AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF (3.5x)

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High-performance standard zoom lens for landscapes to portraits



2000 Release



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Main Features


Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture at 24mm focal length
Provides maximum 1:2 reproduction ratio from 35-85mm
Hybrid and molded-glass aspherical lens elements for higher optical performance
Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements





Specifications






Lens construction

15 elements in 11 groups (2 aspherical lenses)

Picture angle

84° - 28°30' [61° - 18°50' with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Focal-length scale

24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85mm

Number of diaphragm blades

9 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop

22

Closest focusing distance

0.5m (0.21m at 85mm focal length and macro setting)

Maximum reproduction ratio

1/5.9 (1/2 at 85mm focal length and macro setting)

Zoom control

Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing

Selectable via the macro switch

Focus-limit switch:

N/A

M/A mode

N/A

Focus lock button

N/A

Weight (approx.):

545g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)

78.5×82.5 mm

Lens cap

Snap-on

Lens hood

HB-25 (supplied)

Lens case

CL-S2 (optional)

Tripod collar

N/A

External front filter attachment frame

Does not rotate

External front filter

72mm

Slip-on filter

N/A

Built-in/rear filter

N/A

Circular polarizing filter

Usable.

Circular polarizing filter II

Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-25

AF-3

Usable, but vignetting may occur at ∞ (infinity) setting, or macro at wideangle setting. (0)

AF-4

Usable. (0): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4).

Infrared compensation scale

Only for 24mm focal length

Supplied accessories

72mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-25

Aperture ring

Does have

Distance scale

Does have

Material of bayonet ring

Metal

Note:





MTF Chart


Wide Tele

Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional
10 lines/mm
30 lines/mm
How to read the MTF chart





Lens Construction



: Aspherical lens elements: Super ED glass elements
: ED glass elements