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AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
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Does it fit the D50?
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asked 1 year, 9 months ago 
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George
1 year, 9 months ago
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answer 1
Ignore the fact that its work without any issue because its too expensive and on DX camera at 24mm angle of view is very narrow. If you want the best lens for DX get 17-55 2.8, the best for D50.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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HotDuckZ
1 year, 9 months ago
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answer 2
Ignore the fact that its not a DX lens, that is irrelevant, it will work without any issue on a D50.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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KeithD
1 year, 9 months ago
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answer 3
Yes, But this lens is for FX camera. If you use D50, 18-105VR is made for DX camera like D50.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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HotDuckZ
1 year, 9 months ago
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Is this lens water and dust resistant?
Just wondering if it is worth it for outdoors like football games and soccer games in the rain.
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asked 1 year, 11 months ago
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1 year, 11 months ago
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answer 1
The lens has a gasket at the back of the lens mount to help seal the lens to the camera body. To my knowledge this 24-120 f/4 is NOT environmentally sealed like the "Gold Ring" lenses like the 24-70 or the 14-24. Nikon's website makes no mention of sealing.
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
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Anonymous
1 year, 10 months ago
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answer 2
No its not.
answered 1 year, 11 months ago
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KeithD
1 year, 11 months ago
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is the lense compatible with D80 camera
I wan to make sure I can use it with my D80 camera before I purchase lense.
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asked 1 year, 8 months ago
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Wil
1 year, 8 months ago
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answer 1
Of course you can
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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Anonymous
1 year, 8 months ago
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answer 2
Yes.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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KeithD
1 year, 8 months ago
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Does this lens work with the D7000?
asked 11 months ago on AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
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11 months ago
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answer 1
Yes it works great. Just remember on a DX sensor the lens will be equivalent to a 35-180mm lens.
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answered 11 months ago
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11 months ago
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answer 2
Yes
answered 11 months ago
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JoeR
11 months ago
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Why is this lens so difficult to buy?
I have been trying to get this lens but nobody sells it. Why!
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asked 10 months ago
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10 months ago
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answer 1
Sorry, here's the link: http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
answered 9 months ago
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NikonStaff
9 months ago
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answer 2
Please click on the link below and click on the "Buy Now" button. The lens is available at our Nikon Store (www.shop.nikonusa.com).
answered 9 months ago
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NikonStaff
9 months ago
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Focus Shift After Zooming
In the Ratings & Reviews section on this site, dnaplasmid reported that the focus of this lens changes when zooming. Is this report accurate? If I zoom in and focus manually for a shot, then zoom out and take the picture, will the focus have shifted with this lens? I have not noticed this to be the case with other zoom lenses.
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asked 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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1 month, 3 weeks ago
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answer 1
I am sorry to say that I have the len but did not notice the issue. Perhaps it is there but hardly noticeable.
answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Randy
1 month, 3 weeks ago
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answer 2
I am sorry to say that I have the lens but did not notice the issue. Perhaps, it is there but hardly noticeable.
answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
1 month, 3 weeks ago
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D5000
Does this lens work on a D5000?
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asked 1 year, 8 months ago
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1 year, 8 months ago
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answer 1
Yes it does.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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KeithD
1 year, 8 months ago
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Is those SaMple pictures direct from camera ?
Is those SaMple pictures direct from Canada ? Is there anything touches in the computer ?
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asked 1 year, 7 months ago
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Anonymous
1 year, 7 months ago
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answer 1
In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:
Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 7 months ago
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Aspherical Elements
Have this lens 3 Aspherical Elements or not...Because At the Compare Screen writing no Overview Yes....Which is true..Yes Or no..
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Yes it does:
3 Aspherical Lens Elements
Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of aberration, even when shooting at the widest available aperture
3 Aspherical Lens Elements
Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of aberration, even when shooting at the widest available aperture
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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JoeR
1 year, 6 months ago
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is it compatible with the d3000?
asked 1 year, 5 months ago on AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
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Anonymous
1 year, 5 months ago
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Yes
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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Anonymous
1 year, 5 months ago
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does the lens extend to zoom
asked 1 year, 4 months ago on AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
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Anonymous
1 year, 4 months ago
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Internal focus.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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JoeR
1 year, 4 months ago
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24-120mm FX on a D300S medium format camera
I currently own the AF-S DX Nikkor18-105mm, F3.5-5.5 ED VR. (kit lens) I shoot with the D90 & D300S. I'm trying to decide how much of an upgrade I'm getting if I purchased the F4 FX format 24-120. From what I'm reading the FX won't make as much of a difference, unless I upgraded to a full format camera body. Would this be correct? I've done the comparisons via your site, but am still undecided. The price difference between the two lens if quite a bit, so want to understand why the 24-120 is so much better. I've read reviews on both lens & most people like them both. I've shot some good images with the DX, but was at a class and the instructor said my "kit" lens was a piece of junk & get a new lens....The remark has been bothering me ever since. Any comments would be appreciated.
