Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens is Nikon’s first full-frame professional standard zoom lens to feature Vibration Reduction, offering up to 4 stops of compensation. Designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras, this 2.9x normal zoom is a go-to workhorse for professionals and enthusiasts who need impeccable sharpness and reliable handheld stability across a wide range of shooting assignments and subjects.

Optically, the lens covers a 24-70mm focal range with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom, down to a minimum of f/22. The 20-element, 16-group optical design includes two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements, one newly developed aspherical ED glass element, three additional aspherical elements, and one HRI (High Refractive Index) element, together delivering high optical performance with minimal ghosting and chromatic aberration. Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coat and fluorine coating on the front and rear elements further suppress flare and ghosting while resisting dust, water, and fingerprints. A rounded 9-blade diaphragm, controlled by a new electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism for stable exposure during high-speed continuous shooting, contributes to natural, pleasing bokeh.

Autofocus is handled by Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM), delivering fast, quiet performance with accurate AF tracking maintained even during rapid continuous shooting, along with full-time manual focus override and internal focusing that keeps the lens’s zoom extension to the front group only (the front does extend somewhat when zoomed to 24mm). Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) system provides an effect equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops faster in Normal mode, letting photographers capture sharp, steady handheld stills and HD video at slower shutter speeds in low-light conditions.

Build quality uses extensive high-quality plastics over a substantial internal glass assembly, giving the lens a solid, well-balanced feel despite its considerable size and weight. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.38m (1.2 ft.) at 35-50mm focal lengths, or 0.41m (1.3 ft.) at 24, 28, and 70mm, yielding a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.27x (0.28x per some sources). It accepts an 82mm filter thread, measures approximately 88 x 155mm, and weighs approximately 1,070g, and ships with a lockable, petal-shaped HB-74 lens hood and a soft case.

As an FX-format lens, the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR delivers its full 84°-34°20′ angle of view on Nikon full-frame F-mount bodies while remaining compatible with Nikon DX-format APS-C cameras at an effective 36-105mm equivalent focal range (61°-22°50′ angle of view).

Key Features
– 24-70mm constant f/2.8E standard zoom for Nikon F-mount, FX-format
– First Nikon professional full-frame standard zoom with Vibration Reduction
– 20 elements in 16 groups, including 2 ED, 1 aspherical ED, 3 aspherical, and 1 HRI element
– Nano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front/rear elements
– Silent Wave Motor (SWM) autofocus with full-time manual focus override
– Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism (stable exposure during continuous shooting)
– Vibration Reduction (VR), up to 4.0 stops (Normal mode)
– Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
– Minimum focusing distance of 0.38m (35-50mm) / 0.41m (24/28/70mm)
– Maximum reproduction ratio of 0.27x
– 82mm filter thread
– Includes lockable HB-74 petal-shaped lens hood and soft case
– Approximate weight: 1,070g
– Compatible with Nikon full-frame (FX) and APS-C (DX) F-mount cameras