
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED
- Focal length
- 24 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Weight
- 355 g
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 23 cm
- Length
- 83 mm
At a Glance
This 24 mm wide-angle prime for Nikon F-mount full frame opens up to f/1.8. It weighs 355 g and focuses as close as 23 cm. The diaphragm has rounded blades. It suits landscapes, reportage and night sky photography.
Good for
- Landscape
- Reportage
- Night sky
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/1.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 12
- Groups
- 9
- Weight
- 355 g (0.78 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 23 cm (9.06 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5 (0.2×)
- Length
- 83 mm (3.27 in)
- Diameter
- 77.5 mm (3.05 in)
- Released
- September 2015
Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED fit?
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G 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 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 24mm F1.8G ED compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED | Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED | Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24 mm | 24 mm | 24 mm | 24 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 355 g | 485 g | 620 g | 665 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 23 cm | 18 cm | 25 cm | 25 cm |
| Length | 83 mm | 83 mm | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G 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 24mm F1.8G ED weigh?
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED weighs 355 g. It is 83 mm long with a diameter of 77.5 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED use?
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED takes 72 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED is 23 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 36 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro
24mm · f/1.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED
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Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
24mm · f/1.4
Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G
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Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro
28mm · f/1.8
Samyang / Rokinon 24mm F1.4 ED AS IF UMC
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 20mm f/1.8G ED
20mm · f/1.8
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