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24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S
- 24-70mm
- f/2.8
- Zoom
- 900 g
- Min focus 0.38 m
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Quick answer
The Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 24-70mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 24-70mm f/2.8 fast standard zoom lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S 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 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S?
At 24-70mm this is a wide-angle to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
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
What mount does the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S?
It zooms across 24-70mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle to standard lens.
Is the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 24-70mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 36–105mm on full frame, with a 19.5–53.1° horizontal and 23.3–62° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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