Nikon Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S

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Introduction

January 2007

A big surprise when it was introduced, featuring ED-IF AF-S in a consumer lens, many thought this was just another plastic unusable lens. This lens actually works allot better then what it costs. Giving you sharp images, and featuring 1 ED element, IF and AF-S, for fast focusing.

Specifications

Lens Construction: 15 Elements in 12 groups (1 ED)

Picture Angle: 84° 30-28° 30 (35mm format)

Filter Size: 67mm.

Nikon Lens Hood: HB-28.

Included Accessories: HB-28 hood, 67mm lens cap, rear cap.

Size and weight: 2.9 x 2.9in, 14.3 oz (415 g).

Diaphragm: 7 Blades.

price from: $ discontinued

Manufacturers web site: www.nikon.com

Positives

• Sharp. Gives weary sharp images at all apertures.
  
• Cheap. Once again you can get good lenses for a reasonable buck.
  
• Features. you get all the bells and whistles on this lens, except VR
  
• Focus. Good AF speed.

Drawbacks

• DOF. No depth of field markings, seems to be standard these days, a bad standard IMO.
  
• G design. No aperture ring
  
• Build. when u zoom to 85mm the extension of the lens wobbles.
  
• Variable aperture. f/3.5-4.5
  
• Zoom and Focus. The zoom and focus ring are reversed on this lens.

Verdict

This lens is highly recommendable, It is a better lens on a FF camera then a DX, But still it is usable. Second hand you probably want to stay clear of this lens. Get one of these lenses new, and you get yourself a cheap but good lens. Only major drawback will be the variable aperture.

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Alternatives

Nikon AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF. From: $ 499.95 USD

Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED-IF Price From: $1699.95 USD

Nikon AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D ED-IF. From: Discontinued

Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR. From: $479.95 USD

*Prices and rebates are subject to change. Listed price is from August 17, 2008

Sample Pictures

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