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

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AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED [1]
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Maker Nikon
Technical data
Focal length12-24mm
Crop factor 1.5
Aperture (max/min)f/4 - f/22
Close focus distance0.30m
Max. magnification1:8.3
Diaphragm blades7 (rounded)
Construction11 elements in 7 groups
Features
Ultrasonic motor Yes check.svg Yes
Lens-based stabilization X mark.svg No
Macro capable X mark.svg No
ApplicationWide-angle zoom
Physical
Max. length82.5 mm
Diameter90mm
Weight465g
Filter diameter77mm
Accessories
Lens hoodHB-23
CaseCL-S2
Angle of view
Diagonal99°-61° (with DX format)
History
Introduction2003

The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G is a lens manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras. It provides an angle of view on a DX format camera similar to that of an 18-35mm lens on a 135 film format camera.

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Introduction

Nikon announced the lens on 18 February 2003 [2] as the first lens specifically designed for the Nikon DX format. [3]

This lens was replaced by the AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED announced on April 14, 2009. [4]

Target market

At the time the lens was introduced, Nikon did not make a zoom lens which would provide an ultra-wide-angle view on a DX format camera. Due to the crop factor of the DX format, wide-angle zoom lenses such as the 18-35mm provided an angle of view equivalent to a 27-52.5mm lens; more typical of a normal zoom.

The purpose of the 12-24mm was to fill this gap in the ultra-wide- to wide-angle range [3] that would otherwise require users to purchase relatively expensive prime lenses such as the 13mm, 15mm and 18mm Nikkors.

Features

Construction

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References

  1. 1 2 "AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED (2.0x)". Lenses. Nikon Corporation. 2009. Archived from the original on 2011-02-24. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
  2. 1 2 "Nikon confirm DX 12 - 24 mm lens". Digital Photography Review. 2003-02-18. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
  3. 1 2 "AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f4G IF-ED Lens". Behind the Scenes. Nikon Corporation. 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
  4. "AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED". Nikon. 2009-04-14.