Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S VR NIKKOR Lens - U.S.A. Warranty - Bundle with 72mm Filter Kit (UV/CP/ND2), New Leaf 1 Year Drops & Spills Warranty

2022-09-27T17:09:41

Using on my Nikon Z6 with no complaints. Excellent lens

Carl L.

2022-04-20T04:53:39

I used to think this was a convenient cheap kit lens. After testing it practically and with several objective test, I will tell you that it is a great lens. I have been photographing weddings for 40 years. If I only could take one lens to the wedding it would be a Nikon 50mm 1.8 on my D850. My second lens would be this one. My third would be a Tamron G2 70-200 f2.8. Is this an architectural lens, no! If you want "zoom sharp" pictures for candid's, portraits and vacation, WOW! It is light and dependable. The slightly bad: It seems to have a lot of contrast and has very saturated colors like I have never seen on any other Nikon lens. It is slow to focus in the dark. It may be a little soft on the extreme corners (Who uses the full 35mm long rectangle format? If you need 1.2--2.8 bokeh, not this lens! If you shoot events like me at 5.6, you will love the speed, zoom range and sharpness. This review is for a Nikon 24-85mm 3.5-4.5 VR model. PS. I compared it to the Nikon 24-70 2.8 G on D850 and this 24-85mm VR spanked it bad! I also like the VR and have even used it for movies. I also tried the G2 Tamron 2.8 24-70mm and this 24-85mm VR is much sharper. I returned all 24-70 2.8s and kept this lens. I would have never have believed it if I would not have tested it. If you want snob appeal buy the 24-70mm 2.8 lens. If you just need sharp pictures and do not mind correcting aberration when it is important buy the 24-85mm. Five stars for a zoom, 4 stars compared to most prime glass. Smile.

HARRY S.

2022-01-25T07:50:58

Love the lens haven?t utilized most of the add on extras with the bundle but will get around to it soon

Venus T.

2021-12-02T07:26:47

Great lens. Covers spread from wide angle to short telephoto. Sharp images.

Dave B.

2021-10-14T10:03:46

Good lens for mid-wide to short zoom. This replaced an older version that stopped working. The only con is that the zoom is very loose and extends when carried with the lens down.

STEVEN N.

2021-05-21T18:47:13

Great zoom lens at a reasonable price, and it has VR. 24-85mm is a nice range for an FX camera like my D750. I wanted a general purpose zoom, and this one fills the bill. In addition, the package included filters, polarizer, lens hood, and rear cap.

LARRY C.

2021-05-11T19:15:55

A nice zoom range on a Nikon FX DSLR lens, and it has VR to boot. It took weeks to arrive, but the wait was worthwhile to add this lens to my D750.

LARRY C.

2020-11-05T07:23:46

I bought the new Nikon D780 camera earlier this year to complement my D750, but I quickly realized I could use my 24-70 lens on both at the same time and none of my other lenses had the quality and/or flexibility I needed. So I did some shopping and found this Nikon 24-85 bundle, checked some online reviews that confirmed it was a good lens for the price, and bought it. I tried it out immediately. It is a very solid lens -- well made, nice sharp images, smooth to operate and it's significantly less than my 24-70. I definitely recommend it.

JOSEPH S.

2019-07-17T16:03:35

Very sharp, don’t be fooled by the price. Excellent glass

JOHN J.

2019-06-09T21:40:07

This is a great all around lens. I use it on a D5200, D500 and D750.

Richard C.

2019-05-21T08:05:54

Works precisely as I hoped it would, usual good level quality for an amateur photographer.

Dakota S.

2018-12-09T15:26:13

Great results and a good match for my Nikon D500.

Richard C.

2018-07-23T08:11:05

This is a fantastic lens, especially for the price. As a hobbyist, I would say the number one priority for someone buying this lens would be to research the limitations and the simple ways to avoid running into them. Once you learn the limitations of this lens its versatility will really shine.

Steven L.

2018-07-12T11:50:44

I purchased this lens to shoot a wedding, but didn't want to break the bank in the process. It's perfect for those smaller rooms or venues. I've only used it once, but happy with the results and looking forward to using it again! Would absolutely recommend this lens.

Jenni C.

2018-06-21T09:21:27

The Nikon 24-85mm lens is perfect! Love that it came with the lens hood as well. The filters and cleaning kit were the ideal compliment also. The Corel editing software however, could have been left out or replaced with something else, as not all the products are mac-compatible (I only use a mac platform). Though the Corel brand does not seem very popular, I will give the mac-compatible programs a try to see how well they work. Ps; Packaging and delivery were great and timely! Will definitely purchase from Adorama again.

Rachael M.

2018-06-18T05:06:53

This lens is a great value. It gives good to excellent IQ . I want to say that we have been rewarded by the research and advances in lens making over the years. I think back what we used to have and we are spoiled. This lens will produce great images when you learn to use you photographic knowledge. I use this with my Nikon D 750 and D 7100. Richard

RICHARD.L B.

2018-05-09T20:00:00

I bought this lens thinking it would be a lens that I would eventually trade in for a pro lens when my budget allowed. I am happy to say that I do not need to buy any pro mid range lens as this is, in my opinion, one of Nikon's best mid range lens ever made. Very sharp, Vibration reduction is outstanding and also can focus up close for those captures that I need to get in tight. I use it all the time now.

