Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

📏 12-24mm 💡 f/4 🔌 Nikon F Mount 🔍 Zoom ⚖️ 465g
MSRP $1,225

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📖 Overview

The Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED is a wide-angle zoom lens designed for Nikon's DX format cameras. It excels at landscape, architecture, and interior photography, capturing expansive scenes with good sharpness. The fixed f/4 aperture is somewhat limiting in low light.

📸 Browse 9 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 Specifications

Focal Length 12-24mm
Max Aperture f/4
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Type Zoom
Mount Nikon F
AF Motor Silent Wave Motor
Image Stabilization No
Autofocus Yes
Weather Sealed No
Min Focus Distance 30.5 cm
Max Magnification 0.12x
Elements / Groups 11 elements in 7 groups
Aperture Blades 7
Filter Diameter 77mm
Weight 465g
Dimensions 82.5 x 90.0mm
Release Year 2003
MSRP $1,225

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🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED, sourced from SampleShots.

📷 Compatible Cameras

Native Mount

+ 6 more compatible cameras

🔄 Via Adapter (19 cameras)

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