Used Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens.

2019-07-30T12:50:58

I had high hopes for this lens based on others’ reviews, but returned it. Used on a D750 the AF was fast, and the IQ acceptable for portraits, but not for landscapes.

William B.

2018-12-30T14:42:43

Happy over all.

Frederick Z.

2018-12-23T12:56:49

I have many Nikkor as well as Tokina lenses that I use on my two Nikon DSLR bodies. When I needed to add a wide angle prime, I researched many professional opinions and bought this fantastic, light weight beauty. There is a reason that Nikon is still producing this "D" type lens after so many years in production. It is Great Glass!

Patrick C.

2018-10-19T18:54:51

I agree with those who mount a prime lens when they want the best optics. I recently added this very sharp, quality built, wide angle 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor, compact size, light weight lens to my camera bag. It joins the similar design and build 50mm f/1.4D AF and a “more contemporary” 35mm f/1.8G. You know what? I prefer the older design D models. The look, the feel in my hands while framing a shot and adjusting equipment — there is just something special about it. Oh, I have zoom lenses: two Nikkor and three Tokina. I appreciate what a good zoom can do, but I get more satisfaction and better results from working a great prime lens. I am excited about this lens and recommend it to you for either a FF or a DX camera body.

Patrick C.

2018-03-05T02:17:15

A very good well made lens. Very Sharp when stoped down to f5.6 or smaller.

Chance S.

2017-12-12T12:04:29

Landscape Test: I tested my old Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 against the newer 24mm f/1.8G. The depth of field is sharper with the old lens at f/2.8, f/4.0, f/5.6, and f/8.0. The depth of field is sharper with the new lens at f/11 and f/16 by a little bit. By depth of field I mean beyond the focus point and all the way to infinity. f/11 was the best performance for both lenses. At the focus point, the new lens is better at f/5.6, f/8.0, f/11.0. The old lens was able to have 2/3rds stop faster shutter speed to get the same brightness in the image as the newer lens. This old 24mm f/2.8 surprised me. Sure, it is soft at f/2.8, but so is the new 24mm f/1.8G lens. The new one focuses much faster, of course. The color saturation seems the same in both lenses.

Paul M.

2017-01-24T19:41:49

Adorama send you the additional cleaning tools and cheap filters for free of charge. They are very useful and I use it to take a good care of ny lenses.

Joe C.

2017-01-02T11:51:16

Awesome everyday wide angle lens for the money on full frame bodies. Acceptable barrel distortion. Nice and sharp.

JOHN C.

2016-12-21T08:00:21

This lens is much better than a lot of semi and professional give it credit for. Granted, it's not a $2k lens, but all of my landscape pics are much clearer and more stable than what I have seen with the more expensive lens. Give it a try you might like it!

PAM G.

2016-11-17T09:26:39

I recdntly purchased this fine lens from Adorama, a company I have used for decades for many of my professional needs because I know I can always count on them for value, exellent product choices, fast shipping, and competitive prices. This Nikon wide angle lens is extremely wellmade, easy to use, and light. I am totally pleased with my purchase LEE SNIDER / PHOTO IMAGES

LEE S.

2016-04-19T19:40:45

Although this lens was once a must have for many pros. However, it's time has past. My Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 and the Canon 16-35mm f/4 both outperformed this lens at 24mm in every aperture. If portability is important, I would suggest getting a used one.

Nick K.

2015-12-23T08:42:09

I needed a prime lens that was faster than most zoom lenses. This lens fits the bill and does not cost the usual north of a thousand dollars. Typical Nikon quality at the other after market lens prices.

SANDY G.

2014-12-29T19:00:00

Out of the box, the lens was backfocusing. After a microcalibration that took less than two minutes, focus is perfect. This is an amazing and sharp lens that has become my favorite for reception dancing shots and dramatic landscape wedding portraits. I would definitely and have recommended to friends.

Antiquity

2014-09-18T21:00:00

There are better 24mm lenses out there, even on the Nikon system. Of course, those "better" lenses are also much more expensive and more importantly bigger and heavier. I'm mostly a travel photographer and tend to use primes whenever I can get away with it. I own the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4 VR, but honestly I'd prefer to use primes, and not just for the speed. This one doesn't disappoint, with far better performance at f/4 than my zoom at the same aperture, and while both lenses are about equal at f/8, the little AF-D is small enough to just stay in the pocket of a light jacket or fanny pack until I need it. 24mm is not my primary focal length as I tend to be a 35mm or 50mm shooter. When I carry just a camera and one lens it is invariably one of those two focal lengths and I never really feel too limited. 24mm is, for me, strictly a travel lens. There are times when you just can't step far enough back, or when you really want the majestic perspective that only a true wide-angle lens can give, but most of the time, for me at least, its people, and for people, nothing beats a good 50mm. So why all the talk about 50mm and the heavy 24-120 zoom? Because this lens is about the best available for the way I travel. It is very lightweight, but well enough made that it will take some abuse. Its also cheap enough that if it does get damaged in an unpadded pocket it can be easily replaced. Most importantly, however, when I do mount it on my Df, I know the results will be far better than just "good enough". Even wide open at infinity focus the detail incredible, though remember I'm shooting at 16 megapixel (D800 owners may want something better). Optically this thing hits above its weight class. It has correction for close focus through a floating element that results in impressive sharpness at all distances and apertures, especially in the center of the frame. Corners are excellent by f/4 and outstanding by f/5.6. Set at f/8 depth of field is immense, making this a great lens to shoot from the hip. I can't recommend this lens enough for travel photographers who want to stick with prime lenses. For me, this lens in a pocket and the AF-S 58mm f/1.4G on the camera makes the perfect kit. I could travel the world with just those two primes and really not feel like I'm missing anything. As an added bonus, being a D lens I can unlock the aperture ring, mount it to my 37-year-old FM and enjoy a well-corrected 24mm lens in full manual glory with identical optics and much less cost and weight than the AIs version.

