Nikon Nikon F Prime

Nikkor 24mm f/2 AI-S

24mm
f/2.0
Prime
300 g
Min focus 0.3 m

Quick answer

The Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2 AI-S is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/2.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

About this lens

The Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2 AI-S is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/2 for Nikon F mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2 AI-S specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 24mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.0
Lens type: Prime
Format coverage: full-frame
Optical construction: 11 elements in 10 groups
Autofocus motor: none
Minimum focus distance: 0.3 m
Filter thread: 52 mm
Weight: 300 g
Length: 63.5 mm
Diameter: 63.5 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2 AI-S?

At 24mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:

Landscapes and cityscapes
Street and travel photography
Environmental portraits and interiors

Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

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

What mount does the Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2 AI-S use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2 AI-S?

It is a fixed 24mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a wide-angle lens.

Is the Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2 AI-S a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 24mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.

What is the Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2 AI-S equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 36mm on full frame, with a 53.1° horizontal and 62° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.