Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm F4 G Ed VR f/4 G 24-120
Overview - Possibly the single most versatile lens, the AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR from Nikon spans a useful wide-angle to short-telephoto range and features a constant f/4 maximum aperture for consistent performance throughout the zoom range. Three aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements are used to greatly reduce spherical and chromatic aberrations in order to produce a high degree of sharpness and clarity. Also benefitting image quality, both a Nano Crystal Coat and a Super Integrated Coating have been applied to control flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy. Supporting the optics is VR II image stabilization, which compensates for camera shake to help realize sharp imagery when shooting handheld. A Silent Wave Motor is also used to provide fast and precise autofocus performance, along with full-time manual focus override. - Standard zoom is designed for FX-format F-mount cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it provides a 36-180mm equivalent focal length range. - Constant f/4 maximum aperture offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range. - Three aspherical elements are used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to realize sharp imagery with accurate rendering. - Two extra-low dispersion elements greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and color accuracy. - Both a Nano Crystal Coat and a Super Integrated Coating have been applied to individual elements to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions. - Silent Wave Motor affords quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focusing design is also used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds. - VR II (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake to benefit shooting handheld in difficult lighting conditions. - Rounded nine-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field techniques. - Key Features F-Mount Lens/FX Format Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22 Three Aspherical and Two ED Elements Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings Silent Wave Motor AF System VR II Image Stabilization Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm - In the Box Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens Nikon 77mm Snap-On Lens Cap Nikon LF-4 Rear Lens Cap Nikon HB-53 Bayonet Lens Hood Nikon CL1218 Soft Lens Case for AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Zoom Lens
Overview - Possibly the single most versatile lens, the AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR from Nikon spans a useful wide-angle to short-telephoto range and features a constant f/4 maximum aperture for consistent performance throughout the zoom range. Three aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements are used to greatly reduce spherical and chromatic aberrations in order to produce a high degree of sharpness and clarity. Also benefitting image quality, both a Nano Crystal Coat and a Super Integrated Coating have been applied to control flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy. Supporting the optics is VR II image stabilization, which compensates for camera shake to help realize sharp imagery when shooting handheld. A Silent Wave Motor is also used to provide fast and precise autofocus performance, along with full-time manual focus override. - Standard zoom is designed for FX-format F-mount cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it provides a 36-180mm equivalent focal length range. - Constant f/4 maximum aperture offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range. - Three aspherical elements are used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to realize sharp imagery with accurate rendering. - Two extra-low dispersion elements greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and color accuracy. - Both a Nano Crystal Coat and a Super Integrated Coating have been applied to individual elements to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions. - Silent Wave Motor affords quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focusing design is also used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds. - VR II (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake to benefit shooting handheld in difficult lighting conditions. - Rounded nine-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field techniques. - Key Features F-Mount Lens/FX Format Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22 Three Aspherical and Two ED Elements Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings Silent Wave Motor AF System VR II Image Stabilization Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm - In the Box Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens Nikon 77mm Snap-On Lens Cap Nikon LF-4 Rear Lens Cap Nikon HB-53 Bayonet Lens Hood Nikon CL1218 Soft Lens Case for AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Zoom Lens
Overview - Possibly the single most versatile lens, the AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR from Nikon spans a useful wide-angle to short-telephoto range and features a constant f/4 maximum aperture for consistent performance throughout the zoom range. Three aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements are used to greatly reduce spherical and chromatic aberrations in order to produce a high degree of sharpness and clarity. Also benefitting image quality, both a Nano Crystal Coat and a Super Integrated Coating have been applied to control flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy. Supporting the optics is VR II image stabilization, which compensates for camera shake to help realize sharp imagery when shooting handheld. A Silent Wave Motor is also used to provide fast and precise autofocus performance, along with full-time manual focus override. - Standard zoom is designed for FX-format