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

Nikon Nikkor  24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
$599
24-85 mm
autofocus 3.5x zoom lens
f/2.8-4
variable aperture
  • 1:2 (0.5x) Macro

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 63 users at B&H Photo Video

"This is my main general purpose lens and I'm well pleased with it's sharpness, versatility, useful focal range, weight and feel both on the D700 and D300."

"I purchased this lens as an upgrade when i purchased my D90. I have not been disappointed. From weddings to flowers to portraits to everything else, this lens has proven itself a sweet performer everytime. The sharpness is outstanding, the bokeh is amazing,and the overall image qaulity is incredible."

"I bought this lens about 8 months ago, and I am not happy with it. The images are not sharp enough, lens has a strong vignette in the corners at 24, focus is a little slow. I am returning it and spending the extra money on the 24-70 2.8."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

Nikon D600
73.6 - 23.8°
horizontal angle of view
24-85mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200 and Nikon D3200. However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200 and Nikon D3200 that are lacking focus motors.

Nikon D5100
52.4 - 15.8°
horizontal angle of view
36.5-129.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs other Nikon FX lenses

Magnification Great macro Help
1:2 (0.5x)
Zoom range Above average zoom range Help
3.5x
Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use
Length Quite short Help
81 mm
Min focal length Great wide angle lens Help
24 mm

Cons

The Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs other Nikon FX lenses

Fixed aperture Variable aperture Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

The Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs other Nikon FX macro lenses

Prime lens Zoom lens Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Magnification Poor macro Help
1:2 (0.5x)
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift Help
Regular images
Wide maximum Low max f/stop Help
f/22

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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24 mm
Max focal length
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85 mm
Zoom range
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3.5x
Magnification
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1:2 (0.5x)
above average above average

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/2.8
Wide maximum
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f/22
Tele minimum
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f/4
Tele maximum
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f/22

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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None
below average below average
Image stabilization
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None
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Nikon FX
Length
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81 mm
Diameter
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79 mm
Filter size
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72 mm
Weight
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0.5 kg

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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73.7°
above average above average
Telephoto horizontal
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23.9°
Wide vertical
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53.1°
Telephoto vertical
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16.1°
Wide diagonal
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84.1°
above average above average
Telephoto diagonal
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28.6°

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

Wide horizontal
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52.4°
Telephoto horizontal
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15.8°
Wide vertical
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36.4°
Telephoto vertical
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10.6°
Wide diagonal
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61.2°
Telephoto diagonal
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19°

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