Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8G ED Detailed Comparison

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8G ED

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Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED

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Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8G ED

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Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8G ED over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR

Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR vs Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR	Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$1,896.95	$1,446.95
Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	24-70mm	24-70mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	-	-
Zoom Lock	No	-
Zoom Ratio	2.9X	2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	20	15
Optical Groups	16	11
Special Elements	3 aspherical and 2 ED elements + nano crystal and fluorine coatings	3 ED glass elements, 3 aspherical lenses and 1 Nano Crystal Coat
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.38m	0.38m
Max Magnification	0.27X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	No	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	1070g	900g
Diameter	88mm	83mm
Length	155mm	133mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	82mm	77mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	HB-40
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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