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Nikon 2184 AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED FX Lens
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Capture Stunning Wide-Angle Images with Exceptional ClarityThe Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED Lens delivers outstanding wide-angle performance with a fast f/1.4 aperture for capturing detailed and vibrant images in various conditions.Specifications: Focal Length: 24mm Maximum Apertu...
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Overview
Capture Stunning Wide-Angle Images with Exceptional Clarity
The Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED Lens delivers outstanding wide-angle performance with a fast f/1.4 aperture for capturing detailed and vibrant images in various conditions.
Specifications:
- Focal Length: 24mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
- Lens Construction: Not specified
- Focus Mode: M/A (Manual/Autofocus)
- Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Yes
- Diaphragm Blades: 9 (Rounded)
- Coating: Nano Crystal Coat
- Format Compatibility: FX
Key Features
Compelling wide-angle perspective combined with an ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture serves the needs of demanding professionals in exacting conditions
Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings
Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of aberration, even when shooting at the widest available aperture
A Nano Crystal Coat further reduces ghosting and internal flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity. Picture angle with 35mm (135) format-84°
Rear Focus (RF) provides smooth and fast auto-focus while eliminating front barrel rotation and lens length changes
Refer to the PDF attached below in Technical Specification for User Guide
Specifications
Focal Length
24mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Lens Type
Prime, Wide-angle
Lens Elements
Aspherical lens elements
Coating
Nano Crystal Coat
Focus System
Rear Focus (RF)
Camera Format Compatibility
FX Lens (Full-Frame)
Picture Angle (35mm format)
84°
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Offers a compelling wide-angle perspective combined with an ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture, ideal for demanding professionals in challenging light.
- Delivers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.
- Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of aberration, ensuring high image quality across the frame.
- Features a Nano Crystal Coat that further reduces ghosting and internal flare across a wide range of wavelengths, enhancing image clarity.
- Rear Focus (RF) system provides smooth and fast auto-focusing while maintaining a fixed lens length and eliminating front barrel rotation.
- The f/1.4 aperture is excellent for low-light photography and achieving beautiful background blur (bokeh).
👎 Cons
- As a prime lens, it has a fixed focal length of 24mm, meaning it lacks the versatility of a zoom lens for different compositions.
- The ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture means it can be a relatively heavy and large lens, potentially affecting portability.
- Requires a Nikon FX-format camera to fully utilize its wide-angle perspective and image circle, though it can be used on DX cameras with a crop factor.
- The advanced optical design and fast aperture typically result in a higher price point compared to slower or less optically complex lenses.
- While it minimizes chromatic aberration, no lens is entirely free of all optical imperfections under extreme conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of photography is the Nikon 2184 AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED lens best suited for?
This lens is best suited for demanding professionals needing a wide-angle perspective with an ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture, making it ideal for low-light, landscape, architecture, and astrophotography.
How does the f/1.4 aperture benefit photography?
The f/1.4 aperture allows for excellent performance in low-light conditions, provides a very shallow depth of field for beautiful background blur (bokeh), and enables faster shutter speeds.
What is the purpose of the Nano Crystal Coat on this lens?
The Nano Crystal Coat reduces ghosting and internal flare across a wide range of wavelengths, leading to greater image clarity and contrast, especially when shooting into bright light sources.
Does this lens change length during focusing?
No, the Rear Focus (RF) system provides smooth and fast auto-focus while eliminating front barrel rotation and ensuring the lens length remains constant.
Can this FX lens be used on a Nikon DX-format camera?
Yes, it can be used on DX-format cameras, but it will have a narrower field of view due to the crop factor, effectively becoming a longer focal length.
What does "Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma" mean?
Aspherical lens elements are specially shaped to correct various aberrations, including coma, which results in sharper images with less distortion, especially at wide apertures.
Is this a manual focus lens or does it have autofocus?
The "AF-S" designation indicates that this is an autofocus lens, equipped with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor for quiet and fast focusing.
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