The AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR is a standard zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8. It covers wide-angle to medium-telephoto focal lengths from 24mm to 70mm. On a DX format DSLR, the angle of view is equivalent to 36-105mm in 35mm (FX) format.
The optical design uses 20 elements in 16 groups. It includes Nikon's first ED aspherical lens, which corrects chromatic aberration and other aberrations in a single element. Nanocrystal and fluorine coats are applied. The nanocrystal coat reduces ghosting and flare in backlit situations. The 9-blade circular aperture produces soft, natural bokeh.
Vibration reduction (VR) gives a 4.0-stop image stabilization effect, measured to CIPA standards. Focusing uses Nikon's internal focus (IF) method with an ultrasonic autofocus motor, and manual focus is also possible. The zoom ring rotates to change focal length.
- Model
- AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR (AFSVR2470E)
- Focal length
- 24-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8 (constant)
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Aperture blades
- 9, circular aperture
- Angle of view
- FX format: 84° to 34°20'; DX format: 61° to 22°50'
- Lens construction
- 20 elements in 16 groups: 2 ED, 1 ED aspherical, 3 aspherical, 1 high refractive index
- Coatings
- Nanocrystal coat, fluorine coat
- Image stabilization
- VR, 4.0 stops (CIPA standard)
- Focus
- Internal focus (IF), ultrasonic motor autofocus, manual focus
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.41 m at 24mm, 28mm and 70mm; 0.38 m at 35mm-50mm