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title: "AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens"
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# Nano Crystal Coat for flare-free clarity 5x versatile zoom range VR II stabilization up to 4 stops AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** A$1643
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your frame with the lens that’s always ready to zoom, stabilize, and shine.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** A$1643 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/48759733-af-s-nikkor-24-120mm-f-4g-ed-vr-lens)

## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Zoom with Confidence:** Seamlessly capture everything from sweeping landscapes to intimate portraits with a powerful 24-120mm focal range and constant f/4 aperture.
- • **Crystal Clear Imagery:** Nano Crystal Coat technology dramatically reduces ghosting and flare, delivering razor-sharp, high-contrast photos every time.
- • **Steady Shots, Anytime:** Nikon’s VR II image stabilization lets you shoot handheld at shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower—perfect for low-light and on-the-go moments.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Autofocus:** Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures fast, precise, and near-silent focusing—ideal for capturing candid moments without disruption.
- • **Travel Light, Shoot Heavy:** Compact and lightweight at just 710g, this lens is your ultimate all-in-one companion for professional-grade shots anywhere you go.

## Overview

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR is a high-performance, versatile zoom lens designed for FX-format DSLR cameras. Featuring a constant f/4 aperture, advanced VR II image stabilization for up to 4 stops slower shutter speeds, and Nano Crystal Coat to minimize flare and ghosting, it delivers sharp, clear images across a broad focal range. Its Silent Wave Motor provides fast and quiet autofocus, making it perfect for professionals and enthusiasts seeking a reliable, all-in-one lens for landscapes, portraits, and low-light shooting.

## Description

Product Description While the AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Zoom Lens from Nikon is designed primarily for use with FX-format D-SLR cameras, it's equally at home on any DX-format D-SLR camera. As a standard 5.0x zoom on an FX-format camera body, it's perfect for landscapes, portraits, and weddings - it's an excellent choice for a perfect take-along-everywhere lens. On a DX-format camera, the focal length gets a 1.5x bump that turns it into a formidable longer-range optic with enough wide angle for all but the widest of shots. The AF-S 24-120 ED VR is a versatile imaging tool with a constant maximum aperture of f/4.0 - this enables photographers to maintain exposure settings throughout the entire zoom range. For those critical focusing-moments - the M/A focus mode switch allows the shooter to quickly change between manual and autofocus modes. Nikon's optical engineers have graced the lens elements with their proprietary Super Integrated Coating- a superior multicoating process that enhances light transmission for maximum clarity, crispness, and contrast. Additionally this NIKKOR offering also benefits from Nikon's very own Nano Crystal Coat - a high-tech lens treatment that ensures maximum imaging quality by limiting or eliminating the negative effects from ghosting, flare, and glare.Low-light shooters will greatly appreciate the benefits from the addition of Nikon's VR II image stabilization system. This amazing internal virtual-tripod allows photographers to work with shutter-speeds up to 4x slower than usual - whether it's a candle-lit snap-shot or a moody portrait taken in a dark alley-way under a dingy street-lamp - hand-held photographers can rely on the AF-S 24-120 ED VR for sharp, clear, and extremely well-detailed imaging. Manufacturer's Description Compact and versatile 5x zoom lens designed for use with Nikon FX-format SLRs. Boasts high optical performance, constant f/4 aperture and versatile 24-120mm focal range. Nikon’s second-generation Vibration Reduction system delivers outstandingly sharp images, even in low light, and Nano Crystal coat greatly reduces the effects of ghosting and flare. Offers great value for serious photographers on a budget.

