Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8g ED

A PROFESSIONAL STANDARD ZOOM WORKHORSE

RELEASED: 2007

PRICE NEW: £1499/$1597 SECONDHAND PRICE: ‘Excellent’ £620/$840 ‘Good’ £545/$740

Although the ‘E’ version of Nikon’s top 24-70mm standard zoom for fullframe DSLRS was launched in 2015, the older ‘G’ edition is still available to buy new. It’s around £300/$500 less expensive than the ‘E’ edition, which adds VR and an electromagnetically controlled diaphragm. On the plus side, the ‘G’ lens is a little smaller and lighter, and delivers excellent image quality. Aimed at the most demanding professional and enthusiast photographers, it has rock-solid build quality and a top-quality optical design that features three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements, three aspherical elements and Nano Crystal Coat for minimizing ghosting and flare.

Key points

1. AF-S autofocus

The ring-type ultrasonic AF system is super-fast and whisper-quiet in operation, with the availability of fulltime manual override.

2. Focus ring

Unlike in ‘stepping motor’ AF lenses, the focus ring is mechanically coupled.

3. Coatings

Nano Crystal Coat and Nikon’s more conventional Super Integrated Coating are featured.

Groups/elements: 15/11 Full-frame compatible: Yes Effective focal length (DX): 36-105mm

Min focus distance: 0.38m Max magnification: 0.27x Autofocus: Ring-type ultrasonic Diaphragm blades: 9 Filter size: 77mm Dimensions (dia x length): 83x133mm

Weight: 900g