Nikon Nikon F Prime

AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED

24mm
f/1.4
Prime
620 g
Min focus 0.25 m

Quick answer

A fast wide-angle prime for Nikon FX cameras with ED glass and Nano Crystal Coat, a common choice for astro and interiors.

Pros

f/1.4 aperture
Sharp
Nano Crystal Coat
Quiet focus

Cons

Heavy (620 g)
Coma at the edges wide open

Verdict

A premium 24mm. The 1.8G is lighter if you rarely need f/1.4.

About this lens

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 24mm
Maximum aperture: f/1.4
Lens type: Prime
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 2010
Optical construction: 12 elements in 10 groups
Aperture blades: 9
Autofocus motor: SWM
Minimum focus distance: 0.25 m
Maximum magnification: 0.18x
Filter thread: 77 mm
Weight: 620 g
Length: 88.5 mm
Diameter: 83 mm

Specification source: imaging.nikon.com

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED?

Astrophotography
Interiors
Environmental portraits

Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.

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	24mm	73.7°	84.1°
APS-C	1.5x	36mm	53.1°	62°

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Frequently asked questions

Is the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G good for astrophotography?

Yes, with its fast aperture, though some coma shows in the corners when wide open.

What filter size does the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G use?

It uses 77mm filters, shared with other Nikon wide primes and zooms. Check the thread size before buying polarizers or ND filters so they fit without step-up rings.

Is the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G a full-frame lens?

Yes. It is an FX lens and works on DX bodies as a 36mm-equivalent lens. On FX bodies you get its full field of view; DX bodies apply a 1.5x crop factor.