Quick answer
The Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 24-85mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 standard zoom lens, the Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 24-85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2002
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.38 m
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 415 g
- Length
- 72.5 mm
- Diameter
- 72 mm
Specification source: imaging.nikon.com
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED?
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 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 | 24–85mm | 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-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED?
It zooms across 24-85mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED 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/3.5.
What is the Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED 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-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED 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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