Nikon NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4 S 24mm
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Come è cambiata l'opinione dei proprietari nel tempo
EsclusivaIn base a quando i clienti hanno effettivamente scritto le recensioni, per vedere se gli elogi iniziali sono durati.
- Q2 202696/100
Reviewers in Q2 2026 overwhelmingly praise this Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 lens for its sharpness, versatile zoom range, and solid build. Many call it their most-used or only lens.
- Sharpness and image quality widely praised; described as 'crystal clear' and 'very sharp.'
- Versatile zoom range (24-120mm) covers landscapes, general use, and near-macro compositions.
- Often replaces other lenses; called a 'do-everything' lens and easy recommendation for Z system.
- Works well on multiple bodies (Z7II, Z9, Z6II) and with FTZ adapter on DSLR.
- Q1 202687/100
Buyers praise the lens as sharp, versatile, and a great value. A few note corner softness at 24mm and sample variability with chromatic aberration.
- Excellent sharpness and image quality across most of the zoom range. Many call it a favorite lens.
- Versatile 24-120mm range makes it an ideal all-in-one travel and everyday lens.
- Solid build, lightweight, fast autofocus, and useful customizable ring.
- Two reports of corner softness at 24mm and sample variation with heavy chromatic aberration.
- Q4 202580/100
Reviewers praised sharpness, fast autofocus, beautiful bokeh, and value; one noted missing stabilizer.
- Sharp, fast autofocus, high optical quality for professional results.
- Great value, versatile for travel and portraits.
- Missing stabilizer despite product claims; otherwise good build.
- Fast delivery, authentic product, safe purchase.
- Q3 202583/100
Buyers praise the lens for its versatile zoom range, sharp image quality, and suitability for travel and everyday photography.
- Wide focal range covers landscapes to telephoto, ideal for travel.
- Image quality is sharp with good contrast across the zoom range.
- Build feels solid yet lightweight, complements mirrorless cameras.
- Autofocus is fast and reliable; built-in VR aids handheld shots.
- Q2 202580/100
Buyers praise the lens for excellent image quality, versatile zoom range, and solid build. Some find it heavy and expensive, but worth the trade-off.
- Excellent image quality with sharpness, micro-contrast, and good low-light performance.
- Lens is heavy; some find it a worthwhile trade-off for quality and versatility.
- Versatile zoom range covers wide-angle to telephoto for various shooting scenarios.
- Solid build quality with effective vibration reduction and weather sealing.
- Q1 202583/100
Buyers praise sharpness and versatility for travel/landscape, though some note softness at longer focal lengths and desire a faster aperture.
- Exceptional sharpness, especially at wide-angle and stopped down; rivals more expensive zooms.
- Ideal lightweight travel lens; replaces heavier f/2.8 zooms without sacrificing image quality.
- Sharp corner-to-corner at wide end, but softer in the 70-120mm range; sharpness varies by focal length.
- f/4 maximum aperture is limiting; users wish for a faster f-stop for low-light or subject isolation.
- Q3 202498/100
Q3 2024 reviews highly praise the lens for sharpness, lightweight design, and versatility, especially as a walk-around lens with the Z series.
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality, even at f/4, noted in all reviews.
- Lightweight and compact design, making it ideal for spontaneous and all-day photography.
- Versatile zoom range and good value for moderate budgets, particularly with Z f body.
- Quick delivery and perfect condition upon arrival, with no defects or quality issues reported.
- Q1 202483/100
Buyers praise the lens for its sharpness, versatility, and value; a few note significant vignetting issues.
- Sharp throughout zoom range and at wide apertures, matching prime quality.
- Versatile for travel, street, and landscapes; replaces multiple lenses.
- Excellent value for the Z mount system, often called a bargain.
- Vignetting is severe in studio use, detracting from quality.
- Q4 202386/100
Buyers find this lens sharp, versatile, and an excellent upgrade over alternatives; one user reported an issue with the seller's warranty region.
- Sharpness and image quality highly praised across reviews.
