Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 Ai-S
The Nikon 24mm f/2.8 Ai-S is a 24mm f/2.8 lens designed for Nikon F mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Nikon 24mm f/2.8 Ai-S
Key Features — Nikon 24mm f/2.8 Ai-S
24mm f/2.8 Prime: Fixed 24mm focal length with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 provides a classic wide-angle field of view with useful light-gathering for a lens of this type.
Nikon F Mount: Compatible with the full range of Nikon F-mount film and digital bodies, including full frame DSLRs like the D800 and D700.
Full Frame Coverage: Designed to cover a full 35mm image circle, delivering the true 24mm angle of view on full frame bodies.
Ai-S Specification: Ai-S coupling enables accurate aperture control with compatible Nikon bodies that support mechanical aperture indexing.
Manual Focus Only: Features a smooth, mechanical manual focus ring suited to deliberate, precise focusing without reliance on autofocus systems.
Lightweight Build: At just 250g, this lens adds minimal weight to a kit, making it practical for extended handheld or travel shooting.
Lens Specifications — Nikon 24mm f/2.8 Ai-S
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Landscape, Architecture, Street, Travel |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 24mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 52mm |
Description — Nikon 24mm f/2.8 Ai-S
The Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 Ai-S is a prime wide-angle lens designed for the Nikon F mount with full frame coverage. With a fixed 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it delivers a capable wide-angle perspective with meaningful light-gathering ability. Focusing is entirely manual, putting control directly in the shooter's hands — a characteristic appreciated by photographers who prefer a deliberate, hands-on approach to their craft.
The lens accepts 52mm filters, keeping accessory costs manageable, and tips the scales at just 250g, making it an easy companion for long days of shooting. There is no image stabilization, consistent with the lens's classic Ai-S manual character. Compatible exclusively with the Nikon F mount, this lens integrates naturally into any Nikon F-mount camera system for full frame wide-angle shooting.
Pros — Nikon 24mm f/2.8 Ai-S
- ✓Lightweight at just 250g, making it comfortable for extended handheld use
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/2.8 provides solid light-gathering for a wide-angle prime
- ✓Full frame coverage on Nikon F-mount bodies
Cons — Nikon 24mm f/2.8 Ai-S
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support for fast-moving subjects
- ✗No image stabilization, which can be a challenge in lower light at slower shutter speeds
- ✗Single focal length with no zoom flexibility at 24mm
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