Nikon Lente Zoom-Nikkor AF 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX USA

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

This lens is beautiful! The clarity is unlike anything I've seen. It was recommended by a friend and I practically choked at the price. All concerns vanished when I looked through the viewfinder!

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

Very clean and crisp. I spend most of my time between f8/11.

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Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

Clean, full images.
Perfect 12-24mm.

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

Have got this one, as I was seeking for a zoom that does not extend while changing focal lengths and constant f stop through the range;
The distortion is 'normal' considering the focal length, at 12mm the leaves of trees "stretch out", (the Tokina is better in this aspect)
Was hoping that Nikon would have updated the build too (i.e. with the rear gasket they adapt on most recent lenses, and eventually the boxing, no pouch neither), view too that they consider this lens a 'pro' for DX (few choices to go wide on DX)
Have the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 too (I got from B&H) and find it better (considering the price too), this lens is OK if you need the extra focal range (maybe consider the 10-24mm - cheaper and more mm focal range); Was a bit disappointed, as Nikon does better than that in other lenses

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

My first use of the lens was on a recent trip to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in Utah. The landscape shots were exceptional. Bracketed most shots with +2 and -2 exposure compensation and then post processed using HDR software. Very pleased with the results.

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

I took it as a life time lens, and I use it mostly for urban photography. This one is a blast!!!

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

I picked up this lens prior to a trip to Maui and used it most of the trip. Great for landscape shots. A very high quality lens.

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

I am a REALTOR and use this lens for photos of houses that I am marketing. It is exactly what I need.

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

I used this lens on a wedding shoot this weekend and was able to capture some amazing shots! I love the vertical range this lens allows and the dramatic effects I'm able to produce in editing with the images taken with this lens.

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

I specialize in travel photography and found that people were put off by me using the D3s and lens. I bought a D7000 and outfitted it with the 12-24 so that I had a smaller profile and less imposing rig staring at people. I selected the 12-24 because of the fixed aperture.

In the small markets and closed confines of the bazaars the lens works magic. It is sharp side to side with limited distortion. It is somewhat contrasty but most of that can be addressed in post processing. I use it now for environmental portraits, putting people in context of their surrounding ... large surroundings.

It has replaced by 12-24 2.8 as the lens of choice for shooting these types of images.

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

My love of photographing things wide (ie landscapes) teamed with a tight budget lead me to buying this lens. After two weeks or so with it I have had mixed results from its performance, but very good results with the photos.
Results wise, it gives a very clear picture, as good at first appearances as my 28-70mm nikkor. The only thing i can see that is obvious to me (an enthusiast turned student) is barrel distortion at its widest setting. For example, when shotting a lighthouse near me and trying to get a whole rainbow behine, the lighthouse has a slight but none the less fairly obvious fish eye curve.
At low light it struggles a little as it is only an f4 lens, being the DX. If I had the money I would buy the FX lens, but this is the trade off, and as it is much cheaper, i can live with that!
Other than that, it struggles sometimes with the auto focus so i have found it much easier to use in manual mode, thereby eliminating the problem.
All up, so far i have no regrets. I can work with its limitations, and the results when you do are great.

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

it was very usefull for my photos in manhattan

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

Lens is sharp, focuses easily, and accepts a circular polarizer. It is the much needed wideangle that I have wanted for landscape work ever since I acquired my Nikon 300S.I don't feel handicapped by the "weight factor" mentioned in some other reviews.

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

I love the intimacy and haptic qualities of the wide angle lens and its capacity to encompass and pull together the important information in constructing a scene and telling a story. It sets the creative juices flowing!
Low light levels are no challenge as the need for a tripod is minimised by the angle of view reducing apparent shake.
However too wide and the subject is actually objectified and distanced or even rendered unrecognisable. This lens covers exactly the gamut of focal lengths that make attention-grabbing imagery without the distracting gimmickry of the extreme fisheye.
The benefit of this lens is the amazing minimisation of barrel distortion that only a decade ago could only be controlled by a much more expensive lens. For the architectural and interiors photographer this makes it useful, but some PS (profiles available) or Nikon Capture distortion adjustment is required to eliminate bowing in far corners of the FOV. However, be warned that figures and faces placed in the outer third of the frame will not be flattered. They too can be brought back to 'normality' with some distortion adjustment but always this is at the sacrifice of some parts of the image as the sides of the frame will be bent and will require cropping.
This is a sharp lens.
Great coatings control flare superlatively, even with light sources intruding into the frame.
A negative consideration is that autofocus is very touchy with this lens in extreme situations in low light or in situations with crowded information in depth (foliage, crowds). It is much better, and quite easy with the slightest twist, to override with the focus ring.
For the price, you add considerably to your creative arsenal with this lens. I recommend it.

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

Hello New York, since one week we are back in Hamburg/Germany. I personally enjoyed the visit to B&H. At the moment I dont hv the time to test the lens, but I trust NIKON and B&H 100%.
You can contact me some weeks later. I may then be able to give more detailed info.
Greetings from Hamburg. Volker Busenbender

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

I'VE ALWAYS WANTED ONE OF THESE

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

The lens is sharp at all apertures in the center. Except, at 24mm on a Nikon D90, the lens front focuses to the extent that there is noticeable blurriness. I have tried two different copies of this lens and both front focus at 24mm, but not at other focal lengths! Also, the front focusing issue doesn't seem to exist on the D300s. I don't think it is the D90, because the Nikkor AF-s 10-24mm, f/3.5-4.5 focuses perfectly at 24mm and all other focal lengths!

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

This lens has surprisingly quick auto-focus action and is simple to use. Color and sharpness are excellent throughout the frame. Although it is not light in weight, it does not feel any heavier than my 18-70 f3.5-4.5 DX. For a given day, I can choose to take just one of these two in my bag without worrying about missing a good picture opportunity! I find also that this lens is excellent for close-up pictures. The sharpness is unbelievable.

Comments about Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor AF Lens:

I used this lens for a wedding the weekend after I recieved it, and thought the results were outstanding. I like this lens for wide portrait shots as well as sweeping landscapes. This lens is a little heavier than I expected, but worth its weight in gold!