Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:3.7 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 90% larger in your photo
Shorter 81 mm vs 133 mm
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 Around 40% shorter
Cheaper $599.00 vs $1,886.95
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 The best price we've seen is $1,288 cheaper (3.2x less)
Slightly lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.9 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
Slightly more zoom 3.5x vs 2.9x
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 More than 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 70 mm
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 More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Learn more about
the Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,297
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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