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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f4G ED-IF Review

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f4G ED-IF

Main Features

  • 12-24mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 485g.
  • Diameter: 83mm
  • Length: 90mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.3m
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Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF Overview

Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (DX) mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelGood
StreetGood
WeddingFair
Walk AroundGood
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeVery Good

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Reasons to Buy Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f4G ED-IF Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f4G ED-IF lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f4 aperture throughout the range
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CONs
Pricey

Lens Mount

Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF has a maximum diameter of 83mm and total length of 90mm. It weighs 485g / 17.1 oz.

Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF has a filter thread of 77mm.

Focal Range

Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF has a focal range of 12-24mm and 2.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 18-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-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 AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR in Nikon F (DX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Zoom Method

Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compare to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Aperture

Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f4 from 12mm all the way to the 24mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
12mm F4 F22
24mm F4 F22

Optical Formula

Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 7 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 2x ED glass elements
  • 3x aspherical lens elements

Lens Hood

Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-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-23.

Body Colour

Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF is available in Black color.

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Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 12-24mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 2.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 11
Optical Groups 7
Special Elements 2x ED glass elements and 3x aspherical lens elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 485g
Diameter 83mm
Length 90mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HB-23
Tripod Collar No
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