F-mount cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it provides a 36-180mm equivalent focal length range. - Constant f/4 maximum aperture offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range. - Three aspherical elements are used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to realize sharp imagery with accurate rendering. - Two extra-low dispersion elements greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and color accuracy. - Both a Nano Crystal Coat and a Super Integrated Coating have been applied to individual elements to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions. - Silent Wave Motor affords quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focusing design is also used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds. - VR II (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake to benefit shooting handheld in difficult lighting conditions. - Rounded nine-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field techniques. - Key Features F-Mount Lens/FX Format Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22 Three Aspherical and Two ED Elements Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings Silent Wave Motor AF System VR II Image Stabilization Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm - In the Box Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens Nikon 77mm Snap-On Lens Cap Nikon LF-4 Rear Lens Cap Nikon HB-53 Bayonet Lens Hood Nikon CL1218 Soft Lens Case for AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Zoom Lens
Overview - Possibly the single most versatile lens, the AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR from Nikon spans a useful wide-angle to short-telephoto range and features a constant f/4 maximum aperture for consistent performance throughout the zoom range. Three aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements are used to greatly reduce spherical and chromatic aberrations in order to produce a high degree of sharpness and clarity. Also benefitting image quality, both a Nano Crystal Coat and a Super Integrated Coating have been applied to control flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy. Supporting the optics is VR II image stabilization, which compensates for camera shake to help realize sharp imagery when shooting handheld. A Silent Wave Motor is also used to provide fast and precise autofocus performance, along with full-time manual focus override. - Standard zoom is designed for FX-format F-mount cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it provides a 36-180mm equivalent focal length range. - Constant f/4 maximum aperture offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range. - Three aspherical elements are used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to realize sharp imagery with accurate rendering. - Two extra-low dispersion elements greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and color accuracy. - Both a Nano Crystal Coat and a Super Integrated Coating have been applied to individual elements to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions. - Silent Wave Motor affords quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focusing design is also used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds. - VR II (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake to benefit shooting handheld in difficult lighting conditions. - Rounded nine-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field techniques. - Key Features F-Mount Lens/FX Format Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22 Three Aspherical and Two ED Elements Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings Silent Wave Motor AF System VR II Image Stabilization Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm - In the Box Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens Nikon 77mm Snap-On Lens Cap Nikon LF-4 Rear Lens Cap Nikon HB-53 Bayonet Lens Hood Nikon CL1218 Soft Lens Case for AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Zoom Lens
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I shoot for skiing, snowboarding and mountaineering periodicals and winter sports production companies. My focus is on big mountain, backcountry and extreme sports. It is imperative to be fast and light on the mountain, therefore I have paired this lens with the D750 body so that I can have great quality without having to heave a 2.8 around with me on big mountain days. I do use a 70-200 2.8 on powder days but it does feel like an anvil after several hours of shooting with it. I also use the 20mm 1.8 in some cases where an ultrawide is needed. However the 24-120 is on my camera body 80% of the time and I can only typically carry just one body and one lens or I get weighed down too much to be useful as a photographer and a mountaineering team member. My copy of the ... MoreI shoot for skiing, snowboarding and mountaineering periodicals and winter sports production companies. My focus is on big mountain, backcountry and extreme sports. It is imperative to be fast and light on the mountain, therefore I have paired this lens with the D750 body so that I can have great quality without having to heave a 2.8 around with me on big mountain days. I do use a 70-200 2.8 on powder days but it does feel like an anvil after several hours of shooting with it. I also use the 20mm 1.8 in some cases where an ultrawide is needed. However the 24-120 is on my camera body 80% of the time and I can only typically carry just one body and one lens or I get weighed down too much to be useful as a photographer and a mountaineering team member. My copy of the lens is very sharp even at the corners stopped down to 5.6 or greater. Bokeh is decent but not as nice as the 70-200 obvously. I don't use the hood and get minimal flaring and ghosting. I'd recommend this lens to anyone who does photographic work that is rigorously and physically demanding because of its relatively light weight and its very good image quality.
