Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

The legendary ultra-wide angle zoom benchmark

Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 14
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model 2163

Key Features

OPTICS 14 elements in 11 groups with ED and Aspherical glass
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture across entire zoom range
COATING Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare
FOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet autofocus
CONSTRUCTION Professional-grade weather-sealed magnesium alloy barrel
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
ZOOM Internal zoom mechanism maintains constant lens length
FRONT ELEMENT Integrated petal-shaped lens hood protects bulbous element
MOUNT Nikon F-mount compatible with FX and DX formats
FOCUSING Internal Focusing (IF) system
MINIMUM FOCUS 0.28m (0.9 ft) across the entire zoom range
FILTER Requires specialized filter holder due to bulbous element
COMPATIBILITY Full frame FX coverage with high edge-to-edge sharpness

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 14-24mm
Maximum Aperture f/2.8
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 14 elements in 11 groups
Angle of View 114u00b0 - 84u00b0
Minimum Focus Distance 0.28m
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Internal Focusing Yes
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 1000g
Dimensions 98mm x 131.5mm