Rank #7 in Best 24-70mm Lens 2026: 9 Ranked, Aperture Claims Checked
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED is number 7 in this guide, priced at £513.96, with a 4.4 average from 936 ratings. Its Amazon listing manages to disagree with itself on the most basic question a buyer can ask about a zoom: what focal lengths does it cover? The spec table gives a Zoom Ratio of 2.92:1 and a Minimum Focal Length of 24 millimetres, then, four rows later, lists a Fixed Focal Length of 70 millimetres. A lens cannot be a zoom and fixed at 70mm at the same time.
The aperture figures, at least, do line up here: maximum aperture is given as "2.8 f" and minimum aperture as 22 — two different numbers, which is more than some other listings in this guide manage. Image stabilisation is listed as "no", and one of the reviews refers to VR as something that is "out" rather than something this lens has. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it appears and from the customer reviews quoted there; we have not tested this lens ourselves.
How those 936 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £513.96 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5, from 936 ratings |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.8 f |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.92:1 |
| Fixed Focal Length (as listed) | 70 Millimetres |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.38 m (1.2 ft) |
| Image Stabilization Type (as listed) | no |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Quality and sharpness of this lens is better than any of the primes i've used even at f2.8.Bokeh is of very good quality too .Focus speed is lightning fast even in poor lighting conditions.New vr is out but not sure wether vr will make difference as i've never had issues with blurry images with this lens.A bit heavy though especially with my d750”
Verified purchase“No apparent distortion even at 24mm. Great all round portrait, family and still life photo lens. I now use it instead of my 50mm. The only downside is it is quite heavy.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 24-70mm Lens 2026: 9 Ranked, Aperture Claims Checked.
Questions people ask
What is the maximum aperture of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED?
The listing's spec table gives the Maximum Aperture as "2.8 f", with a Minimum Aperture of 22.
Does the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED have image stabilisation?
The listing's Image Stabilization Type field reads "no". One reviewer writes that new VR is out but is unsure whether it will make a difference.
Is this a zoom lens or a fixed lens?
The listing calls it a Zoom with a Zoom Ratio of 2.92:1 and a Minimum Focal Length of 24 millimetres, but also lists a Fixed Focal Length of 70 millimetres. Those two fields do not agree.
How close can the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED focus?
A bullet on the page states a minimum focus distance of 1.2 ft (0.38 m).
What filter size does it take?
The listing gives a Photo Filter Size of 77 millimetres.
Which cameras does the listing say it fits?
The Nikon F mount, with the listing naming the D5, D850, D750, D500, D7500, D5600 and D3500.
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