Andrew F.

2014-04-21T21:00:00

Wanted a 35mm equivalent for my DX camera and this lens fills the bill. Nikon released this lens a relatively long time ago, but it still works fine for me.

WILLIAM B.

2013-09-09T21:00:00

Very practical lense. Extremely sharp lense. Use it for weddings to capture rooms, areas. Also very good for nature shots.

Bad-i

2013-07-08T21:00:00

i am using this lens on a D700. got it a day before the trip to north west. took shots of people and landscape. very happy with it. i have some shots that are not that clear, but i think it's my fault, not the lens. focus is super quick. little, very little distortion. is it perfect? probably not, but i dont care. for the money, it's perfect for me. glad i did not go with the 20mm. i dont feel like fixing the distorion on every shot.

homer

2013-05-27T21:00:00

Love this lens, real sharp, tiny (easy to carry in pocket) and with reasonable price. Sharp alway thru, corner to corner, very less distortion (and can be easily corrected thru applications). Simply love it!

PRASENJIT S.

2013-03-30T21:00:00

I bought the 24mm 2.8 to shoot low-light, interior settings. The lens has been a revelation. Wide open, it's sharp with colors so saturated the effect can be almost photo-realistic. Stopped down, it's even sharper. I've used it on both my D600 (FX) and my D7000 (DX) with excellent results. Focus is quick and mostly accurate. Be aware of the shallow DOF wide open. The focus ring does move during AF, so watch your fingers. As a D lens autofocus is not functional on the newer D3XXX and D5XXX cameras. Also, the small size and light weight are welcome, but can feel unbalanced on a larger body, especially if you're used to the heft of a zoom. My copy was manufactured in Japan. It has the weight and solidity of all the D series lenses I own. I've compared it to the current 28mm 1.8 S series, and the older lens stands up well. I continue to discover how versatile the 24mm can be, both close up and for interiors. It's a lot of performance for the money.

bookie

2012-12-16T19:00:00

This may be one of Nikon's sharpest lenses. Set yourself free from the weight of pro-grade zooms! Everyone should spend a day walking around with this lense to see what it can feel like to lose the weight and keep the sharpness!

Brad B.

2012-09-16T21:00:00

I am a prime lens addict and needed a lens for some architectural shots. This was a great investment. My photos are tack sharp and it works wonderfully with my D800. I was a little hesitant since I was about to get the 24mm 1.4G, but I'd say this is just as good for the loss of additional speed. No regrets!

KEVIN D.

2011-03-06T19:00:00

I bought this lens as a 35mm equivalent for my D90. Manual focus is a breeze with this lens, it's very compact and light, and a joy to use in field (of course AF works, but the focus ring is so nice to use that I almost always used it in MF). It's too bad that newer Nikon lenses aren't built as well as this lens. There is only one major drawback to this lens, and it is it's sharpness. This lens is not among Nikon's sharpest lenses. Compared to the 35mm f1.8 DX, the 35 is way sharper at f/1.8 than this lens at f/2.8. All being said, if your looking for a lightweight wide angle for your full frame Nikon, this lens may be ideal (I haven't tried it myself on FX). On DX, you're probably better off using the 35mm f/1.8 DX (50mm equivalent) which is cheaper, sharper, faster, has faster AF, and is a bit more lightweight. On the other hand, if weight is your main concern and you *need* a 35mm equivalent for your DX, and am prepared for the weak sharpness (just stop down), by all means go for it. It's an absolute joy to use in field.

Ofri

2010-09-02T21:00:00

Okay, the lens is awesome, but so far all my Nikon glass has outperformed all others so I expected it.[...]

DOUGLAS J.

2010-08-21T21:00:00

I love this lens.Overall quality is great. Not as fast as an AFS lens , but quite sufficient . It is definitely a favorite. On the D700 is exactly what I wanted. It is sharp and fast enough for me.

Dallasa

2010-06-06T21:00:00

I have an older (used) version of this lens. The focus ring is sloppy & worn out so I will definitely be replacing this lens with another identical to it. The fact that they're still in demand and Nikon still makes them after all these years tells you that Nikon really did it right with this lens. Fast AF, lightweight, small, great color. It received good reviews from Ken Rockwell. I have a preference for the older D version lenses and own 4 different types. The AF on D lenses is VERY fast. The tones and colors in images shot with the 24mm f2.8 lens are exceptional and natural. You will definitely notice the difference. The bokeh admittedly is average. The 50mm 1:1.4G is better if you are a bokeh fanatic. I use this type of lens primarily for scenic, nature, landscapes, cityscapes and also for community events, festivals and group shots, i.e. family gatherings. Also Great for sunrise, sunsets. I have used this lens primarily on a Nikon D90. It's a keeper in my bag... but it usually resides more often on my camera. A great all around small, well performing lens in the super wide angle class.

LINDA B.

2007-11-27T19:00:00

This is a nice lens for the money. Sharp lens but probably made for film cameras. I use this lens on a Nikon d200. Not as wide on this camera as I would like. Slight purple fringing in enlargements. Overall, however, this is a very sharp nice lens. Nikon lenses are always worth the money.

William

2007-03-25T21:00:00

I am using this lens with D200 and D70. This lens is very sharp, very good for scenery, much better than zoom lens(18-70mm etc.)

G2

2007-02-13T19:00:00

Great wide-angle. Doesn't zoom, but the image quality is dead on. Very solidly built and smooth on AF or manual. I would recommend this lens to anybody.

The M.