Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

The ultimate professional standard zoom lens

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 18
Durability 19
Price 12
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model 20050

Key Features

OPTICS 20 elements in 16 groups with ED and Aspherical elements
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture with 9 rounded blades
STABILIZATION Vibration Reduction (VR) providing up to 4 stops
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet focusing
COATING Nano Crystal Coat and Fluorine coating for durability
WEATHER SEALING Professional-grade dust and moisture-resistant construction
DIAPHRAGM Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism for consistent exposures
FOCUSING Internal focusing system with full-time manual override
MIN FOCUS 0.38m (1.25 ft) minimum focus distance
FILTER 82mm filter thread size
BUILD Magnesium alloy barrel construction
MOUNT Nikon F-mount (FX format)
COMPATIBILITY Optimized for high-resolution DSLR sensors

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

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 ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present VR system
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 24-70mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 20 elements in 16 groups
Angle of View 84u00b0 - 34u00b020'
Min Focus Distance 0.38m
Max Reproduction Ratio 0.28x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 82mm
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Stabilization VR (4 stops)
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 1070g
Dimensions 88 x 154.5 mm
Mount Nikon F