AF Nikkor 24mm f2.8 review
Nikon’s first autofocus 24mm was commercialized
in 1986 and in 1991 it was updated with a rubberized focusing ring, today’s subject,
and in 1994 to the D version.
The lens is made of plastic, it weights around 250g, it is 46 to 48mm long and it has an external diameter of 64mm, with a 52mm front thread.
The iris has 7 blades, the aperture is clicked and it goes from f2.8 to f22 without half steps.
The focusing ring is rubberized, it turns 80 degrees, minimum focusing distance is 30cm it uses the screw dive af system.
The Nikon F mount has a flange distance of 46,5mm.
It is compact, lightweight and it feels right at home both on native F mount Nikons and adapting to mirrorless bodies.
The focusing ring is a tad narrow and the throw could be longer, but it is precise nonetheless.
Sharpness wide open is very good in the center, only falling off toward the edges. By f8 it gets very sharp, with still some fuzziness left in the corners
It has a noticeable barrel distortion.
Chromatic aberration is present at all apertures wide open, but mostly barely noticeable.
Colors are a bit cold with good contrast and saturation
Specular highlights are clean with hard edges; backgrounds are not that soft and can feel busy.
Some time ago I have reviewed the older ai 28mm 2.8 and obviously there are similarities, but also differences.
The more recent 24mm is sharper and with less chromatic aberration, colors are colder and has a way shorter focus throw, but overall it does feel like an upgraded version.
Although I prefer neutral and warm tones and I can’t say that I like the character of this lens, it is good: precise, reliable and gets the job done.
The lens is made of plastic, it weights around 250g, it is 46 to 48mm long and it has an external diameter of 64mm, with a 52mm front thread.
The iris has 7 blades, the aperture is clicked and it goes from f2.8 to f22 without half steps.
The focusing ring is rubberized, it turns 80 degrees, minimum focusing distance is 30cm it uses the screw dive af system.
The Nikon F mount has a flange distance of 46,5mm.
It is compact, lightweight and it feels right at home both on native F mount Nikons and adapting to mirrorless bodies.
The focusing ring is a tad narrow and the throw could be longer, but it is precise nonetheless.
Sharpness wide open is very good in the center, only falling off toward the edges. By f8 it gets very sharp, with still some fuzziness left in the corners
It has a noticeable barrel distortion.
Chromatic aberration is present at all apertures wide open, but mostly barely noticeable.
Colors are a bit cold with good contrast and saturation
Specular highlights are clean with hard edges; backgrounds are not that soft and can feel busy.
Some time ago I have reviewed the older ai 28mm 2.8 and obviously there are similarities, but also differences.
The more recent 24mm is sharper and with less chromatic aberration, colors are colder and has a way shorter focus throw, but overall it does feel like an upgraded version.
Although I prefer neutral and warm tones and I can’t say that I like the character of this lens, it is good: precise, reliable and gets the job done.
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