Does it work on DX-format bodies?

Yes. On DX it gives a 36-180mm equivalent field of view and works with any F-mount DX DSLR that supports AF-S lenses.

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

If you need reach and one-lens convenience, yes. The 24-70mm f/2.8 is faster and sharper but stops at 70mm and costs more.

VR II compensates for several stops of camera shake, which makes handheld shooting in dim light practical.

The lens, HB-53 bayonet hood, 77mm front cap, LF-4 rear cap and CL1218 soft case.

How close can it focus?

17 inches (about 0.45m) across the zoom range.

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

At The Pixel Hub, for $519.95, 30% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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

17 stores we checked sell it, including The Pixel Hub, Amazon, Walmart, BecexTech, Abe's of Maine.

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

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What reviewers say

Owners treat it as a dependable do-everything FX zoom and value the range and stabilization. The common complaints are edge softness at the long end and distortion at the wide end.

What people mention

SharpnessMixedSharp in the center, but corners soften wide open and at the long end.
StabilizationPraisedVR II lets owners handhold at slow shutter speeds.
DistortionCriticisedVisible barrel distortion at 24mm, usually corrected in software.
AutofocusPraisedThe Silent Wave Motor is fast and quiet.
WeightMixedOwners find it heavy to carry all day but accept it for the range.
ApertureCriticisedf/4 is limiting indoors and for shallow depth of field.

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

The AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR is a 5x standard zoom lens for Nikon F-mount cameras. It is designed primarily for FX-format DSLRs and also works on DX-format DSLRs. On a DX-format body, the angle of view is equivalent to a 36-180mm focal length. The maximum aperture stays at f/4 throughout the zoom range, so exposure settings can stay the same as you zoom.

The optical design includes two Extra-low Dispersion elements to minimize chromatic aberration and three aspherical elements to reduce coma and other aberrations. Nikon Super Integrated Coating improves light transmission and color consistency and reduces flare. Nano Crystal Coat further reduces ghosting and internal flare. A rounded 9-blade diaphragm renders out-of-focus areas more naturally.

A Silent Wave Motor provides fast, accurate and quiet autofocus. Internal focus keeps the lens length unchanged while focusing and keeps the front element from rotating, so a polarizer or lens hood stays in position. An M/A switch changes between manual and autofocus. Nikon VR II image stabilization allows handheld shooting at slower shutter speeds for still images and video.

Mount

Nikon F mount

Format

FX (also usable on DX-format DSLRs)

Focal length

24-120mm (36-180mm equivalent on DX-format)

Zoom ratio

Aperture

f/4 to f/22, constant f/4 maximum

Lens elements

2 Extra-low Dispersion, 3 aspherical

Coatings