AF-S NIKKOR
24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Fast-aperture, high performance wide-angle zoom optimized for FX and DX-format sensors and features Nikon’s ED Glass and Nano Crystal Coat.
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AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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Best Nikon Lens
This lens has it all. Fast glass, incredible sharpness, and quick focus. Great walking around lens except for the weight. It is pretty heavy and when mounted on a D700, it can get really heavy. Weight aside, this is a perfect lens. Covers just the right amount of focal length for most of what I shoot. It is kind of pricey, but worth every penny. Professional photographers will love this lens!
April 14, 2011
This lens is so fast and so sharp.
This lens works in almost any situation. It is blazing fast and the autofocus is rock solid. The 24-70mm continues to pay for itself over and over. Buy one immediately!
April 14, 2011
Sharp, consistent, versatile, useful zoom range, w
I’ve been using a few of the Nikon consumer level lens for years and wasn’t really happy with the inconsistent performance and always trying to use them at their sweet spot. Because of that I would use my 50mm f/1:4D for sharpness and consisted output. Needless to say, prime lenses are always great, but sometime you need some versatility, so I decided to see what all the buzz was all about and check out a pro grade lenses - the 24-70mm f/2:8 was my first step. I can honestly say this lens is really good. It’s not the sharpest of the Nikon line-up but its is very sharp and very consistent throughout it’s zoom and f-stop range. I can now confidently use a zoom lens without worrying about a sweet spots – it’s all sweet. Yes it’s pricey and a bit heavy, but if your photos matter to you and you can only afford one really good zoom lens, this is a good recommendation. I’m very happy with it. Yes, it doesn’t have VR, but it’s not an issue for me.
April 4, 2011
Best lens I ever had. And I'm talking about a long career in photography.
March 17, 2011
The Heart and Soul of my Gear
I have been a Nikon Pro for more years then I care to admit. My first Nikon Body was an "F2" that I bought used in 1973. Although I no longer have the "F2" I do still have the 50mm lens that was attached to it at the time. Over the years I have improved my camera body many times going through F3, F4 and F5 before I made the leap to digital. Today I shoot my two year old D3X and my D3, and I still use lenses that I picked up from my film days. However, I bought the 24-70mm f/2.8G ED last year and it has become my go to lens for most of my work. As a predominately fine art landscape photographer these days, this lens works for almost every shot I take. At 24mm I am wide enough to get a good look at the panorama I'm shooting and in most cases when I do change down to say my 20mm the difference is almost not worth the effort. At 70mm I get just enough boost from the 50mm 1:1 world that I am really happy with the results. When you add to this lens the fact that it is super fast across all focal lengths, you have an amazing product. The clarity and brightness of my shots with this lens always thrills me. Last but not least is how great this lens does in low light situations. All in all this lens should be a part of every pros lens bag.
March 4, 2011
Wow!!!
Awesome Mid-range lens. Great for portrait and all around lens. Fast focus and sharp. Loving it. Go get it. This lens complete my Duo lens: 10-24mm & 70-200mm. Now it's my Trio-Set. But, I also carry the small 50mm f1.4 too.
March 2, 2011
excellent
just got this lens. This thing it fantastic. I got it with the sb-900 and experimenting with protraits. I have to say the mixture is great. I'm shooting with a d80 right now. I hope in a year I can get the d700 or maybe the d800 if it comes out by then. I took this picture with lens using the sb-900 remote to the side. Nikon user for life.
February 28, 2011
nikon 24-70 2.8
finally broke down and got a 24-70. id put it off a long time bc i had other midrange zooms. after alot of use, they all broke so i was at a dilema . so i broke down and got it. and now i am honestly regretting that i didnt get it a long time ago. in comparison, i have a 50 1.8, and a 85 1.4, and thus far, all my photos at 2.8 are better than my other at f4. Af speed is almost equal to my 85, but significantly quieter. weight, it is a little heavy, but i am use to carrying a 70-200 also, so it isnt that bad. build quality is awesome. lens feels solid. lens hood is a little tricky to get on and off, but once on, its not going anywhere. overall so far i am extremely pleased with its performance. especially after doing a side by side comparrison with my 50 and 85. if you have the money, just do it, you wont regret.
February 16, 2011
Amazing
Amazing lens. Great Quality, does everything I need it to do.
Other then the price its simple PERFECT!
January 28, 2011
A lens for a lifetime of use
Big and heavy for a short/mid zoom but this lens is razor sharp. The first images I viewed were astonishing. Built solid with large control barrels. It has the typical smoothness of Nikkor controls. It may seem initally expensive but you only need to buy it once for a lifetime of shooting.
