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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR

Focal length: 24–70 mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Weight: 1,070 g
Filter diameter: 82 mm
Min. focus distance: 38 cm
Length: 154.5 mm

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At a Glance

This fast standard zoom for Nikon F-mount full frame keeps f/2.8 across the 24-70 mm range and adds an optical stabilizer. A magnification of 0.28x allows close-up shots. At 1.07 kg the lens is heavy. It suits everyday work, travel and events where a wide aperture and a flexible focal range both matter.

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Everyday
Travel
Events

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At 1.1 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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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: 20
Groups: 16
Weight: 1,070 g (2.36 lb)
Filter diameter: 82 mm
Min. focus distance: 41 cm at 24 mm · 41 cm at 28 mm · 38 cm at 35 mm · 38 cm at 50 mm · 41 cm at 70 mm
Max. magnification: 1:3.6 (0.28×)
Length: 154.5 mm (6.08 in)
Diameter: 88 mm (3.46 in)
Released: October 2015

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.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 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E 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 36-105 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.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR compared

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

Lens	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED	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	1,070 g	900 g	790 g	715 g
Filter diameter	82 mm	77 mm	82 mm	82 mm
Min. focus distance	38 cm	38 cm	38 cm	40 cm
Length	154.5 mm	133 mm	95 mm	116 mm
Autofocus	yes	yes	yes	yes
Image stabilization	yes	no	no	no

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR weigh?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR weighs 1,070 g. It is 154.5 mm long with a diameter of 88 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR use?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR takes 82 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR is 38 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 36-105 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR

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