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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
- Focal length
- 24β70 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
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
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
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.
| Lens | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 900 g | 1,070 g | 790 g | 715 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 38 cm | 38 cm | 38 cm | 40 cm |
| Length | 133 mm | 154.5 mm | 95 mm | 116 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | no | no |
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.
Similar lenses
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR
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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM
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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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