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Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
asked 1 year, 1 month ago
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Pat
1 year, 1 month ago
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Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
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Experience: More than a year
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answer 1
Hello Pat,
1) I respectfully disagree with your instructor. The 18-105mm kit lens is actually very good, and I honestly can't see much difference between it's results and those of more expensive zoom lenses when properly shot.
2) If you want still more quality, forget the zooms: you'll have to move to fixed (prime) lenses. Start with the more economical AF-S G 35mm f/1.8, AF-D 50mm f/1.8 and AF-D 85mm f/1.8 (in this order) before spending 4 digits on glass.
3) The 24-120mm is actually a bit long on DX. If you like it's angle on FX, try it's DX cousin, the 16-85mm (my favorite Nikkor zoom on DX, but still not as good as any of the fixed lenses mentioned above).
Kind regards, Paulo.
1) I respectfully disagree with your instructor. The 18-105mm kit lens is actually very good, and I honestly can't see much difference between it's results and those of more expensive zoom lenses when properly shot.
2) If you want still more quality, forget the zooms: you'll have to move to fixed (prime) lenses. Start with the more economical AF-S G 35mm f/1.8, AF-D 50mm f/1.8 and AF-D 85mm f/1.8 (in this order) before spending 4 digits on glass.
3) The 24-120mm is actually a bit long on DX. If you like it's angle on FX, try it's DX cousin, the 16-85mm (my favorite Nikkor zoom on DX, but still not as good as any of the fixed lenses mentioned above).
Kind regards, Paulo.
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1 year, 1 month ago
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Zoom and focus rings
I used to own the older version of this lens, the f/3.5-5.6 lens. I didn't like it because the rings to zoom and focus were backwards. It was hard to get used to. Is the f/4 version the same way or like most other Nikons where the zoom and focus rings are located?
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1 year ago
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The zoom ring is the first one and the focus ring the second one (closer to the camera body). Please click on the link below for the user's manual for the lens:
http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals...
http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals...
answered 1 year ago
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NikonStaff
1 year ago
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Is this lens compatible with D700?
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asked 10 months ago
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zek
10 months ago
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Nikon Family: 21+ years
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answer 1
Yes.
answered 10 months ago
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JoeR
10 months ago
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Does the minimum focus distance vary with focal length? Which focal length produces the maximum magnification of 0.24x?
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asked 7 months ago
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Nikon newbee
7 months ago
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answer 1
Minimum focus distance stays the same regardless of focal length, maximum magnification would be at 120mm.
answered 7 months ago
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KeithD
7 months ago
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I have an older version of the NIKON AF NIKKOR 24-120. WHAT'S THE DIFFRERENCE WITH THE 24-120 f/4G ED VR?
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7 months ago
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answer 1
The G version has doesn't have an aperture ring.
answered 7 months ago
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7 months ago
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Does this lens work with the Nikon Teleconverter TC-201 2x.
How to use this lens with the Nikon Teleconverter TC-201 2x on the Nikon D100 camera ?
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asked 6 months ago
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6 months ago
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answer 1
Will not work with that lens
answered 6 months ago
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JoeR
6 months ago
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED OR Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Hi Dear,
Please help me,which one is lens better for Portrait , wedding photography also which one is almost versatile for Nikon D600 camera, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED OR Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Best Wishes
Please help me,which one is lens better for Portrait , wedding photography also which one is almost versatile for Nikon D600 camera, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED OR Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Best Wishes
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asked 5 months ago
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5 months ago
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
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answer 1
If they were my two choices I would use the 24-120
answered 4 months, 4 weeks ago
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JoeR
4 months, 4 weeks ago
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Since this is a factory refurbished lens, does it come with the 5 year Nikon Warranty?
asked 2 months ago on AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
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Anonymous
2 months ago
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Nikon refurbs come with a 90 day warranty.
answered 2 months ago
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JoeR
2 months ago
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where it is made,in Japan or in china ?Can i get the lens 24-120 f 4 made in Japan/
asked 2 weeks, 5 days ago on AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
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The AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR is made in Thiland. Currently as of May 04, 2013 there is not a made in Japan or China Version of this lens.
Note: Nikon operates factories all across the globe and each operates to the same high standard. While individual cameras are marked with their country of manufacture we can't make a blanket statement about which camera is produced where.
Note: Nikon operates factories all across the globe and each operates to the same high standard. While individual cameras are marked with their country of manufacture we can't make a blanket statement about which camera is produced where.
answered 2 weeks, 4 days ago
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2 weeks, 4 days ago
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