Nikon AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR is a Nikon FX full frame or DX zoom lens of the non-full-frame SLR body, which has the Nikon 24-85mm focal length of the third paragraph a. 24-85VR to lower prices to attract all eyes, the rest of the actual test down in addition to the edge quality decline, distortion and hidden corners of the more obvious (and later corrected by the body to make up) ,24-85VR is outstanding value for money was good, with relatively low prices for collocation in the low-end full-frame digital SLR use.

Nikon AF-S-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

Nikon 24-85VR appearance details

Nikon AF-S-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

24-85VR Nikon launch the AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4D the IF (still in production) and the AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED (Discontinued) two the focal length of the same full-frame lens, 24-85D aperture, and has a maximum 1:2 macro magnification; 24-85G is authentic predecessors of the 24-85VR (VR only) are for low-end The frame body.

Nikon AF-S-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

similar to the focal length AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED compared to the Nikon 24-85VR aperture smaller than the constant, lens materials nor the former is less advanced, but the price is just a fraction of the former only, lens size, weight and so control was reasonable, the focus is very practical VR optical image stabilization feature.

Nikon AF-S-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

lens with constant f/2.8 aperture, Nikon 24-85VR is obviously a low-end market, especially the market of low-end full-frame body, so we look at the type of lens, a large mood to relax, to pursuit of a practical attitude to see the price on the focus.

Nikon AF-S-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

24-85VR

Nikon zoom ring, focus ring in the front-end, near the mount appear relatively narrow, gold nameplate and focusing distance of the middle window shows the low positioning of this lens. 24-85mm focal length is very suitable for the purposes of daily hang up shooting both wide angle and medium telephoto, and occasionally can also act as the Macro shooting (although the macro is not strong).

Nikon AF-S-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

turn to the other side, you can see the various technologies used Nikon 24-85VR, SWM ultrasonic focus motor, VR optical image stabilization, ED low dispersion lens, IF focusing, Aspherical aspherical lens. Basically in addition to nano-coating ,24-85VR already have access to Nikon’s lens technology. Lens filter size for the common 72mm, with the cost of the filter is not high.

Nikon AF-S-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

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Nikon 24-85VR zoom ratio lens extends the length is not large, but here we can see the zoom ring is in fact close to the tube moving parts, the zoom may encounter “top means” situation.

Nikon AF-S-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

Closest focusing distance of 0.38m at the 85mm telephoto end can be achieved 1:4.5 or so magnification (0.22x), Macro ability is not too high.

Nikon AF-S-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

Nikon 24-85VR is a major feature with the latest generation of VR optical image stabilization system that can provide up to 4 shutter-speed anti-shake performance. Sent to the testing room, there is the Nikon 18-300mm lens, the lens is equipped with the same VR optical image stabilization, can be measured at the 300mm end, 1/15 second shot (high success rate, with models for the D300). From one side you can see the 24-85VR anti-shake performance is not poor, can clearly feel the actual shooting of the compensation effect of the anti-shake system.

Nikon AF-S-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

small lens switch, auto / manual focus switch, and anti-shake switch composed of all the user interface. Part of the peer media should be created with a zoom lock switch to lock the lens in the wide-angle end to prevent the tube to slide out. I think this idea is a bit redundant, because 24-85VR lens barrel itself is not heavy, even with the “rejection” can not let the tube own slide out, let alone the gravity factors.

Nikon AF-S-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

aperture small, 24-85VR lens group the lens diameter is not large, you can see here the group is not dust sealed lens, and zoom to the telephoto end of the latter group indentation to go into the gray the opportunity to big.

Nikon AF-S-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

Nikon 24-85VR bayonet close-up, metal mount is a must, this is the guarantee of the durability, the periphery there is a circle of the bayonet dust drip function of rubber, but I do not suggest that you take the 24-85VR go to the “bath” or in the rain, after all, looking at the price of copies, we understand.

Nikon AF-S-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

because the evaluation room in addition to D4 no other Nikon full frame body, here using the D300 with 24-85VR as the appearance of the display, right when the D700 (attention). Very co-ordination can be seen that the 24-85VR body with an integrated vertical grip, D700 users want to buy can pay attention to the light hang up lens (D600 future).

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