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Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
- Focal length
- 24–85 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8–4
- Weight
- 545 g
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 50 cm
- Length
- 82.5 mm
At a Glance
As a standard zoom for Nikon F-Mount and full frame, the 24-85 mm runs from wide-angle to short telephoto. Its f/2.8-4 aperture starts out wide at the short end. It focuses internally, weighs 545 g and reaches down to 50 cm. It is meant for everyday and travel use.
Good for
- Everyday
- Travel
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 24 mm
- Max. focal length
- 85 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/4
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 15
- Groups
- 11
- Weight
- 545 g (1.2 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 50 cm (entire zoom range)
- Max. magnification
- 1:16.7 at 24 mm · 1:5.9 at 85 mm
- Length
- 82.5 mm (3.25 in)
- Diameter
- 78.5 mm (3.09 in)
Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF fit?
The Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 36-128 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24-85 mm | 24-85 mm | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8-4 | f/3.5-4.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 545 g | 465 g | 1,070 g | 900 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 72 mm | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 50 cm | 38 cm | 38 cm | 38 cm |
| Length | 82.5 mm | 82 mm | 154.5 mm | 133 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | yes | no |
Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF weigh?
The Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF weighs 545 g. It is 82.5 mm long with a diameter of 78.5 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF use?
The Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF takes 72 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 36-128 mm in full-frame terms.
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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