Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

I have obviously had this lens for a while, but never got around to writing a review--mainly because initially, I wasnt really satisfied with it. I bought it right before a two week trip to Scandinavia and had some focus issues with the lens (wouldnt always seem to focus correctly). I even thought about returning it, as I got back from Europe in time to do so. But somehow, I never got around to it, as I shoot with a D700, and this was the only FF lens I owned. About a month ago, I bit the bullet and bought a 24-70 that I had lusted over for a long time, and was not disappointed in any regard. So when this years Europe trip came around, I packed the new lens, and as an afterthought, packed the 240120 as well (for purely back-up purposes). After a couple of days sightseeing, though, I realized that while the 24-70 was sharp and had great color rendition, a 70mm length was not sufficient for some of the longer range shots that I took (distant mountain tops, spires of churches, etc.) So I tried the 24-120 as sort of experiment and it did fine. It was sharp and the colors were true. I had no noticeable focus issues, and came home with a new respect for this lens. Not that I am going to sell my 24-70, (and I finished the trip with it on the camera) but this lens has a place as a walk-around, sightseeing lens. Heavy, but worth the effort.

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Ive owned a Nikon 24-70 for quite a while and its an amazing lens. Very sharp, virtually flawless. But.... It just doesnt have the reach for general photography. I bought this and a little part of me thought I might send it back. Not a chance - now my 24-70 is collecting dust. It has the reach to be a good general purpose walk around lens. high end Nikons allow you to shoot in crop mode so the effective max zoom is more like 180mm. You still get the 24mm at the wide end which is great. I was concerned it naught be too heavy but while its not as light as the 24-85, its not as heavy as the 24-70. Optically its much better than the 24-85 and very close to the 24-70. Losing a stop to the 24-70 isnt a big deal - just crank up the ISO a stop. besides, i dont think Ive ever shot the 24-70 wider than 5.6 anyway. ive used this to shoot concerts & plays at f/4 and its all that I wanted. Highly recommend!

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I am a long time full time photographer. I dont compromise on lens quality. My experience has indicatedt that the Nikon f2.8 AF-S zooms have always been the cream of the crop. I ordered this lens largely to shoot personal work, and as a "walking around" one lens solution. Speaking as Nikon shooter since the mid-1970s, I have never been so pleasantly surprised as I was over the performance of this 24-120/f4, and I own and have owed over 50 of the higher end Nikon lenses. My primary "working" mid-range zoom has been the Nikon 24-70/f2.8 since it first became available. My backup for that ha been my 28-70/f2.8. Now, my primary working mid-range zoom is this one, and my 24-70/f2.8 is my backup. Thats how much I like this lens. Also, Ive never been a huge proponent of VR lenses, but the VR in the 24-120/f4 works so well that its actually very useful, unlike other VR lenses that I own or have owned. Im extremely happy that I took the plunge on this and recommend it without reservation.

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An excellent all-around lens for the full frame Nikon cameras. The f/4 represents a bit of a compromise, but one I am more than willing to make for the added flexibility over the 24-70/2.8. The 24-120 balances well on my D750 and does most everything Ive asked of it well. Its an excellent choice for event photography, is quite good for portrait work, and makes a good "walking-around" lens when we travel.

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I was reluctant to buy a refurbished lens but I have had my eye on this Nano Crystal Nikon lens for some time. I have the older version of this lens and it doesnt do well on my high resolution Nikon D800, e.g. soft focus. However, the older version of this lens does work well with my Nikon D700 which is lower resolution. With those facts in mind I wanted to get this lens for my D800 and I am glad I made the purchase. The lens works perfectly with the D800 and I recently tested it on a photo shoot in the Palouse and he images are tack sharp. Now this lens lives on my D800 and the older version of this lens lives on the D700. So far I really like this lens and I will update this review if my opinion changes.

