Product Description

Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:Nikon D-Type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes;Internal Focus (IF) design for smoother focusing and great body balance;2 Aspherical lens element for low distortion;G Type DX Nikkor is designed exclusively for use with Nikon SLR models where aperture is controlled from body;2 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration;Exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation;New cosmetic design;VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops faster at 120mm;Rounded diaphragm to make out-of-focus elements appear more natural;First Nikon wide-angle zoom lens with Vibration Reduction (VR);Compact and lightweight.

Product Details

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: B00009VQG6
• Dimensions: 4.50" h x 4.50" w x 8.10" l, 1.27 pounds

Features

• G Type DX Nikkor is intended exclusively for NIKON SLRs where aperture is controlled from body
• 24-120mm Focal Length
• Maximum Aperture - f/3.5 - 5.6
• Minimum F Stop - f/22 - 36
• Silent Wave Motor enables ultra high speed, accurate and super quiet autofocus operation

Customer Reviews

better than reputed
This lens gets an unfair bad rap from a lot of amateur snobs and pro-wanna-be's.

After reading all the mixed reviews, I figured at the price it would be a reasonable stopgap while waiting for an 18-200VR. So far I've been more than satisfied with this lens. I get good contrast, and sharp images through the middle 80% of its range. Contrary to some of the negative reviews I've read, focus is reasonably fast, and more than adequate for action sports in good light. Granted it's not a low light lens. I have other lenses for this purpose, but cost me over $900. each and don't have the versatility of this lens.

I finally did receive my 18-200VR, and have to admit it is an improvement due to the added range, but light gathering is comparable, and within the 24-120's range, the two function with about the same results. Overall, average quality of shots taken with both lenses is about the same.

Having said that, even with the 18-200 VR, I still have to use my 85mm 1.4 and 80-200 f/2.8 for shots where extra aperture or sharpness are needed.

In summary, if you plan on having a couple spcialty prime lenses and one multi-purpose zoom, then either the 24-120 or the 18-200 will do as a great walk around lens. Unless you're only going to buy one lens for the life of your camera, why spend the extra money on the latter?

My lens is sharp.
I purchased this lens after trying it by making a series of handheld test images and going home and analysing the results. On my D70, this lens is sharp. Not as sharp as my 105 MicroNikkor VR, but that lens is a tack sharp prime macro. It also has incredible color contrast. It is every bit as sharp as the 18-70 kit lens, and it has the great advantage of the VR technology that lets you shoot handheld in almost every situation. I recently took this lens and my 12-24 dx Nikkor to Cabo and got some fine shots, even at night. I took only 2 lenses because of the airport/customs hassle. That is what these new great lenses are about. Major focal length coverages, VR technology that makes the fast/slow lens issue irrelevent. Glass that is engineered for sharpness and contrast at all focal lengths. Pop one or 2 lenses in a bag and you can shoot just about anything. Nikon is revolutionizing digital photography.

Very soft lens.
I was first in line to buy this lens when it first came out. It is a very convenient lens for everyday shooting. However, I was extremely disappointed with how soft the lens is. The center of the frame can be sharp, but there is a rapid falloff to softness in the corners. I wish Nikon would update this useful zoom with better optics. Their 18-200 VR is a great lens for DX sensors, but this one for full-frame cameras isn't worth bothering with.