Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Lens

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Lens
Legendary Ultra-Wide Zoom Core – Constant f/2.8 Aperture, Silent Wave Motor, Nano Crystal Coat & Dual ED Glass (Includes Front & Rear Caps)
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED is a legendary, high-performance ultra-wide-angle zoom lens engineered natively for full-frame (FX-format) Nikon F-mount DSLR cameras (and DX-format models, where it provides a highly practical 21-36mm equivalent focal range). Revered by landscape artisans, architectural photographers, and interior design documentarians, this master class optic is widely celebrated for its ability to deliver stunning edge-to-edge sharpness, contrast, and resolution.

The defining architecture of this heavy-duty zoom is its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, ensuring uniform light transmission and absolute exposure stability throughout the entire focal range. To combat the optical challenges inherent in ultra-wide designs, the lens features a highly sophisticated optical layout containing two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements and three precision-ground aspherical elements to systematically crush geometric distortion and chromatic color fringing. Finished with Nikon’s advanced Nano Crystal Coat and a rapid, whisper-quiet Silent Wave Motor (SWM), this ruggedly built lens represents the gold standard in wide-angle optical engineering.

This lens is offered in fully operational condition and comes complete with the specialized slip-on front cap (designed to fit securely over the built-in hood) and a rear lens cap.

Key Features & Optical Performance
Extreme 14-24mm Ultra-Wide Reach: Offers a dramatic, expansive perspective that is perfect for capturing vast outdoor landscapes, night sky astrophotography, and tight real estate interiors.

Constant f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Delivers consistent exposure parameters and excellent light-gathering performance across the entire zoom range, making it highly effective for indoor venues and low-light nightscapes.

Elite Aberration-Suppressing Glass: Incorporates two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements and three aspherical elements to dramatically reduce chromatic aberrations, color fringing, and spherical distortion for razor-sharp rendering.

Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings: Applied to individual lens elements to suppress internal reflections, surface ghosting, and lens flare, ensuring high contrast and accurate color rendition even in harsh, backlit scenarios.

Fast and Silent SWM Autofocus: Outfitted with Nikon’s proprietary Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and an internal focusing (IF) design to deliver quick, whisper-quiet, and highly accurate autofocus tracking. Supports full-time manual focus override simply by turning the focus ring.

Built-In Petal-Shaped Lens Hood: Features a robust, integrated petal hood that shields the bulbous front element from stray light to prevent flare while offering critical physical protection to the exposed glass.

Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm: Incorporates a nine-blade circular aperture array to deliver a smooth, natural, and pleasing out-of-focus background bokeh quality.

Hardware Inventory & Condition Diagnostics
Functional Mechanical State: FULLY OPERATIONAL. The mechanical zoom and focus rings turn smoothly with uniform resistance, the internal SWM autofocus locks onto targets quickly and quietly, and the internal optical pathway is clear of haze, fungus, or major optical blemishes.

Cosmetic Presentation: GOOD/USED CONDITION. The external lens barrel and built-in hood show standard, minor cosmetic signs of regular handling, such as faint surface scuffs and typical minor wear on the rubberized grip rings.

Included Accessories:

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Lens

Original Dedicated Slip-On Front Lens Cap

Dedicated Rear Lens Cap

Technical Specifications
Lens Classification: Professional Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom

Lens Mount Type: Nikon F-Mount Native (FX-Format / DX-Format Compatible)

Focal Length Range: 14 to 24mm (35mm DX Equivalent: 21 to 36mm)

Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (Constant)

Minimum Aperture: f/22

Optical Formula Construction: 14 Elements in 11 Groups (2 ED / 3 Aspherical)

Diaphragm Design: 9-Blade Rounded Iris Matrix

Minimum Focus Distance: 11.0 inches / 28 cm

Filter Thread Interface: None (Due to bulbous front element design)

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 3.86 x 5.21 inches / 98.0 x 131.5 mm

Weight: Approx. 35.3 oz / 1000 g