Nikon Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Lens Review

Focal Length 70mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Mount Nikon F
Stabilization No
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 898 g
AF Type Autofocus
Lens Type Wide-Angle
Nikon Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Lens lens
67.9 Overall Score

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 45.1
Bokeh 58.7
Build 59
Macro 52
Optical 89.3
Aperture 52.5
Versatility 37.7
Social Proof 98.7
Stabilization 35.2

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong optical (87th percentile) 99th

Cons

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Wide-Angle
Focal Length Min 70
Focal Length Max 70
Elements 15
Groups 11

Aperture

Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/22
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9

Build

Mount Nikon F
Format Full-Frame
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs
Filter Thread 77

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Autofocus
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 380
Max Magnification 1:3.7

Value & Pricing

Price History

$1,400 $1,500 $1,600 $1,700 Feb 18Feb 20Feb 28Mar 2 $1,597

vs Competition

Spec Nikon Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Lens Meike Meike 55mm F1.8 Pro Full Frame AF STM Lens High Viltrox VILTROX 35mm F1.7 Lens, X Mount 35mm F1.7 Auto Nikon Nikon S-Line Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens Panasonic Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II Fujifilm VILTROX 25mm F1.7 f/1.7 AF Lens for Fuji X Mount,
Focal Length 70mm 55mm 35mm 35mm 14-140mm 25mm
Max Aperture f/2.8 f/1.8 f/1.7 f/1.8 f/3.5 f/1.7
Mount Nikon F Sony E Fujifilm X Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds Fujifilm X
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed true false false false false false
Weight (g) 898 201 301 371 27 400
AF Type Autofocus STM STM STM STM
Lens Type Wide-Angle Zoom Telephoto