Nikon has announced the AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR, a comparatively affordable, stabilized, variable aperture standard zoom lens for full frame cameras. It comes as Nikon celebrates the sale of the 70 millionth Nikkor lens since 1933, and the 30 millionth silent-wave motor lens since the system’s introduction in 1996. It’s hard not to interpret the announcement as lending weight to the rumors of an affordable full-frame body, since it’s hard to imagine large numbers of D800 owners using a lens with a recommended price of $599 as their everyday lens.
Price | Specs | Release Date | Where to Buy
AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Price
The price for AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR is $599.95.
AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Specifications
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Mount TypeNikon F-Bayonet
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Focal Length Range24-85mm
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Zoom Ratio3.5x
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Maximum Aperturef/3.5
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Minimum Aperturef/22-29
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FormatFX/35mm
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Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)61°
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Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)18°50’
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Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)84°
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Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)28°30’
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Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.22x
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Lens Elements16
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Lens Groups11
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Compatible Format(s)FX
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VR (Vibration Reduction) Image StabilizationYes
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Diaphragm Blades7
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Distance InformationYes
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ED Glass Elements1
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Aspherical Elements3
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Super Integrated CoatingYes
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AutofocusYes
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AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)Yes
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Internal FocusingYes
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Minimum Focus Distance1.25 ft. (0.38m)
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Focus ModeAF, Manual
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G-typeYes
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Filter Size72mm
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Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
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Dimensions(Approx.) 3.1×3.2 in. (Diameter x Length)
78x82mm (Diameter x Length) -
Weight(Approx.) 16.4 oz. (465g)
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Supplied Accessories
- LC-72 Snap-on Front Lens Cap
- HB-63 Bayonet Lens Hood
- LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
- CL-1118 Soft Lens Case
AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Release Date
The AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR will be available in late June, 2012.
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