Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85 mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Nikon Feb 2002
Nikon Full frame

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85 mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

This is a full-frame zoom lens for Nikon F, covering 24-85 mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-4.5. Released in 2002, it weighs 415 g. That combination suits landscape, architecture and street photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for full frame cameras. This wide-to-short telephoto zoom lens features a f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, street, documentary, everyday, portrait. The optical design incorporates 15 elements in 12 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/3.5-4.5
Aperture
24–85mm
Focal
415 g
Weight
Feb 2002
Released
Nikon site

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Good for landscapearchitecturestreettravel
Astrophotography Documentary Everyday Portrait
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
24-85 mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5-4.5
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optical construction
15 elements in 12 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.38 m (14.96 inches)
Filter size
67 mm
Lens mount
Nikon F
Dimensions
73 x 72.5 mm
Weight
415 g (14.64 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 3.0% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85 mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Perigord Roman - St-Martin-le-Pin, Dordogne, Aquitaine
01 Perigord Roman - St-Martin-le-Pin, Dordogne, Aquitaine by surreydock
San José
02 San José by Ignacio de Luis
Le Crachat, Saint-Martin-le-Pin, Dordogne, SW France
03 Le Crachat, Saint-Martin-le-Pin, Dordogne, SW France by surreydock
Le Crachat, Saint-Martin-le-Pin, Dordogne
04 Le Crachat, Saint-Martin-le-Pin, Dordogne by surreydock
Carnforth Station
05 Carnforth Station by Martin Tidbury
The Annunciation, St Vicente, Ávila, Castile et León
06 The Annunciation, St Vicente, Ávila, Castile et León by surreydock
Gretsch G5120 Guitar (2010)
07 Gretsch G5120 Guitar (2010) by Byron Balogh
Autumn in Auckland
08 Autumn in Auckland by jphunter69671
St Vicente, Avila, Castile et Leon, España/Spain
09 St Vicente, Avila, Castile et Leon, España/Spain by surreydock
Victoria Park, Auckland
10 Victoria Park, Auckland by jphunter69671
AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm 1:3.5-4.5G ED (2012)
11 AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm 1:3.5-4.5G ED (2012) by Byron Balogh
Prickly Pear Flower DSC_1186
12 Prickly Pear Flower DSC_1186 by Byron Balogh
Tom Mix Monument DSC_1176
13 Tom Mix Monument DSC_1176 by Byron Balogh
Villebois-Lavalette, Charente, Poitou-Charente
14 Villebois-Lavalette, Charente, Poitou-Charente by surreydock
Landscape seen from Villebois-Lavalette, Charente
15 Landscape seen from Villebois-Lavalette, Charente by surreydock
Smokey resting
16 Smokey resting by surreydock
Cyber Bee
17 Cyber Bee by Martin Tidbury
The autumn colours
18 The autumn colours by jphunter69671
Kinderdjik
19 Kinderdjik by Martin Tidbury
Croissance...
20 Croissance... by ArchiVue
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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