Quick answer
The Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5D is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 24-50mm at f/3.3 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5 standard zoom lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5D specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 24-50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.3
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1987
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 9 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 355 g
- Length
- 74.1 mm
- Diameter
- 67.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5D?
At 24-50mm 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 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 | 24–50mm | 39.6–73.7° | 46.8–84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36–75mm | 27–53.1° | 32.2–62° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5D use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5D?
It zooms across 24-50mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.3. That makes it a wide-angle to standard lens.
Is the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5D a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 24-50mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.3.
What is the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5D equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 36–75mm on full frame, with a 27–53.1° horizontal and 32.2–62° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5D 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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