Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens USA
The new Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens is a precision prime lens with a natural wide angle view and is constructed to deliver the crisp and distortion-free image captures that are expected from Nikon. This Nikkor is built with 12 Nano Crystal coated lens elements in 10 groups including 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) and 2 Aspherical lenses that help create images that are sharp and dynamic without chromatic or other aberrations even at f/1.4.
It also features a rounded 9-blade diaphragm which creates a natural appearance in out-of-focus areas of your images. Autofocusing is accomplished via Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and with Rear Focus (RF) you will experience fast, accurate and quiet operation. G-Type Nikkor lenses have no aperture ring; apertures should be selected from your camera body.
Lens compatibility with the following Nikon cameras:
- D1 Series, D2 Series, D40 Series, D50, D60, D70 Series, D80, D90, D100, D200, D300, D300S, D3X, D3S, D700
- D3000, D5000
- Pronea 600i, Pronea S Series
- Nikon F5, F6, F100, F80, F75, F65, F60, F55, F50, F-401
- F4, F90 Series, F70, F801 Series, F601M (P and S modes only)
- Prime Wide-Angle Perspective
- This fast, f/1.4 lens captures a natural wide angle of view, with extreme light gathering capability and delivers extraordinary performance to meet a broad range of challenging assignments.
- Nano Crystal Coat
- This lens features a Nano Crystal coat that reduces ghosting and internal flare across a wide range of wavelengths for impressive image clarity.
- 2 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Elements
- The ED elements in the AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G offer superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.
- 2 Aspherical Lens Elements
- Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of aberration, even when shooting at the widest available aperture.
- Rear Focus (RF)
- Rear focus provides smooth and fast autofocus while eliminating front barrel rotation and lens length changes.
- Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
- The exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
- M/A Focus Mode Switch
- The M/A focus mode switch enables quick changes between manual and autofocus operation.
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- A rounded 9-blade diaphragm renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/1.4 Minimum: f/16 |
| Camera Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format Compatibility |
Nikon FX/35mm Film Nikon DX |
| Angle of View |
84° DX Picture Angle: 61° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 9.84" (25 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.179x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:5.58 |
| Groups/Elements | 12/10 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 77 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.3 x 3.5" (8.38 x 8.89 cm) |
| Weight | 1.36 lb (620 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 78 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Nice bokeh (44)
- Strong construction (41)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (39)
- Consistent output (38)
- Durable (32)
Cons
- Heavy (8)
- Blurry focus (4)
- Pricey / poor value (4)
- Slow focus (3)
Best Uses
- Low light (56)
- Weddings (42)
- Night photography (37)
- Landscape/scenery (35)
- Sports/action (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (23), Photo enthusiast (18), Semi-pro photographer (17), Casual photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (61)
Most Liked Positive Review
Thank you Nikon
Never have I used a lens that could remain sharp at its maximum aperture. Long story short I was blown away by its ability to take a close up wide angle shot and also display...Read complete review
Never have I used a lens that could remain sharp at its maximum aperture. Long story short I was blown away by its ability to take a close up wide angle shot and also display creamy smooth bokeh around the subject.
I will mostly use this lens on my D700 but it also works GREAT on my tinier D90 (on a cropped sensor its equivalent FOV is equal to a 36mm lens.) I have no idea if it will work decent as a landscape lens but I will try it as soon as I get the opportunity. For now I know I will be using it more or less for events, concerts and low light weddings.
I can't think of anything 'bad' about this lens. But for the price I paid there shouldn't be any! Well actually, if you're one of those pixel peepers you might notice some easily correctable purple fringing/CA when at f/1.4. It appears to go away completely by f/2.0. It doesn't vignette at all and yes its AF is quick, very quick.
Aside from the DOF this lens can exhibit I think the one feature that surprises me the most is its extreme contrast yet natural looking colors it captures. Like I said, I was blown away. I'm sure this will become a legendary lens wanted by amateurs and pros alike.
Do I have any regrets? Only one. I wish I could test this on a D3s! Haha.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good but not amazing, maybe a bad copy!?
