Nikon AF 24mm F2.8 D vs Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 24mm F2.8 D and Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED .

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Product
Nikon AF 24mm F2.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Name Nikon AF 24mm F2.8 D Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 24mm F2.8 D Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 24mm F2.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Release Year 1994 2002
Release Date
MSRP 394 USD 1224 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 24mm F2.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 24mm F2.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF 24mm F2.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 24mm F2.8 D
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 24mm F2.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 24mm F2.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Construction 9 elements  /  9 groups 11 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 24mm F2.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Focal Length 24 mm 12-24 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
12 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 24mm F2.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 64 mm 82 mm
Length 46 mm 90 mm
Weight 270 gr 485 gr
Other
Nikon AF 24mm F2.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HN-1 HB-23
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A