AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR
24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

This compact and versatile VR image stabilization lens is perfect for landscapes, portraits and distant subjects.

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Key Features

Nikon D-type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes.

2 aspherical lens elements for low distortion.

Internal Focus (IF) design for smoother focusing and great body balance.

Exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-high-speed auto focusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation.

First Nikon wide-angle zoom lens with Vibration Reduction (VR).

G-type NIKKOR is designed exclusively for use with Nikon SLR models where aperture is controlled from the camera body.

2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration.

Nikon VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.

Rounded diaphragm to make out-of-focus elements appear more natural.

Compact and lightweight.

Specifications

Mount Type

Nikon F-Bayonet

Focal Length Range

24-120mm

Zoom Ratio

5.0x

Maximum Aperture

f/3.5

Minimum Aperture

f/22

Format

FX/35mm

Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)

61°

Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)

13°20'

Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)

84°

Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)

20°30'

Maximum Reproduction Ratio

0.21x

Lens Elements

Lens Groups

Compatible Format(s)

FX
DX
FX in DX Crop Mode
35mm Film

VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

Yes

Diaphragm Blades

Distance Information

Yes

ED Glass Elements

Aspherical Elements

Super Integrated Coating

Yes

Autofocus

Yes

AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

Yes

Internal Focusing

Yes

Minimum Focus Distance

1.6 ft. (0.5m)

Focus Mode

Auto
Manual
Auto/Manual

G-type

Yes

Filter Size

72mm

Accepts Filter Type

Screw-on

Dimensions

(Approx.) 3.0x3.7 in. (Diameter x Length)
77x94mm (Diameter x Length)

Weight

(Approx.) 20.3 oz. (575g)

Supplied Accessories

HB-25 Hood
72mm lens cap
Rear lens cap

*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
***Refer to the product manual or the Compatible Lenses Specification for additional details.

72mm Circular Polarizer II$187.00

LC-72 Snap-On Front Lens Cap 72mm$20.50

HB-25 Bayonet Lens Hood$22.50

CL-S2 Soft Lens Case$42.00

LF-1 Rear Lens Cap$13.50

72mm Filter NC$128.00

72mm Soft Focus Filter$130.00

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AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED 3.5 5 30 30

THE Hidden Treasure! Ive used more than 90% of Nikons lineup, im a Nikon Top 10 Contributor in Nikon reviews. With that said, this is the Sharpest lens available below $1,000 Period. Contrast, low light, low abberation, this lens is the buried treasure. Its an FX lens with DX crop thats unbelievable in quality. Get one and shoot. I guarantee youll never part with it. EVER! February 24, 2012

24t 120 I've been shooting nikon for over 40 years and i can't find a thing wrong with this lens. I have both the the vr version and none vr. why i like nikon someone gave me the lens and it was not working ,i sent it in to nikon and thay fixed it at no charge and had it back in two weeks. October 29, 2011

Excellent General Duty Zoom I bought this lens over two years ago as part of a D700 DSLR Kit and still love it. The vibration reduction feature has helped a lot with my available light/hand held pictures and sports pictures. The camera with this lens is not too bulky to carry most anywhere. Occasionally the autofocus will be fooled but most often it autofocuses quickly and correctly.I've owned Nikons since the 1960's and consider myself a serious amateur. April 15, 2011

A good all around lens. I've used less expensive, and more expensive Nikkors. The 24-120 may not be perfect, but what lens is. My D90 works very good with it. Brilliant colors, and crisp images. I like the metal ring over the plastic ring. If you need a lens with more specialized features, and can lay out the bucks, go for it. But for an every day user, this lens does what it's designed to do for it's price range as well. September 1, 2010

This is a very good everyday lens, and i would recommend it to anyone! I get crisp clear pictures no matter what! August 1, 2010

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Nikon 24 to 120 F3.5 VR zoom

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lens Nikon 24 to 120 F3.5 VR zoom Is this the most out of focus lens out in the market or is there something wrong with my brand new lens?? THIS REALLY HURTS BECAUSE EVERYTHING PROFESSIONAL THAT I HAVE SHOT SINCE I
'VE OWNED THIS BAD LENS HAS BEEN OUT OF FOCUS SLIGHT ENOUGH TO RUIN THE SHOTS AND THESE ARE SHOT AT F/22

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i agree with keith, f/22 is not really good due to diffraction. however, it's perfectly possible you've got a back/front focus lens. what camera are you using it with?

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Shooting at F22 is never going to get the best out of the lens, usable, but not the best. Is there any reason for shooting at such apertures ?, try it at say f8 - f11 and see if that makes any difference.

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Is this lens compatible with the new Nikon D90?

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The Nikkor 24-120/3.5-5.6 is completely compatible with the Nikon D90 DSLR, and all functions are supported. Some people find 24mm on the wide end is not wide enough on DX-format cameras -- preferring 18mm or wider -- but if that might not be a problem for you. The reach on the long end, on the other hand, makes this lens good for many uses. There's a generous zoom range here that eliminates the need for frequent lens changes.

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