Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR
$849.00 - $2,149.00
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13 years ago
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.
Pros:
- usable zoom range
- acceptable lens sharpness
Cons:
- Price
- weight
13 years ago
Nikon 24-120mm f4G VR review
The Nikon 24-120/4.0G VR delivers good overall performance, but unfortunately the FX-corners look like the lens has been designed with only a 12MP FX-sensor in mind: On a 36MP full-frame sensor you need to stop down to f8 to lift FX-corner performance to good levels.
Pros:
- Good to very good quality in the DX image-circle
- Image stabilization
- Weather sealing
- Quiet AF operation
Cons:
- Needs stopping down to f8 for good FX-corners
- Flare and ghosting not well controlled
- A bit pricey for the performance
13 years ago
My reason for buying thisb lens
Because D800/D800E has been released, (actually I bought D800E), I needn to change from my 28-70 f2.8 zoom. but beacuse of its high quality of pictures of D800E, VR ssytem is enevitable.
13 years ago
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 .
Cons:
- Pricey
- Noticeable distortion
13 years ago
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...
Pros:
- VG build
- VR modes
- some weather sealing
- good focal range
Cons:
- Hilariously expensive for slow glass
- big and heavy
- not the sharpest at the longer end
13 years ago
The only lens that travels with me, when I want to travel light.
I was torn between the 24-70 f/2.8 and this one. Budget restriction and VR tipped the scale and I went for the 24-120 f/4. And what a good choice it was! I have a (brand new) D800E and the combination is awesome. The 24-120 f/4 actually delivers sharp (very!
12 years ago
Pros:
- very good image quality
- autofocus is quick
- VRII is excellent making it possible to shoot in low light conditions
- fixed f4 aperture
Cons:
- distortion when shooting wide specially at 24mm although correctible
12 years ago
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.
Pros:
- Sharp
- good VR
- fast focusing for an f4 lens
- excellent flare control
- covers 90% of what most people shoot
- very quiet autofocus
Cons:
- Bit of wide angle distortion at wide end
- at f4 more DOF than you may wish for
- some examples have zoom creep issues when carried facing down
- 77mm filters cost a lot
- people will disrespect your lens choice - ignore them
11 years ago
Great travel zoom......
I own D7000. I bought this lens so that it will be a general purpose zoom lens especially during travels.On D7000 the effective focal length is approx. 36-180mm this is not a light weight lens but balances nicely on D7000.
11 years ago
My Standard - Hard to Take Off
While this may not be the sharpest lens in Nikon's bag. it has performed wonderfully as the standard lens on my D300 and D800, and it will reclaim that position on my D810 following the theft of my D800.
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