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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8G ED Review

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8G ED

Main Features

  • 24-70mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 900g.
  • Diameter: 83mm
  • Length: 133mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.38m
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Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED Overview

Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED is an 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.

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Lens Mount

Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED 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.

Focal Range

Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.


Weather Sealings

Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED with a weather sealed camera body such as Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D850.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED 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 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR in Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Zoom Method

Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED 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 24-70mm f2.8G ED is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 24mm all the way to the 70mm .

Optical Formula

Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 11 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 3 ED glass elements
  • 3 aspherical lenses
  • 1 Nano Crystal Coat

Lens Hood

Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED 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-40.

Body Colour

Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8G ED


PROs
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
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
Pricey
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8G ED Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR
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35mm FF 1070gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art
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35mm FF 1020gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2
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Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Lens Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF
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35mm FF 510gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron AF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens Tamron AF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Aspherical
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35mm FF 237gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM Lens Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM
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35mm FF 790gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED 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 No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 2.9X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 15
Optical Groups 11
Special Elements 3 ED glass elements, 3 aspherical lenses and 1 Nano Crystal Coat

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.38m
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 900g
Diameter 83mm
Length 133mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HB-40
Tripod Collar No
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