I bought this thinking I would use it on both FF and DX. It required a +1 adjustment on the D700 to get perfect focus, and that is not bad. On the D200 ...Read complete review
I bought this thinking I would use it on both FF and DX. It required a +1 adjustment on the D700 to get perfect focus, and that is not bad. On the D200 it back-focused significantly and on the D300s it required a -20 fine-tuning to compensate for the severe front-focus and it was not enough, it still front focused. Sharpness in the center was extremely sharp center and the corners better than good. The corners continue improving to about 2.8 and from there on out no noticeable improvement. Vignette is not bad wide open and the bokeh is stunning. If not for the focusing issues, I would have kept it. For a comparison, I borrowed a 28mm Sigma 1.8 and wide open the Nikon was sharper center and corner by a small margin. Stopping down to 2.0 the difference was harder to distinguish and by 2.8 there were equal. The Sigma continued improving all the way to 8.0 while the Nikon began to degrade. Doing outdoor testing for CA's wide open the Nikon was amazing and had zero CA, while the sigma had some minor CA, stopping down to 2.0 and 2.8 the Sigma improve drastically. The Nikon did not need to because it was already perfect. I also tested for flare and both exhibited similar better than expected characteristics.Overall, this lens this is the best lens I have ever used wide open. For low light shooters it is a must have. I decided to send it back to B&H and wait for the 35mm 1.4 AF-S and I am going to buy the Sigma 28mm 1.8 to hold me over in the mean time. Bottom line I expected better from a [$] lens, I would rather struggle going through a few $350 Sigma lenses looking for a good copy then doing the same thing on [$] Nikons. I just hope Nikon gets their act straight with the 35mm 1.4 AF-S.
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
I regret big time that I didn't buy it earlier. This lens paired with D3s is amazing!!! Even on D7000 it's an amazing 36mm (equiv) 1.4 lens!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Sharp at all focal length
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Portraits
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
I was nervous at first to spend the kind of money this lens calls for but after using this lens for a week straight I can say it was well worth it. My urge to use all Primes was justified after buying this and the 85mm 1.4G. I love the bokeh from this lens, it is very similar to the 85 1.4G and in no way resembles the 50 1.4G bokeh which I really dislike. Now I just need to figure out what to do with my 14-24 2.8...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
f:1.4 allows you to control depth of field and fully satisfy the needs of a professional photographer however non-metallic structure conflicting with the lens quality
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
I am a wedding photographer, and have been deciding between this lens and the 35mm 1.4 and I am SO glad that I opted for this lens! It is so sharp, and just wide enough without distorting it too much at the edges….
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
I bought this one to replace my beloved AFS 17-35mm f/2.8. Nice lens , very sharp image, but slow focus compared to my wide angle zoom.
forget this lens if you plan to make IR photography with it (hot spot).
I also have the other baby from Nikon (AFS 35 mm f/1.4). same pros and same cons for both.
my AFS 35mm is now my favorite for street photography. this 24 mm is more usefull when people are inclued in the frame, but you need to be very closed (20 cm - 12 in) from the person.
I live in France and the best price for this lens in my country is 2149 € (3048 US$ !!!).
Thank B&H for being honest with photographers !!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
well worth the money. love the bokeh, perfect prime lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G is an excellent fixed focal wide angle lense with outstanding results in low light conditions. The pictures come out sharp at all corners and one can go for relatively lower ISO further reducing the noise under low light conditions. An excellent lense to have for night photography. The depth of field is also superior to other Nikkon 1.4 ranges like 50mm or 35mm.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
This is the sharpest Nikon lens as of today. See my full review of the lens here: [@]I am very happy with mine and continue to rely on it for my photography needs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
- Pricey
Best Uses
- Close up
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
Bought it for shooting in ambient and low light. Excellent for close up. However, I experienced some focusing issues. It might have a hard time to focus or back focus when use it in very dim light situation. Other than that, it's perfectly fine. It's pricey but you get what you pay for. If you shoot in low light a lot and need wide angle, I highly recommend it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
This lens could be on my D3x all the time.
Build is tank like, with 77mm fits all of my filters.