- Versatile zoom range and close focus capability appreciated for various uses.
- Well-regarded as a constant f/4 lens; ideal for events, travel, and video.
- One buyer warns about verifying seller for Canadian warranty; implies possible grey market.
- Q3 202396/100
Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the lens as sharp, versatile, and an excellent all-purpose walkaround zoom for Nikon Z cameras, often replacing their previous F-mount lenses.
- Highly sharp image quality and excellent color rendition.
- Versatile 24-120mm range ideal for travel, portraits, and general use.
- Fast, quiet autofocus and solid build quality with weather sealing.
- No lens vibration reduction, but in-body stabilization compensates well.
- Q2 202377/100
Buyers praised its sharpness, versatile range, and constant f4 aperture, though a few noted lack of VR and a lens rotation issue.
- Sharp, clear images with constant f4 and close focusing capabilities.
- Versatile focal range, but some wanted VR for longer focal lengths.
- Lens rotation at the end range can disturb filter alignment.
- Zoom mechanism can fail after rough use; repair service is efficient.
- Q1 2023100/100
Buyers in Q1 2023 praised the lens as an excellent all-rounder with superb sharpness, improved flare handling, and a versatile 24-120mm range.
- Excellent image quality with superb sharpness across the zoom range.
- Versatile focal length, serving as a go-to for various photography jobs.
- Improved lens flare performance compared to older models.
- Lightweight and well-balanced on Nikon mirrorless bodies.
- Q4 202297/100
Reviewers praise this lens as optically superior to F-mount and earlier versions, highlighting its versatility, light weight, and fast autofocus for various subjects.
- Highly versatile focal range adapts to different shooting styles and scenarios.
- Optically excellent and light, making it a go-to daily lens.
- Fast, accurate autofocus works well even in studio and location.
- Versatile lens but does not replace a fast prime like the 85mm f/1.4.
- Q3 202282/100
Buyers praise sharpness, versatility, and build quality; a few note variable sharpness and lens creep, but overall it's a strong all-purpose zoom.
- Sharp, versatile lens; excellent for landscapes, portraits, and travel.
- Some users report inconsistent sharpness or pre-bokeh at edges.
- Lens barrel extends noticeably while zooming (trombone effect), seen as cheap-looking.
- Lacks VR and is slow at f/4, noted as a drawback by some.
- Q2 202288/100
Buyers praise the lens for exceptional sharpness, useful zoom range, and quick focusing as a walk-around upgrade from the 24-70 f/4. A few note stiff zoom ring.
- Extremely sharp corner to corner; rivals Z 24-70 2.8 in clarity.
- Versatile 24-120mm range replaces need for multiple lenses for most work.
- Fast autofocus and solid build quality (S-line) praised.
- Several users report initial zoom ring stiffness; some expect break-in period.
- Q1 202282/100
Buyers are highly satisfied with this lens, praising its sharpness, versatile zoom range, fast autofocus, and close-focus capability. One reported receiving no camera.
- Sharp image quality and excellent sun stars
- Versatile 24-120mm zoom range and extra reach
- Fast and quiet autofocus performance
- One order missing the lens; unable to review
- Q2 2021100/100
Buyers in Q2 2021 praise the lens for sharpness, contrast, and VR. They find the zoom range very useful for various subjects.
- Sharp image quality with great contrast.
- VR function helps steady hands for handheld shots.
- Versatile zoom range ideal for landscapes, group photos, and travel.
- Barrel distortion visible in viewfinder but auto-corrected on digital.
- Q3 202088/100
Buyers praised the lens as sharp with great contrast and color, ideal for travel and everyday use. Refurbished units performed like new.
- Sharp image quality and excellent contrast.
- Great color reproduction and accurate autofocus.
- Versatile focal range for travel and daily shooting.
- Refurbished condition indistinguishable from new.
- Q2 202098/100
The Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens was highly praised in Q2 2020 as a versatile, sharp all-around performer for the D750, ideal for events and landscapes.
- Excellent all-around lens for events and landscapes, complements 70-200mm.
