Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR

Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR (FX) - Review / Test Report

Announced and released around photokina 2010, this often requested lens is finally available. With a constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range, which goes down to 24 mm at the short and up to 120 mm at the long end, it outspecs its main competition.

Fat and Overpriced

When searching for a good walkaround lens to replace my very heavy 24-70 2.8 I was surprised that many lenses are nearly as big and still pretty darn heavy, but the new constant F4 of this 24-120 intrigued me so I grabbed a copy along with the half-the-price 24-85 VR 3.5-4.5 (kit lens) and tried...

Lens gets an unfair bad rap - It's excellent

This lens gets an unfair bad rap as not being sharp at the telephoto end. I'm looking at a 20x30 print right now of a Buddha statue head sticking up out of the snow. I was probably 8-10 feet away. I can see individual ice crystals around the statue's neck, 120mm f4, D800E.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Review (Review Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR)

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR is the standard zoom lens for full-frame Nikon cameras. It has solid range and image quality, but shows quite a bit of distortion.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR ($1,299.95 direct) has long been the standard zoom lens for full-frame Nikon cameras . Only recently has it been joined by a lesser-priced counterpart, the AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR .

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Review

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR is the standard zoom lens for full-frame Nikon cameras. It has solid range and image quality, but shows quite a bit of distortion. The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR ($1,099.95) is one of a handful of standard zoom lenses for its full-frame SLR series. It sits above the AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR and below the AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR in both price and performance, offering a longer zoom range than both and an f-stop that stays the same as you zoom. It's a solid choice as a starter lens, but pro users will likely gravitate toward the shorter, faster 24-70mm. If you're willing to look at third-party options, the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM doesn't have the same range, but is a couple of hundred dollars cheaper and exhibits less distortion. Design The lens itself is pretty compact, especially when you consider its zoom range. It measures 4.1 by 3.3 inches (HD) at the 24mm position, weighs just under 1.5 pounds, and supports 77mm front filters. The barrel telescopes out as you zoom, roughly doubling in length at 120mm. A bayonet mount hood is included, along with front and rear caps and...

Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens Review

Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at how the new 24-120mm f/4G ED VR performs.

VG lens

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great balanced lens

"I have been working with the Sigma 16 - 250mm F/3.5-6.3 lens for the last few years to make things simple. I realized I wanted more control over the f stop, and that the full zoom wasn't used as much as I thought.

Very good walk-about lens

The previous effort by Nikon on this lens was a dud. This lens is noticeably better in all respect. I really like the zoom range of 24-120mm and although f/4 is not as good in low light as f/2.8 24-70mm, it's still a ideal compromise of reach, usability and low light capability.