Nikon announced new NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Lens, new 24-85mm VR lens is an ideal standard zoom for any FX-format photographer. These optics were designed to meet the needs of all types of photographers, from those looking to capture everything from family outings to elusive wildlife and stunning landscapes.
In addition to the lens’ built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) technology, the AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens features Auto Tripod detection which recognizes when the camera is mounted on a tripod, even during HD video recording, to help deliver specialized VR correction. The lens construction of the 24-85mm VR lens consists of 16 optical elements in 11 groups with one Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element, three aspherical lens elements and a seven rounded blade diaphragm.
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AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Primary Features
- An standard zoom lens with a zoom ratio of 3.5x, a focal length of 24-85mm and FX-format compatible, allowing you to enjoy shooting a wide variety of situations with just one lens
- Vibration reduction (VR II) offering camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately four steps
- Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for extremely quiet autofocusing
- Two focus modes, M/A (autofocus with manual override) and M (manual)
- The optical system with ED and aspherical lens elements optimal for D-SLR
cameras enables sharp rendering and superior optical performance - A size and weight that makes it very portable
NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Lens MTF Chart
Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Lens Sample Images
Shutter Speed: 1/125, Aperture: f/10, ISO-3200, Nikon D4 | Images © Nikon
Shutter Speed: 1/1600, Aperture: f/5, ISO-100, Nikon D4 | Images © Nikon