Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

The legendary ultra-wide angle zoom benchmark

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 14
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model 2163

Key Features

OPTICS 14 elements in 11 groups with 2 ED and 3 aspherical elements
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture with 9 rounded diaphragm blades
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast and quiet internal focusing
COATING Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare
CONSTRUCTION Professional-grade weather-sealed magnesium alloy barrel
FOCUS Internal focusing (IF) design with full-time manual override
ZOOM Ultra-wide 14-24mm range for dramatic perspective
FILTER Integrated petal-shaped lens hood; requires specialized filter systems
MOUNT Nikon F-mount compatible with FX and DX formats
DIAPHRAGM Rounded 9-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh
MIN FOCUS 0.28m (0.9 ft) across the entire zoom range
ELEMENTS Includes Extra-low Dispersion glass for chromatic aberration control
COMPATIBILITY Full frame FX coverage with 114u00b0 to 84u00b0 angle of view

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Smooth mechanical action
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present M/A and M modes
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 ✓ Present Professional grade gasket

How-to Use Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Ultra-wide angle zoom
Focal Length 14-24mm
Aperture Range f/2.8 - f/22
Elements/Groups 14/11
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Min Focus Distance 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.15x
Filter Thread None (Integrated hood)
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Mount Nikon F
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 1000g
Dimensions 98 x 131.5 mm