Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED

Versatile ultra-wide zoom for DX-format DSLRs

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Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 2181

Key Features

FORMAT Designed for Nikon DX-format (APS-C) sensors
APERTURE Variable f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture range
OPTICS 3 aspherical and 2 ED glass elements
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quiet AF
COATING Nikon Super Integrated Coating for flare reduction
DIAPHRAGM 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
FOCUSING Internal Focusing (IF) system
CONSTRUCTION High-quality plastic barrel with metal mount
ZOOM Ultra-wide 10-24mm range (15-36mm equivalent)
MIN FOCUS 0.24m (0.8 ft) minimum focus distance
FILTER 77mm filter thread size
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all Nikon F-mount DX cameras
WEIGHT Lightweight design at approximately 460g

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G 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 ✗ Not Present Rubber gasket at mount only

How-to Use Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Ultra-wide angle zoom
Focal Length 10-24mm
Max Aperture f/3.5-4.5
Min Aperture f/22-29
Lens Construction 14 elements in 9 groups
Angle of View 109u00b0 - 61u00b0
Min Focus Distance 0.24m
Max Magnification 0.2x
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Filter Size 77mm
Focus Motor SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
Internal Focusing Yes
Weight 460g
Dimensions 82.5 x 87 mm
Mount Nikon F-mount