Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4 IF AF-D NIKKOR Lens with Hood - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.

2020-10-06T08:33:39

Great product, although after further consideration I returned it for the longer focal length and constant aperture of the 85-120.

LEE M.

2018-04-23T20:00:00

es muy versatil y muy bueno!! aunque no tiene vr arriba de 80 de velocidad no hay problema!!

Korneman

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2016-10-24T09:39:56

Very sharp & a great lens for my needs of taking candid portrait shots.

Glen G.

2015-10-08T21:00:00

At the refurb price for this lens, it is hard to beat. Though there are some flaws when it comes to chromatic abberations and the pronounced distortions, for everyday, all-purpose shooting, this lens performs beautifully. I just took it on a month long excursion and, to my surprise, some of my favorite shots were taken with this lens. It certainly doesn't have the quality feel of the Nikon 24-120 VR, the Tamron f2.8 24-70 VC or the Sigma 24-105 f4 OS, but considering the price , size and weight, as well as the excellent center sharpness, this lens is capable solid results.

DAVID S.

2015-07-25T20:00:00

I purchased the 24-85mm f/2.8-4D because I wanted a lens that provided the focal range of 24mm for landscape and 85mm for portraits. The macro feature interested me that I can photograph a subject up close for tabletop photography. I've been able to grow and improve my photography skills with this lens from photography classes to corporate events and doing product shots. When I first started using the 24-85mm f/2.8-4D, I noticed some vignetting going on at wider shots, but so long as i don't use a filter, it is hardly noticeable. The autofocus isn't as fast or quiet as my more expensive primes, but is still fast enough for me to use at events and the sound of it focusing is similar to ball bearings spinning unlike my other lenses. I originally purchased the 24-85mm f/2.8-4D for my F5 and had amazing results on film. I'm glad it works with my D7100, but on entry-level DSLR, the auto-focus can't be used. Still, this lens offers a lot of value with its capabilities and versatility at a price the fraction of more expensive lenses making it a perfect walk-around lens for the park, street, or wherever your travels take you.

Davidmichael

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2015-05-03T20:00:00

Lentille extraordinaire lumineuse avec un très grand angle de prise de vue avec un option macro impressionnante! Bravo Nikon! stradimarius

Stradimarius

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2015-03-31T21:00:00

A LOT lighter than than 24-120. AF is quick. Vignetting is easily corrected in imaging software. Decent walking around or event lens. Even though it was a reburb, I've never had any problems with a refurb, and outside of coming in a white box, indistiguishable from new

JOHN G.

2014-08-04T21:00:00

With my D600 body, I use it as a general wide angle zoom lens, great for city and landscapes, zoom enough to do portrait work. The little distortion on both ends is taken care of by Lightroom. Slapped a BW UV Filter for $32 on it, and I'm done. Excellent value at $349 as a refurb.

Nphillips

2014-07-30T21:00:00

I use this lens as a walk around on a D600 Nikon. So far there is nothing negative I can report. Images are crisp, clear with excellent color and contrast. One of the main advantages of this lens is weight. It is light but well constructed. Most of my shooting is done in the f8-f11 range so having a variable f does not affect me. I have other lenses if needed for speed but they are heavy!

A B.

2014-06-02T21:00:00

Great all around travel lens. Good feel and not too heavy. The refurbished program and buying an extend warranty really make this a good buy.

C P.

2014-05-19T21:00:00

Works like a new lens, Very pleased.

Dan S.

2014-04-28T21:00:00

wedding landscape, environmental

Sailor

2014-04-14T21:00:00

I purchased this lens as a lighter alternative to my 24-120mm f/4, but in the shared focal lengths, they perform pretty much identically, so I've sold the 24-120! So compared to the 24-120, it's lighter, it doesn't have any lens creep, and it's less than half the price! I prefer primes for most of my shooting, but this is a great zoom to keep in the bag for birthday parties and other events where convenience is more important than image quality.

Jeffery C.

2014-03-10T21:00:00

This is a good compact lens,sharp and smooth focusing.I plan to use this as my primary everyday lens.

DEBRA M.

2014-02-24T19:00:00

Everything stated about this lens is true. It works perfect. Focus is quick, and quiet. Very good buy.

BOB B.

2014-02-04T19:00:00

Just what I wanted in a walk around lens for my Nikon D800. I am looking forward to our next vacation because I will only be taking this lens, my Tamron 70-200 2.8 and a Nikon 50mm 1.4 prime.

