NIKON - AF-S 12-24/4.0 G ED-IF DX Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens (77mm) *FREE SHIPPING*

The lens is targeted at professional and advanced amateur Nikon D-SLR users who demand both the advantages of high optical performance and ultra-wideangle focal range.

The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED has been developed in response to the growing enthusiasm towards Nikon?s D1-series and D100 digital SLR cameras, and in recognition of the market?s interest in and need for wider-picture-angle high-performance optics for digital SLR photography.

The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED takes advantage of the current sensor design, using a 23.7 x 15.6mm format which allows D1-series and D100 owners to use shorter focal length lenses to achieve a narrower picture angle.

Compact and lightweight, the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED is an ultra-wideangle 2x zoom lens with focal length starting at 12mm (picture angle with D1-series and D100 digital SLRs is equivalent to that of 18mm lens in 35mm [135] format) for greater wideangle covering power.

The lens incorporates two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and three aspherical lens elements in a new optical design, effectively minimizing chromatic aberration and significantly reducing distortion. For fast, quiet Autofocus operation, the lens comes equipped with Nikon?s exclusive SWM (Silent Wave Motor). And the rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural.

This G-type Nikkor lens is designed with no aperture rings, and offers easier, virtually mistake-free operation because the aperture does not need to be set to minimum.

Note: We do not recommend use of DX Nikkor lenses with 35mm (135) or IX240 format cameras.

Focal Length: 12-24mm

Maximum Aperture: f/4

Picture Angle (Nikon Digital SLR): 99-61 degrees

Lens Construction: 11 elements in 7 groups

Lens Drive: Silent Wave Motor

Extra Low Dispersion (ED) Lens: 2 Elements

Aspherical Lens: 3 Elements

Focusing: Internal Focusing (IF) Type

Minumum Shooting Distance: 11.8 in

Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1/8.3

Macro: NA

Minimum F Stop: 22

Aperture Blades: 7 blades (rounded)

Aperture Ring: NA

Lens Hood: HB-23 (Supplied)

Filter Size: 77mm

Case: Soft case CL-S2 (Optional)

Dimensions (Diameter x Length: Approx. 3.2 in x 3.5 in

Weight: 1.07 lbs

• Designed for Nikon D-Series digital SLR
• Design enables a combination of wider angle-of-view with optical characteristics that are optimized for Nikon digital SLR camera sensors
• 2x Zoom ratio and variable angle-of-view from 99 degrees at 12mm to 61 degrees at 24mm. Comparable to that of an 18-36mm lens on 35mm size sensor format
• Nikon design that produces a smaller image circle (the size of the image that is projected by the lens on to the sensor) enabling smaller lens diameter, and optimal image quality from center-to-edge-to-corner on the image
• Exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation
• 2 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration
• 3 Aspherical lens element for low distortion
• Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing and great body balance
• M/A mode enables instant switching from autofocus to manual with virtually no time lag even during AF servo operation
• Nikon D-type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes
• Rounded diaphragm to make out-of-focus elements appear more natural
• DX Nikkor is designed exclusively for use with Nikon Digital SLR models
• 11.8 close focusing distance throughout zoom range