Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

Professional ultra-wide zoom for DX format cameras

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 2143

Key Features

OPTICS 11 elements in 7 groups with ED glass and aspherical elements
APERTURE Constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet autofocus
INTERNAL FOCUS IF design ensures the front element does not rotate
COATING Nikon Super Integrated Coating to reduce flare and ghosting
DIAPHRAGM 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
COMPATIBILITY Designed exclusively for Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras
BUILD High-quality construction with metal mount
ZOOM Ultra-wide 12-24mm range (18-36mm equivalent)
MINIMUM FOCUS Close focusing distance of 0.3m (1 ft) at all focal lengths
FILTER 77mm filter thread size
WEATHER SEALING Rubber gasket at the lens mount for dust resistance
MANUAL OVERRIDE M/A mode allows seamless switching between AF and manual

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
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 ~ Limited Rubber mount gasket only

How-to Use Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Ultra-wide angle zoom
Focal Length 12-24mm
Max Aperture f/4
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 11 elements in 7 groups
Angle of View 99u00b0 - 61u00b0
Min Focus Distance 0.3m (1 ft)
Max Reproduction Ratio 1:8.3
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Filter Size 77mm
Dimensions 82.5 x 90 mm
Weight 465g