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Where do I begin?! LOVE this lens! As a professional photographer, I am always looking for a versatile lens with great quality at a good price. Very hard to come by. For the past couple years I was heavily using the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8, but I wanted something with more range. I shoot indoor and outdoor lifestyle sessions in natural lighting, as well as birth photography, so I needed something wide, sharp, fast and could handle unique lighting situations and this lens does all of that for me for a great price! I also shoot a lot of families with active children so its nice to be able to go from a wide angle family shot and quickly zoom in to the childs face for an individual shot without even moving and missing my shot. Its quite heavy on my Nikon D750, but you get used to it. Its not very loud and it finds focus quite fast. I micro-adjusted this lens and its almost as tack sharp as any of my primes which says a lot for a wide range zoom. Great build, solid and smooth focus rings. I definitely recommend this lens for any level photographer :) As you can see from the images below taken at a recent maternity session: without the mom or I having to move, I was able to get a nice wide angle and close up in just 5 seconds with the tilt of her head.

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This factory refurbished lens looks and functions like it is brand new at a 50% cost savings. What a deal! Lens hood was missing but vendor (Cameta Camera) shipped one out so all is fine. I intended on using just prime lenses with my D810, but needed a single lens "solution" for travel. This lens is reasonably distortion free (much better than the DX-equivalent 16-85 Nikkor I used with my former Nikon camera) and has minimal and correctable CA. Autofocus is fast and the VR has allowed me to shoot down to 1/15 at 120mm. Lens stays sharp even when wide open. This is the best zoom lens Ive ever bought for the price, but Im not selling my primes.

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I purchased this lens when I bought the new D610 Nikon FX format camera. I had 3 reasons for doing so: 1) This mid-range zoom will cover most, "Grab the camera and go!" situations. 2) When bought with the camera as a package, it was $300 off. 3) It uses 77mm filters, which is the same size as all of my other Nikon AF-S lenses. I also like the constant f-4 aperture. I have only taken a few dozen photos, so far, and they are consistent with every other Nikkor lens I own. Its a chunky lens - but I have big hands, so thats not an issue. The auto focus is very fast and quiet. If you shoot with a DX format camera this lens will be an effective 36mm - 180mm f-4, so I can use it on both my D7100 and D300s. The vibration reduction (VR) is amazing! If you shoot in low light, the VR will allow you to shoot handheld at a 3 stop slower shutter speed than the normal 1/focal length rule. In other words, if I am shooting at 120mm focal length, without the VR, I should be using a shutter speed of 1/120th of a second or faster. With the VR, I can easily shoot at 1/30th or 1/15th shutter speeds. The autofocus works in both an AF mode and in AF/M mode. This means you can override the AF by just using the focus ring on the lens. Ill update this review in the near future after Ive made a couple hundred images with it.

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I love this lens! Ive tried almost every focal length range available, and THIS is the lens Ive chosen to leave on my camera 99% of the time. Its so good that I find myself using my 70-200mm F2.8 much less often than before because this 24-120mm gives me beautifully blurred backgrounds. But Im not giving up my 70-200mm VRII just yet. It produces superior photos, but it cant beat the versatility of the 24-120mm. I cant count the number of times Ive wished I could zoom wider than 70mm when my subject is suddenly close to me. Actually, just the other day I had the 70-200mm on my D600 and the 24-120mm on a D810, both around my neck. Thats my ideal combo. When I was trying to decide between this and the 28-300mm, the constant F4 won me out, and after shooting with this lens for 22 months, Im very glad I chose this lens. If I want more background blur, I go to my 85mm F1.4. I also own the original and 2nd versions of Nikons 24-120mm, and while I was a huge fan of both, this one is by far the best! What about the 24-70mm some might ask. Well, 70mm was too short when I was shooting with a D300, and now that I shoot full frame, theres no way I would be happy with 70mm as my long end. Plus, I absolutely love VR and cannot do without it, especially for video. Im sure thats an awesome lens for many, but its not my cup of tea.

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This is a very useful and practical lens. A whole lot of photographs are made within this range. Everything from a moderate wide angle to a short tele. I was a little skeptical at first because of the 5x zoom range, but was immediately impressed with the results. I have owned both Nikon and Canons 24-70 f/2.8 lenses in several different iterations, and have found that although these lenses are extraordinarily sharp, the 24-120 is more useful in its versatility. The VR more than makes up for the shorter zooms one stop greater aperture. The 24-120 does not have as good as bokeh as the 24-70s, but the slightly increased depth of field of the f/4.0 can help in difficult to focus low light situations. I use this lens on a Nikon D810, which definitely shows the ood and bad qualities of lenses.

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