Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
Lens for Nikon F · Announced August 2015
Official site on nikonusa.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Wide
- Standard
Launch RRP $2,399.95Used from $2,021.95
Lowest new
$1,446.95
at Dodd Camera
Lowest used/refurb
$2,021.95
at Focus Camera
- Zoom range: 24–70mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/2.8, Constant through the zoom
- Optical stabilisation: Built in
- Autofocus motor: SWM
- Weight: 1,070 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.28×, Focuses to 0.41 m
Where to buy the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR in United States
Dodd Camera
New · In stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon F version
$1,446.95
Camera Wholesalers
New · In stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon F version
$1,996.95
Focus Camera
Open box · In stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon F version
$2,021.95
Show 4 more prices, out of stock included
Focus Camera
Open box · Out of stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon F version
$1,534.99
Focus Camera
Open box · Out of stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon F version
$1,845.32
Camera West
New · Out of stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon F version
$2,099.95
Helix Camera
New · Out of stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon F version
$2,099.95
Sorted by price, cheapest in-stock first. Some links earn us a commission; it never changes the order.
Price around the world
Cheapest right here in the US: about 40% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you)Cheapest | $1,446.95 | $2,021.95 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | A$3,440.05≈ $2,394 | A$2,150≈ $1,496 |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-16), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Price history
Price history starts the day we first price this product here; a chart appears after the second day.
Used: what it should be worth
We've seen used AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR prices on 1 day so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $2,021.95 | $2,021.95 | $2,021.95 | 1 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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- 1080p video
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APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2016
- 1080p video
- 5 fps
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- 4K 30p
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Reviews
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AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 24–70mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 24–70mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 20 / 16
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 0.41 m
- Max magnification
- 0.28×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (SWM)
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- No
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 1,070 g
- Diameter × length
- 88 × 154.5 mm
- Filter thread
- 82 mm
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