Great depth of field.
I am an Am, mostly landscape person, but this beauty will do some amazing closeups with excellent DOF.
Expensive, but you will love it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
So I am giving this a 5 star rating because this lens has taken so AMAZING shots. I just purchased this and have only shot a small wedding with it. I do, however, have to mention that at least 3 times (out of the 5 times) I've hooked it up to my camera, it wouldn't focus on anything. I have no idea what is causing this and it hasn't happened to any other lens I have. I shoot with a Nikon D3s, so this lens is a gorgeous companion to my camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
Bought the lense to take photos at wedding. It is very sharp and has a beautiful bokeh. Used in small spaces, especially when bride getting dressed, where wide open aperture is a bonus.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
Very wide lens with great quality lens. This lens is great for night/street photography or maybe landscape photography.
Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
I tried this lens on a DX and was not too satisfied. the focus was not the fastes and the not always reliable.
This lens has a great reputation and I guess it performs a lot better with FX cams!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Dance Stage
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
After receiving this lens, I used it to shoot some Film Festival events and a drama performance. I was able to get great perspectives on close-up shots and great full stage shots from close up.
For stage shots, the 28mm 2.8 isn't fast enough and doesn't have enough glass for me. The 50mm 1.4 works great for close-ups but loses detail if you drop back far enough to shoot scrim-to-scrim.
This 24mm 1.4 on my D3 gets me close, wide, and fast so I can handle any lighting situation with amazing results.
I've been in business for 12 years, and I can't imagine NOT having this lens in my line-up now.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
I purchased this lens for indoor ambient light shooting with my Nikon 300S and am not disappointed. Most of the time the lens is shooting wide open. Images are super sharp. I have not had any problem with autofocus. Construction is very sturdy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
This lens is one of NIKON's best and sure to be a classic. This lens is ready for the very high MP FX cameras coming from Nikon, super sharp in the corners, in the center with low distortion at the edges. AF is perfect. Color is excellent. Available light photography--f/1.4, BOKAH—f/1.4. Nikon quality—absolutely.
There is no substitute for good glass.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
USE: Wedding & Portrait Photography
WHAT'S GREAT ABOUT IT: I think what I love most about the 24mm is it's versatility. I love shooting with prime lenses exclusively but sometimes I can feel pretty restricted, especially indoors and especially when photographing people. With the 24mm, I feel like I can capture a huge range of subjects, even when inside a small space. It's sharp, it's powerful, the glass feels heavy (which is something I personally love) and the colors are rich. This lens is my new favorite next to the 50mm.
WHAT'S NOT SO GREAT ABOUT IT: When photographing engagements or headshots, I find the 24mm is almost too wide. If I want to fill the frame with my subject, I have to get within three feet of them in order to do so. However, it's totally worth it. Usually, by the time I'm attempting to get that close, the subject has grown comfortable in front of the camera and has no problem with proximity.
SUMMARY: For me, it came down to the 24 or the favorite 35 but I kept going back to the 24 in the end. The 35 felt too close to the 50 in focal length. Additionally, I didn't feel like the 35 was producing the same richness of colors and I actually preferred the focusing of the 24 over the 35 (although I've heard several photographs say they prefer it the other way around). Overall, I don't regret this purchase one bit. It's become a true favorite and I plan on keeping it in my bag for a very long time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
I do portrait/event photography, and own a D90. I love the field of view on the lens because it helps me work in crampt quarters like conventions and in buildings. Have not found anything bad about it yet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Nice Bokeh
- Sharpness
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED Wide Angle Lens:
Wonder how on earth a fixed prime costs [$]? Well, so do I ... but as a wedding photographer who frequently shoots wide but wants shallow DOF for subject isolation, this lens is positively a godsend. There are plenty of reviews out there that go into far more detail about the nitty gritty so I won't try to recreate those works.Suffice it to say, this lens is stupid sharp even to the corners at f/1.4. Autofocus won't win any sprints but it's plenty enough for wedding ceremonies and even reception dancing, and it's very accurate. Sign me up, I'm sold.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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