Nikon 12-24mm F4 F/4 G ED-IF AF-S DX lens £719 Zoom-Nikkor lens

Nikon 12-24mm F4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens:
The Nikon 12-24mm F4G Lens is the first lens in the new DX Nikkor series. Nikon 12-24mm lens is designed specially for make use of with Nikon D1-series and D100 digital SLR and other new digital SLR Nikon cameras. Nikon 12-24mm features ultra-wide angle zoom capability, and 12-24mm Lens has ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and Nikon's exclusive built-in SWM (Silent Wave Motor). 12-24mm F4G Lens is targeted at professional and superior amateur Nikon D-SLR users who demand both the advantages of high optical presentation and ultra-wideangle focal range.

This G-type Nikon 12-24mm Lens is designed with no aperture rings, and 12-24mm offers easier, 12-24mm F4G Lens virtually mistake-free operation because the aperture does not need to be set to minimum. Note: 12-24mm f4G DX Lens has equivalent focal length in 35mm terms when used on a digital camera is 18-36mm. Design of Nikon 12-24mm F4G enables a combination of wider angle-of-view with optical characteristics that are optimized for Nikon digital SLR camera sensors.

Nikon 12-24mm Lens has 2x Zoom ratio and variable angle-of-view from 99 degrees at 12mm to 61 degrees at 24mm. Nikon DX 12-24mm F4 lens is Comparable to that of an 18-36mm Lens on 35mm size sensor format, so that Nikon 12-24mm 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 centre-to-edge-to-corner on the image.

Nikon 12-24mm Lens got exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high-speed auto focusing with 12-24mm exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation. 12-24mm Lens has 2 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration. 12-24mm F4G Lens has 3 Aspherical lens element for low distortion used in Nikon 12-24mm. 12-24mm F4G ED-IF Lens has Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing and great body balance. M/A mode of Nikon 12-24mm Lens enables instant switching from auto focus to manual with virtually no time lag even during AF servo operation. Nikon 12-24mm F4G Lens D-type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes. Nikon 12-24mm F4G ED-IF AF-S Lens got rounded diaphragm to make out-of-focus elements appear more natural. 12-24mm F4G DX Zoom-Nikkor is designed exclusively for use with Nikon Digital SLR models. Nikon 12-24mm Lens has 11.8 close focusing distance throughout zoom range.

Features - Nikon 12-24mm F4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens:

12-24mm ultra-wide angle G type zoom lens equivalent to 18-36mm in 135 format
ED (Extra low Dispersion) glass elements minimize chromatic aberration to provide higher resolution and superior contrast
Nikon's exclusive SWM for swift auto focusing with superior accuracy and ultra-quiet operation.
Three aspherical lens elements minimize distortion, especially at the periphery, for superior optical performance.
Lightweight design that fits comfortably on compact digital SLR bodies such as the D100.
Not recommended for use on 135 format cameras.

For technical terms used for Nikon 12-24mm Lens please refer to Glossary

Specifications of Nikon 12-24mm F4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Lens construction	11 elements in 7 groups (2 ED glass elements and 3 aspherical lenses)
Picture angle	99° - 61°
Focal-length scale	12, 15, 18, 20, 24mm
Number of diaphragm blades	7 (rounded)
Minimum f/stop	22
Closest focusing distance	0.3m (through the entire focal range)
Maximum reproduction ratio	1/8.3
Zoom control	Manual, via separate zoom ring
Macro focusing	N/A
Focus-limit switch	N/A
M/A mode	Available
Focus lock button	N/A
Weight (approx.)	465g
Dimensions (approx.)	82.5×90 mm
Lens cap	Snap-on
Lens hood	HB-23 (supplied)
Lens case	CL-S2 (optional)
Tripod collar	N/A
External front filter attachment frame	Does not rotate
External front filter	77mm
Slip-on filter	N/A
Built-in/rear filter	N/A
Circular polarizing filter	Usable
Circular polarizing filter II	Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-23
Infrared compensation scale	N/A
Aperture ring	N/A
Distance scale	Does have
Material of lens mount	Metal

Kit Contents
Nikon 12-24mm F4G ED-IF AF-S DX Lens
Nikon Hood HB-23
Nikon Front(LC-77) & Rear (LF-1) Caps
Nikon Lens Case
Nikon User Guide

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