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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G VR IF-ED

24–120 mm · f/3.5 · Nikon F AF

The Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G VR IF-ED is a 24–120 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5 for the Nikon F AF mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
24–120 mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
Mount
Nikon F AF
Designed for
1.53× crop

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
APS-C (1.5×)61.0° – 13.4°37–184 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)58.8° – 12.9°38–192 mm
Micro Four Thirds48.5° – 10.3°48–240 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/5.6f/8f/11f/16
24 mm5.3 m3.7 m2.7 m1.9 m
120 mm131 m92 m67 m46 m

Circle of confusion 0.020 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
APS-C (24 MP)10.0 s @ f/3.513.6 s

Cameras that fit (89)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G VR IF-ED equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.53× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 37–183 mm.
Which cameras is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G VR IF-ED compatible with?
It fits Nikon D40, Nikon D40X, Nikon D50, Nikon D60, Nikon D70 and more (see the full list above).