Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E VR AF-S ED Nikkor

The iconic Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED zoom lens has been in production since 2007 and is still on the shelves of many camera stores. His successor was shown to the public in 2015. Big, expensive and really cool — he won the hearts of the lion's share of adherents of the Nikon brand.

Cardinal innovations

The key innovation that found implementation in the design of the lens was the optical image stabilization system with an efficiency of working out about 4 exposure steps. The stub on board is something that the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, the inveterate “enemy” of the model, does not have. Also, Nikon engineers completely redesigned the optical design of the lens and introduced an electromagnetic aperture control function into it.

The nature of the image

The drive of the automatic focus system has also undergone improvements. The silent SWM motor catches the subject quickly, accurately and without error. Speaking of picture character, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR delivers a soft and fluid image with excellent sharpness throughout the frame, starting from the wide apertures. The aperture of the model consists of 9 petals — in the blur zone, the lens draws a bokeh that is pleasing to the eye.

Pleasant small things

The zoom positions are strengthened by a few small things: fluorine-containing coating of the front and rear lenses with dirt and moisture repellent effect, responsive movement of the zoom rings and manual focus. A fly in the ointment in a barrel of honey is the solid weight of the lens (more than 1 kg) and its high cost. However, the high cost in this case is more than offset by the advanced optical characteristics of the model.