Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens

by Nikon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 5.9 inches ; 2.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VDCTCI
• Item model number: B000VDCTCI
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 24, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

• Fast aperture, high-performance, ultra-wide-angle zoom optimized for FX- and DX-format sensors featuring Nikon’s exclusive ED Glass and Nano Crystal Coat

• Fast, ultra wide-angle AF-S zoom lens optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX- (23.9 x 36mm) and DX-format image sensors

• Two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements and PGM aspherical lenses control chromatic aberrations while enhancing sharpness and contrast even at the widest aperture settings

• Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful, super-quiet operation

• Focus as close as 10.8 inches at the 24mm setting

• M/A focus mode switch enables quick response to changing situations between auto and manual focus operation

• Enhanced optical formulas engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast and color, rendering outstanding image integrity

• Exclusive Nano Crystal Coat further reduces ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity

• Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet autofocusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject-working distance through the focus range

• Rugged construction with professional-grade dust and moisture resistance

Product Description

L1)NIKON 14-24MM F2.8G ED (2163)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

142 of 151 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the new standard, December 28, 2007

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PlainWhite (San Francisco, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens (Camera)

Nikon's new 14-24 lens is just phenomenal. The clarity is that of a prime lens. In fact, this super-wide angle zoom lens effectively replaces the equivalent prime lenses within most of its focal length (except perhaps the 24mm range); it's like owning a bag full of prime lenses that have been combined to make one superlative zoom lens.

Yes, it's that good. If you check around the web, you will see the pros falling over themselves for this lens after they test it. It's built like a tank and is precise as a Swiss watch.
Highly recommended.

69 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only great wide lens in existence, February 24, 2008

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Eugene Fratkin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens (Camera)

I got it about month and a half ago. I used Tokina 12-24 before and was not very happy with the edge performance. 14-24 is the only wide lens that lets me get the resolution that I expect from medium range and telephoto zoom lenses. Color and contrast are amazing. Much more even than my 17-55 Nikon. Very good built and handling. Over all, very happy!

That being said you should also remember:
It is not as wide as 10-12 APS-C ones.
Cannot use it with filter; both for safety and visual effect.
Flare appears more often than with 12-24.

65 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heavy, yes; expensive, yes; worth it, yes!, June 14, 2008

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Robert S. Stockton (Clifton Park, N.Y.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens (Camera)

I have been fortunate to use Leica SLR cameras and lenses for many years. Thus, my yardstick for any other lens is very high. I also own and shoot a Nikon D-200 and D-300. In particular, lens resolution, light fall off at the edges, and color saturation are very important to me. This lens is superlative in all these important respects. It is heavy, bulbous and expensive. However, I believe that the pro-sumer market is moving towards full 35mm size sensors so this lens is an investment in the future although it works extremely well on DX sensor bodies > D-40. One negative, it cannot accomodate filters, in particular, the all important circular polarizer. In my opinion, software can do remarkable things for color etc. but glare is best removed with a polarizer. If you can live with this deficiency, as I must, the lens is highly recommended.