherical lens elements. Precision-ground aspherical lens elements are the finest expression of lens-crafting art, demanding extremely rigorous production standards. Hybrid lenses are made of a special plastic molded onto optical glass. Molded glass aspherical lenses are manufactured by molding a unique type of optical glass using a special metal die technique.
Internal Focusing
Imagine being able to focus a lens without it changing in size. Nikon's IF technology enables just that. All internal optical movement is limited to the interior of the non-extending lens barrel. This allows for a more compact, lightweight construction as well as a closer focusing distance. In addition, a smaller and lighter focusing lens group is employed to ensure faster focusing. The IF system is featured in most Nikkor telephoto and selected Nikkor zoom lenses.
Distance information
D-type and G-type Nikkors relay subject-to-camera distance information to AF Nikon camera bodies. This then makes possible advances like 3D Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash. Note: D-type and G-type Nikkors provide distance information to the following cameras: Auto exposure; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, F65, F60, F55, F50, Pronea S, Pronea 600i, D2 series, D1 series, D100 and D70s/D70. Flash control; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, D2 series, D1 series, D100 and D70s/D70.
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Lens, 72mm snap-on front lens cap, rear lens cap LF-1, bayonet hood HB-25.
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Product Dimensions | 3.27 x 3.11 x 3.11 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
ASIN | B00005LE74 |
Item model number | 1929 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #880 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 2, 2003 |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
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Customers like the lens, they say it's a great lens and works well in macro. They are impressed with the sharp images and vivid colors that it produces. They also say it works perfectly and suits their purposes quite satisfactorily. Customers are also happy with condition, zoom, and macro. However, some customers are mixed on value and quality.
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Customers like the lens. They say it's a great lens, with excellent quality at most focal lengths. Some customers also mention that the lens is in great condition and is great for landscape shots.
"...In normal, no problem at f/2.8. Great lens, really good match for the d300 if you're unable to afford a 24-70 f/2.8." Read more
"...The speed and crispness of this lens is amazing. It performs like a beast in low light situations...." Read more
"...took a few test shots...focus was smooth (not super fast), no issues with the aperture, zoom was smooth, photos appear sharp...." Read more
"...The lens has preformed well and takes good pictures...." Read more
Customers like the picture quality of the lens. They mention that it produces sharp, vivid, and great color and tone rendition. They also describe it as a beautiful lens with decent bokeh. Customers also mention that the lens is bright and has a superb macro feature.
"...Really great results.Very vivid, good control on my d300. Overall, good choice for people wanting to use it for the macro features...." Read more
"...Focus range is acceptably short, colors are crisp, and the images are very sharp...." Read more
"...I'm impressed with the sharp images this lens produces. I'm using on a Nikon D750 and it works great!" Read more
"Wow, the pictures are wonderful. I bought this for my son. He purchased a Nikon 610 as his wife had identical twin boys...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. They mention that it works well in macro, suits their purposes quite satisfactorily, and is highly capable. Some say that the lens performs like a beast in low light situations and works nicely for small groups and single portraits.
"...Really great results.Very vivid, good control on my d300. Overall, good choice for people wanting to use it for the macro features...." Read more
"...It is highly capable and affordable and while I like the functional choices of this lens but I just don't love the overall experience of using it...." Read more
"...Anyway ... yeah...this has my thumbs-up ! It suits my purposes quite satisfactorily. I'd definitely buy it again...." Read more
"...I'm using on a Nikon D750 and it works great!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the condition of the camera lens. For example, they mention the build quality is solid, the controls are smooth, and it feels good in hand. Some are happy with the quality and durability. That said, most are happy overall with the product.
"...- The ergonomics of the lens design are quite good. Build quality is solid, controls are smooth and feel good in hand -- far better than the 24-120..." Read more
"I realize that this is a used lens, and it is in very nice condition...." Read more
"...it is well constructed, easy to use, and produces really outstanding photos." Read more
"...It is a solid - well built lens - larger than the photo indicates (maybe heavy for some) - but not too large - manageable...." Read more
Customers like the zoom of the camera lens. They say it increases flexibility, and is important for certain applications. They also say the focus is smooth, and the zoom is a versatile all around zoom.
"...Having the zoom increases flexibility; and macro feature is bonus!! I'm impressed with the sharp images this lens produces...." Read more
"...Quickly introduced her to my D4 and took a few test shots...focus was smooth (not super fast), no issues with the aperture, zoom was smooth, photos..." Read more
"...But having a zoom is important for certain applications. With a speed light, this is great for events and such." Read more
"...It's wide angle with both zoom and macro capability. All bases are covered with just this one lens...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the macro feature of the camera lens. They mention that it takes one of the best pictures they click and produces very nice results.
"...dedicated 90mm macro would surely outperform it, the macro mode has produced very nice results for me...." Read more
"...Having the zoom increases flexibility; and macro feature is bonus!! I'm impressed with the sharp images this lens produces...." Read more
"...Crystal clear, and the Macro feature is superb." Read more
"Superb lens. The macro feature is great. Takes one the best pictures I click." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the lens. Some mention it's a very good lens for the price, while others say it'd be a waste of money.
