• 12 to 24 millimeter autofocus zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture for Nikon digital SLR cameras.
• 2 Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements and 3 aspherical lens elements for superior optics.
• D type design provides precise distant information for flash and ambient light exposure.
• Rounded diaphragm makes out-of-focus elements appear natural; 11.8 inch close focus distance.
• Measures 3.2 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches long; weighs 1.07 pounds; 5 year warranty.

Product Description ------------------- Enjoy a wider angle of view with the Nikon 12-24mm autofocus zoom lens, which is optimized for Nikon digital SLR cameras. The lens offers such features as a 2x zoom ratio, an exclusive Silent Wave Monitor that allows for accurate and quiet high-speed autofocusing, two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration, and three aspherical lens elements for low distortion. .com ---- Enjoy a wider angle of view with the Nikon 12-24mm autofocus zoom lens, which is optimized for Nikon digital SLR cameras. The lens offers such features as a 2x zoom ratio, an exclusive Silent Wave Monitor that allows for accurate and quiet high-speed autofocusing, two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration, and three aspherical lens elements for low distortion. Nikon's D-type design, meanwhile, provides precise distant information for the flash and ambient light exposure processes. Perhaps the nicest feature, however, is the small image circle--the size of the image that's projected by the lens onto the sensor--which produces an optimal image from the center to the edge to the corner. Other details include a variable angle of view from 99 degrees (at 12mm) to 61 degrees (at 24mm), a rounded diaphragm that makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural, and an 11.8-inch close focus distance throughout the zoom range. All Nikon lenses carry a five-year warranty. * Focal length: 12-24mm * Maximum aperture: f/4 * Picture angle (Nikon digital SLR): 99 to 61 degrees * Lens construction: 11 elements in 7 groups * Lens drive: Silent Wave Monitor * Extra-Low Dispersion (ESD) lens: 2 elements * Aspherical lens: 3 elements * Focusing: Internal Focusing (IF) type * Minimum shooting distance: 11.8 inches * Maximum reproduction ratio: 1:8.3 * Minimum F stop: 22 * Aperture blades: 7 (rounded) * Lens hood: HB-23 (included) * Filter size: 77mm * Included accessories: HB-23 hood, 77mm lens cap, rear cap * Dimensions: 3.2 inches in diameter, 3.5 inches long * Weight: 1.07 pounds P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer --------------------- Lens making is an art – Nikon artisans craft Nikkor optics from the finest materials, taking pride in adding their intellect and technique to bring the world's finest lenses to life. They push the leading edge of lens making, harder and harder, in their effort to provide the "glass" that makes the world's greatest pictures. Features include: * Designed for Nikon D-Series digital SLR * Design enables a combination of wider angle-of-view with optical characteristics that are optimized for Nikon digital SLR camera sensors * 2x Zoom ratio and variable angle-of-view from 99 degrees at 12mm to 61 degrees at 24mm. Comparable to that of an 18-36mm lens on 35mm size sensor format * Nikon design that produces a smaller image circle (the size of the image that is projected by the lens on to the sensor) enabling smaller lens diameter, and optimal image quality from center-to-edge-to-corner on the image * Exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation * 2 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration * 3 Aspherical lens element for low distortion * Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing and great body balance * M/A mode enables instant sw from autofocus to manual with virtually no time lag even during AF servo operation * Nikon D-type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes * Rounded diaphragm to make out-of-focus elements appear more natural * DX Nikkor is designed exclusively for use with Nikon Digital SLR models * 11.8 close focusing distance throughout zoom range See more ( javascript:void(0) )