Review: The perfect companion for my D800 - I originally had the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 and in the beginning I loved the lens with its large f/2.8 aperture, quick focusing and sharp image results; if only it had VR; but eventually the honeymoon period came to an end when one day the zoom became gritty and unsmooth in operation and started jamming up. I found out that this was a common issue with the 24-70mm lens and sent it off to Nikon for repair. After the repair the lens was never as good as it was originally, especially with regard to edge sharpness and even in the good times using this the lens I found the maximum zoom of 70mm was a bit on the short side and wished for more reach. In the end I sold my 24-70mm f/2.8 and decided to try the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VRII lens and I’m glad that I did:- Although the 24-120mm only has a maximum aperture of f/4; VRII more than makes up for it; especially at the telephoto end when the light gets low; enabling one to keep the ISO setting down for maximum quality images. The extra zoom reach to 120mm is really welcome and is great for portraits; it makes this lens the ideal lens for walkabouts; on holiday, weddings etc. and professionals do use this lens. Then there’s the price, one can buy two or three of these for the cost of the new 24-70mm VR lens; which makes the 24-120mm VRII lens excellent value for money. What about the performance? On my copy; autofocus is very good and accurate; sharpness is also very good at all zoom settings and I found that the same is true for edge sharpness at all zoom settings (only slight fall off). As far as geometry distortion and vignetting are concern it’s not a issue if use the camera’s distortion and vignetting control and if one is working with RAW images ensure that you have selected the correct lens profile in Lightroom, or Photoshop. Compared to the 24-70mm f/2.8 when it was at its best, the 24-70mm f/2.8 was marginally better in sharpness and autofocus was a bit faster, but then I’m almost splitting hairs here and one is paying a whole lot more for it. I wish I had bought the 24-120mm f/4 VRII first, instead of the 24-70mm f/2.8; it would have saved me a lot of money. This lens for me doesn't disappoint and if you do buy this lens test it thoroughly as soon as you receive it to make that you have a good copy. For me, the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VRII is the prefect companion for my D800.
Review: Fantastically versatile little lens - I bought this lens for travel photography so that I could put it on my camera and not worry about taking lots of other lenses around with me. It turned out to be a wonderful little lens that quickly became a firm favourite of mine - it was only until I replaced it with a 24-70 2.8 that I sold it again. The lens delivers crisp sharp images and a wonderful Bokeh at 120mm f/4 with very little fall-off and no sign of aberration. It is wonderfully versatile to the point that I even used it for concert photography because of its fast low-light focus capabilities. It is a wonderful lens that is lighter than the 24-70mm f/2.8 and has greater range. If don't need the extra stop, I would highly recommend it over it's more expensive cousin.

## Features

- High-performance 5x zoom lens. Closest focusing distance : 0.45 m
- Versatile 24mm to 120mm focal range with constant f/4 aperture
- Vibration Reduction II (VR II) stabilisation system with Normal and Active modes
- Nano Crystal coat reduces ghost and flare
- SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for fast, quiet and accurate autofocus

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003ZSHNEK |
| Aperture Modes | F4.0 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 36,998 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 378 in Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Camera Lens | The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4.0G ED VR is a versatile 5x standard zoom lens for FX-format D-SLRs, offering a constant maximum aperture of f/4 for consistent exposure throughout the zoom range. It features Nikon VR II image stabilization for up to 4 shutter speeds slower, 2 ED elements for superior sharpness, and 3 aspherical lens elements to minimize aberration. The lens also includes a Silen… |
| Colour | black |
| Country of Origin | Spain |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (721) |
| Date First Available | 19 Oct. 2010 |
| Focus type | Auto Focus |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Has image stabilisation | Yes |
| Included components | AF-S FX NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras, CL-1218 Soft Lens Case, HB-53 Bayonet Lens Hood, LC-77 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap |
| Item Weight | 710 Grams |
| Item model number | 2193 |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 120 Millimetres |
| Max Focal Length | 120 Millimeters |
| Maximum Aperture Range | F4.0 |
| Maximum Format Size | 35mm Full Frame |
| Min Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
| Model year | 2010 |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 31.6 x 23.6 x 17 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 1.15 Kilograms |
| Part number | 2193 |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 77 Millimetres |
| Plug profile | Nikonbayonet |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 10.4 x 8.4 x 8.4 centimetres |
| Style | Base |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Type | Zoom Optique |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nikon
- **Compatible mountings:** Nikon FX
- **Focal length description:** 24 millimeters
- **Focus type:** Auto Focus
- **Lens design:** Zoom
- **Lens type:** Standard
- **Lens-fixed focal length:** 120 Millimetres
- **Maximum focal length:** 120 Millimeters
- **Minimum focal length:** 24 Millimeters

## Images

![AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Ku6CxKNrL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Hi, is this the same lens as the kit lens with the Nikon D750?  Thanks!**
A: Yes it is the only 24-120 lens sold by Nikon

**Q: Does the lens have a sealing gasket/o-ring on its mount? Is it billed as being weather-resistant?**
A: There is a dust seal at the mount. I have now sold this lens, and changed for the much cheaper Nikon 24-85mm f3.4-4.5 VR which does a great job. In my paid work I shoot with the 70-200mm, 50mm and 12-24mm lenses, so really only need this zoom range as a walk about lens.

**Q: Could anyone tell me please how good would this lens be on a Nikon 7100**
A: The 24-120 f4 is a superb lens very close in performance to prime fixed focal length lenses. The only drawback in fitting it to a D7100 is that the effective zoom becomes as 36-180mm approximately. If you don't need the extra wide angle and require a bit more telephoto reach then this will be great for you. The VR II on this lens is exceptional and you can take shake free pictures as low as 15th of a second with care. I used this on a full frame D600 after selling off three prime lenses and I was not disappointed. A close DX lens is the 16-85mm VR which is an excellent and highly underrated lens. This will give you a 24-128mm zoom on the D7100. It is half the price and will give superb results. When I owned a D7000 it was the lens I used 90% of the time.  If you require enlargements above 50 x 30cms then choose the 24-120 but up to that size the 16-85 will do very well. Hope that helps.

