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Quick answer
Nikon's FX zoom with VR and a 72mm filter thread, introduced in 2003. The 24-120mm f/4G ED VR succeeded it.
Pros
- Wide range
- VR
- Silent Wave Motor
- Lighter than its f/4 successor
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Soft at 120mm
- Distortion at 24mm
Verdict
An older standard zoom that is still usable.
About this lens
Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED: a superzoom lens with a 24-120mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 24-120mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Superzoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2003
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 13 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 575 g
- Length
- 94 mm
- Diameter
- 77 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED?
- Travel
- Walk-around FX
- Landscape
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
Is the Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G VR full frame?
Yes, it covers FX. On DX it frames like roughly a 36-180mm lens.
What replaced it?
The AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR replaced it, with a constant f/4 aperture. The older lens is lighter, at about 575g against 710g.
Does it have VR?
Yes. Vibration Reduction helps with handheld shots at the long end.
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