- Sharp, colorful, quick to focus; appears like new as refurbished.
- Occasional lack of clarity at maximum range for detail work.
- One buyer cancelled trip due to COVID-19, could not test lens fully.
- Q4 201990/100
Reviewers praise this lens as a versatile, go-to choice for various photography types, with high satisfaction for refurbished condition and multi-camera use.
- Highly versatile for multiple photography styles, from studio to aerial.
- Excellent refurbished condition, performing as expected with sharpness and smooth operation.
- True zoom lens, appreciated for multi-camera shoots with Nikon D800s.
- Not as sharp as prime lenses, but acceptable for casual use.
- Q3 201964/100
Reviewers praise the lens for its versatility, sharpness, and build quality, but note severe distortion at wide angles and reliability concerns with a refurbished unit.
- Great for travel and general use, with excellent zoom range, constant f4, and sharp images.
- Durable build; survived a drop on rocks and continued to function perfectly.
- Shocking distortion at 24mm, significant even up to 50mm, making it nearly unusable for straight lines.
- One refurbished unit was a lemon and became a paperweight just out of warranty.
- Q1 201967/100
Buyers praised its versatility and quality as a kit lens, with one noting it performed equal to a new lens. Another found it sharp outdoors but soft indoors and slow to focus on fast subjects.
- Great outdoor lens; sharp in bright light, versatile for walk-around use.
- Worried initially about softness, but improved with technique; slower focus on moving subjects.
- Appears and works like a new lens, indistinguishable from new purchases.
- Q4 201872/100
Buyers praised the lens as versatile, lightweight, and a good value, especially for travel or as a daily lens. A few reported focus issues and packaging disappointments.
- Highly versatile lens for Nikon D750, D610, D3, D500; great for travel, portraits, weddings.
- Good value for money, especially refurbished; saves nearly 50% compared to new.
- Lightweight and portable, but slower f/4 aperture noted as a wish for faster speed.
- Focus shifts back and forth sometimes for no reason on refurbished unit.
- Q3 201867/100
Buyers praised sharpness and versatility for portraits and landscapes, but one gray market warning and a missing rating lowered sentiment.
- Sharp across focal range, good for portraits and landscapes.
- Refurbished lens appears new and works perfectly.
- One buyer received a gray market lens without a warranty.
- Trust in seller is important; B&H Photo is recommended.
- Q2 2018100/100
Buyers praise this lens for its versatile zoom range, consistent f/4 aperture, sharpness, and solid Nikon build quality, ideal for travel.
- Versatile zoom range suitable for travel and general use.
- Consistent f/4 aperture throughout zoom range, unlike variable aperture lenses.
- Wire-sharp image quality with accurate color and low distortion.
- Solid, durable build with pleasing aesthetics.
- Q1 201891/100
Buyers praised the lens as excellent for general use, sharp, and a great value. Some noted minor vignetting at 24mm but found it fixable.
- Sharp images and good low-light performance with f4 aperture.
- Excellent general-purpose lens, well-balanced on D850 and D610.
- Great value, especially for refurbished units.
- Minor vignetting at 24mm, easily correctable in post.
- Q2 201767/100
Reviews from Q2 2017 were mixed, with praise for versatility and sharpness, but criticism for vignetting, distortion, and price.
- Versatile zoom range praised, but with heavy distortion and vignetting noted.
- Good build quality, autofocus speed, and sharpness for event photography.
- Excessive vignetting on FX bodies, questioned suitability for full-frame use.
- Price considered high for quality; value improved when bought in kit or refurbished.
- Q1 201794/100
Buyers love this lens as a versatile, sharp workhorse for landscapes and everyday use, praising its range and image quality near the 24-70mm f/2.8.
- Excellent sharpness and contrast, especially for landscapes.
- Great all-around zoom range, replaces multiple primes.
- Perfect complement to other lenses for field work.
- Bokeh not great, but acceptable for an f/4 zoom.
