The Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S lens was announced in 2007 by Nikon, in Japan. It is a dust- and moisture-resistant professional wide-angle to short-telephoto high-performance zoom, featuring internal focusing with constant aperture of f/2.8 throughout the focal range, closest focusing distance of 0.38 m/0.9 ft with a filter size of 77 mm and a Silent Wave Motor for quiet auto-focusing. It is not a small or light lens – its dimensions are 83 x 133 mm and it weighs in at approximately 900 g.
| AF | Yes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum aperture | 2.8 | ||||
| Minimum aperture | 22 | ||||
| Weight | 900g | ||||
| Dimensions (Approx.) | 3.3in (83mm) x 5.2in (133mm) Diameter x Length | ||||
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | ||||
| Filter diameter | 77mm | ||||
| Maximum Angle of View | (FX-format) 84°(DX-format)61° | ||||
| Minimum Angle of View | (FX-format) 34°20'(DX-format)22°50' | ||||
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.27x | ||||
| Lens Elements | 15 | ||||
| Lens Groups | 11 | ||||
| Compatible Format(s) | FX | DX | FX in DX Crop Mode | 35mm Film | |
| Nano Crystal Coat | Yes | ||||
| ED Glass Elements | 3 | ||||
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | ||||
| Super Integrated Coating | Yes | ||||
| AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) | Yes | ||||
| Internal Focusing | Yes | ||||
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.2 ft. (0.38m) | ||||
| Supplied Accessories | LC-77 77m snap-on front lens cap | LF-1 rear lens cap | HB-40 Bayonet Hood | CL-M3 Semi-soft Case | |
| RRP - 2013 | $1,889.95 | ||||