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Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR (FX) - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Sample Shots
The following sample shots were taken with a D3x and RAW-converted via CaptureOne 5.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window).
| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
98.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/6.3 |
| Exposure |
1/640s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
24.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/8.0 |
| Exposure |
1/1000s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
46.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/8.0 |
| Exposure |
1/800s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
58.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/8.0 |
| Exposure |
1/400s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
62.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/4.0 |
| Exposure |
1/1600s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
120.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/8.0 |
| Exposure |
1/200s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
82.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
| Exposure |
1/320s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
75.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
| Exposure |
1/500s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
120.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
| Exposure |
1/200s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
24.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/7.1 |
| Exposure |
1/320s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
120.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/8.0 |
| Exposure |
1/200s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
28.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/4.0 |
| Exposure |
1/640s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
38.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/7.1 |
| Exposure |
1/200s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
24.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/8.0 |
| Exposure |
1/125s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
82.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
| Exposure |
1/250s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
32.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/9.0 |
| Exposure |
1/50s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
32.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/6.3 |
| Exposure |
1/60s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
24.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/8.0 |
| Exposure |
1/200s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
50.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/7.1 |
| Exposure |
1/160s |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D3X |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
86.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
| Exposure |
1/400s |
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VerdictThe Nikkor AF-S 24-120 mm f/4G ED VR offers an attractive zoom range with excellent sharpness in the image center at the lower end of its focal range. However, the image borders and corners show a little less resolution wide open than we had expected from a lens in this segment. The same applies to the sharpness in general (including the image center) at the lens' tele setting.
Distortion is rather pronounced except around 35 mm, vignetting is somewhat on the high side, too, which is also true for CAs. So, optically, the lens isn't all that stellar.
Mechanically however, there's nothing to complain about. The build quality is excellent and in line with other high-end Nikkor lenses. VR II works as promised and AF, although not on the same level as high end primes, works fast enough for most applications.
So, in summary the lens combines solid build and very attractive specifications with just okayish performance in most regards. It's the combination of specs and features, not its optical performance, that will earn this lens its buyers nonetheless, especially since there is currently no alternative that offers a similarly attractive package.
Mechanical Quality:
★★★★★
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