**Q: can i use this lens on my d5200 and will the quality be the same**
A: The lens is fantastic on a full frame body like the D600 however the 16-85 DX lens is pretty close in performance and gives a similar focal length on a DX body.I have tested and owned a few 16-85 lenses on a D7000 and they are very sharp. However as the cost of a D600 body has come down now I would recommend the combination of a D600 and 24-120 f4 it is stunning. Do not go for the cheaper 24-120 as it has very variable results. I had all prime lenses (20mm, 50mm, 85mm) on the D600 originally but when for convenience and weight I swapped to the 24-120 I was not disappointed with the sharpness of this lens. Also the VRII is about the best I have used with any Nikon lens.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The perfect companion for my D800
*by V***R on 4 December 2016*

I originally had the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 and in the beginning I loved the lens with its large f/2.8 aperture, quick focusing and sharp image results; if only it had VR; but eventually the honeymoon period came to an end when one day the zoom became gritty and unsmooth in operation and started jamming up. I found out that this was a common issue with the 24-70mm lens and sent it off to Nikon for repair. After the repair the lens was never as good as it was originally, especially with regard to edge sharpness and even in the good times using this the lens I found the maximum zoom of 70mm was a bit on the short side and wished for more reach. In the end I sold my 24-70mm f/2.8 and decided to try the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VRII lens and I’m glad that I did:- Although the 24-120mm only has a maximum aperture of f/4; VRII more than makes up for it; especially at the telephoto end when the light gets low; enabling one to keep the ISO setting down for maximum quality images. The extra zoom reach to 120mm is really welcome and is great for portraits; it makes this lens the ideal lens for walkabouts; on holiday, weddings etc. and professionals do use this lens. Then there’s the price, one can buy two or three of these for the cost of the new 24-70mm VR lens; which makes the 24-120mm VRII lens excellent value for money. What about the performance? On my copy; autofocus is very good and accurate; sharpness is also very good at all zoom settings and I found that the same is true for edge sharpness at all zoom settings (only slight fall off). As far as geometry distortion and vignetting are concern it’s not a issue if use the camera’s distortion and vignetting control and if one is working with RAW images ensure that you have selected the correct lens profile in Lightroom, or Photoshop. Compared to the 24-70mm f/2.8 when it was at its best, the 24-70mm f/2.8 was marginally better in sharpness and autofocus was a bit faster, but then I’m almost splitting hairs here and one is paying a whole lot more for it. I wish I had bought the 24-120mm f/4 VRII first, instead of the 24-70mm f/2.8; it would have saved me a lot of money. This lens for me doesn't disappoint and if you do buy this lens test it thoroughly as soon as you receive it to make that you have a good copy. For me, the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VRII is the prefect companion for my D800.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastically versatile little lens
*by G***N on 3 October 2019*

I bought this lens for travel photography so that I could put it on my camera and not worry about taking lots of other lenses around with me. It turned out to be a wonderful little lens that quickly became a firm favourite of mine - it was only until I replaced it with a 24-70 2.8 that I sold it again. The lens delivers crisp sharp images and a wonderful Bokeh at 120mm f/4 with very little fall-off and no sign of aberration. It is wonderfully versatile to the point that I even used it for concert photography because of its fast low-light focus capabilities. It is a wonderful lens that is lighter than the 24-70mm f/2.8 and has greater range. If don't need the extra stop, I would highly recommend it over it's more expensive cousin.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent all-rounder!
*by H***N on 20 October 2016*

I was lucky enough to find one of these in a sale and, as I'd wanted one for a long time, I snapped it up. It arrived quickly, perfectly packed and complete in its original packaging. Obviously, I couldn't wait to try it out and, barely out of the package, it went straight onto my Nikon D750 for a wide angle shot of my kitchen. The image looked so good on the camera that I had to put it onto my 27-in iMac screen—it was a stunning photo, extremely sharp and with no sign of aberrations. Since then I've taken pictures with it at all the interim settings up to 120mm and I'm delighted with it. It's an ideal lens for walking about, provided you accept that it's no lightweight. However, I've been used to carrying around a 28-300mm, and there's little difference in weight. The extra bit of wide-angle performance is useful and I don't need the longer length very often. It's been a good buy and I'd recommend it as an excellent lens that would cover the bulk of requirements for many photographers.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
- Nikon D850 FX-Format Digital SLR Camera Body
- Nikon EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery for Compatible DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras (Genuine Accessory)

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