"...The cost is far better for my price range than the 24-70mm F2.8.Cons:- Autofocus performance with the D90 has been underwhelming...." Read more
"...to buy lenses, and finding this impossible to find lens at such a great value is what keeps me coming back...." Read more
"the lens first off was a piece of crap / packaging looked like it came out of someone's junkyard" Read more
"A very good lens for the price. Using it on a D5100 so need to manually focus but the quality of shots is very good." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the lens. Some mention it's a sharp, fast lens with outstanding performance as a macro lens. However, others say that it was slow, unresponsive, and disappointing.
"...Did some varied tests - and really a nice buy. Using it on my D610. Fast - sharp - fabulous in low light...." Read more
"...and covers the most popular focal ranges making it very suitable as a walk around FX lens." Read more
"...Autofocus speed is a bit disappointing -- probably a cause of several of the "misses" above.-..." Read more
"...I am very impressed with its performance so far, sharp and rather crisp with great color and tone rendition...." Read more
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Here are the pros and cons as I have experienced them:
Pros:
- The lens is designed for FX. Even though I am shooting DX currently I have tended to buy FX lenses in anticipation of moving to FX as the prices come down towards my range.
- The range of focal lengths, apertures, and focal distances supported by this lens is very useful whether on DX or FX. Even on my D90, 24mm is wide enough to support quite a bit of my shooting and 85mm provides at least a small improvement on the long end over 24-70mm lenses.
- While a dedicated 90mm macro would surely outperform it, the macro mode has produced very nice results for me. Focus range is acceptably short, colors are crisp, and the images are very sharp. [I have only used macro in good lighting; an important caveat. The other caveat would be that I tend to use manual focus only in macro situations.]
- The ergonomics of the lens design are quite good. Build quality is solid, controls are smooth and feel good in hand -- far better than the 24-120mm F4 (previous generation) that I rented.
- The cost is far better for my price range than the 24-70mm F2.8.
Cons:
- Autofocus performance with the D90 has been underwhelming. My Tamron 70-300mm VC F4-5.6 and 50mm F1.8D both seem faster and more accurate (qualitative feedback based on mix of "hits" to "misses", I have not attempted to quantify this) and only the 28mm F2.8D has consistently more autofocus "misses." As noted, a lot of my shooting is in ice rinks -- poor overall lighting, lots of specular reflections, and some challenging dynamic ranges. I am sure that this contributes to my issues, but again I would stress that I have other lenses that perform more reliably under those conditions.
- Autofocus speed is a bit disappointing -- probably a cause of several of the "misses" above.
- The lens lacks VR -- normal in its day but there are compelling choices now that have VR (or its equivalent) and that flexibility would be nice to have.
- I find myself wishing this lens could reach 20mm or 18mm on the wide end. For FX users I doubt this would be an issue at all though.
Some important considerations:
- Some of the other views talk about microfocus adjust. Since the lens doesn't consistently miss I am not convinced that microfocus adjust is the answer; my experience tells me it's more a matter of autofocus consistency. The D90 doesn't have this feature so the point is moot for me. D300/D300S, D700, D7000/7100, D800/800E, and D600 users would have that capability though.]
- The autofocus on my D90 isn't a match for the systems in the D300, D7xxx, or recent FX bodies. Given that autofocus performance is a key frustration of mine here, I would be curious as to whether those bodies would perform better with this lens.
- My skill level and usage have evolved a lot since I bought both the D90 and this lens. It's worth considering that I bought this lens at the wrong time and I might have been more impressed had I started using it earlier. Had I bought it a year later than I did, an F2.8 fixed max aperture would have been a requirement.
Summary thoughts:
All in all, this lens is certainly not a bad lens and is a very good lens in many ways. It is highly capable and affordable and while I like the functional choices of this lens but I just don't love the overall experience of using it. If I were to buy another lens in this range, I'd be sorely tempted to buy a different lens instead in the hopes of something greater. Even though they are double the cost of the 24-85mm F2.8-4, I would likely buy a Tamrom 24-70mm F2.8 VC or a Nikon 24-120mm F4 VRII instead. Both are FX-capable and offer enough additional capability to seem like better values in my book. The Tamron is a really wonderful lens that adds the utility of a fixed 2.8 max aperture and Tamron's excellent VC system while the latter offers Nikon's VR-II and enough extra reach on the long end to differentiate itself (and to make it maybe worth chancing a lens that seemed troubled in its previous iterations).
There are a few issues. First, I think this lens really could benefit from a UV filter, as I do notice some purple fringing. Also, in bright situations, some color seperation is apparent. Given the size of the lens, a good filter might cost something around $60, but thats just the breaks there. My biggest issue with the lens is the hood. It's always trying to fall off, or twist away, For the price, I would have expected some little type of button catch or something to keep it in place. I've hit the point where I rarely use it, and it just gets in the way in my bag.
Even with all that, this is the first lens I reach for, and it would be the one I keep on my camera to start with if it wasnt for the lack of protective filter, and the fact that the camera sits oddly in my bag with this lens attached.
Overall, I gave it 4 stars. The chromatic abberations may get to me if I start printing out my stuff really big, but by that point, I'll have the filter I need to help correct that.