Lens · prime
Nikkor 24mm f/2 AI-S
Nikon · 1981-2005
Discontinued35mm
Nikkor 24mm f/2 AI-S: 11 elements in 10 groups, 7 aperture blades, 0.3m minimum focus, 52mm filter thread, 300g.
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Max aperture
- f/2
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 10
Known for
- Low light wide-angle
- Documentary
- Environmental portraits
- Available light interiors
Considerations
- Heavy for the focal length
- Manual focus and aperture (Ai/Ai-S F-mount)
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)3, level 3 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast4, level 4 of 5
Flare resistance3, level 3 of 5
CA control3, level 3 of 5
Vignetting control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control3, level 3 of 5
Bokeh: Pleasant for a wide-angle
Rendering: Good character wide open
Colour: Neutral
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Common issues
- Focus ring wear
- Aperture blade oil
Buying guide
Buy this for the speed, not the sharpness. Check CRC mechanism works smoothly.
Specifications
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Focal Length | 24mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Min Focus | 0.3m |
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Weight | 300g |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Coating | NIC (Nikon) |
| Special | CRC (Close Range Correction) |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £350 - £500
- Mint
- ~£650
Indicative, no dated source.