Is the 24-120mm f/4 worth it over the 24-70mm f/2.8?

If you want one lens for travel and events, yes: the extra reach to 120mm and VR matter more than one stop of light. The 24-70mm f/2.8 is sharper and better for moving subjects in low light, but it costs more and stops at 70mm.

Does it work on DX-format Nikon DSLRs?

Yes. On a DX body it behaves like a 36-180mm lens, which makes it a good stabilized telephoto zoom. It mounts on any F-mount Nikon DSLR with a built-in focus motor.

VR II compensates for roughly four stops of shake in Nikon's rating, which is enough for sharp handheld shots at 1/15s or slower at the wide end. It does not freeze moving subjects.

The lens, HB-53 bayonet hood, 77mm front cap, LF-4 rear cap and CL1218 soft case. This listing ships in plain white frustration-free packaging with a one-year seller warranty, not Nikon's standard warranty.

It is a long-running lens, so prices move with Nikon rebates and holiday sales. The current best new price is $519.95 at Phoenix Photo as of November 3, 2026; used copies typically run well below that.

What filter size does it take?

77mm filters. The front element does not rotate during focusing, so polarizers and graduated filters work normally.

Where is the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens cheapest?

At Phoenix Photo, for $519.95, 25% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens?

Buyers like: Top rated seller with 99% positive feedback over 68,000 positive reviews; Fast free US shipping; Quick and efficient customer support.

Where can I buy the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens?

8 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Phoenix Photo, Newegg.com, Willoughby's Photo Emporium, Target.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens: $519.95 at Phoenix Photo, 25% under other stores

What reviewers say

Owners treat it as the dependable FX all-rounder: a wide zoom range, useful stabilization and solid build. Most criticism centers on weight and on sharpness at 120mm and f/4.

Pros

Versatile 24-120mm range covers most shooting
Effective VR for handheld low-light work
Fast, quiet autofocus
Solid build and weather sealing on the body mount

Cons

Heavy for a walk-around lens
Softer at 120mm and wide open
Barrel distortion at 24mm before correction
Price has risen since it was a common kit lens

From Phoenix Photo

F Mount lens, FX format; also works on DX-format DSLRs (36-180mm equivalent)
Constant f/4 maximum aperture across the 5x zoom range
Two Extra-Low Dispersion elements and three aspherical elements
Nano Crystal Coat and Super Integrated Coating reduce ghosting and flare
Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet autofocus
VR II image stabilization for sharper handheld shots in low light

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In the box: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens, HB-53 Bayonet Lens Hood, 77mm Snap-On Lens Cap, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, CL1218 Soft Lens Case, Limited 1-Year Seller Warranty

About the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens

Short Description

F Mount Lens/FX Format

Aperture Range: f/4 to 22

Two Extra-Low Dispersion Lens Elements

Three Aspherical Lens Elements

Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coating

Silent Wave Motor AF System

Nikon VR II Image Stabilization

Internal Focus; M/A Focus Mode Switch

Minimum Focus Distance: 17"

Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

In The Box

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens

HB-53 Bayonet Lens Hood

77mm Snap-On Lens Cap

LF-4 Rear Lens Cap

CL1218 Soft Lens Case for AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Zoom Lens

Limited 1-Year Seller Warranty

Comes in Frustration Free Packaging White Box

Long Description

While the AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens from Nikon is designed primarily for use with FX-format DSLR cameras, it's equally at home on any DX-format D-SLR camera. As a standard 5.0x zoom on an FX-format camera body, it's perfect for landscapes, portraits, and weddings - it's an excellent choice as a take-along-everywhere lens. On a DX-format camera, the focal length gets a 1.5x bump that turns it into a formidable longer-range optic with the 35mm focal length equivalence of 36-180mm.

The wide-angle to telephoto focal range of this lens makes it a versatile choice for most applications and its constant maximum aperture of f/4.0 enables photographers to maintain exposure settings throughout the entire zoom range. For those critical focusing-moments - the M/A focus mode switch allows the shooter to quickly change between manual and autofocus modes.

The lens design includes two Extra-low Dispersion elements to control chromatic aberrations, three aspherical elements and Nikon's Super Integrated Coating enhances light transmission for maximum clarity, crispness, and contrast. Additionally this lens benefits from Nikon's Nano Crystal Coat - a high-tech lens treatment that ensures maximum imaging quality by limiting ghosting and flare.

Low-light shooters will appreciate the benefits of Nikon's VR II image stabilization system which reduces the blurring effects of camera shake for sharper imaging in low light or when shooting at the telephoto end of the focal range. The compact size of the lens also lends itself to stable control of imaging as well as its use as a versatile, everyday lens.