Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Announced August 23, 2007
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED is a landmark ultra-wide-angle zoom that delivers exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness and fast, accurate autofocus for professional landscapes and architecture. Although it remains a top-tier performer, its heavy, bulky build and lack of a traditional filter thread make it a significant investment that requires careful handling.
Weighted from 17 reviewer scores
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
- 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 $1,799.95 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 14-24mm f/2.8
- Mount & coverage Nikon F Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 27.4 cm (0.15x)
- Autofocus motor Ultrasonic
- Weight & size 1000g (2 lb 3.3 oz) · 98 x 131.5 mm (3.86 x 5.18 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 17 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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Indeed the 14-24mm is responsible for many landscape and architectural photographers adopting Nikon’s system, and in some cases switching from rival formats.
- OpticalLimits 6/10
The Nikkor is built solid enough to withstand the hard treatment of a working professional although this, combined with the huge amount of glass, makes it one of the heaviest ultra-wide lenses around and also among the most expensive in Nikon F-mount.
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The Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G has been a workhorse lens for many professionals out there, including myself. Having used the lens for many different photoshoots and weddings, I have always been amazed by its build quality and versatility.
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The 14-24mm is a fantastic lens. Optically, it's everything I've ever wanted in a wide angle zoom, and it's a clear cut above the much loved 17-35mm in that respect.
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When released in 2007, this wasn’t merely the best ultra wide angle zoom Nikon could make, it was the best ultra wide angle zoom anyone could make.
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The Nikon is solidly built and delivers good all-round performance but loses out slightly to the Sigma for outright image quality.
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It’s not cheap but it’s a hell of a hunk of glass, so expect at least £1,200 on the street.
- Photo Review 8.5/10
A fast, high-performance ultra-wide-angle lens for professional architectural and landscape photographers.
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Built to last, the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8 ED lens delivers edge-to-edge sharpness which plants it as one of the best ultra-wide zooms in the world.
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It's an amazing lens, and that's why I've always kept it, but what I'm going to be doing is comparing this lens to my other wide-angle lenses, that's the F-mount as well as the Z-mount, so make sure you subscribe.
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The Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 AF-S set a new standard in ultra-ultra wide angle lenses. It was the best on the planet, by a large margin, until Nikon's newer 16-35mm VR raised the bar even higher.
- Darren Miles 48/50
If you're a professional real estate, landscape, or architectural photographer and you can't afford any compromises in your work or in your results, then the Nikon 14-24 f/2.8 is an absolute must-have piece of kit for any professional Nikon shooter.
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This lens is a landmark in Nikon’s collection. I can’t see them improving on its design for literally 20 years – and even then I don’t know how they could.
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When my main complaint is that a lens is boring, I think that means that it's doing its job right.
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14 to 24mm covers a lot, especially when space matters. A fast aperture of 2.8 and a nice bokeh are the major advantages of this lens.
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Simply put, the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 is the best ultra wide angle lens you will ever touch.
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The Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 is unwieldy, ugly, and expensive. And you'll have to pry it from my cold, dead fingers.
