Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Announced August 23, 2007
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Reviewer Consensus
Exceptional
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED is a robust, weather-sealed workhorse that delivers excellent central sharpness and reliable autofocus for professional event and landscape photography. While it provides a versatile focal range and appealing bokeh, users should be prepared for its significant weight and noticeable edge softness at wider apertures.
Weighted from 21 reviewer scores
Pros
- Fast, quiet, and reliable autofocus
- Robust build quality with weather sealing
- Strong flare and ghosting resistance
- Excellent central resolution and sharpness
- Appealing bokeh and background rendering
Cons
- Large, heavy, and non-discreet physical design
- Softness in the corners and edges
- Distortion at the wide end
- Chromatic aberration issues
- Lack of optical image stabilization
- Launch price $1,899.95 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 24-70mm f/2.8
- Mount & coverage Nikon F Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 38 cm (0.27x)
- Filter thread 77mm
- Autofocus motor Ultrasonic
- Weight & size 900g (1 lb 15.7 oz) · 83 x 133 mm (3.27 x 5.24 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 21 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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The Nikon 24-70/2.8G delivers very good overall performance, with only the FX-corners disappointing especially at 35mm. But as we’ve seen this only really impacts the extreme corners, which may not affect you if you’re shooting portraits.
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For a standard zoom lens, this is an impressive performance.
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I took it with me to dusty Sand Dunes, to Florida during 90 degree rainy days and 100% humidity, to the peaks of Colorado Rockies where the temperatures went below 20 degrees, and it has survived it all, still delivering results.
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The AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR had a great deal to live up to, and it was bigger, heavier and more expensive than its predecessor. However, there is no doubt that this lens is superior optic.
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That’s not enough “special” to outweigh the demerits in my book.
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These f/2.8 zooms have been specifically designed to withstand years of professional (ab)use and this one is not exception. It feels solid, everything is where you would expect it to be and it just works.
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The Nikon 24-70mm performs as you would expect from a lens of this calibre and price.
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On a more positive note, the barrelling is relatively easy to fix in post-processing, while CA and corner shading can even be dealt with in-camera, and the bokeh from the constant f/2.8 aperture on a full-frame FX body is very appealing indeed.
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Nikon’s latest and greatest F-mount ‘trinity’ standard zoom for DSLRs is built like a tank and is relatively large for this class of lens.
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The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED is the lens for Nikon event shooters, but its not a perfect performer.
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This lens really is one of the great Nikon zoom lenses. It's got a perfect blend of ergonomics and performance. It's one of those must have lenses in your kit bag if you're really serious about photography.
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In fact, I recommend the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S N Nikkor to all wedding photographers working with full-frame Nikon lenses.
- Photo Review 9.0/10
A fast, high-performance standard zoom lens for Nikon SLR cameras.
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Taking all of this into account, it's an exceptionally versatile lens, providing great flexibility and allowing one to seamlessly switch from photographing a crowded interior to a more compressed view and reaching a bit further with the 70mm end.
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This is a very good lens — there’s no doubt about that. Optically I found it to be excellent.
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This is Nikon's best mid-range zoom ever for Nikon 35mm and FX format digital cameras, which makes sense since its also the newest and most expensive. It just works, and it works great, if you don't mind carrying its weight.
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This 24-70mm lens has been praised as one of the best lenses Nikon ever made, and after using it, I can see why.
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Great lens, great, great lens. I recommend you get one, especially now because they're so inexpensive and it works so well with the FTZ adapter.
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This lens shows that you don't need the latest mirrorless kit to get professional results.
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If the 24-70mm is a match for you and you have the funds, go for it without hesitation.
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[T]he images from the lens are actually quite decent, and although the sense of sharpness in the corners doesn't look as good as its predecessor, it still looks fantastic.
