Does this lens work on full-frame Nikon bodies?

It is a DX lens. On FX bodies it works only in crop mode, or it vignettes heavily if used uncropped.

Will it autofocus on my Nikon DSLR?

Yes on bodies with a built-in focus motor, and on all AF-S-compatible DX and FX DSLRs. It will not autofocus on entry-level bodies without a motor, where it is manual focus only.

Can I use it on a Nikon Z mirrorless camera?

Only with the FTZ mount adapter. Autofocus works through the adapter on Z bodies.

The lens, the HB-23 lens hood, a 77mm front cap and a rear cap.

What filter size does it take?

It takes 77mm screw-on filters.

How close can it focus?

About 11.8 inches (0.3 m) across the whole zoom range, with a maximum reproduction ratio of roughly 1:8.3.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 12-24mm F/4G IF-ED Zoom Lens

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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 12-24mm F/4G IF-ED Zoom Lens

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Our take on the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 12-24mm F/4G IF-ED Zoom Lens

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G is Nikon's original ultrawide zoom for DX-format DSLRs, covering a 99° to 61° angle of view. It uses two ED elements and three aspherical elements to control chromatic aberration and distortion, and a Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet autofocus. Constant f/4 aperture and an 11.8-inch close focus distance make it a practical landscape and interior lens. It is the widest DX zoom Nikon made, but it is an older screw-free AF-S design built for F-mount DSLRs, not mirrorless Z bodies without an adapter.

Best forLandscape and cityscape shooters on DX DSLRsInterior and architecture photographyVloggers and event shooters who want a wide, quiet zoomOwners of older Nikon DX bodies wanting a native ultrawide

Pros

Constant f/4 aperture across the zoom range
Silent Wave Motor gives fast, quiet autofocus
Two ED and three aspherical elements curb color fringing and distortion
Close focus of about 11.8 inches throughout the range
Rounded 9-blade diaphragm for smoother background blur
Takes common 77mm filters

Cons

DX-only: it vignettes heavily on full-frame bodies
No VR, so slow shutter speeds need steady hands
Older design with no weather sealing
Soft corners wide open at 12mm
Bulky and heavy compared with modern mirrorless wide zooms

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 12-24mm F/4G IF-ED Zoom Lens prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Owners of DX DSLRs rate it as a dependable ultrawide with good color and sharpness stopped down. Most criticism centers on corner softness at 12mm, the lack of stabilization and its size.

What people mention

SharpnessMixedReviewers find the center sharp but say corners soften at 12mm until stopped down.
AutofocusPraisedThe Silent Wave Motor is described as fast and quiet.
BuildPraisedOwners call it solidly built with a smooth zoom action.
StabilizationCriticisedThe lack of VR is a common complaint for handheld low-light work.
DistortionMixedBarrel distortion at 12mm is visible and often needs correction in software.

About the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 12-24mm F/4G IF-ED Zoom Lens

The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 12-24mm F/4G IF-ED is an autofocus zoom lens made for Nikon digital SLR cameras. It has a 2x zoom ratio. The angle of view runs from 99 degrees at 12mm to 61 degrees at 24mm.

Two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements minimize chromatic aberration. Three aspherical elements keep distortion low. A Silent Wave Monitor drives quiet, high-speed autofocus, and internal focusing is used. The lens has a small image circle, which gives an optimal image from the center to the edge to the corner.

Nikon's D-type design provides distance information for flash and ambient light exposure. The rounded diaphragm makes out-of-focus areas look more natural. The lens focuses as close as 11.8 inches throughout the zoom range.

Color: Black
Focal length: 12-24mm
Maximum aperture: f/4
Zoom ratio: 2x
Picture angle: 99 degrees (12mm) to 61 degrees (24mm) on Nikon digital SLRs
Lens drive: Silent Wave Monitor
Focusing: Internal Focusing (IF)
Special elements: 2 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements, 3 aspherical elements
Aperture blades: Rounded diaphragm
Close focus: 11.8 inches throughout the zoom range
Length: 3.5 inches
Compatibility: Nikon digital SLR cameras
In the box

Specifications

color: BlackSource

Questions and answers

Does this lens work on full-frame Nikon bodies?: It is a DX lens. On FX bodies it works only in crop mode, or it vignettes heavily if used uncropped.
Will it autofocus on my Nikon DSLR?: Yes on bodies with a built-in focus motor, and on all AF-S-compatible DX and FX DSLRs. It will not autofocus on entry-level bodies without a motor, where it is manual focus only.
Can I use it on a Nikon Z mirrorless camera?: Only with the FTZ mount adapter. Autofocus works through the adapter on Z bodies.
What is in the box?: The lens, the HB-23 lens hood, a 77mm front cap and a rear cap.
What filter size does it take?: It takes 77mm screw-on filters.
How close can it focus?: About 11.8 inches (0.3 m) across the whole zoom range, with a maximum reproduction ratio of roughly 1:8.3.
Where is the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 12-24mm F/4G IF-ED Zoom Lens cheapest?: At Walmart, for $389.92, as of our latest check.