Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED vs Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED and Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR.
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED |
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR |
Name | Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED | Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
SKU | 20052 | |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED |
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR |
Release Year | 1999 | 2015 |
Release Date | 2015-08-04 | |
MSRP | N/A | 1599 USD |
Last known price | 0 USD | 1596 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED |
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED |
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR |
Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED |
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | Ring-Type Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 70 cm | 38 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,27 | |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED |
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED |
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR |
Construction | 15 elements / 11 groups | 20 elements / 16 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements + nano crystal and fluorine coatings |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED |
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR |
Focal Length | 28-70 mm | 24-70 mm |
Zoom Range | 42 mm | 46 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
VR |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 4 stops |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED |
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 121 mm | 88 mm |
Length | 88 mm | 155 mm |
Weight | 935 gr | 1070 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED |
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HB-19 | HB-74 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | Supplied: LC-82 82mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap LF-4 Rear Lens Cap HB-74 Lens Hood CL-M3 Semi-Soft Lens Case |