AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
- 24-85mm
- f/2.8
- Zoom
- 545 g
- Min focus 0.38 m
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Quick answer
The Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 24-85mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF: a standard zoom lens with a 24-85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8-4, made for 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 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 24-85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2000
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 11 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.38 m
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 545 g
- Length
- 82.5 mm
- Diameter
- 78.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF?
At 24-85mm 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 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 | 24–85mm | 23.9–73.7° | 28.6–84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36–128mm | 16.1–53.1° | 19.3–62° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF 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 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF?
It zooms across 24-85mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 24-85mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 36–128mm on full frame, with a 16.1–53.1° horizontal and 19.3–62° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF 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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All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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