Overview
Popular zoom lens for use with FX-format SLRs.
Offering a highly convenient combination of broad focal range and compact build, this is a great walkabout lens.
The 24–85mm range easily covers the most commonly used focal lengths from wide-angle up to telephoto. Nikon’s Vibration Reduction system ensures sharp, steady images. ED glass elements help deliver stunning sharpness and contrast, even at maximum aperture.
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Shutter Speed Aperture Focal Length
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Shutter Speed Aperture Focal Length
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Shutter Speed Aperture Focal Length
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Shutter Speed Aperture Focal Length
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Shutter Speed Aperture Focal Length
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Shutter Speed Aperture Focal Length
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Shutter Speed Aperture Focal Length
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Shutter Speed Aperture Focal Length
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Shutter Speed Aperture Focal Length
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Shutter Speed Aperture Focal Length
Key features
FX-format standard zoom lens with 24–85mm focal range (36–127.5mm when used with a Nikon DX-format SLR).
Vibration Reduction (VRII) system enables more stable handheld shooting and lets you shoot at shutter speeds up to four stops slower.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating greatly reduces ghosting and flare and ensures outstanding color reproduction.
Designed specifically for use with Nikon FX-format digital SLR sensors.
ED (extra-low dispersion) glass and three aspherical lens elements ensure high resolution and contrast while minimizing aberrations and distortions.
SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet and accurate autofocus.
Two focus modes: M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual focus).
Lightweight and compact body.
Weather-sealed rubber lens mount.
Technical Specifications
| Focal length | 24-85 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-29 |
| Lens construction | 16 elements in 11 groups (including 1 ED lens element and 3 aspherical lens elements) |
| Angle of view | Nikon film SLR and FX-format D-SLR cameras: 84°–28° 30′ Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras: 61°–18° 50′ IX240 system cameras: 71°–22° 50′ |
| Focusing | Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) System with autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for manual focus |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.38 m (1.25 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | Approx. 0.22x |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
| Filter-attachment size | 72 mm (P=0.75 mm) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 78 mm maximum diameter x 82 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange) |
| Weight | Approx. 465 g (16.4 oz) |
