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Technology
Silent Wave Motor
AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor, which represents a significant advance in AF lens technology.
Nano Crystal Coat
An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths.
ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass
An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.
AS
AS stands for Aspherical lens elements. This type of lens utilizes non-spherical surfaces on either one or both sides of the glass in order to eliminate certain types of lens aberration.
M/A
Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens.
IF Lens
A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.
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Tech Specs
Focal Length Range
14 -24mmMaximum Aperture
f/2.8Format
FX/35mmNano Crystal Coat
YesAF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
YesApprox. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
3.8 in.98 mmx5.2 in.131.5 mmApprox. Weight
35.3 oz.1000 g
- Mount TypeNikon F-Bayonet
- Focal Length Range14 -24mm
- Zoom Ratio1.7x
- Maximum Aperturef/2.8
- Minimum Aperturef/22
- FormatFX/35mm
- Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)90°
- Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)61°
- Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)114°
- Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)84°
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.15xx
- Lens Construction Elements14
- Lens Construction Groups11
- Compatible Format(s)FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
- Diaphragm Blades9
- Distance InformationYes
- Nano Crystal CoatYes
- ED Glass Elements2
- Aspherical Elements3
- Super Integrated CoatingYes
- AutofocusYes
- AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)Yes
- Internal FocusingYes
- Minimum Focus Distance0.9 ft.(0.28m)
- Focus ModeAuto, Manual, Manual/Auto
- G-typeYes
- Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)3.8 in.98 mmx5.2 in.131.5 mm
- Approx. Weight35.3 oz.1000 g
- Lens TypeZoom
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