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
38 Overall Score
Price €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 optical (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd 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 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-85mm | 17-70mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/22 |
| Mount | - | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1987 | 544 | 450 | 320 | 420 | 495 |
| AF Type | - | RXD | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| 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 | 53.8 | 75.6 | 1.7 | 13.5 | 20.9 | 77.7 | 84.5 | 21.6 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 69.7 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.4 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 83.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.4 | 67.9 | 63 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.2 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.4 | 93.1 | 68.1 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.2 | 77.8 | 34.1 | 88 | 66.9 | 92.3 | 56 | 93.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24.1 | 72.8 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 76.8 | 89.3 | 98.6 |
Usage Scores
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