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Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF Review

Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF

Main Features

  • 24-85mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 - F4.0 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 545g.
  • Diameter: 79mm
  • Length: 83mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.5m
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Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF Overview

Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitVery Good
TravelVery Good
StreetVery Good
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeVery Good

Reasons to Buy Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Aperture Ring
Hood supplied
Fast Aperture at Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extents while zooming
Variable Aperture

Lens Mount

Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF has a maximum diameter of 79mm and total length of 83mm when not extended . It weighs 545g / 19.2 oz.

Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF has a filter thread of 72mm.

Focal Range

Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF has a focal range of 24-85mm and 3.5X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 127.5mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Nikon 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR in Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Zoom Method

Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Aperture

Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f2.8 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 24mm, and a max aperture of f4 and minimum aperture of f22 at 85mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
24mm F2.8 F22
85mm F4 F22

Optical Formula

Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 11 groups .

Lens Hood

Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HB-25.

Body Colour

Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF is available in Black color.

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Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 24-85mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 3.5X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8 - F4.0
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 15
Optical Groups 11

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.5m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 545g
Diameter 79mm
Length 83mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HB-25
Tripod Collar No
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