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I've been using this lens for almost nine years. Have shot thousands of RAW files with it, first on a D800 and the last year on a Z7. I've shot location and studio portraits with it, I've shot editorial location, and I've shot architecture and interiors with it, and been on very rough construction sites with it all day. I even shot a 'Gladiator Run' all afternoon in 100+ heat. I have shot fine art landscape with it. I work all my files in LR Classic and finish in PS. I'm attaching a shot from 2020 of pecan trees in the winter. Sharpness is MORE than excellent. The new 24-200 Z is supposed to be even better, when it's finally available.
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I tested this lens against the 24-85 f/3.5-4.5 (kit) and the 24-70 f/@.8 ED VR. Note, this is the new 24-70, with vibration control. This was not a lab test, but a field test. The subject was an industrial stucco wall with a colorful mural, but also with fire escapes, glass-block windows, and doors--in other words, a colorful, textured surface. I used a Nikon D750 (full frame) and a tripod, to eliminate one variable (me). Since I do mostly landscape photography, I seldom use wide apertures. I tested the lenses at f/5.6 and f/11, at 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, and the last two at 85mm, and I looked carefully at the center and the edges. The 24-120 was consistently sharper, with better contrast than the 24-85. The 24-70, however, was consistently sharper, with better ... MoreI tested this lens against the 24-85 f/3.5-4.5 (kit) and the 24-70 f/@.8 ED VR. Note, this is the new 24-70, with vibration control. This was not a lab test, but a field test. The subject was an industrial stucco wall with a colorful mural, but also with fire escapes, glass-block windows, and doors--in other words, a colorful, textured surface. I used a Nikon D750 (full frame) and a tripod, to eliminate one variable (me). Since I do mostly landscape photography, I seldom use wide apertures. I tested the lenses at f/5.6 and f/11, at 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, and the last two at 85mm, and I looked carefully at the center and the edges. The 24-120 was consistently sharper, with better contrast than the 24-85. The 24-70, however, was consistently sharper, with better contrast, than the 24-120. The exception was at 50mm, at both apertures: I couldn't tell the 24-120 apart from the 24-70. Similarly, at 70mm and f/5.6, at the edges, the 24-120 and 24-70 were tied. The biggest difference was at 35mm, f/11, at the edges of the 24-85 and the 24-120. The 24-85 edge was actually blurry, and the 24-120 improved on it. There was a bigger difference between the 24-85 and the 24-120 than between the 24-120 and the 24-70. And, oddly enough, a medium green on the wall came out darker on the 24-85 than it did on the other two lenses, even though the overall exposure was the same. Conclusion: the 24-70 is the best lens, but it weighs 1210g (with hood), vs. 805g for the 24-120, and 534g for the 24-85. It's huge. If you need f/2.8, and if you're not going to be moving around a lot, then go for the 24-70. But if you're going to be walking around with the camera, go with the 24-120. It's nearly as sharp as the 24-70, but it's significantly lighter.
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I shoot for skiing, snowboarding and mountaineering periodicals and winter sports production companies. My focus is on big mountain, backcountry and extreme sports. It is imperative to be fast and light on the mountain, therefore I have paired this lens with the D750 body so that I can have great quality without having to heave a 2.8 around with me on big mountain days. I do use a 70-200 2.8 on powder days but it does feel like an anvil after several hours of shooting with it. I also use the 20mm 1.8 in some cases where an ultrawide is needed. However the 24-120 is on my camera body 80% of the time and I can only typically carry just one body and one lens or I get weighed down too much to be useful as a photographer and a mountaineering team member. My copy of the ... MoreI shoot for skiing, snowboarding and mountaineering periodicals and winter sports production companies. My focus is on big mountain, backcountry and extreme sports. It is imperative to be fast and light on the mountain, therefore I have paired this lens with the D750 body so that I can have great quality without having to heave a 2.8 around with me on big mountain days. I do use a 70-200 2.8 on powder days but it does feel like an anvil after several hours of shooting with it. I also use the 20mm 1.8 in some cases where an ultrawide is needed. However the 24-120 is on my camera body 80% of the time and I can only typically carry just one body and one lens or I get weighed down too much to be useful as a photographer and a mountaineering team member. My copy of the lens is very sharp even at the corners stopped down to 5.6 or greater. Bokeh is decent but not as nice as the 70-200 obvously. I don't use the hood and get minimal flaring and ghosting. I'd recommend this lens to anyone who does photographic work that is rigorously and physically demanding because of its relatively light weight and its very good image quality.
