Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens | 
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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $2,185.00
Buy New: $1,469.88
You Save: $715.12 (33%)
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Rating:  24 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 1.7
Maximum Focal Length: 24
Minimum Focal Length: 14
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.4
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 5.8
MPN: 2163
Model: 2163
UPC: 018208021635
EAN: 0018208021635
ASIN: B000VDCTCI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Ultra wide-angle AF-S zoom lens for edge-to-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX and DX format image sensors | | • | Enhanced optical formulas render outstanding image integrity | | • | Focus as close as 10.8 inches at the 24mm setting | | • | Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra high-speed autofocusing | | • | Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet autofocusing without changing the length of the lens |
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Product Description
The fast, wide-angle to medium telephoto AF-S zoom lens from Nikon is optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX (23.9 x 36mm) and DX-format image sensors, with focus as close as 10.8 inches at the 24 mm. setting. Enhanced optical formulas, engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast and color, render outstanding image integrity, while two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and PGM aspherical lenses futher control chromatic aberrations at even the widest aperture settings It has an exclusive Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity. The Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful, super-quiet operation, while the Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto focusing without changing the length of the lens and M/A Focus Mode switch enables quick response to changing situations between Auto and Manual focus operation. With all these features, as well as an incredible resilience to dust, water and general wear and tear, the Nikon 14-24mmf/2.8G ED Lens is a welcome way to meet your telephotography needs. M/A Focus Mode switch enables quick response to changing situations between Auto and Manual focus operation Two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and PGM aspherical lenses control chromatic aberrations and enhance the image even at the widest aperture settings Exclusive Nano Crystal Coat further reduces ghosting and flare.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 19 more reviews...
the new standard December 28, 2007
56 out of 58 found this review helpful
Nikon's new 14-24 lens is just phenomenal. The clarity is that of a prime lens. In fact, this super-wide angle zoom lens effectively replaces the equivalent prime lenses within most of its focal length (except perhaps the 24mm range); it's like owning a bag full of prime lenses that have been combined to make one superlative zoom lens.
Yes, it's that good. If you check around the web, you will see the pros falling over themselves for this lens after they test it. It's built like a tank and is precise as a Swiss watch.
Highly recommended.
The only great wide lens in existence February 25, 2008
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I got it about month and a half ago. I used Tokina 12-24 before and was not very happy with the edge performance. 14-24 is the only wide lens that lets me get the resolution that I expect from medium range and telephoto zoom lenses. Color and contrast are amazing. Much more even than my 17-55 Nikon. Very good built and handling. Over all, very happy!
That being said you should also remember:
It is not as wide as 10-12 APS-C ones.
Cannot use it with filter; both for safety and visual effect.
Flare appears more often than with 12-24.
Heavy, yes; expensive, yes; worth it, yes! June 14, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have been fortunate to use Leica SLR cameras and lenses for many years. Thus, my yardstick for any other lens is very high. I also own and shoot a Nikon D-200 and D-300. In particular, lens resolution, light fall off at the edges, and color saturation are very important to me. This lens is superlative in all these important respects. It is heavy, bulbous and expensive. However, I believe that the pro-sumer market is moving towards full 35mm size sensors so this lens is an investment in the future although it works extremely well on DX sensor bodies > D-40. One negative, it cannot accomodate filters, in particular, the all important circular polarizer. In my opinion, software can do remarkable things for color etc. but glare is best removed with a polarizer. If you can live with this deficiency, as I must, the lens is highly recommended.
Shocked! March 5, 2008
21 out of 25 found this review helpful
It is quite shocking to hold this 2.8 ultrawide lens. This lens is a standard-setter. It is SO SHARP wide open that you will be amazed. I read one review that said that it eliminates a bag of primes.
Yes, it is large. Yes, it is heavy. Yes, the front element is exposed and potentially vulnerable (use the lens cap!). Yes, it is not as wide as the DX lenses on DX bodies: Sigma 10-20, Tokina/Nikon 12-24. Yes, it is expensive. Yes, it is not as wide as some on DX cameras...
BUT this is a keeper and - somehow - when you mount the lens, and hold it, all those problems disappear. Will I take it hiking in Shenandoah? Nah, I put the Sigma 10-20 on for wide mucky stuff...
If you own a DX camera currently (all but D3 owners), you can invest in your FX future. BUT, it works phenomenally well on DX sensors like my D300... Helps me take great images...
A great piece of kit, as my British friends would say...
Excellent Wide Angle zoom Lens March 30, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Its huge but it produces excellent photos. I just love the sharpest I can get from this lens even with a Nikon D80 camera. Its at par or a bit better than the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8. The built quality is very good but it is a speciality lens and so requires a bit of care in handling with the exposed front lens.
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