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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f4G ED VR Review

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f4G ED VR

Main Features

  • 24-120mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 710g.
  • Diameter: 84mm
  • Length: 104mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.45m
  • Max Magnification: 0.24x
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Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR Overview


Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitVery Good
TravelVery Good
StreetGood
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingFair
LandscapeGood
MacroFair

Reasons to Buy Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f4G ED VR Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f4G ED VR lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f4 aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extents while zooming
Pricey


Lens Mount

Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR is compatible with cameras that have a 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 24-120mm f4G ED VR has a maximum diameter of 84mm and total length of 104mm when not extended. It weighs 710g / 25.0 oz.

Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters



Focal Range

Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR has a focal range of 24-120mm and 5.0X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 180mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

The Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR 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.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.24x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m.

Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR: 0.38x - (Compare)
  • Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G: 0.38x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS HSM: 0.37x - (Compare)

Aperture

Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f4 from 24mm all the way to the 120mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
24mm F4 F22
120mm F4 F22

Optical Formula

Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 13 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 2 ED glass elements
  • 3 aspherical lenses
  • Nano Crystal coat

Lens Hood

Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR 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-53.

Body Colour

Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 24-120mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 5.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 17
Optical Groups 13
Special Elements 2 ED glass elements, 3 aspherical lenses, Nano Crystal coat

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.45m
Max Magnification 0.24X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 710g
Diameter 84mm
Length 104mm
Materials metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HB-53
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories Lens case CL-1218
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