Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED
Announced February 9, 2010
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED is a high-aperture prime that excels at low-light photography and delivers sharp, contrasty images with smooth bokeh. That said, the lens is a significant investment that carries a heavy physical footprint and can exhibit corner softness or focus inconsistencies at its widest settings.
Weighted from 15 reviewer scores
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
- 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 $2,199.95 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 24mm f/1.4
- Mount & coverage Nikon F Full-Frame
- Close focus 25 cm (0.18x)
- Filter thread 77mm
- Autofocus motor Ultrasonic
- Weight & size 620g (1 lb 5.9 oz) · 83 x 88.5 mm (3.27 x 3.48 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 15 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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For an optical design that dates from 2010 the lens still plays in the top league but it also has some caveats: The lens has some heavy coma that makes the FX-corners fuzzy at f1.4 and f2.0, and the AF is not the fastest plus the focus-ring has some slack.
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In our lab tests the AF-S 24 produced very good results for a lens in this class. The center resolution is very good wide open already, increasing to excellent figures from f/2.0 onwards.
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Where the beauty of this lens lies is in its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, and subject separation capabilities.
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Right now, if you want the best wide prime for your Nikon DSLR, this is the one.
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[I]f you are looking for a 24mm 1.4 lens that draws a very nice bokeh and performs well at portrait distances, this Nikon lens still has some undeniable qualities.
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Once again Nikon's revamp of their lens line-up has produced a new optic worthy of the professional gold-stripe designation.
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So the lens is good – but is it worth the nearly $2200 price Nikon is asking for it? The answer lies with what you would like to use it for.
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[A]mazing lens. Not going to deny the fact that it's an amazing lens. I will hopefully one day end up buying it, but it's going to be a very special lens.
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The 28mm f/1.4 was a legendary lens, and this is just a piece of plastic that actually weighs more, but in terms of performance, this is absolutely stunning.
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The Nikon 24/1.4G is a fast wide-angle lens for Nikon full-frame DSLR cameras, and can easily be used on Nikon Z mirrorless cameras with the Nikon FTZ adapter.
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This Nikon 24mm f/1.4 is the world's best wide f/1.4 lens. It is exceptionally well suited to low-light hand-held photography, both film and FX digital.
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[T]his stellar lens continues to build Nikon’s legend, and will be an essential lens for many photographers.
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Here’s the magic question… would I buy this lens? For me, the answer is no for several reasons.
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The whole reason you buy this lens is to shoot at f/1.4.
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To me, this new 24mm lens has an interesting dichotomy. On the one hand, there's the pure utility of it, with extremely fast AF response and a very bright f/1.4 aperture that is capable of shooting in all the available darkness you care to throw at it.
