Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Versatile constant aperture standard zoom lens

Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 2176

Key Features

OPTICAL 17 elements in 13 groups with 2 ED and 3 aspherical elements
APERTURE Constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet internal focusing
STABILIZATION Vibration Reduction (VR II) offering up to 3.5 stops of compensation
COATING Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
ZOOM 5x zoom ratio covering wide-angle to telephoto
CONSTRUCTION Professional-grade weather-sealed barrel construction
FOCUSING Internal focusing (IF) design with manual focus override
FILTER 77mm filter thread diameter
COMPATIBILITY Designed for Nikon FX-format DSLR cameras
MINIMUM FOCUS 0.45m (1.5 ft) minimum focusing distance
MOUNT Nikon F-mount bayonet

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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

How-to Use Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 24-120mm
Maximum Aperture f/4
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 17 elements in 13 groups
Angle of View 84u00b0 - 20u00b0 30'
Minimum Focus Distance 0.45m
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.24x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 77mm
Focus Motor SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
Stabilization VR II (3.5 stops)
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 710g
Dimensions 84 x 103.5 mm