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Quick answer
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR 170 is a wide-angle to short telephoto superzoom lens covering 24-120mm at f/4.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR 170 is a superzoom lens covering 24-120mm at f/4 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. A general-purpose full-frame zoom with Vibration Reduction and a constant f/4 aperture.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR 170 specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 24-120mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Superzoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2010
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 13 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.24x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 710 g
- Length
- 103.5 mm
- Diameter
- 84 mm
Specification source: imaging.nikon.com
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR 170?
At 24-120mm this is a wide-angle to short telephoto superzoom, 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 AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR 170 use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR 170?
It zooms across 24-120mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR 170 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/4.0.
What is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR 170 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 AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR 170 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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