LEE H.

2014-02-03T19:00:00

I needed a full-frame lens for my D800 so I let go of my Nikkor 18-200. I still have the Nikkor 50mm 1.4 and the Nikkor 70-300mm...

CAMILO C.

2014-01-19T19:00:00

Comprei a 2 meses e estou curtindo muito esta lente !!!

Gustavo l.

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2013-12-23T19:00:00

Very good performance even at 24mm.The VR control is a blessing especially over 50mm

Franco T.

2013-12-09T19:00:00

This is the lens that is usually on my Nikon D800. You need to use prime lenses to get the most out of this camera, but this is a pretty zoom for "ordinary" use. Photos of groups, portraits, casuals, etc. are what I use it for mostly. This refurbished lens is actually the second one I've owned. The first one was part of the D600 kit I had but returned because of the sensor issues. I liked it, so I bought another one to use with the D800.

Steve

2013-10-23T21:00:00

I am a rock climber and mountaineer and for years have been carrying a 24mm 2.8, 50mm 1.8 and 105mm 2.8 macro on my trips. These are great lenses but difficult to manage on the side of a cliff or in howling snow. My wife and I travel internationally and again, I would bring those three lenses. They are bulky and ill-suited for walking pick-pocket laden streets. I wanted a lens to carry on the mountain and around European towns. I don't really need the speed of a 2.8 or faster for these circumstances. I still plan to bring the other lenses on trips but will leave them at camp on summit day and the hotel unless I know I'll need fast glass for gothic cathedrals.

shidesthewise

2013-10-16T21:00:00

I was looking for a travel lens that was not as big and heavy as my 28-300 mm. This lens fits the bill quite nicely. It takes up much less room in my backpack and adds significantly less weight to the body. Only problem I had was the VR quit working pretty quickly for first one I got. I called Adorama and they emailed me a UPS label to send it back at no cost to me. So far, the second try seems to work just fine. The price was certainly right.

David R.

2013-09-16T21:00:00

I recently went on an east cost trip and brought this as my walk-around lens. Most of my pictures are sharp but a lot of them were out of focus. Not bad but a slight blur to them. Used it on DX camera and wished I had brought along my 17-55mm when it came to wide angle shots.

RIC P.

2013-08-05T21:00:00

Great lens addition for my D600. The VR setting provides more latitude when shooting in low light.

Paul J.

2013-08-05T21:00:00

I like this focal length on my D700 for a walk around travel lens. I wasn't sure about a refurbished product, but the lens I received looked brand new and functions flawlessly. For a significant cost savings, don't be afraid of a refurbished lens, I won't be in the future.

JAMES B.

2013-07-15T21:00:00

I got this lens to replace a Nikkor 24-120 f/4 G that had became unusable. I considered buying another 24-120, but a friend suggested I look at the 24-85 instead. There is a huge price difference, but there did not seem to be a huge difference in construction or photo quality. After researching it, I decided to give it a try. Using a D800 and a tripod, the 24-85 works well shooting in low light, but the focus can be a bit soft. That was the only real difference I could see. The construction is good and the photo quality is at least as good as the 24-120...its focus is be a bit soft too in my opinion. If you are looking for a good inexpensive lens to carry with you while traveling or for landscapes this is a good choice.

TERRY S.

2013-07-10T21:00:00

Prior to buying this lens I didn't think I would have kept it on the camera as much as I did, but for a recent hiking trip I found it a little more versatile than the 50mm and not as heavy to lug around the trails as the big zooms. Was a little leery about it being a refurb, but it works great.

Stigman

2013-06-25T21:00:00

I purchased this lens to accompany my D600. Tired of using DX lenses I have for my DX cameras, I can now access the full frame features I paid so dearly for. Although not new, the lens appears to be fully functional and for about 200 less than a comparable new lens, I am very satisfied with my purchase.

JAMES B.

2013-05-27T21:00:00

I bought this lens to go with a refurb D600. It is an excellent every day lens that is quiet and produces sharp images. Surprisingly heavier than I expected. This goes along with my 70-300 and 50mm 1.8 lens.

Photo e.

2013-05-17T21:00:00

Great deal, i've shifted from canon cropped sensor to a Nikon D600, so i decided to get some lenses with a limited budget, i admit it was risky decision but i don't regret it at all, its a refurbished lens but like a brand new. Its an amazing lens relative to its price and worth it. I did some testing to make sure that it works fine and yes it did pass the test greatly.

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