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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR Review

Main Features

  • 24-70mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 1070g.
  • Diameter: 88mm
  • Length: 155mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.38m
  • Max Magnification:0.27x

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Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR Overview
Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 24 - 70mm. With a max aperture of f2.8, this lens is fast on wide end and equally fast at 70mm with a max aperture of f2.8.
This lens features on optical image stabilization which helps capturing sharper images at lower shutter speeds. Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR is weather sealed which makes it an ideal lens for outdoor use, especially when coupled with a weather sealed camera body.

Pros and Cons of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR

PROs
Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast and Bright at Wide end
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f2.8 Aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Heavy
Pricey
Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E 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 24-70mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 2.9X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 20
Optical Groups 16
Special Elements 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements + nano crystal and fluorine coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.38m
Max Magnification 0.27X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter No
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1070g
Diameter 88mm
Length 155mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 82mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR
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