This remarkable professional lens features a Nano Crystal coating to reduce the effects of ghost and flare, and delivers edge-to-corner sharpness that can surpass that of equivalent fixed focal-length lenses.
Features:
- Constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 at all focal lengths
- Enhanced optical formulas, engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast and color, render outstanding image integrity
- ED (Extra-low dispersion) glass elements minimize chromatic aberration to deliver stunning sharpness and contrast
- Aspherical lenses including large-diameter PGM elements eliminate various types of lens aberration even at the widest aperture
- Nano Crystal Coat virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections, effectively reducing ghosting and flare High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating provides superior color reproduction, while minimizing ghosting and flare IF (Internal Focusing) enables focusing without changing the length of lens barrel
- Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet autofocus operation
- Rounded diaphragm opening (9 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
- 0.28 m/0.9 ft. closest focusing distance with focal length 18-24 mm
- M/A mode enables instant switching from autofocus to manual focus, even during AF servo operation, with virtually no time lag
- Dedicated flower-shaped lens hood effectively minimizes stray light
- Lens barrel is built for comfortable holding while featuring a rugged design; zoom and focusing rings provide smooth operation
- Engineered to Nikon professional D-SLR standards to effectively resist dust and moisture
Specifications:
- Focal Length: 14-24 mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
- Minimum Aperture: f/22
- Lens Construction: 14 elements in 11 groups (with 2 ED glass elements, 3 aspherical lenses and one Nano Crystal Coat)
- Picture Angle: 114° - 84° (90° - 61° with DX-format camera)
- Closest Focus distance: 0.28 m/0.9 ft. (with focal length 18-24 mm)
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1/6.7
- No. of Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded)
- Focusing: Internal Focusing (IF) system; autofocus with a built-in SWM and manual focus
- Diameter x Length extension from lens mount): Approx. 98 x 131.5 mm/3.9 x 5.2 in.
- Weight: Approx. 1,000 g/35.3 oz.
- Supplied Accessories: Semi-soft Case CL-M3