January 2, 2011
Excellent Optics, Durability and feel
After reading all the great reviews on this lens I finally went for it. Having also the 14~24 I now have what I consider two of the best lens Nikon makes that cover that range, Fixed or otherwise. Since I prefer the wider ranges this lens is a wonderful addition to my bag. Some say the lens is heavy but I do not find it to be and I am very happy with the lens and it performs exceptionally well. It is a jewel.
- The lens is worth the price.
November 10, 2010
Excellent Buy!!!
I was looking for a wide-angle lens and wanted something with flexibility. After reading the reviews I decided to take the plunge. All I can say is what a great lens. Heavy, big, but the results are spectacular. I join those who say this is now their main lens for shooting. Works very well in low light situations. I would have liked to have more of a wide-angle, but this is good enough and works well for many situations. This is a safe buy in my book and a must have.
November 1, 2010
Excellent High Performance Lens
The 24-70 f 2.8 is a great addition to my 14-24 f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8 lens. It is very sharp, quiet and just feels robust, like it will last forever!
October 27, 2010
Great Lens! Thrilled to have it in my bag!
I love this lens, I primarily shoot horses and dogs and I am in dusty environments a lot. This lens has been solid and has produced high quality, sharp images for me. It's only one of two I carry in my bag, the other in the Nikkor f/2.8 80mm - 200mm. For the most part, they are all I need. It's worth the investment.
October 17, 2010
Great Professional Lens
This lens is a must have for Wedding Photographers. Its like cheating. I was hesitant to switch to this lens because I had a bad experience from Sigmas highest grade midrange zoom and was happy with my bag full of Nikkor primes in the wide to short tele range. This lens is as sharp or sharper than most of my prime lenses in this ragne and the colors it produces are rich and vibrant. Last week I shot an entire wedding with this lens while my assistant shot with the 80-200 f/2.8 ED and 105 macro on my other D700 body. If you are going to be shooting all day, and you can afford it, its worth it.
October 8, 2010
My 2nd best fast zoom lens...
My second favorite fast zoom lens in terms of image quality, but first for usage. After using the 14-24, nothing else seems to be as sharp. But for the range, I love this lens. One thing I noticed when working out in the fields is that dust seem to collect in between the barrel’s opening (near the front). It was not too dusty then, but I had some gritty feeling while zooming the lens, mostly in one end though. After the trip and some indoor usage, the grinding seem to have gone. Overall, very nice lens.
September 27, 2010
only lens used
I purchased a D300s ... and this lens. It is perfect for all of my needs. Next lens will be either the 14-24, or the 70-200.
September 22, 2010
Very fine lens
This is truly an excellent lens. It is very sharp, and the large aperture – compared to many zoom lenses— is a real plus in low light situations. This is my main lens. If I have to carry just one lens, this is the one I choose. I have used it in situations ranging from general shots at basketball games, to car shows and family pictures. It’s always nice to know that if a picture needs copping, this lens will not be the limiting factor.
As many have reported, this is a heavy lens. That’s the price you pay for a lot of glass. The result is superb pictures. I use a good, load distributing neck strap on my D300. That helps a lot.
I have only experienced a couple small negatives with this lens. I have noticed a tiny bit of the gold flakey material that some people have reported, but it has not been a problem. Sometimes the zoom seems a bit tight, but again it’s not a problem.
I feel this is the best lens I have ever owned – most of which have been Nikons.
August 19, 2010
Workhorse lens
This lens is just about perfect. It's big--but who cares when it gives the ability to shoot sharp in low light?
August 14, 2010
24X70
a great lens, well balanced, crystal clear sharpness, fast lens. A great lens to have in your bag
August 8, 2010
Superb Lens
I purchased this lens for my D700. I use it for general purposes, landscape and people photography. Of many Nikkor lenses, this is the best I have owned. It is tack-sharp and focuses quickly. Wide open it gives great background blurr. The detail in landscape images is outstanding. My only gripe is the size and weight, but that's the price of this quality glass.
August 7, 2010
Superb
Excellent, sharp, fast perfect lens for actions sports in close, in all lightiing conditions. Durable, excellent zoom, works in all conditions.
It is nearly impossible to fault this lens.
I use this on a D3. I've been using it for about a year and a half.
August 5, 2010
The best standard professional zoom lens
This is the most common professional lens that I use for everything! This is the first lens everyone should buy when buying a professional dslr! If you can afford it, it's well worth it! If you can only choose one lens this is the one you should get!
