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Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED IF Autofocus DX Nikkor Zoom Lens | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $877.95
New (10) Used (4)
Avg. Customer Rating:  29 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 2
Maximum Focal Length: 24
Minimum Focal Length: 12
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 4.5 x 4.5
MPN: 2144
Model: 2144
UPC: 018208021444
EAN: 0018208021444
ASIN: B000092M1T
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12-24mm autofocus zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture for Nikon digital SLR cameras | | • | 2 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements and 3 aspherical lens elements for superior optics | | • | D-type design provides precise distant information for flash and ambient light exposure | | • | Rounded diaphragm makes out-of-focus elements appear natural; 11.8-inch close focus distance | | • | Measures 3.2 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches long; weighs 1.07 pounds; 5-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy a wider angle of view with the Nikon 12-24mm autofocus zoom lens, which is optimized for Nikon digital SLR cameras. The lens offers such features as a 2x zoom ratio, an exclusive Silent Wave Monitor that allows for accurate and quiet high-speed autofocusing, two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration, and three aspherical lens elements for low distortion. Nikon's D-type design, meanwhile, provides precise distant information for the flash and ambient light exposure processes. Perhaps the nicest feature, however, is the small image circle--the size of the image that's projected by the lens onto the sensor--which produces an optimal image from the center to the edge to the corner. Other details include a variable angle of view from 99 degrees (at 12mm) to 61 degrees (at 24mm), a rounded diaphragm that makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural, and an 11.8-inch close focus distance throughout the zoom range. All Nikon lenses carry a five-year warranty. - Focal length: 12-24mm
- Maximum aperture: f/4
- Picture angle (Nikon digital SLR): 99 to 61 degrees
- Lens construction: 11 elements in 7 groups
- Lens drive: Silent Wave Monitor
- Extra-Low Dispersion (ESD) lens: 2 elements
- Aspherical lens: 3 elements
- Focusing: Internal Focusing (IF) type
- Minimum shooting distance: 11.8 inches
- Maximum reproduction ratio: 1:8.3
- Minimum F stop: 22
- Aperture blades: 7 (rounded)
- Lens hood: HB-23 (included)
- Filter size: 77mm
- Included accessories: HB-23 hood, 77mm lens cap, rear cap
- Dimensions: 3.2 inches in diameter, 3.5 inches long
- Weight: 1.07 pounds
Product Description
This superb zoom lens is especially designed for the NIKON D-Series digital SLR cameras. Its advanced design enables a combination of wider angle-of-view with optical characteristics optimized for Nikon digital SLR camera sensors Internal Focus ( IF ) design M/A mode enables instant switching from autofocus to manual Nikon D-type design provides precise distance information for flash & ambient light exposure processes 11.8 close focusing distance throughout zoom range 77mm filter size Dimensions - 3.5L x 3.2D
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 Pricey and not worth it August 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an excellent lens. Well-built and sharp. HOWEVER, so is the Tokina version at half the price. I tested both and couldn't tell the difference in the images. Used the other $500 for something else.
 Excelent purchase April 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was hesitating between the sigma 10-24mm and this lens. There is a big difference in price but after reading all the Amazon reviews and some more I decided to go for the Nikon. I own a Nikon D200 and have the 18-200mm VR lens, the 80-400mm Nikon VR lens and the Sigma 105mm macro lens. Talking about optics I can not complain about the sigma macro lens but talking about look and performans I really prefer Nikon lenses. This wideangle zoom lens I consider was the lens I was missing to have a complete set of shooting options. It feels good, looks good and most important of all it performs outstanding.
Crazy Good DX Wide Angle March 7, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
A friend suggested I get this wide angle lens for my D40. At first I was reluctant because of the price. I'm glad I took his advice however. I've taken about 600 shots on this lens so far, and every one of them is clean. Zero blurry or fuzzy or vignetted shots.
The color is excellent, and 12mm is wide enough to have some serious wide angle fun. The lens has not gotten in the way of taking crazy shots.
Worth every penny March 3, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This lens is the best!!!! It is definitely worth the money. I'm relatively new to digital SLR, but I do interior design and mural painting and have to do all my own photography, marketing, advetising, etc. I used this lens on the D80 and my photos will stand up to any professional. I can use them enlarged for portfolio work, brochures and anything else. The lens takes incredible wide angle shots with no distortion at the edges. Even with my limited camera knowledge and auto settings, I'm amazed at the quality every time I use it.
Excellent Lens but it's not worth $920 February 5, 2008
10 out of 14 found this review helpful
I bought this lens from B&H two weeks ago. I returned it yesterday.
First off, the lens is not cheap. $920, as of today, seems to be the best price around for the USA model. For $920 you get a plastic body, F4, and a lens that performs it's best at the long end.
I used to own a consumer grade 18-200. The 12-24's plastic body somehow feels "better" than the plastic on the consumer grade lenses. The zoom ring has two nice solid clicks at 12 and 24. The focus ring is not bad either...much better than the 18-200 focus ring which for some reason I always thought was going to snap one day.
This is a wide angle lens so 2.8 is really not an issue but F4 for $920 is pushing it especially considering the competitors are almost 50% less.
I don't know about you but I bought the lens to go ultrawide. I already have a 17-55 so I was hoping the 12-24 to perform quite well at 12mm. Center sharpness at 12mm is excellent. The corners at 12mm really do look soft when you view your images at 100%. You can help the situation by stopping down to f8 but I would really like to shoot this lens wide open. I took this lens to Liberty State Park and I also shot a birthday party with it. My prints look great. Center sharpness is excellent and the colors seem to jump out at you. I never found CA's to be a problem. at 12mm in certain images, I can see them. This lens will also flare when you have the sun shining directly at you. Oddly, I took a picture of my car with the sun all the way in the corner and it didn't even make it into the scene and I got some nasty flare on the opposite corner in the shadows of my car front bumper.
I'm not a pro only a well-seasoned hobbyist so money is a major issue as I don't have lots of opportunities to make money with my equipment. If you are not making money off of your equipment, I would say skip this lens and go with the Tokina which a lot of people seem to buy or the Sigma if you want to really go ultrawide. 10mm and 12mm is a HUGE difference. I plan on going this route.
This lens has the gold ring so it is considered a pro lens. It just does not have the feel of the Nikon 17-55, my 70-200 or my 35-70. Usually with most of my purchases I never look back. For some reason, I always regretted this lens since the day I bought it. My reason was price/performance ratio. This is why I sold it.
Regarding re-sale value, Nikon lenses will hold more value compared to off brands. But with the introduction of the FX sensor, I don't know what the future of the DX sensor will be. 10 years from now will this lens be worth even $700? I think most pro's have dumped this lens for a D3 and 14-24.
These are all things to consider before making this specific purchase.
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