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Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF 35mm Zoom

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  • Camera Format35 mm SLR
    Lens TypeZoom Lens
    Focal Length24mm - 85mm
    Lens Max Aperturef/2.8-f/4
    Min Aperturef/22
    Focus TypeAutofocus
    Macro LensWith Macro Lens
    Macro Magnificationx 2
    Closest Focusing Distance8.4 in
    Picture Angle28 - 84 degrees
    Attachment / Filter Size72 mm
    Groups / Elements15 Elements in 11 Groups
    Diameter3.1 in
    Length3.2 in
    Weight19.2 oz
    MPN1929
    Product ID20724431

Product Description

Multipurpose, high-performance standard zoom covers a wide range of subjects from landscapes to portraits. Wide to Telephoto 3.5x zoom lens ideal for landscape, full length portraits, travel and portrait photographs. Maximum Reproduction Range (R:R) at 85mm is 1:2 (life size). Filter attachment does not rotate during focusing or zooming. Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture at 24m setting is ideal for available light shooting or slow/rear flash sync techniques.


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Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Lou Wheeland a Expert

Date Reviewed: September 27, 2006

Strengths:    Fast, sharp, compact, versatile, easy to use

Weaknesses:    A little noisy.

Bottom Line:   
I have used the 24-85 Nikkor since it was introduced. It has been my prime lens for my F100s and now my D 100 and 200. My primary use is in fire photography with my busy volunteer fire department. It is duarble, reasonably fast, and displays excellent image quality. I also have a 24-120 VR that I use, though it took a fall out of a fire engine. Even after repair, the 24-120 is not as smooth and fast as the 24-85. I have used the 24-85 for forensic prhotgraphy as well as general scene images and portraits of firefighters. It always works and it always produces excellent images, not withstanding the gaffs of the user.

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Duration Product Used:   21+ years

Price Paid:    $550.00

Purchased At:   Pro Camera Shop

Similar Products Used:   Nikkor24-120 VR, Nikkor 12-24DX, Nikkor 80-200

Type of photography:   People

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Ken S. a Expert

Date Reviewed: July 16, 2006

Strengths:    Fast focusing on the F100, nearly as fast on the D100. Easy focusing on the manual cameras due to the 2.8 wide aperture. Very little barrel distortion on the D100, not so good on the F100 where it shows up quite well on the full frame 35mm. This lens gets sharper as you zoom out to the 85mm end even wide open (f4), with no light fall off in the corners once you stop it down a bit.

Weaknesses:    As noted, noisy af. Wide open at the short end there is light falloff in the corners on the 35mm frame, barely noticable on the D100. Distortion at both ends of the zoom range, but is distortion free at 35-65mm area on the D100. Somewhat prone to flare and ghosting if the hood is not used. Don't point it at strong light sources.

Bottom Line:   
I sold the 24-120 AF VR to buy this lens, and have never looked back. I owned the 24-85 AF-S before that. The 24-85 F2.8-4 is a much sharper lens, and I can use it on the manual focus cameras I own, a Nikon FG and a EM, both used for kick around situations where I don't want to expose my F100 or D100 to possible harm. I'd read many reviews before buying this lens, as I always do. Seems people either hate it or love it, and I love it. Its fast in low light situations and is quite sharp even at wide apertures. It has a macro feature I seldom use, but its there if you need it. I have the 105mm 2.8 AF for that. AF is fast but a bit noisy, manual focus has that typical cheesy feel we've all come to love in this age of plastics. Focusing on a manual camera is easy and the 2.8 aperture certainly helps in that regard.

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Duration Product Used:   21+ years

Price Paid:    $185.00

Purchased At:   Ebay

Similar Products Used:   I've owned the 24-120mm VR, the 24-85 AF-S (super fast focusing!) that directly compete with this lens. This is the only choice you have if you want to versatility in using on manual focus cameras as well as AF cameras.

Type of photography:   People


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  • Camera Format35 mm SLR
    Lens TypeZoom Lens
    Focal Length24mm - 85mm
    Lens Max Aperturef/2.8-f/4
    Min Aperturef/22
    Focus TypeAutofocus
    Macro LensWith Macro Lens
    Macro Magnificationx 2
    Closest Focusing Distance8.4 in
    Picture Angle28 - 84 degrees
    Attachment / Filter Size72 mm
    Groups / Elements15 Elements in 11 Groups
    Diameter3.1 in
    Length3.2 in
    Weight19.2 oz
    MPN1929
    Product ID20724431
    Release Date10/26/2008


 

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