August 4, 2010
Big, Bulky, and Right on
This was the !st lens I bought when I moved up to full frame along with the 14-24 mm Ultrawide Zoom. A big chunk of money in one day and a couple big lenses to boot. Now I had the cake and I could eat it too if I so wished. The lens is quite large and looks even bigger with the supplied hood. I actually had to let some people I photographed with it, look through the viewfinder so they were not under the impression I was zooming super close. It's intimidating but it puts out and once you calmed the nerves of your subjects it shuts them up as well. The pictures I have taken with it are all good if not great but when shooting people I can see the aprehension unless I let them see for themselves the preview on my LCD to lighten them up. Big lenses seem to make ordinary folks quiver so I don't use it for that purpose though I really do like this lens. It's crystal clear at all apetures and setting from 24mm to 70mm and it really fits the gap intended knowing well the 70mm to 200mm was going to be my next purchase. In a strange way I wish the lens were more compact similar to other lenses in it's class but then I would wonder about the glass. This is serious glass, no doubt, just more than it looks ironically.
August 2, 2010
Great Lens
I use this for most outings. I use it for panoramas, portraits and landscapes. It focuses close as is great for flowers. I also have used it with a set of extension tubes for macro work.
The only draw back is when using the on board flash, there is a small shadow zone where the top of the lens stops some of the light. Not a big deal since I usually run the SB900.
August 2, 2010
A superb lens! Just wish I had it 20 years ago.
I gave up on my 20-year old Pentax SLR and lenses in early 2010 (after some disappointing landscapes & panoramas in 2009) and switched to a Nikon F6 backed up by a Nikon D700. I bought both the 24-70 f/2.8 (this lens) and the 70-200 f/2.8 VRII, and a 50mm f/1.4G "normal" lens. But the 24-70 has become my "new normal," despite its substantial weight. I scan (or upload) all my photos to a computer, and I am just amazed by the sharpness and lack of distortion that I get with this lens. My hat's off to Nikon.
August 2, 2010
This has become my standard lens.
I bought this lens to take advantage of its speed and mid range zoom. Little did I realize that this would become my standard lens. I shoot with two bodies and this lens never comes off one. It is remarkable sharp, fast to focus and very forgiving across a wide range of f stops and focal lengths. It is so sharp that is allows to crop aggressively to get the effect of a longer lens without giving up very much at all.
It is also rugged. Just back from three weeks in the Mid East and was thrilled that I had this lens in my bag.
August 2, 2010
Stunning!
I replaced a 3rd party 2.8 lens with this Nikkor lens. There is simply no comparison. The Nikkor outperforms any 3rd party lens by leaps and bounds! This lens stays on my camera most of the time.
August 2, 2010
Superb Lens!!!! - Great quality pictures
This is the best investment that I did. The picture's quality is amazing: sharp and and very fast in the autofocus task; and if you know how to take pictures, I mean, manage the light, setup the camera body, the results are superb.
The only thing that I feel Nikon must consider to add, is the VR feature, but it is not a big concern.
August 1, 2010
This being my very first professional lens, I have to say that it has exceeded my expectations. This is one superb lens.
August 1, 2010
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AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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Is this lens (AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED ) fully compatable with the Nikon d5100 camera?
3 months ago
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Marissa
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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yes . it is an afs lens. it will work on your camera.Apr 15, 2012 by
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earl
Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
Location :
Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, this lens is fully compatible with the D5100.Apr 15, 2012 by
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Arkayem
Savannah, GA, USA
Location :
Savannah, GA, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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YesApr 15, 2012 by
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Ric
Loveland, Oh
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Loveland, Oh
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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yes
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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Will the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Lens work with the D700
2 months, 1 week ago
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Jen
Mt Beauty, Victoria, Australia
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Mt Beauty, Victoria, Australia
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes, in fact it is one of the very best lenses with the D700. I shoot with a D3, which has the same sensor as the D700, and about 95% of my shots use this lens. It is extremely sharp and low in distortion.May 8, 2012 by
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Arkayem
Savannah, GA, USA
Location :
Savannah, GA, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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yes very good choiceMay 8, 2012 by
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Anonymous
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Most definitely!May 7, 2012 by
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Ric
Loveland, Oh
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Loveland, Oh
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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I am planning on buying some high end lenses, but I am reading quite a few comments on the Internet about focusing issues and quality control.
Can you comment on this? I'm concerned that there must be a reason these posts are appearing on the Internet.
2 weeks ago
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Curiousnomad
Connecticut, USA
Location :
Connecticut, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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There have been reports of focusing issues with the D800 and a fix is already rumored to exist. I have never heard of a QC problem with high end Nikon glass. I own the 24-70 and it is a very fine lens. I have quite a few Nikon lenses and I have not had a problem with quality. In any case, Nikon stands behind their products, so I would not be concerned.Jul 5, 2012 by
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PhotoGeek
Napa, CA
Location :
Napa, CA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Dont believe all that you read on the interweb, it is a fast sharp well made lens.Answer:
Look through the "ratings and reviews" section above...Contact "Service and Support" in main menu above , ...
