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Quick answer
The Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 24mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens, the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 9 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 270 g
- Length
- 58 mm
- Diameter
- 63.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8?
At 24mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
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 | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36mm | 53.1° | 62° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 24mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 24mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 36mm on full frame, with a 53.1° horizontal and 62° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
