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Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras |  | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $689.95
as of 9/10/2010 08:54 CDT details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  12 reviews
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 3.5
Maximum Focal Length: 85
Minimum Focal Length: 24
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 4.6 x 4.5
MPN: B00005LE74
Model: B00005LE74
UPC: 018208019298
EAN: 0018208019298
ASIN: B00005LE74
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| Features:
| • | Wide to telephoto 3.5x zoom lens ideal for landscape, full-length portraits, travel and portrait photographs | | • | Fast f2.8 maximum aperture at 24mm focal length | | • | Provides maximum 1:2 reproduction ratio from 35 to 85mm | | • | Hybrid and molded-glass aspherical lens elements for higher optical performance | | • | Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
RE)NIKON 24-85MM F2.8-4D IF (1929)
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| Customer Reviews:
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 BEST PROSUMER LENS OF THEM ALL November 22, 2009
Ronald L. Laible (usa)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I HAVE HAD THIS LENS ON MY NIKON D300 AND IT IS THE BEST ALL AROUND LENS THAT I'VE EVER USED IN 30 YEARS. YOU CAN JUST LEAVE IT ON THE CAMERA AS IT HANDLES MOST OF YOU PICTURES FROM CLOSE UP MACRO WORK (WITH A FLIP OF A SWITCH) TO FULL BODY PORTRAITS TO LANDSCAPES. I PERSONALLY THINK THE BUILD QUALITY IS EXCELLENT WITHOUT GOING OVERBOARD. AT 20 OUNCES IT'S LIGHT ENOUGH TO CARRY AND STRONG ENOUGH TO LAST FOR YEARS. IT LOOKS LIKE A PRO LENS AND IT WORKS LIKE A PRO LENS AT LESS THAN HALF THE PRICE. WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FROM A LENS THAN FAST FOCUS, TACK SHARP, GREAT LOOKING, EASY TO USE, WELL BUILT AND PROPERLY PRICED. I'VE HAD THEM ALL, 18-55 AFS VR, 28-70 F/3.5-4.5 D, 28-85 F/3.5-4.5, AND THE EXCELLENT 24-85 F3.5-4.5 AFS G, 35 F1.8, 50 F1.4, 60 AFS G F/2.8 AND THIS IS THE BEST PROSUMER LENS OF THEM ALL. STOP READING ABOUT IT AND START SHOOTING WITH IT. YOU'LL BE THRILLED WITH THE PICTURES!!!
A very good lens for mid-range zoom November 20, 2009
RonAnnArbor (Ann Arbor, MI United States)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is a very good lens for mid-range zooms. Those of us who kept the lens around from our SLR days can happily use it on digital equipment. It's meant for full-frame cameras, but it works on DX as well (though I am not sure 36 - 128 is a useful lens on DX). On my D700 for instance, it is a true 24 wide to 85 zoom.
The lens is fast and sharp. It renders colors well. I do find some lens flare apparent without a standard UV filter -- buy one. A tiffen UV filter, for example, will set you back 20 dollars, and is worth it. Note that the lens hood on this lens is pretty much useless. It doesn't stay latched, and is more bother than it is worth. I have long ago stopped using lens hoods on my lenses -- using your hand for shading the three times out of 1000 that you might need a hood does the trick just as well.
The fast 2.8 aperture speed allows for creative shots, and it's generally usable along it's entire 2.8 -4 low-end aperture range.
For Full-frame cameras, this is a dream lens. It is sharper and faster than the 24-120 VR kit lens, and it doesn't need the VR at these speeds. It is also light, and makes for a great travel lens. I do a lot of event shooting, and it's great to use this small lens -- while the 24-70 2.8 is the current top of the line standard zoom for Nikon, it also costs three times as much, does not have a Micro function (NIkon's name for macro) and weighs three times as much. The 24-85 is much better for extended walk-around shooting, be it landscapes, everyday shots, or events.
You will not be disappointed with this lens -- though you might still crave that 24-70 2.8 in the longrun.
Great All-Purpose Lens for FX DSLRs July 31, 2009
Russell K. MacDonald (Richmond Hill, GA (near Savannah))
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
I bought this lens new about six months ago to use on my D3, and have used it now for four weddings.
It is not quite as sharp as my 24-70mm f/2.8, when wide open, but when stopped down one stop, it is tach sharp. It is also much lighter which helps a lot at a long event, and it has more reach, making it great for parties and receptions.
It autofocuses very quickly with the screw drive in the camera, and I never miss any action shots due to focus lag. It won't focus on some of the low-end Nikon DSLRs because they lack the drive screw.
I don't recommend this lens for DX cameras, because 24mm is not usually wide enough on DX for many reception and party shots. In my opinion, the 16-85mm VR DX or even the 18-70 DX lens would be a better choice for a DX camera.
The 24-85mm is also a very nice light weight travel lens for an FX camera.
 good but some flaws December 27, 2008
H. Su (U.S.)
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
This lens is good for macro.
it belongs mid-range zoom lens, not wide enough or not tele enough.
for portrait, it is not clear but good for some people as it doers not show too much details, seems the AF did not work perfectly with my D80 camera except you use manual. kind of pain.
hope to have a Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens to take place of this one.
Great lens but not long enough November 22, 2008
Valente Riolo
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
I returned this lens cause it was not long enough for my needs otherwise, I would have kept it. Nice and sharp, light and well priced. I ended up buying a Tamron 24-300mm. An okay lens for my needs but not as sharp as the Nikon. (It was also about $100 less with the rebate)
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