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

The legendary professional standard zoom lens

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
84/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 18
Durability 18
Price 14
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model 2164

Key Features

OPTICS 15 elements in 11 groups including 3 ED and 3 aspherical elements
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture with 9 rounded diaphragm blades
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet internal focusing
COATING Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare
CONSTRUCTION Professional-grade weather-sealed metal barrel construction
STABILIZATION None (this model lacks VR)
FOCUSING Internal focusing (IF) with full-time manual override
FILTER 77mm filter thread diameter
MIN FOCUS 0.38m (1.25 ft) throughout the zoom range
ZOOM Mechanical zoom ring with smooth, consistent resistance
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame FX format, compatible with DX sensors
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant rubber gasket mount
DIMENSIONS 83mm x 133mm size with 900g weight

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

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Mechanical zoom
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present M/A - M switch
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Model lacks VR
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 Rubber mount gasket

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

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 24-70mm
Aperture f/2.8 - f/22
Lens Elements 15 elements in 11 groups
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Min Focus Distance 0.38m
Max Magnification 0.27x
Filter Size 77mm
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Stabilization None
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 900g
Dimensions 83 x 133 mm