AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Multipurpose, high-performance standard zoom covers a wide range of subjects from landscapes to portraits.
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- HB-25 Hood
- 72mm lens cap
- Rear lens cap
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AF Zoom-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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Great travel lens
Great travel lens. My sample is sharp at all focal lengths and apertures. Additionally, it has great bokeh and color rendition. Only downside is it's a little big and heavy. It has exceeded my expectations for a zoom.
December 5, 2011
Glad I have it!
This lens is outstanding for value and practicality. Like anything, at either extreme, (24 or 85mm), this lens isn't as fantastic as it is in all the middle lengths. I use it constantly on my D300S and a D50. Along with my 70-200 f/2.8, I don't need to pack my other lenses.
October 26, 2011
Great range, soft focus
This lens has the range I have been lookin for. The range is great and the colors jump off the screen. My one complaint about the lens is the soft focus. I bought the lens despite reading a number of complaints about soft focus. I have experienced the same problem. Some of my photos are very clear and some are very soft. There seems to be nothing that triggers the soft focus. If not for that, this would be the perfect lens.
June 20, 2011
jack of all trades
This lens does a lot and it does some of that very well. It has a fairly fast F value over the range, though only 24- ~ 27 mm is F2.8, and it focuses very quickly. You can set the lens at F4 and have a constant aperture lens that offers relatively small size, low weight and low cost compared to other Nikkor lenses in this focal range. The included, reversible bayonet hood is large (and necessary, since the lens has a 72mm front element and tends to flare.) My lens is pretty sharp and there is a macro capability (up to 1:2) from 35mm-85mm, accessible by a switch. That's a lot of the capability of the pro zooms for a lot less money. But there are some downsides, too: there is a good bit of distortion at 24 mm, and some loss of contrast at 80-85mm. The biggest problem, though, is the short focus throw. It's great for fast, accurate autofocus on a D700 but unusuable for manual focus since the focus range is so small (~ 10 degrees).
It makes for an attractive travel lens. It is a lot less imposing than a pro zoom, both in size and weight. Build quality is ok ( there is a slight wobble in the extended lens barrel)but there is an aperture ring, something that is lacking on most of the other choices.
All in all, a very good performer.
April 15, 2011
The only lens for travel shots
I have used this lens with a D300 in many parts of Europe and it's perfect; have never said "why didn't I bring ......"
April 14, 2011
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All6 months ago
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killer
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Nikon offers two types of autofocus digital camera bodies: those with a built-in focus drive motor and those which require a lens to have a motor. Cameras such as the D3100 do not have a focus motor in it so they require the lens to have the focusing motor – an “AF-S” lens. While these bodies can use a lens with no focus motor (an “AF” lens) you would have to manually turn the focus ring to bring the subject in to sharp focus.Has staff answer
AF Zoom-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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I need a nikon AF 24-85mm rubber grip ring replacement
Anyone know where i can find one?
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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Please get in contact with the Nikon Parts Department7AM - 3PM (Pacific). Monday - Friday
310-414-8107
Fax- 310-322-6979
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AF Zoom-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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I am unable to set this lens to f/2.8 at 24mm in any mode on my D7000. What could be wrong?
3 months, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
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On most lenses the maximum aperture will decrease when you zoom in, as the optics move to focus at the new zoom range. These zoom lenses are said to have a "variable" aperture. To achieve the widest possible aperture, you need to be at the widest possible zoom setting.
AF Zoom-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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I want to know if this lens works with the D7000? why or why not?
1 month, 4 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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Yes, it will work. The D7000 has an internal focus motor, which the D3100/D5100 doesn't have. This means it autofocus with pretty much all Nikkor AF lenses made for DSLRs.Has staff answer
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I hear a lot reviewer use the phraise, vignette and soft focus, please define what these means.
1 month ago
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melvin156
Maplewood, NJ, USA
Location :
Maplewood, NJ, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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AF Zoom-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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Is this lens fully compatible w/ the D90? 3D Matrix Metering, etc.
I currently have this lens mounted on my N80 35mm.
1 month ago
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Anonymous
Highland Park, NJ
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Highland Park, NJ
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, all functions on any AF, D or G lens will work on the D901 of 1
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