Nikon Nikon F Prime

AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

24mm
f/2.8
Prime
270 g
Min focus 0.3 m

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Quick answer

A small, light 24mm prime with a 52mm filter thread and screw-drive autofocus. It weighs about 270g.

Pros

Light and compact
52mm filters
Close focus of 0.3m
Sharp when stopped down

Cons

Screw-drive AF
Soft corners wide open
Some distortion

Verdict

A light FX wide prime. The AF-S 24mm f/1.8G is faster and has a focus motor in the lens.

About this lens

This 24mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 24mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Prime
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 1986
Optical construction: 9 elements in 9 groups
Autofocus motor: none
Minimum focus distance: 0.3 m
Filter thread: 52 mm
Weight: 270 g
Length: 46 mm
Diameter: 64.5 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D?

Street
Landscapes
Interiors

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Nikon AF 24mm f/2.8D full frame?

Yes, it covers the FX format and acts like a 36mm lens on DX bodies.

Does the AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D autofocus on all Nikon DSLRs?

Only on bodies that drive the lens from the camera, such as the D7500, D750, D500 and D850. Without that motor (D3xxx, D5xxx, Z with FTZ), you focus manually.

Can the 24mm f/2.8D be used on Z cameras?

Yes, through the FTZ or FTZ II adapter, but autofocus is not available because the adapter has no focus-drive coupling. Use focus peaking and magnified live view.