- Q4 201688/100
Buyers praised the lens's versatility, value, and VR; one reviewer explicitly preferred it over the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 after experiencing that lens's zoom failure.
- Excellent value for money compared to the more expensive 24-70mm f/2.8.
- VR system effectively allows hand-held shooting at slow shutter speeds.
- Sharpness and autofocus are very good across the zoom range for a multipurpose lens.
- Bokeh is mediocre; best sharpness achieved at f/5.6 rather than wide open.
- Q3 201695/100
Overwhelmingly positive reviews praise the lens for sharpness, versatile focal range, and quick autofocus, noting it's an excellent walk-around lens for full-frame cameras.
- Sharpness and image quality are consistently lauded, with many calling photos 'amazing'.
- Versatile 24-120mm focal range makes it ideal as a walk-around or travel lens.
- Fast and accurate autofocus performance, even wide open.
- Some note heavy weight and expensive 77mm filters as drawbacks despite overall satisfaction.
- Q2 201677/100
Buyers praised the lens for sharpness, color, and fast autofocus, but noted corner distortion at 24mm as a drawback.
- Excellent sharpness, colors, and fast low-light autofocus for versatile use.
- Distortion at 24mm corners, correctable in post, but unexpected at this price.
- Versatile 24-120mm range with f4 speed ideal for all subjects.
- VR helps a lot. Lens so good, some buy twice after wearing one out.
- Q3 201571/100
Buyers praised the lens for its versatility, sharpness, VR, and value, but noted distortions and poor bokeh as drawbacks.
- Versatile walk-around lens with great range and sharpness at f/4, VR effective.
- Distortion at 24mm; fixable in Lightroom but requires post-processing.
- Bokeh can be cringe-worthy against bright backgrounds.
- Focus quality and sharpness inferior to DX 18-200 for some users.
- Q2 201590/100
Buyers praised the lens for its sharpness, light weight, bokeh, and versatility. One reviewer called it a long-term favorite on their D800E.
- Sharp image quality and nice bokeh
- Light weight compared to other mid-range zooms
- Versatile 24-120mm focal length for everyday use
- Preferred lens that often stays on the camera
- Q1 2015100/100
All five reviews express high satisfaction, praising image quality, versatility, sharpness, and build. Users recommend it as a walk-around lens.
- Excellent image quality: sharp, vivid colors, good contrast.
- Versatile all-purpose lens for landscapes, family, travel.
- Fast and accurate autofocus, convenient VR.
- Impressive bokeh and smooth rendering.
- Q4 2014100/100
All three reviewers are highly satisfied, praising the lens for landscape photography, versatility, and image quality compared to alternatives.
- Excellent for landscape photography with ideal focal length range and optical quality.
- Versatile zoom lens, good for travel as a single lens, with 24-120mm range.
- Outperforms Canon 24-105L and offers sharpness across various settings.
- Sharpness drops at 120mm f/22; use f/5.6-8 for best results.
- Q3 201467/100
Buyers praised the lens for versatility and constant f/4 aperture but reported stiff zoom ring, fading markings, and occasional autofocus failures.
- Versatile zoom range ideal for travel and full-frame cameras.
- Zoom ring stiff and could cause involuntary lens extension when carrying.
- Markings (brand, model, numbers) fade quickly with use.
- Autofocus failure under normal conditions reported by a long-time Nikon user.
Basato su 300 recensioni dei clienti datate, raggruppate per trimestre solare. L'analisi per periodo è in inglese.
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Prestazioni
Scheda tecnica
Specifiche tecniche complete
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 120 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coat, Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 350 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.56 |
Rispetto alla concorrenza
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4 S 24mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-120mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Fuji X | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 630 | 615 | 92 | 655 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | HLA | VXD linear motor | linear motor | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4 S 24mm | 54.8 | 28.4 | 57.6 | 61.5 | 91.2 | 24.6 | 44.4 | 93.3 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.8 | 84.6 | 58.7 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.2 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.4 | 54.8 | 22.9 | 95.9 | 84 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.8 | 33.3 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.7 | 35.3 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.5 |