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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Focal length
24–70 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
900 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
38 cm
Length
133 mm

At a Glance

The 24-70 mm standard zoom for Nikon F-mount full frame holds f/2.8 across its whole focal range. It has no stabilizer. Magnification reaches 0.27x at a 38 cm minimum focus distance, and the weight is 900 g. It suits everyday shooting, travel and events where short shutter times and changing subject distances matter.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel
  • Events

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
24 mm
Max. focal length
70 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
15
Groups
11
Weight
900 g (1.98 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
38 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:3.7 (0.27Γ—)
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)
Diameter
83 mm (3.27 in)
Released
November 2007

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED 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 36-105 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-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G EDNikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VRSigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSMSigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
Focal length24-70 mm24-70 mm24-70 mm24-70 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight900 g1,070 g790 g715 g
Filter diameter77 mm82 mm82 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance38 cm38 cm38 cm40 cm
Length133 mm154.5 mm95 mm116 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesnono
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED have image stabilization?

No, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED 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-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED weigh?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED weighs 900 g. It is 133 mm long with a diameter of 83 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED use?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED is 38 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 36-105 mm in full-frame terms.

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