Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR

Focal length: 24–120 mm
Aperture: f/3.5–5.6
Weight: 575 g
Filter diameter: 72 mm
Min. focus distance: 50 cm
Length: 94 mm

At a Glance

This standard zoom for full-frame Nikon F spans 24-120 mm, from wide angle into telephoto. The f/3.5-5.6 aperture changes while zooming, and an optical stabilizer is built in. It weighs 575 g, with a 50 cm minimum focus distance and a magnification of 1:4.76. It is meant for everyday use and travel.

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: 120 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom): f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom): f/5.6
Min. aperture: f/22
Elements: 15
Groups: 13
Weight: 575 g (1.27 lb)
Filter diameter: 72 mm
Min. focus distance: 50 cm (19.69 in)
Max. magnification: 1:4.8 (0.21×)
Length: 94 mm (3.7 in)
Diameter: 77 mm (3.03 in)

Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR 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 36-180 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:: Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:: Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.