Nikon 1929

Pros: Fast maximum aperture, useful focal length range, very close focus, and excellent performance

Cons: Noticeable distortion at both zoom extremes

The Bottom Line: A very versatile and useful zoom lens with near pro quality performance

Review: The new Nikon IF AF 24-85/f2.8-4D Zoom Nikkor is Nikon’s first f2.8 variable aperture zoom lens. Nikon has long been famous for their constant f2.8 aperture “high end” pro level zoom lenses. This is the first lens from Nikon that compromises on that very...

Pros: Super sharp images

Cons: Middle of the road pricey...good choice for advanced amateur or pro

The Bottom Line: Great lens for sharp photos and extended range for available light photography.

Review: I own a number of Nikon lens sets as I am a photographer. I use them on the D80's and a few D70's. I recently bought the Nikon Nikkor AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF Lens. Great lens. I set up a test comparing the lens to a few of the basic "kit" zoom ...

Pros: Flexibility, Creative Freedom, Quality

Cons: None

Review: The most practical lens for people who want high quality land-, sea- or cityscapes is the 28mm. Long considered a must have for the serious photographer, it is the most popular wide-angle lens in use for several different kinds of photography. Many...

Pros: Great versatility, good build quality, very good optical quality for the price.

Cons: Softness at the wider end at max. aperture, some distortion.

The Bottom Line: Overall, it's a solidly built, versatile zoom, with above-average optical quality. Great for all kinds of photography. It has some drawbacks optically, but at this price it's a winner.

Review: Hi everyone,

I've owned and used the Nikkor AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4 IF D for about 5 months now, and so far I think - Wow, this is a great lens! The lenses I've been shooting with before were 50 and 105mm E-Nikons, and this Zoom matches and...

Pros: Good performance in a highly useful focal length range.

Cons: Must be stopped down to around f8 for "pro" image quality. PLASTIC.

The Bottom Line: OK for many situations.

Review: The Nikon IF AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4D Zoom is not razor sharp at any focal length with the sample I own, but the contrast and color correction are both excellent and internal reflections are not excessive. The out of focus image quality is excellent across...

Pros: Sharp from corner to corner

Cons: Not for shooting wild animals

Review: First, the info posted by epinions has nothing to do with this lens. It is NOT good for shy and dangerous animals. It does NOT provide 20 times magnification. At 28mm, it is a mild wide angle. It allows for shooting in crowded rooms, or getting more...