GeoMall

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2018-04-23T10:03:26

The Order was quick and easy. This Lens is a good general lens for carry around. This completes my "Kit gor my D 810. thank You

GENE H.

2018-04-16T12:29:28

I am using this lens with my Nikon D750 for a wide range of photographs. Mostly I keep this lens on the camera all of the time. I take photographs in RAW ( NEF ) format and process in Photoshop. The results with this lens are excellent and I believe this lens is a bargain overall. And I am very pleased to also receive a free filter kit with the three most important filter types. I mostly purchase all of my lenses from Adorama because of the excellent technical support, the quick and easy service, and the very competiitve prices.

MITCHELL S.

2018-02-12T19:00:00

I originally used only primes with my D810, but the price on a refurbed 24-85 was irresistible. It's not a low light lens, but it's become part of my daily kit. It's small, light and when stopped to f5.6 or f8 very sharp and the VR works. It's become one of my favorite lenses. I've thought of the 24-120, but since I have the 70-200/4 which is also extremely sharp, I'll gladly give up the 85-120 range for the smaller size. It's even a tad faster at 24mm than the 24-120 and a lot less expensive.

Anonymous

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2017-10-05T10:53:46

I've missed shots because of the wrong lens mounted on my Nikon body at the moment. When I purposely go out for a day trip with the wife, I generally pre-select just one lens to take (and just deal with it). I find a mid level zoom lives for these day trips. But a pro level mid-zoom f2.8 is just so heavy that I'll decide instead on attaching a 35 or 50 or 85 lens. Despite all the critical ramblings about the 24-85 (previous kit lens), I decided I've got to try this lens. It's gloriously sharp, plastic but wonderfully light weight, has VR that works like a charm, feels so good in my hands and auto focuses in a snap. Small and light and excellent glass. I do not hesitate to select it first thing now. And I get more well-composed shots using this. From the first shot, I've been loving this lens. I don't get it. I have no complaints about it. Sharpness is just superb. The zoom range is fantastic nearly all the time on these type of day outings. Yeah I wish the zooming was smoother for sure. I rarely use protective filters. I now go bare, as does my favorite professional, world published photographer. I do use other effect filters when needed. I get extremely clear and sharp images. I use a lens cap to protect the lens when not photographing. Rarely use a lens shade. Nikon glass does not benefit from these shades. I'm free and my images prove it. You want this lens so just buy it. Or carry too many lenses or carry that heavy beast you love to look at on the shelf and has such great test bench results. Or use this lens and make good art and have fun doing it.

ANDREW H.

2017-09-05T10:53:04

Great lens. Fast at its lowest opening and clear. Use it for portraits with great bokeh effect. The included free extended warranty is a great bonus. Wonderful deal!

George M.

2017-08-27T18:20:09

I purchased the 24-85 VR to go with my D610 and have been very happy with this combination for events and general photography. If I can only take one lens, this one is perfect, Lightweight and easy to carry. The 24-85 VR focuses quickly and accurately. Color and contrast are very good. I find this to be a very sharp lens. Overall, an excellent value.

Richard J.

2017-05-07T12:12:01

Very fine lens; covers an ideal range of focal lengths.

ANTHONY C.

2017-04-11T20:00:00

Added to this lens' versatility is its ability to take great close-ups. According to nikonusa.com, the minimum focus distance on the AF-S NIKKOR 24-85 f/3.5-4.5G ED VR is 0.38 m/1.25 ft (from focal plane). Which means only inches from the front of the lens to achieve sharp focus. Granted, this is not a Macro lens; however, its maximum reproduction ratio is about 1:4.5. In other words pretty darn good close-up capability. Please see close shot of a Pine tree trunk for example. Try it out - aim close and Have Fun!!

NikonAl

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2017-02-03T14:44:51

I bought this lens to go with my D610 and the combination could not be better. Light weight, very sharp and great handling. The focal range is extremely useful. Almost certainly one of the best values in Nikon lenses.

Richard J.

2017-02-01T16:51:56

After being disappointed with the kit lens that came with my Nikon D7200 (18-140) I did a lot of research and kept coming back to this lens, the 24-85. After some thorough testing, this lens is very sharp, lightweight and good image quality. Highly recommended. Great service from Adorama, and I'll definitely be purchasing lenses from them in the future.

Toby S.

2017-01-11T04:53:06

Lens is sharper than I expected for the price, works nicely on my D810 for a well lit midrange zoom. Bundle was nice, at least the filters and who can't use an extra cleaning kit, always room for a cleaning kit.

ROBERT H.

2017-01-03T10:29:22

I have only had the lens for two weeks but it is great so far. Check out Ken Rockwell's review.

Erin F.

2016-12-22T14:21:09

I purchased this as a travel lens alternative to my Nikon 24-70 mm f/2.8 lens on my D750. The first thing I noticed is that mechanically my copy seemed to bind a little bit on lens installation. It focused quickly and accurately and the controls were smooth. At the wide end (24-35 mm), I was disappointed in the performance at f/4 and f/5.6 (comparing this to my 24-70 lens). At f/8 the results were much better. Looking at my usage on travel, I tend to take a number of interior shots at the wider angles, and less than great lighting situations so, for me, this is an issue.

FLETCHER P.