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Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
- Focal length
- 24 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 270 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm
- Length
- 46 mm
At a Glance
The 24 mm wide-angle prime for Nikon F-Mount and full frame has an f/2.8 maximum aperture. It weighs 270 g, measures 46 mm in length and focuses down to 30 cm. It is a candidate for landscape and reportage work.
Good for
- Landscape
- Reportage
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 24 mm
- Max. focal length
- 24 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 9
- Groups
- 9
- Weight
- 270 g (0.6 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm (11.81 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:9.1 (0.11×)
- Length
- 46 mm (1.81 in)
- Diameter
- 64.5 mm (2.54 in)
Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D fit?
The Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D 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 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 24mm f/2.8D compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED | Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro | Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24 mm | 24 mm | 24 mm | 25 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 270 g | 355 g | 485 g | 400 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 72 mm | 77 mm | – |
| Min. focus distance | 30 cm | 23 cm | 18 cm | 17.3 cm |
| Length | 46 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm | 65 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D 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 24mm f/2.8D weigh?
The Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D weighs 270 g. It is 46 mm long with a diameter of 64.5 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D use?
The Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 36 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED
24mm · f/1.8
Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro
24mm · f/1.8
Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
25mm · f/2.8
Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/25
25mm · f/2.8
Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
28mm · f/2.8
Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED
24mm · f/3.5
Samyang / Rokinon T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC
24mm · f/3.5
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED
24mm · f/1.4
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