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The Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 AF is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 24-120mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 AF is a standard zoom lens covering 24-120mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Nikon F mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 AF specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 24-120mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 15 elements
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 AF?
At 24-120mm this is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 24–120mm | 17.1–73.7° | 20.4–84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36–180mm | 11.4–53.1° | 13.7–62° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 AF use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 AF?
It zooms across 24-120mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 AF a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 24-120mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 AF equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 36–180mm on full frame, with a 11.4–53.1° horizontal and 13.7–62° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 AF fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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