 | Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens |
| List Price: | $2,185.00 |
| Price: | $1,549.88 |
Product Description
PRODUCT FEATURES:Fast, ultra wide-angle AF-S zoom lens optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX and DX format image sensorsEnhanced optical formulas, engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast and color, rendering outstanding image integrityTwo ED (extra-low dispersion) elements and PGM aspherical lenses control chromatic aberrations, while enhancing sharpness and contrast, even at the widest aperture settingsExclusive Nano Crystal Coat further reduces ghosting and flare for even greater image clarityNikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful, super-quiet operationInternal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet autofocusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject-working distance through the focus rangeRugged construction and professional-grade dust and moisture resistanceM/A Focus Mode switch enables quick response to changing situations between Auto and Manual focus operation
Customer Reviews
Near Perfect on DX or FX
This is the dogz bollox when it comes to sharpness, contrast, colour rendition and clarity. Spend the money, don't whine about the weight and be amazed at the pictures you will produce.
Expensive but look what it does
$1550 for a lens with a 10mm range?
Yes, and worth it.
First, if you use this on a combination of FX and DX bodies, you have a range of 14 to 36 mm. You cover every wide angle prime -- 14mm, 18mm, 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, in one package. Not bad. Add the fact that the ISO 6400 on the FX Nikon bodies is fantastic and there's no need for 1.4 or 2.0 max apertures, you got a very versatile package in this lens.
But even if you couldn't get 14-36 coverage, this lens would be worth the dough because it is so sharp. The first time I opened a group shot done with this lens I was blown away by the detail and sharpness. I have never seen this kind of quality out of a Nikon lens, and I own a lot of them. It is great. Colors are saturated, flare well controlled and the lens handles very nicely. I've used it in low light and the 2.8 shots are as good as the f/8 shots. A fantastic lens; wish I had the money to buy its cousin, the 24-70, but I have to content with the 28-70 for now.
If you can afford only one Nikon wide angle lens, make it this one.
Phenomenal WA Lens for Nikon DSLR
Gorgeous super sharp WA lens. Sharp corner to corner, at wide open aperture, at entire zoom range. The color is just pop. It is better than my AFS 17-35 (sharp only in the center, at wide open, need to stop down for sharper entire frame).
At 1st, I kind of reluctant to try it since I have 17-35 already. But after I tried it, holly smokes, I MUST to have it. It is has kind of quality that I cannot get from 17-35. The color and bokeh is just way more pleasing to my eyes. It makes D300 shows its capability in WA department.
NO filter ring is the only my draw back. I guess I have to make my own custom Lee filter holder myself. The IQ of this lens is very hard to resist. It is worth the price.
Flare is a problem, but it can be controlled easily with your technique. Most WA lenses have flare problem. I think this lens has the least.
I am not a WA guy, but after owning this lens I start to take panoramic photos.
For weddings, this lens is an absolutely must use lens.
If you need real High Quality WA lens, this IS THE LENS.
BTW, that bulbous almost protruding lens shape looks sexy, attracts quite a lot of interest at several parties. It is not fish eye lens, as many thought.