The AF‎-S NIKKOR 24‎-70mm f/2.8G ED Lens from Nikon is a fast aperture standard zoom lens designed for photojournalism and general photography with wide‎-angle to portrait length perspectives‎.‎ Optimized for edge‎-to‎-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX ‎(‎full‎-frame‎)‎ and DX‎-format image sensors it provides the 35mm focal length equivalence of 36‎-105mm on DX‎-format cameras‎.‎ The f/2.8 maximum aperture is effective in low light and creates a shallow depth of field with pleasing out‎-of‎-focus highlights enhanced by a rounded 9‎-blade diaphragm‎.‎

The optical design includes three ED ‎(‎Extra‎-low Dispersion‎)‎ elements and Precision Glass Mold ‎(‎PGM‎)‎ aspherical lenses that help control chromatic aberrations while enhancing sharpness and contrast‎,‎ even at the widest aperture settings‎.‎ Nano Crystal and Super Integrated lens coatings enhance light transmission‎,‎ reducing flare and ghosting‎.‎

The internal focus system and Silent Wave Motor ‎(‎SWM‎)‎ feature provide swift autofocus with superior accuracy and ultra‎-quiet operation‎.‎ Direct manual focus override enables fast and simple control over precise focus‎.‎ Minimum focus is just 15‎"‎ throughout the zoom range‎.‎ This G‎-type lens does not feature an aperture ring on the lens body‎,‎ resulting in a lighter and more compact lens‎.‎ The filter diameter on this lens is 77mm and a large petal‎-shaped lens hood is included‎.‎ Weather and dust resistant sealing add to its appeal as one of the most highly regarded and versatile lenses in the Nikon stable‎.‎

Fast aperture standard length zoom lens compatible with both FX‎- and DX‎-format DSLRs‎.‎ On DX‎-format cameras it offers a focal length equivalent to 36‎-105mm in the 35mm format‎.‎

Versatile wide‎-angle to short telephoto perspectives and a wide maximum aperture‎,‎ effective in low light‎,‎ make this lens a popular workhorse for working professionals‎,‎ enthusiasts and day‎-to‎-day shooters‎.‎

Three ED ‎(‎Extra‎-low Dispersion‎)‎ elements and PGM aspherical lenses control chromatic aberrations and distortion while enhancing sharpness and contrast‎.‎

Super Integrated and Exclusive Nano Crystal Coatings reduce ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity‎.‎

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

The Silent Wave Motor enables smooth‎,‎ precise and near‎-silent AF action‎.‎

M/A Focus Mode switch enables quick response to changing situations between Auto and Manual focus operation‎.‎

Rugged construction and professional‎-grade dust and moisture resistance‎.‎

Technical Specifications‎:‎

Focal Length

• 24 ‎- 70mm
• Comparable 35mm Equivalent on DX Format Focal Length‎:‎ 36 ‎- 105 mm

Aperture

• Maximum‎:‎ f/2.8
• Minimum‎:‎ f/22

Format Compatibility

• Nikon FX/35mm Film
• Nikon DX

Angle of View

• 84° ‎- 34° 20‎'‎
• DX Picture Angle‎:‎ 61° ‎- 22° 50‎'‎

Minimum Focus Distance

• 1.25‎'‎ ‎(‎38 cm‎)‎

Magnification

• 0.27x

Maximum Reproduction Ratio

• 1‎:‎4