Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Review
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...
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.
Solid sharpness at wider angles; 5x zoom range; Constant f/4 aperture; Image stabilization
Noticeable distortion; Dim corners at wider angles; Some softness at f/4 when zoomed