I've been using this lens for almost nine years. Have shot thousands of RAW files with it, first on a D800 and the last year on a Z7. I've shot location and studio portraits with it, I've shot editorial location, and I've shot architecture and interiors with it, and been on very rough construction sites with it all day. I even shot a 'Gladiator Run' all afternoon in 100+ heat. I have shot fine art landscape with it. I work all my files in LR Classic and finish in PS. I'm attaching a shot from 2020 of pecan trees in the winter. Sharpness is MORE than excellent. The new 24-200 Z is supposed to be even better, when it's finally available.
I tested this lens against the 24-85 f/3.5-4.5 (kit) and the 24-70 f/@.8 ED VR. Note, this is the new 24-70, with vibration control. This was not a lab test, but a field test. The subject was an industrial stucco wall with a colorful mural, but also with fire escapes, glass-block windows, and doors--in other words, a colorful, textured surface. I used a Nikon D750 (full frame) and a tripod, to eliminate one variable (me). Since I do mostly landscape photography, I seldom use wide apertures. I tested the lenses at f/5.6 and f/11, at 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, and the last two at 85mm, and I looked carefully at the center and the edges. The 24-120 was consistently sharper, with better contrast than the 24-85. The 24-70, however, was consistently sharper, with better ... MoreI tested this lens against the 24-85 f/3.5-4.5 (kit) and the 24-70 f/@.8 ED VR. Note, this is the new 24-70, with vibration control. This was not a lab test, but a field test. The subject was an industrial stucco wall with a colorful mural, but also with fire escapes, glass-block windows, and doors--in other words, a colorful, textured surface. I used a Nikon D750 (full frame) and a tripod, to eliminate one variable (me). Since I do mostly landscape photography, I seldom use wide apertures. I tested the lenses at f/5.6 and f/11, at 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, and the last two at 85mm, and I looked carefully at the center and the edges. The 24-120 was consistently sharper, with better contrast than the 24-85. The 24-70, however, was consistently sharper, with better contrast, than the 24-120. The exception was at 50mm, at both apertures: I couldn't tell the 24-120 apart from the 24-70. Similarly, at 70mm and f/5.6, at the edges, the 24-120 and 24-70 were tied. The biggest difference was at 35mm, f/11, at the edges of the 24-85 and the 24-120. The 24-85 edge was actually blurry, and the 24-120 improved on it. There was a bigger difference between the 24-85 and the 24-120 than between the 24-120 and the 24-70. And, oddly enough, a medium green on the wall came out darker on the 24-85 than it did on the other two lenses, even though the overall exposure was the same. Conclusion: the 24-70 is the best lens, but it weighs 1210g (with hood), vs. 805g for the 24-120, and 534g for the 24-85. It's huge. If you need f/2.8, and if you're not going to be moving around a lot, then go for the 24-70. But if you're going to be walking around with the camera, go with the 24-120. It's nearly as sharp as the 24-70, but it's significantly lighter.
