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

The ultimate professional standard zoom lens

Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
82/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 18
Durability 18
Price 10
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model 20050

Key Features

OPTICS 20 elements in 16 groups including ED and Aspherical elements
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture with 9 rounded diaphragm blades
STABILIZATION Vibration Reduction (VR) providing up to 4 stops of compensation
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet internal focusing
COATING Nano Crystal Coat and Fluorine coating to reduce ghosting and flare
BUILD Professional-grade weather-sealed construction with dust and moisture resistance
MIN FOCUS 0.38m (1.25 ft) minimum focus distance across the zoom range
FILTER 82mm filter thread size
DIAPHRAGM Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism for precise exposure control
COMPATIBILITY Optimized for high-resolution FX-format DSLR cameras
FOCUSING Internal focusing (IF) design maintains lens length
MOUNT Nikon F-mount with electronic aperture control
RELIABILITY Rugged metal barrel construction for heavy professional use

Lens Capabilities

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Capable Genres

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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S 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
Weather Sealing ✓ Present
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How-to Use Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

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Learn & Master Photography with Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 24-70mm
Maximum Aperture f/2.8
Minimum 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
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