Features:

• Fast, ultra wide-angle AF-S zoom lens optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX (23.9 x 36mm) and DX format image sensors
• Enhanced optical formulas, engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast and color, rendering outstanding image integrity
• Two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and PGM aspherical lenses control chromatic aberrations, while enhancing sharpness and contrast, even at the widest aperture settings
• Exclusive Nano Crystal Coat further reduces ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity
• Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful, super-quiet operation
• Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet autofocusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject-working distance through the focus range
• Focus as close as 10.8 inches at the 24mm setting
• Rugged construction and professional-grade dust and moisture resistance
• M/A Focus Mode switch enables quick response to changing situations between Auto and Manual focus operation

Specifications:

Focal length: 14-24mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Minimum aperture: f/22
Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
Minimum focus distance: 0.9 feet (telephoto)
Maximum reproduction ratio: 1/6.7
No. of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)
Focusing: Internal Focusing (IF) system; autofocus with a built-in SWM and manual focus
Picture Angle: 114 – 84 degrees (90 – 61 degrees with DX-format)
Hood: Fixed-type flower shaped bayonet hood supplied
Dimensions: approximately 3.9 in. x 5.2 in. (98 x 131.5 mm)
Weight: Aprox. 35.3 oz. (1,000 g)