I had been considering this Nikon 24-120mm f/4 lens since purchasing a Nikon Df a little over a year ago, and I've been monioring it on Nikon's refurbished products web site. Research performed online revealed generally high ratings for this lens, so it was a no-brainer to keep considering this for purchase. But the regular retail price even for a Nikon factory refurbished model is high, so I decided to wait for a killer deal from a reputable Nikon reseller. When I searched eBay recently I discovered prices for this refurbished lens that were significantly below Nikon's site, but I was hesitant to act under the theory that "if it seems to good to be true, it probably is." After checking prices on eBay regularly for the past three weeks, I located very reasonable ... MoreI had been considering this Nikon 24-120mm f/4 lens since purchasing a Nikon Df a little over a year ago, and I've been monioring it on Nikon's refurbished products web site. Research performed online revealed generally high ratings for this lens, so it was a no-brainer to keep considering this for purchase. But the regular retail price even for a Nikon factory refurbished model is high, so I decided to wait for a killer deal from a reputable Nikon reseller. When I searched eBay recently I discovered prices for this refurbished lens that were significantly below Nikon's site, but I was hesitant to act under the theory that "if it seems to good to be true, it probably is." After checking prices on eBay regularly for the past three weeks, I located very reasonable prices offered by Buydig. My decision to purchase was triggered by an email I received from eBay over the weekend, offering an additional savings of $80 on a refurbished 24-120mm from Buydig. Of course I had read the reviews on eBay that warned about products shipped slowly, or arrived damaged or inoperable. But after receiving the email offering the additional savings, I placed my order. My order was entered on Saturday, and the lens was delivered to FedEx on Sunday. Subsequent tracking reports indicated the product was in transit on Monday, and was delivered on Tuesday. Upon arrival the outer package was in excellent condition, and the box inside containing the lens was packed identically to shipments of refurbished products I've purchased directly from Nikon's web site. My package excluded an instruction booklet, and front and rear lens caps -- while perfectly fine -- were not made by Nikon. I was delighted to find an official 90 day warranty issued by Nikon for my lens, same as I typically receive when I purchase refurbished lenses directly from Nikon. The overall condition of the lens seems perfect, with clean, clear glass and a new appearing exterior. The zoom is a tiny bit sticky, which I think will smooth-out over time with usage, and the focus and VR function appear to work similarly to my also refurbished Nikon 28-300mm lens. The lens has a US serial number, and the markings on the lens' exterior are clear and easy to read. I've taken over 100 pictures since opening the box, and images are clear, sharp and perfectly usable... even when taken indoors at night without a flash. Exterior shots taken from my window overlooking a typical New York City street are identical in overall quality to my Nikon 28-300 and close in quality to my Nikon 24-70 f/2.8. My plan is to keep this lens on my Nikon Df as my "go-to, general walkaround" lens, just as I keep the 28-300 on my other Nikon Df. The 24-120 is slightly lighter and shorter than my 28-300, but doesn't have the lens creep that's evident in the longer 28-300, and certainly won't be a problem to carry around for a day's worth of shooting. In a nutshell, my new refurbished 24-120mm completely meets my expectations. But my shopping experience with Buydig was exceptionally positive, and a real eye-opener. Based on my experience, I highly recommend both the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR as well as Buydig.
I bought this lens as a travel lens for my D750 so I didn't need to cart a bag full of lenses around with me. My current go to lens is my treasured 24-70 F2.8 but this doesn't have the range and is a big lens to cart around. I did plenty of research before taking the plunge, ignoring the concerns regarding barrel distortion and vignetting and decided this would be ideal as a travel/general purpose lens that I could leave on the camera for most shooting situations. Unfortunately, results have not been so good, even with the in camera lens correction activated. Both distortion and vignetting are intrusive, particularly at extremes of aperture/focus and need a lot of post processing to bring to an acceptable level. I'm also struggling with the focus accuracy, ... MoreI bought this lens as a travel lens for my D750 so I didn't need to cart a bag full of lenses around with me. My current go to lens is my treasured 24-70 F2.8 but this doesn't have the range and is a big lens to cart around. I did plenty of research before taking the plunge, ignoring the concerns regarding barrel distortion and vignetting and decided this would be ideal as a travel/general purpose lens that I could leave on the camera for most shooting situations. Unfortunately, results have not been so good, even with the in camera lens correction activated. Both distortion and vignetting are intrusive, particularly at extremes of aperture/focus and need a lot of post processing to bring to an acceptable level. I'm also struggling with the focus accuracy, especially with moving subjects (my grandson in the park for instance), a high percentage of out of focus shots compared to my 24-70. After all said and done, you really have to weigh up the pro's and con's, ultimately this lens covers a big zoom range and opens to F4 in a relatively compact design. Admittedly, I've been spoilt with my 24-70 so I will just have to be more careful with composition, aperture, shutter and focus combinations when I use this lens. As the old saying goes....you pay your money and make your choice!
The Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR is a constant maximum aperture lens with a 5x zoom range & it is fine for professional and advanced amateur photographers that need a mid-range lens with image stabilization, very functional lens. The Nikon 24-120mm stays at f/4.0 throughout the focal range, giving a one-stop advantage to the 24-120mm f/4 over variable-aperture lenses on the long end. For example, my older Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 G lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 beyond 85 mm, very interesting to compare. In addition, the lens comes packed with plenty of new optical features from Nikon, including the latest generation of VR II (vibration reduction) technology, which offers camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately four ... MoreThe Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR is a constant maximum aperture lens with a 5x zoom range & it is fine for professional and advanced amateur photographers that need a mid-range lens with image stabilization, very functional lens. The Nikon 24-120mm stays at f/4.0 throughout the focal range, giving a one-stop advantage to the 24-120mm f/4 over variable-aperture lenses on the long end. For example, my older Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 G lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 beyond 85 mm, very interesting to compare. In addition, the lens comes packed with plenty of new optical features from Nikon, including the latest generation of VR II (vibration reduction) technology, which offers camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately four stops. Very appreciated the AF-S silent-wave focus motor, the lens focuses quietly and accurately in various lighting conditions, and the 77 mm filter thread makes it easy to use specialized filters (polarizing, neutral density, etc) without having to mess with adapter rings. The complex optical formula of 17 elements in 13 groups with two ED, three aspherical elements and Nano Crystal Coat all contribute to great performance throughout the zoom range. I am happy to add this lens to my collection. Very applicable cost for this type of quality lens. My best regards for everybody.
Long ago, in a trailer park far away, I owned a first generation 24-120 f/3.5-5.6D. With my beloved F100, I shot a good many beach portraits and weddings. There was a silly Canon period during which I foolishly parted with my Nikon equipment. Now I'm starting over with a D610. Having played with the new 24-120 f/4 a friend owned, I knew I had found love again. After putting it through its paces over a weekend, I shot a few paying jobs with it. Handles beautifully, I like the balance and the fact that it feels substantial. The only complaint I can come up with is that (as long-range zooms tend to) it is somewhat subject to flare and haze. The solution is easy, don't point it straight into the sun, stupid. It is the perfect focal length for photographing weddings and ... MoreLong ago, in a trailer park far away, I owned a first generation 24-120 f/3.5-5.6D. With my beloved F100, I shot a good many beach portraits and weddings. There was a silly Canon period during which I foolishly parted with my Nikon equipment. Now I'm starting over with a D610. Having played with the new 24-120 f/4 a friend owned, I knew I had found love again. After putting it through its paces over a weekend, I shot a few paying jobs with it. Handles beautifully, I like the balance and the fact that it feels substantial. The only complaint I can come up with is that (as long-range zooms tend to) it is somewhat subject to flare and haze. The solution is easy, don't point it straight into the sun, stupid. It is the perfect focal length for photographing weddings and for children on the beach, and for sporting events in which the action doesn't wander too far away. I would highly recommend this lens for anyone who needs versatility from a nice wide angle to a short telephoto.
