Quick answer
The first of Nikon's modern 24-70mm f/2.8 pro zooms for F-mount DSLRs, with a silent-wave motor, Nano Crystal Coat and a 77mm filter size.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Sharp
- Fast AF
Cons
- No vibration reduction
- Heavy (900 g)
- Bulky
Verdict
A capable pro zoom, lacking VR.
About this lens
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED: a fast standard zoom lens with a 24-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. A professional standard zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, a workhorse for events and reportage.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 24-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2007
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.38 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 900 g
- Length
- 133 mm
- Diameter
- 83 mm
Specification source: imaging.nikon.com
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED?
- Events
- Portraits
- Photojournalism
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24–70mm | 28.8–73.7° | 34.3–84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36–105mm | 19.5–53.1° | 23.3–62° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G have vibration reduction?
No. VR was added in the later E version. Use a faster shutter speed for handheld shots in low light.
Is the AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G a full-frame lens?
Yes, it is designed for FX and works on DX as a 36-105mm-equivalent lens. On FX bodies you get its full field of view; DX bodies apply a 1.5x crop factor.
What filter size does the AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G use?
It uses 77mm filters, while the E version uses 82mm. Check the thread size before buying polarizers or ND filters so they fit without step-up rings.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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