• Fast, ultra-wideangle zoom lens with Silent Wave Motor
• Two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements minimize chromatic aberration, provide higher resolution and superior contrast
• Three aspherical lens elements minimize distortion, especially at the periphery, for superior optical performance
• High-grade Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) offers superior color reproduction and minimizes ghost and flare
• “SWM” (Silent Wave Motor) for swift autofocusing with superior accuracy and ultra-quiet operation
• The rounded diaphragm opening (7 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
• M/A mode allows rapid switching between autofocus and manual even during AF servo operation, with virtually no time lag
• Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing and great body balance

The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED is the first lens in the new DX Nikkor series. Designed specifically for use with Nikon D1-series and D100 digital SLR cameras, it features ultra-wideangle zoom capability, ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and Nikon’s exclusive built-in SWM (Silent Wave Motor).

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.

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.

Reviews

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor ED 12-24mm f/4G IF DX review by bythom.com

Performance on a wide angle zoom usually boils down to three things: sharpness, light falloff, and distortion. So without making you wait for it, I’ll just say this is one heck of a sharp lens with modest falloff and distortion.

Nikon 12-24mm review by kenrockwell.com

This 12-24mm and a telephoto or medium zoom are the only lenses you’ll need for a DSLR.

Nikon 12-24mm f/4 G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Interchangeable Lens Review by ephotozine.com

Nikon 12-24mm f/4 G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor: Pros

• Excellent sharpness, especially at 12mm
• Light weight design
• Good build quality
• Decent flare performance with included hood

Nikon 12-24mm f/4 G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor: Cons

• Strange distortion signature at 12mm may be troublesome to correct in software