Nikon Nikon F Zoom

AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR 170

24-70mm
f/2.8
Zoom
Stabilized
1070 g
Min focus 0.38 m

Quick answer

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR 170 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

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR 170: a fast standard zoom lens with a 24-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. A professional standard zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, a workhorse for events and reportage.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR 170 specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 24-70mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Zoom
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 2015
Optical construction: 20 elements in 16 groups
Aperture blades: 9
Image stabilization: Yes
Autofocus motor: SWM
Minimum focus distance: 0.38 m
Maximum magnification: 0.28x
Filter thread: 82 mm
Weight: 1070 g
Length: 154.5 mm
Diameter: 88 mm

Specification source: imaging.nikon.com

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR 170?

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°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E 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 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR 170?

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 AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR 170 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 AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR 170 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.