Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR
Offering a 24-85mm focal length with Vibration Reduction and ED glass, this lens captures sharp images on FX-format cameras (36-127.5mm equivalent on DX). The included bundle with a 64GB card, filter kit, backpack, and tripod eliminates the need for immediate accessory purchases. It suits budget-focused portrait photographers and general shooters who want a capable standard zoom out of the box.
Focal length 24-85mm
Aperture f/3.5
Weight 1987 g
lens type zoom
37 Overall Score
Price R$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong aperture (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average build (2nd percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 2.0 kg / 4.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-85mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 1987 | 590 | 290 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR | 53.9 | 75.7 | 1.6 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 77.6 | 84.9 | 19.9 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 80.6 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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