Nikon NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens
The Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR is a 24–120mm f/4 lens designed for Nikon F mount cameras. Used copies start from $352.93 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Key Features — Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
24-120mm Zoom Range: Covers wide-angle through moderate telephoto in a single lens, making it practical for travel, events, and everyday shooting without a lens change.
Constant f/4 Aperture: Maintains a maximum aperture of f/4 throughout the entire zoom range, ensuring consistent exposure settings and depth-of-field control at any focal length.
Optical Image Stabilization: Built-in VR (Vibration Reduction) helps counteract camera shake during handheld shooting, especially useful at longer focal lengths.
ED Glass Elements: Extra-low Dispersion glass reduces chromatic aberration and color fringing for sharper, higher-contrast images across the zoom range.
Nikon F Mount: Compatible with the full range of Nikon F mount DSLR cameras, including full-frame bodies like the D800, D810, and D850.
Full-Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full-frame sensors without vignetting, delivering the full advertised field of view on Nikon FX bodies.
Lens Specifications — Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Studio |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 24–120mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Filter Thread | 77mm |
Description — Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
The Nikon NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR is a Nikon F mount zoom lens designed for full-frame DSLR cameras. It covers a 24mm to 120mm focal length range, classified as a standard zoom, making it a practical choice for photographers who want broad coverage in a single lens. The constant f/4 maximum aperture is one of its defining characteristics — it remains fixed across the entire zoom range, so exposure settings stay consistent whether shooting wide or zoomed in.
The lens includes optical image stabilization, which helps reduce the effects of camera shake during handheld shooting. Both autofocus and manual focus are supported, giving users control over how they engage with focus in different situations. The lens accepts 77mm filters, a widely used size across the industry.
Weighing in at 710 grams, it delivers a wide focal length span in a reasonably manageable package for everyday DSLR use on Nikon F mount bodies.
Pros — Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
- ✓Constant f/4 maximum aperture maintained throughout the 24–120mm zoom range
- ✓Wide focal length coverage from 24mm to 120mm suits a broad variety of shooting scenarios
- ✓Optical image stabilization helps reduce camera shake during handheld shooting
Cons — Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/4 is more limited than faster alternatives for low-light shooting
- ✗At 710g, the lens adds meaningful weight to a DSLR kit for extended carry
- ✗Zoom range tops out at 120mm, which may be insufficient for shooters needing longer reach
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