Nikon NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
Its 10-24mm ultra-wide zoom range on DX-format bodies delivers a versatile 15-36mm equivalent field of view, ideal for expansive landscapes and tight interiors. The constant f/3.5 maximum aperture provides consistent exposure control across the zoom range, while the compact build keeps it portable for travel. This lens is best for DX-format DSLR shooters needing an affordable, wide-angle zoom for architecture and environmental portraits.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong optical (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong macro (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong versatility (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 10 |
| Focal Length Max | 24 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-4.5 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 244 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Sony G Master SEL14F18GM | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Viltrox AF Pro AF 75mm F1.2 XF Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 10-24mm | 28-300mm | 16-300mm | 14mm | 12-35mm | 75mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 51 | 590 | 615 | 460 | 306 | 710 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | VXD linear motor | HLA | Two XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors | Autofocus | STM stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | 53.8 | 14 | 99.4 | 76 | 83.7 | 21.8 | 75.9 | 21.1 | 34 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 82.3 | 62.4 | 82.8 | 96.3 | 70.3 | 97.9 | 51.7 | 78.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.8 | 88.2 | 60.8 | 84.7 | 99.1 | 81.6 | 99.7 | 81.2 | 99.2 |
| Sony G Master SEL14F18GM Compare | 97.7 | 95.3 | 72.3 | 87.8 | 89.2 | 94.9 | 33.1 | 94.1 | 78.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.8 | 85.6 | 83.4 | 47.8 | 86 | 87.4 | 80.3 | 86.5 | 96.4 |
| Viltrox AF Pro AF 75mm F1.2 XF Pro Compare | 84.4 | 98.9 | 54.5 | 92.5 | 89.2 | 98.9 | 33.1 | 74.1 | 78.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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