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

Nikon announcement of the AF-S 24-120mm f/4 VR is a direct competition with the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 IS. It features:

• Standard 5x zoom lens covering 24-120mm focal range with a constant maximum aperture of f/4
• Vibration Reduction (VR II) provides the equivalent of a shutter speed approximately four stops faster; two modes are available — Normal and Active
• Nano Crystal Coat virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections to effectively reduce ghost and flare
• Two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and three aspherical lens elements minimize lens aberrations for superior picture quality
• Two focus modes selectable — M/A and M

Here is a comparison between the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4 VR and Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 IS

Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4 VR	Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Focal length & Maximum aperture 24-120mm f/4 Lens construction 17 elements in 13 groups (with two ED glass and three aspherical lens elements, and Nano Crystal Coat) Angle of view 84°- 20°20’ (61°- 13°20’ with Nikon DX format) Minimum focus distance 0.45 m/1.5 ft. (throughout the entire zoom range) Maximum reproduction ratio 0.24x No. of diaphragm blades 9 (rounded) Filter-attachment size 77mm Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) Approximately 84 x 103.5 mm/3.3 x 4.1 in. Weight Approximately 710 g/25 oz. Supplied accessories 77mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-53, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1218	Focal Length & Maximum Aperture 24-105mm f/4 Lens Construction 18 elements in 13 groups Diagonal Angle of View 84° - 23° 20' (with full-frame camera) Focus Adjustment Inner focusing system with focusing cam Closest Focusing Distance 1.48 ft./0.45m Zoom System 5-group helical zoom (front group moves: 32.5mm) Filter Size 77mm Max. Diameter x Length, Weight 3.3 in. x 4.2 in., 23.6 oz. / 83.5mm x 107mm, 670g (lens only)

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• Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4 VR
• Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 IS