This Nikon 24-120 came well protected and in a white box with pouch and manual. Everything was wrapped in original Nikon wrap and appears brand new. I have used the lens for about an hour on my new Nikon D850 and the images are tack sharp with great color. The lens is made in Thailand (as is the D850 ). The lens serial number is a non-US (grey market) number, but that doesn't make any difference, it is the exact same lens as those sold in the US and this price is 50% less. Therefore, it doesn't come with the Nikon warranty, but you can buy an aftermarket warranty and Mr Photo has a one year warranty. I needed a "walk around" lens for travel as my "holy trinity" f 2.8 lenses are way too heavy to carry all day on a trip. This range is perfect. With the addition of a ... MoreThis Nikon 24-120 came well protected and in a white box with pouch and manual. Everything was wrapped in original Nikon wrap and appears brand new. I have used the lens for about an hour on my new Nikon D850 and the images are tack sharp with great color. The lens is made in Thailand (as is the D850 ). The lens serial number is a non-US (grey market) number, but that doesn't make any difference, it is the exact same lens as those sold in the US and this price is 50% less. Therefore, it doesn't come with the Nikon warranty, but you can buy an aftermarket warranty and Mr Photo has a one year warranty. I needed a "walk around" lens for travel as my "holy trinity" f 2.8 lenses are way too heavy to carry all day on a trip. This range is perfect. With the addition of a couple lightweight primes, I've got a great travel setup. Buy this lens if this range makes sense. Great price and a really good lens. Note: I am not getting the vignetting that others have complained about at the wide end. At least not yet. Could be the camera as well. Lots of variables.
I've been shooting people events with this lens for several years. It has never let me down. Tack sharp, excellent color & contrast. Recently I tried the 24-70mm f/2.8 VR zoom just to compare. I could not find any case where that lens made superior images. It costs twice as much. It's heavier. It wasn't as fast to bring up, compose and shoot as this smaller/lighter lens with it's longer range. For me there is no need to look further. If you'll be banging into other photographers on a news assignment or hiking through tropical humidity, get the 24-70 f/2.8 VR. It's probably more durable. But I'm retired. I take care of my gear. In this environment, the 24-120 f/4 can't be beat.
I needed a lens to get a single picture for a book project. I'd be photographing from a boat, from varying distances, hoping for the best. None of my lenses had image stabilization, or the right focal lengths, so I had to do some research. Everything pointed to this lens. I rented it for the day, and was impressed. The autofocus and image stabilization worked perfectly. I was in a small inflatable pontoon motorboat in the East River, shooting handheld with a d800, and had no issues at all with motion blur. The winning picture was shot at 86mm, f8, 1/160s. It's not quite as sharp as the other images in the project (made on a tripod, with more expensive lenses) but is more than good enough, and would look good printed 20x30 or so. A caveat is that the sharpness falls ... MoreI needed a lens to get a single picture for a book project. I'd be photographing from a boat, from varying distances, hoping for the best. None of my lenses had image stabilization, or the right focal lengths, so I had to do some research. Everything pointed to this lens. I rented it for the day, and was impressed. The autofocus and image stabilization worked perfectly. I was in a small inflatable pontoon motorboat in the East River, shooting handheld with a d800, and had no issues at all with motion blur. The winning picture was shot at 86mm, f8, 1/160s. It's not quite as sharp as the other images in the project (made on a tripod, with more expensive lenses) but is more than good enough, and would look good printed 20x30 or so. A caveat is that the sharpness falls off quite a bit in the corners. This wasn't an issue for me-there was just sky there-but if you need a high degree of sharpness across the whole image field, this lens may not be the best choice. I owned the 24-70 f2.8 for a couple of years, and while this was not my favorite lens in the world, it definitely outperforms the 24-105 in corner-corner sharpness. Alas, it isn't stabilized, so would have been lousy on the boat. Overall, I think the 24-120 would be a brilliant lens for someone who likes to walk around with an all-purpose zoom (this is what all these other reviewers are saying ...). And it's good for people like me who have a specialized use that doesn't depend so much on corner sharpness. But in this case, maybe rent it.
