The following sample shots were taken with a D3x and RAW-converted via CaptureOne.
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Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/400s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/7.1
Exposure
1/400s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/7.1
Exposure
1/400s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/640s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/2000s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/2000s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/320s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/320s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/500s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/250s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/1000s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/250s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/1250s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/800s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/320s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
24.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/2500s
Verdict
The Nikkor AF-D 24mm f/2.8 shows good sharpness in the center wide open with rather soft borders. Stopped down to f/8 however the sharpness is on a very high level across the whole FX image.
Unfortunately vignetting is on a rather high level, especially for larger apertures. CAs are also quite pronounced, however they are easy to correct in post processing. Bokeh is not stellar either.
Nonetheless, the lens is quite compact and leight-weight and as such a possible option to consider for those who prefer to travel light. As a landscape lens that is used around its sweet spot aperture setting mostly (f/8) the lens delivers very good results (at least after CAs have been removed).
