Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G IF ED VR Lens

The Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G IF ED VR is a great general-purpose lens. The Nikon AF-S 24-120 allows you to take shake-free pictures even in low-light.

The Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G IF ED VR Lens was developed in response to the demands from mid- and higher-range SLR users for a more affordable, highly portable high-power VR zoom lens. The new Nikon AF-S 24-120 lens features SWM (Silent Wave Motor) and ED glass, to make a high performance, practical zoom lens suitable for many subjects and lighting conditions.

The new lens, which offers a focal range of 24-120mm only available from Nikon, and incorporates advanced features such as SWM (Silent Wave Motor) and VR (Vibration Reduction), is even smaller than its predecessor, the AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6D IF.

This new lens incorporates Nikon’s exclusive built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet operation, and the VR system which minimizes blur caused by camera shake. The VR system allows the use of a low shutter speed in dimmer conditions.

The new lens offers 5x high-power zoom capability and wideangle coverage from 24mm. It also features Nikon’s world-renowned optics in the form of two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and two aspherical lens elements. The lens adopts the Internal Focusing (IF) design, and employs M/A mode for rapid switching between autofocus and manual focus operation.

This G-type Nikkor lens is designed with no aperture rings, and offers easier, virtually mistake-free operation because the aperture does not need to be set to minimum.

The Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G IF ED VR Lens is the first 5x ratio zoom covering a 24mm focal length to feature Vibration Reduction.

Covering many commonly used focal lengths in one compact zoom lens, the original Nikon AF-S 24-120 lens proved itself a unique and popular choice when a variety of subjects may be encountered. Ideal when space and weight are restricted such as travel photography the wide zoom range offers the opportunity to capture a variety of subjects both close by and far away. From interiors to portraits in one compact package.

Speaking about the new member of Nikon's VR Nikkor family; Robert Cristina; Marketing Executive; Professional Film and Digital; Nikon Europe; said: "The unique and original AF Zoom Nikkor 24-120mm lens proved hugely popular for both amateurs and (many) Pros alike. An all in one zoom is sometimes the only lens one can carry and the new lens packs the very best of Nikon's lens technology into a practical and attractively priced package." 

Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G IF ED VR Lens details:

• SWM provides super-fast, super-quiet AF operation
• VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops faster (at 120mm)
• High-power 5x zoom lens
• IF (Internal Focusing) technology for smoother focusing and a better balanced handling
• Two aspherical lenses and two ED glass elements for higher optical performance. 

Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groups (2 ED glass elements and 2 aspherical lenses)

Picture angle: 84° - 20°30' [61° - 13°20' with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Focal-length scale: 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85, 120mm

Number of diaphragm blades: 7 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop: 22

Closest focusing distance: 0.5m (through the entire focal range)

Maximum reproduction ratio: 1/4.8

Zoom control: Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing: N/A

Focus-limit switch: N/A

M/A mode: Available

Focus lock button: N/A

Weight (approx.): 575g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange): 7×94 mm

Lens cap: Snap-on

Lens hood: HB-25 (supplied)

Lens case: CL-S2 (optional)

Tripod collar: N/A

External front filter attachment frame: Does not rotate

External front filter: 72mm

Slip-on filter: N/A

Built-in/rear filter: N/A

Circular polarizing filter: Usable.

Circular polarizing filter II: Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-25

AF-3: Usable, but vignetting may occur at ∞ (infinity) setting, or macro at wideangle setting. (0)

AF-4: Usable. (0): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4).

Infrared compensation scale: N/A

Supplied accessories: 72mm snap-on front lens cap LC-72, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-25

Aperture ring: N/A

Distance scale: Does have

Material of bayonet ring: Metal

Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, D2-series, D1-series, D200, D100, D80, D70-series, D50 and D40-series.