Nikon has announced the AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED, an ultra-wideangle zoom for DX format DSLRs. This mid-range optic offers a minimum focus distance of 0.24m through the entire zoom range, and includes a built-in AF-S motor that enables autofocus on entry-level Nikon bodies (including the D5000 also announced today). The optical formula consists of 14 elements in 9 groups, including 3 aspherical elements and 2 ED glass elements to combat aberrations.
The Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Lens is designed for the APS-C sized sensor found on many Nikon cameras, but this lens may be used on certain full-frame models utilizing a special function of the sensor. As it stands, this lens will project an angle of view that is the equivalent of a 15-36mm lens in the FX or full frame 24x36mm format.
| Brand | Nikon | Model | 2181 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colour | Black | Max Format Size (mm): | APSCDX |
| (F) Minimum Aperture: | 22 | Aperture Ring: | No |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades: | 7 | Elements: | 14 |
| Groups: | 9 | Minimum Focus (m): | 0.24 |
| Autofocus: | Yes | Motor Type: | Ultrasonic |
| Full time Manual: | No | Focus Method: | Internal |
| Distance Scale: | Yes | DoF Scale: | Yes |
| DoF Scale: | No | Diameter (mm): | 83 |
| Length (mm): | 87 | Sealing: | No |
| Zoom Method: | Rotary (internal) | Power zoom: | No |
| zoom_lock: | No | Hood Product Code: | HB-23 |
| Tripod Supplied: | No | Tripod Collar: | No |
| Tripod Collar: | No |
