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| Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED IF Autofocus DX Nikkor Zoom Lens | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $877.95
New (14) Used (3)
Avg. Customer Rating:  32 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 2
Maximum Focal Length: 24
Minimum Focal Length: 12
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7
MPN: 2144
Model: 2144
UPC: 018208021444
EAN: 0018208021444
ASIN: B000092M1T
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
very good September 7, 2008
I've had a 12-24 on a D200 for the past 2 years and I use it as my main lens. The range is good for travel, landscapes and wide portraits. Performance isn't totally even throughout the zoom range and the following are a few observations.
(i) Sharpness is excellent at 20-24mm wide open but gets softer in the corners towards 12mm even when stopped down to f/11. (ii) The max f/4 is limiting in low light but keeps the lens relatively compact. (iii) Resistance to flare is extremely good; shooting into the light, into open windows and almost into the sun has never been a problem. (iv) The rings are located where they should be - the focus ring nearer the camera and the hefty zoom ring further down towards the lens hood. (v) 12mm isn't all that wide, particularly for tight interiors; it should translate into 18mm on full frame but some reviews say it's more like 20mm in reality.
So, very good but not spectacular due to edge softness at 12mm. Handling is superb; this is a major issue if the lens is used constantly rather than occasionally. And it's reasonably compact. All in all, my favourite lens.
 beautiful glass September 1, 2008
I selected this lens after reviewing this, Sigma, Tokina, and other's wide-angle zooms. I am so happy with this lens so far, and, for the money, feel like I made the right choice. The glass is very sharp corner-to-corner, and focusing is quick and silent. I do a lot of home interiors, and landscape, so this lens really fits the bill.
Love this lens August 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've always wanted this lens and finally broke down and bought it. It is now my favorite lens for my D300. Sharp pictures, excellent contrast and colors. Wish I had bought this sooner. Fantastic for indoor pics with an SB400 bounce flash.
 Pricey and not worth it August 10, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is an excellent lens. Well-built and sharp. HOWEVER, so is the Tokina version at half the price. I tested both and couldn't tell the difference in the images. Used the other $500 for something else.
Excelent purchase April 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was hesitating between the sigma 10-24mm and this lens. There is a big difference in price but after reading all the Amazon reviews and some more I decided to go for the Nikon. I own a Nikon D200 and have the 18-200mm VR lens, the 80-400mm Nikon VR lens and the Sigma 105mm macro lens. Talking about optics I can not complain about the sigma macro lens but talking about look and performans I really prefer Nikon lenses. This wideangle zoom lens I consider was the lens I was missing to have a complete set of shooting options. It feels good, looks good and most important of all it performs outstanding.
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