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Pros Pros
  • Minimal distortion and effective chromatic aberration control
  • Exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness and image quality
  • Sturdy, professional-grade build quality
  • Fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance
  • Weather sealing for harsh conditions
Cons Cons
  • Large, heavy, and front-heavy design
  • Inability to use standard front-mounted filters
  • High retail price
  • Susceptibility to lens flare
  • Vulnerable protruding front element

Launch price Launch price $1,799.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 14-24mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon F · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 27.4 cm (0.15x)
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 1000g (2 lb 3.3 oz) · 98 x 131.5 mm (3.86 x 5.18 in)

Announcement date Announcement date August 23, 2007
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,799.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 14
Groups Groups 11

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 14mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 24mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 114° - 84°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ultrasonic
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 27.4 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.15x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 1000g (2 lb 3.3 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 98mm (3.86 in)
Length Length 131.5mm (5.18 in)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None