Jul 4, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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I bought this lens few weeks ago and I went outside to take pictures in national park, when It was dusty and windy. When I zoom, the dust sometimes get inside and when is there some dirt and I zoom again then it scratch a little bit and I do not know how to get rid of the dirt that is stuck in that place. Hopefully you know what spot do I mean where the small dirt can get. My question is if It damages lens at all or It is minor issue.
Another feature that I noticed is that when I use manual focus ring that I can turn around many times I can. I thought that I cam turn only a quarter of ring. Does it somehow damages lens if i turns it more that the quarter, because when I turn more the limit, there is some resistance but not that significant.
Thank you
I bought this lens few weeks ago and I went outside to take pictures in national park, when It was dusty and windy. When I zoom, the dust sometimes get inside and when is there some dirt and I zoom again then it scratch a little bit and I do not know how to get rid of the dirt that is stuck in that place. Hopefully you know what spot do I mean where the small dirt can get. My question is if It damages lens at all or It is minor issue.
Another feature that I noticed is that when I use manual focus ring that I can turn around many times I can. I thought that I cam turn only a quarter of ring. Does it somehow damages lens if i turns it more that the quarter, because when I turn more the limit, there is some resistance but not that significant.
Thank you
1 year, 2 months ago
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Thomas
Las Vegas
Location :
Las Vegas
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Send it to Nikon for evaluation.Jun 1, 2011 by
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Nicky Nikon
Baltimore, MD
Location :
Baltimore, MD
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
Answer:
get it serviced - if the glass gets scratched its ruined
I currently have a 17-55 on my D300s. I am thinking of getting the 24-70, my question is, is there any sense in getting the 24-70, since the focal length of the 17-55 pretty much is in range with the 24-70?
And since the 24-70 is a FX lens... What is the actual focal length of this lens and a DX body such as a D300s?
Thanks
And since the 24-70 is a FX lens... What is the actual focal length of this lens and a DX body such as a D300s?
Thanks
1 year ago
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Mark
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
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If you already have the 17-55 then I personally wouldnt bother woth the 24-70, however good it may be you will be spending money for an extra 15mm of reach. You may want to consider the 70-200 or similar to add to what you already use.As for the focal lengths, the 24-70 will be a 24-70 on DX, the focal length doesnt change, its the angle of view that changes and if you have not used film or an FX body then I really wouldnt worry about the difference as its going to mean absolutely nothing to you, just use a lens that does what you want it to.
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Mark, it depends on your shooting profile and if you have other lens beyond 55. While initially the ranges seem similar their not. Because of the DX crop factor (1.522x). Actually the FX 24-70 on your DX camera would be actually 36-106. I suggest reviewing the metadata from your pictures to see what your shooting profile is (ie the focal range of the majority of your shots). Also recommend checking out Nikon's lens simulator so you can see the diffrence between the two lens. http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/simulator/Lastly, these are both great lens with the exception that one was made for DX cameras and the other for FX cameras. I own the 24-70 and its great for everyday.
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AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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will this lens work on a nikon 4004S (vintage 1989) and if so what features would not work?
11 months ago
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Bernie
NY
Location :
NY
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
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I dont believe this camera is listed even under the "Archived" section on site.I would contact "Service and Support" in main menu
Jul 6, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes, the lens is compatible with the Nikon 4004s.10 months ago
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Bob G
California
Location :
California
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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No.Answer:
This lens is not compatible with any of our teleconverters.9 months ago
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Vitalik
Age: 35-44
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AF-S Lens Required for AutofocusCompatible Lenses
AF-S, AF-I: All Functions Supported
AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
IX NIKKOR Lenses Cannot be Used
Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster
Other AF NIKKOR (Excluding lenses for F3AF): All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus
Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and some Shooting Modes
this is list of compatible lenses and requirements...
Jul 5, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
Yes.
Maybe I just can't see it, but I do not see the Minimum focus distance listed in the tech specs.
That is a very integral part of my shopping for a lens.
What is the Minimum FOCUS DISTANCE of the Nikkor AF-S 24-70 F2.8 VR????
That is a very integral part of my shopping for a lens.
What is the Minimum FOCUS DISTANCE of the Nikkor AF-S 24-70 F2.8 VR????
8 months ago
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Anonymous
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tech specs say 1.2 ft.Jul 5, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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The minimum focus distance is 1.2ft / 0.38m.6 months ago
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Anonymous
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Here is lenses listed for your camera D5000AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus
Compatible Lenses AF NIKKOR for F3AF not Supported
AF-S, AF-I: All Functions Supported
AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
IX NIKKOR Lenses Cannot be Used
Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster
Other AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus
Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except some Shooting Modes
Jul 5, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
Yes it will work (will autofocus) because this lens has a focus motor
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