Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR

Focal length: 24–85 mm
Aperture: f/3.5–4.5
Weight: 465 g
Filter diameter: 72 mm
Min. focus distance: 38 cm
Length: 82 mm

At a Glance

The 24-85 mm is a standard zoom for Nikon F-mount full frame cameras. Its aperture ranges from f/3.5 to f/4.5, and it includes an optical stabilizer. At 465 g with a 72 mm filter thread, it suits everyday shooting and travel.

Good for

Everyday
Travel

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length: 24 mm
Max. focal length: 85 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom): f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom): f/4.5
Min. aperture: f/22
Elements: 16
Groups: 11
Weight: 465 g (1.03 lb)
Filter diameter: 72 mm
Min. focus distance: 38 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification: 1:4.5 (0.22×)
Length: 82 mm (3.23 in)
Diameter: 78 mm (3.07 in)
Released: June 2012

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.com

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED 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 36-128 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.