Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED Review

General information

This is a prime lens manufactured by Nikon and the lens was released 2015.
The lens belongs to the category wide angle prime lenses, a wide angle lens where you do not have the possibility to zoom in and out.

Product description from Nikon

At launch 2015 Nikon wrote this regarding Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED:

"Get a broader view of the world.
With a fast wide-angle lens like the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED, you can create and capture exciting new types of photos and videos. Viewers are drawn into the dramatic wide perspective of landscapes, skyscrapers and interiors. Food, flowers, vehicles, jewelry, instruments and more jump off the frame against softly blurred backgrounds or foregrounds. Environmental portraits take on a dramatic new feeling with exaggerated depth of field. Whether you´re shooting a DX or FX format DSLR, for the artistry or to capture your passion, in daylight or at dusk, the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED will widen your creative capabilities.

Beautiful wide-angle images
Next-level optical performance
Unleash the full potential of your high-resolution Nikon DSLR. The AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED´s combination of Nano Crystal Coat (N), Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass and Aspherical (AS) lens elements produces extreme sharpness with virtually no ghosting, flare or distortion—even at the far edges of the frame. Marvel at every photo and video.

Multiple personalities
Versatility and speed
The combination of wide-angle perspective and a fast f/1.8 aperture opens exciting new shooting possibilities. Make your subject pop against a softly blurred background or foreground. Exaggerate depth-of-field simply by getting closer to your subject. Capture dramatic low-light sunsets or skyscrapers—even star trail photos—with outstanding image quality. Expand your horizons.

Build a fast prime lens system
Nikon´s full-frame f/1.8 prime lenses
Harness the same image quality, low-light capabilities and beautifully blurred backgrounds of the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED at other versatile focal lengths: 20mm for dramatic perspective and maximum depth-of-field, 28mm for travel and landscapes, 35mm for classic documentary views, 50mm for a natural perspective or 85mm for portraits. Only Nikon offers such a broad system of fast f/1.8 full-frame prime lenses.

Fast FX-format prime lens with 24mm focal length. With a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, this ultra-wide-angle lens easily captures dynamic, immersive images.

The versatile AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED is deal when you want to create impressive landscapes, dramatic architectural shots, detailed streetscapes, and spacious-looking interiors.

The fast f/1.8 aperture delivers shallow depth of field, smooth bokeh and clear low-light images. A close focus distance of just 0.23m offers additional versatility, while the compact and lightweight design makes this lens a great travel companion.

Fast 24mm prime lens: FX-format lens with ultra-wide 24mm focal length (36mm when used with a Nikon DX-format SLR). Ideal for landscapes, architecture, interiors and streetscapes, as well as for shooting movie footage.

Bright f/1.8 aperture: allows for distinctive images with shallow depth of field and smooth bokeh. Benefit from the flexibility to shoot with faster shutter speeds and attain clear shots in low light, plus a bright viewfinder image.

Compact and lightweight: the ultra-portable build makes this a comfortable lens to carry around, and a great lens to travel with.

High-resolution images: an excellent match for high-resolution D-SLRs, this lens yields superb clarity and contrast throughout the frame. The optical design delivers beautifully rendered images and movies.

Superb optical performance: two extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass elements and two aspherical lens elements ensure crisp, brilliant images. Distortion is well controlled, and most forms of aberration and colour dispersion are effectively minimised.

Nano Crystal Coat: reduces ghosting and flare for greater image clarity, even in backlit situations.

Silent Wave Motor (SWM): for quiet and accurate autofocus.

Minimum focus distance: 0.23m. Easily get in close and have subjects fill the frame."


Compatibility, autofocus and focal length

This lens is constructed to fit all models of Nikon cameras, regardless of camera model or type of sensor.

The ability to use autofocus is available for all cameras.

The lens has a focal length of 24 mm. Depending on which camera the lens is used, the experienced and perceived focal length will be different. Please visit the list of compatible cameras below, it will provide the equivalent focal length you get on each camera.

Lens brightness and image stabilizer

The lens brightness and aperture value is f/1,8.

This aperture value indicates that the lens is extremely bright.  This will make it so much easier shooting in darker environments where you do not want or can use flash lighting, for example in churches or at different sports venues.

The lens lacks image stabilization, which otherwise os good for avoiding the blur that can occur when using slow shutter speeds. Since the lens is bright, with good aperture value, the lack of image stabilization might not be that big of a deal, although a image stabilizer is always an advantage to have.

Filter and Lens Hood

The lens has a traditional filter thread on the front and its measuring 72 mm which also the filter you will use must have. If you use for example an UV filter can be a cheap insurance against scratches and dust.

If you buy this lens it will come with a lens hood, whose model name is "HB-76".

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Things to consider before buying

Below you will find some summarized points and facts that can be considered as the 'pros and cons' of this lens. These are based entirely on the facts and values that are accessible through the lens specification, so we highly recommend that you also read the reported reviews available (see tab 'Reviews'); this in order to get a more complete view of the lens and its capabilities. Reviewer opinions reflect the lens, its use and its optical performance in a more accurate way, but any way - here a few different points to consider before buying this lens.

  • The lens brightness, f/1,8
  • Works on all sensor types
  • Has a built-in autofocus motor
  • A lens hood is included
  • Light weight (355 gr)
  • The lens is not sealed against moisture and dust

Our Review Ratings

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Overall rating 3.5 of 5

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