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Pros Pros
  • Excellent image sharpness and high contrast across the frame
  • Superb bokeh quality with smooth background highlights
  • Robust and professional-grade build quality
  • Effective flare resistance and minimal ghosting
  • Versatile close-focusing capabilities
Cons Cons
  • Inconsistent or moderately slow autofocus performance
  • Presence of chromatic aberrations and distortion
  • Soft corners and noticeable vignetting at maximum aperture
  • High price point compared to other options
  • Heavy and bulky physical design

Launch price Launch price $2,199.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 24mm f/1.4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon F · Full-Frame
Close focus Close focus 25 cm (0.18x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 620g (1 lb 5.9 oz) · 83 x 88.5 mm (3.27 x 3.48 in)

Announcement date Announcement date February 9, 2010
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,199.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime

Elements Elements 12
Groups Groups 10
Coatings Coatings Nano Crystal

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 24mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 84°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ultrasonic
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 25 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.18x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Unit focus

Weight Weight 620g (1 lb 5.9 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 83mm (3.27 in)
Length Length 88.5mm (3.48 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None