What are Nikon’s conscientious lenses that are not gold-rimmed?

AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR, AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED, AF-S 24- 120mm f/4G ED VR and AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II are both relatively good.

1. AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

The 16-35 lens is Nikon’s legendary lens “Golden Wide Angle” AF-S 17-35/F2.8D In addition to being downgraded from the maximum aperture F2.8 to F4, this lens has inherited the good color of the "golden wide angle" and is even better in sharpness and resolution. 2 ED elements, 3 aspherical lenses, and nanocrystalline coating all make this lens worthy of the Golden Circle status.

2. AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

It is equipped with a SWM ultrasonic motor, and also uses 2 ED and 3 aspherical lenses. The 77mm caliber and 745g size make it nicknamed the “little grenade” by many photographers. The design of the IF-ED ensures good sealing. Since there are 9 circular aperture blades, the bokeh blur capability of this lens is also very strong. It is indeed suitable for both distance and near, including landscapes and portraits.

3. AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

AF-S 24-70/F2.8 has an extremely excellent MTF curve, 15 optical elements in 11 groups The structure includes aspherical mirrors, ED mirrors, and Nano coatings. The dust-proof and drip-proof design brings good sealing performance. This lens is the absolute king among standard zoom lenses from all manufacturers.

4. AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

As an enhanced upgrade of the old AF-S 24-120/F3.5-5.6G VR IF-ED version, the new AF-S 24-120/F4 VR is undoubtedly a transformation similar to the evolution of "Super Saiyan". In addition to adding a gold ring that symbolizes Nikon's noble lineage, the floating aperture design has also been transformed into a constant aperture design.

5. AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

As an updated version of the "little bamboo cannon", AF-S 70-200/F2.8G is aimed at VR , lens design have a new interpretation, and the image quality has reached the top level. If you have to find someone to compete with it, perhaps the only one that can compete is Canon's "little white rabbit" EF 70-200/F2.8L IS II. It can be said that for a considerable period of time in the future, high-end telephoto zoom will definitely be the world of this lens.

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Attention when choosing a lens

1. Focal length

The first thing to pay attention to when choosing a lens is the focal length of the lens. In fact, it is a matter of viewing angle. Different focal lengths have different viewing angles. In addition, the user himself must be clear about what is the main purpose of purchasing the lens. Is it for taking pictures of landscapes or people, etc. As we all know, it is better to use a wide-angle lens when taking pictures of landscapes, and a telephoto lens when taking pictures of people. Therefore, you must first decide the focal length of the lens you want to buy based on the purpose of photography.

2. Maximum aperture

The real value of the maximum aperture is to increase the amount of light entering in low light situations, thereby achieving the best exposure combination. Photographing landscapes generally does not require the blurring ability of the lens. In addition, except for particularly dark places, the lens aperture is generally not very demanding.

However, when a 70-200mm zoom lens is equipped with a 2x teleconverter to change the telephoto focal length to 400mm and uses AF to automatically focus, it is best to choose a lens with a maximum aperture of F2.8.