Product Overview
This new zoom lens offers a full range of professional features to provide superior overall performance. In addition to the fast maximum aperture of f/2.8 at all focal lengths, it features a short closest-focusing distance of 0.28 m/0.9 ft. with focal length 14-24mm. It’s an ideal lens for both photojournalism and general photographic needs.
Key Features:
- Constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 at all focal lengths
- Enhanced optical formulas, engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast and color, render outstanding image integrity
- ED (Extra-low dispersion) glass elements minimize chromatic aberration to deliver stunning sharpness and contrast
- Aspherical lenses including large-diameter PGM elements eliminate various types of lens aberration even at the widest aperture
- Nano Crystal Coat virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections, effectively reducing ghosting and flare
- High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating provides superior color reproduction, while minimizing ghosting and flare
- IF (Internal Focusing) enables focusing without changing the length of lens barrel
- Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet autofocus operation
- Rounded diaphragm opening (9 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
- 0.28 m/0.9 ft. closest focusing distance with focal length 14-24 mm
- M/A mode enables instant switching from autofocus to manual focus, even during AF servo operation, with virtually no time lag
- Dedicated flower-shaped lens hood effectively minimizes stray light
- Lens barrel is built for comfortable holding while featuring a rugged design; zoom and focusing rings provide smooth operation
- Engineered to Nikon professional D-SLR standards to effectively resist dust and moisture
Technical Specifications:
| Lens Construction (Elements/Groups) | 14/11 (2 ED glass elements, 3 aspherical lenses and 1 Nano Crystal Coat) |
| Picture Angle with 35mm (135) format | 114° - 84° |
| Picture Angle with Nikon DX Format | 90° - 61° |
| Minimum f/stop | 22 |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.28 m (through the entire focal range) |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 1/6.7 |
| Lens Cap | Slip-on |
| Lens Hood | Built-in |
| Lens Case | CL-M3 |
| Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera's lens mounting flange) | 98 x 131.5 mm |
| Weight (approx.) | 1,000 g |
In good condition, with a few external wear marks, with case and caps.
