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Nikon NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8 Lens

BH #NI2428 • MFR #1416
Nikon NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8 Lens
Key Features
  • F-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Close Range Correction System
  • Manual Focus Design
Well-suited for landscape and travel photography, the NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8 from Nikon offers a wide-angle field of view along with a compact, lightweight form factor perfect to walkaround use. Its modest f/2.8 maximum aperture strikes a balance between its sleek size and being fast enough for working in low-light conditions. In regard to the optics, a Close Range Correction system helps to ensure consistent image quality and accurate rendering throughout the focusing range, from 1' to infinity. Additionally, a seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
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Nikon NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8 Overview

Well-suited for landscape and travel photography, the NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8 from Nikon offers a wide-angle field of view along with a compact, lightweight form factor perfect to walkaround use. Its modest f/2.8 maximum aperture strikes a balance between its sleek size and being fast enough for working in low-light conditions. In regard to the optics, a Close Range Correction system helps to ensure consistent image quality and accurate rendering throughout the focusing range, from 1' to infinity. Additionally, a seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Wide-angle 24mm lens is designed for FX-format F-mount cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it provides a 36mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture is suitable for working in a variety of lighting conditions and also contributes to the compact, lightweight form factor.
Close Range Correction system helps to maintain consistent image quality throughout the entire focusing range, from 1' to infinity.
Manual focus design is benefitted by engraved focus distance and depth of field scales.
Seven-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.

Nikon NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8Specs

Focal Length
24mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
84°
Minimum Focus Distance
1' / 30.5 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.11x
Optical Design
9 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
52 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.5 x 1.8" / 63.5 x 45.7 mm
Weight
9.7 oz / 275 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.76 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.3 x 4 x 3.6"

Nikon NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8 Reviews

Nikon manual focus forever!

By Marcus
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-13

They don't make them like this anymore. It's true, they don't make this lens anymore! If you're fortunate enough to own one you know that you've got a lens that will last you forever and give you pictures you will treasure forever. I just wish Nikon would have kept making them.

Still great in 2019

By Gerard
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-01-23

Well built, smooth focusing, sharp throughout the range and refreshingly compact for a full frame lens. If youre after a manual focus F mount lens in this extremely versatile focal length you shouldnt hesitate.

VERY NICE

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-09-26

I have recently gotten back into my film photography something about film and the manual cameras you just can't lay down or I can't so I picked up this lens for my Nikon FM2 and love it smooth focusing and in my opinion very sharpe I just love the hole concept of the manual film cameras, not selling my digital equipment but it is nice to step back and take your time thinks to Nikon for still making these lens (how about coming out with a FM4a. also big thinks to B&H for their outstanding customer service

Great Landscape Lens

By Jeff
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2015-10-27

If you are shooting any sort of scape, be it Landscape, Cityscape, Seascape etc., Nikon's AIS lenses are great lenses. While they are not as sharp as the newer lenses wide open, they are as or nearly as sharp stopped down to f/5.6 or more where you want to be shooting landscapes. The only potential gotacha is the 20mm 2.8 AIS on a seascape, as it has hard to correct distortion.

Great lens

By TC Fritz
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-10-06

Use my 2.8/24 mm since 1980 and am still happy with it. I use it also with my D7200 and it works perfectly as moderate (36 mm) wide angle. Autofocus is very convenient and I use these lenses for fast working, but my old manual focus lenses are still a mandatory for my landscape photography.

An old excellant friend

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-02-02

I've had this lens for about 30 years now and currently when I want to use my D600 as a point and shoot this old standby fills the bill to perfection. Setting the camera on manual with a shutter speed of 1/125 ap at f/8, ISO on auto and focus at about 9 feet, all you have to think about is composure. The lens has never failed to deliver excellent IQ. (Just be careful of situations where you'll encounter flare). For most general 'walk around' photography, with this lens you'll never miss auto focus.

An old friend!

By Frank
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-11-28

A couple of years back I decided to leave my zooms at home and get back to using all primes. Naturally, this found its way back into my camera bag. I checked the serial number and found it went back to 1981 when I bought it new. It has become my go to lens once again! If you want to focus with your brain rather than rely on an algorithm someone else programed in, this is the way to go!

A TRUE Wide Angle Lens

By Nigel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-02-03

This is a beautifully made and traditionally constructed gem of a lens which is or was DESIGNED for use with 35mm film or FX ('Full Frame') digital cameras. Used with these cameras this lens provides an 84-degree Angle of View, and especially with certain subjects, it will produce pictures with the dramatic and exaggerated perspective associated with true wide angle lenses, though not with the extreme perspective produced by 'Ultra- Wide Angle' lenses. This lens has many uses but it's especially good for landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes for example, as well as for architecture and interiors. In my experience, this lens is QUITE similar to the 28mm, but the 28mm lens is not as impressively 'Wide' as the 24mm lens which behaves more like a true Wide Angle Lens. (The 28mm lens provides a 74-degree angle of view, which is noticeably less wide than the 24mm's, but this makes the 28mm lens the more ideal, general purpose one for travel, interiors and 'environmental' portraits for example. I use and love BOTH.)

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Is the specific lens listed (Used Cat #2387348 ...

Is the specific lens listed (Used Cat #2387348 MFR #1416) a 1981 or later AI-S version? Thanks
Asked by: Robert
No. This is a brand new sealed in box lens. Contact our used department to see if we have any in the BH used dept.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2021-11-21

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What is a suitable Hood for the 24mm Nikkor AIS lens that will not create vignetting at any aperture?
Asked by: Colin M.
Nikon HN-1 is dedicated metal lens hood specifically engineered for Nikkor 24mm f2.8 ais manual focus lens.
Answered by: guest R.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

I have one of these left over from my old film days. Will this work (obviously in manual focus mode) on a D7200? Thanks.
Asked by: Alan
Yes, this lens is compatible with the D7200.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Does this lens work on my fm2 camera?

Does this lens work on my fm2 camera?
Asked by: Pedro
Yes it will
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2021-01-12

Is this Nikon NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8 Lens a newly ...

Is this Nikon NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8 Lens a newly manufactured lens?
Asked by: Sarah
Yes it is a newly manufactured lens. Nikon is still making these old style lenses.
Answered by: Daniel
Date published: 2021-10-14

question

I currently have a D80 (DX lens mount) and want to upgrade some lens for my existing body (D80) as well as want to have available (with another adapter) to mount on a new Sony (either the NEX7 or new A6000)Do they make a lens ring adapter from F mount to DX? (to use on my existing D80)Do they make a lens ring adapter from F mount to E mount (if I get a new Sony NEX7 or A6000.Thanks
Asked by: Anonymous
You could use the Nikon 24mm f/2.8 AIS lens with the D80 without an adapter; the lens would mount directly onto your camera. Nikons mount doesnt differ from their full frame or 35mm film cameras to their DX format cameras. You would need to set controls manually, though. As for use on a Sony E mount camera, you could look at any of the options on the following link. http://bhpho.to/1kVx9Gl
Answered by: Christina S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

I intend to use this lens with the Metabones Speedbooster and that combination does not always work when parts in the rear sticks out too much. Is it possible to see some pictures of the rear without cap?
Asked by: Anonymous
This is a full frame lens, so it will be compatible with a Speedbooster style adapter.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Can the 24mm 2.8 lens be used for ...

Can the 24mm 2.8 lens be used for astrophotography?
Asked by: Norma
Yes, this can be used for astrophotography.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2022-07-21
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