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Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8

Creators cited with it
3
From 3 reports.
Reviewers
Praised for autofocus and sharpness
Pushback on value. From 2 reviews. What they said

$2,396.95

Checked Oct 4, 2026. Verify at the retailer.

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Creators cited with this

  • Mark DenneyYouTube, 333K followers
    “And in my wide-angle solution is this, the 14-24. You might see this weird apparatus on here.”
    Watch the video at 3:01
  • Jared PolinYouTube, 1.5M followers
    “And then Nikon came out with a 14 to 24 2.8 that hit it out of the ballpark and allowed me to capture some amazing images like these.”
    Watch the video at 4:09
  • Nigel DansonYouTube, 501K followers
    “Whether it be something like a super wide angle lens like this, the 14 to 24, or something like this, which is the 100 to 400 or something in between.”
    Watch the video at 0:21

What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews, newest May 2022

What press reviews of the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Autofocus
  • Sharpness
  • Rendering & bokeh

Where reviewers push back

  • Value
  • Build & handling
  • SharpnessMostly positive: Leans positive.Razor-sharp centre; corners soften at f/2.8.2 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “Razor-sharp edge-to-edge, this beast rivals prime lenses when it comes to clarity.”

      PressSpace.com · October 2021Read the review

    • “it's so sharp at any focal length or any aperture that it may be the sharpest and most consistent ultra-wide DSLR lens in existence”

      PressSpace.com · October 2021Read the review

    • “Sharpness is excellent in the central region of the frame”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matthew Richards · May 2022Read the review

    Complaints (2)

    • “Corner-sharpness is pretty mediocre at f/2.8, especially at the long end of the zoom range”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matthew Richards · May 2022Read the review

    • “drops off noticeably towards the edges and corners”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matthew Richards · May 2022Read the review

  • Rendering & bokehMostly positive: Leans positive.Low fringing; distortion mixed, severe at the wide end.2 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “there's minimal chromatic aberration (color fringing), only really appearing right at the edges of the frame”

      PressSpace.com · October 2021Read the review

    • “Astonishingly, there's very little pincushion or barrel distortion either”

      PressSpace.com · October 2021Read the review

    • “very little color fringing in general”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matthew Richards · May 2022Read the review

    Complaints (1)

    • “barrel distortion at the short end of the zoom range is pretty severe”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matthew Richards · May 2022Read the review

  • AutofocusRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Fast, quiet and reliable ultrasonic autofocus.2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “Autofocus is fast and reliable thanks to Nikon's Silent Wave Motor technology”

      PressSpace.com · October 2021Read the review

    • “Ring-type ultrasonic autofocus is fast and whisper-quiet”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matthew Richards · May 2022Read the review

  • Size & weightNot covered by enough reviews
  • Build & handlingSplit: Reviewers are split.Mixed: pro-grade, sealed build, but filters awkward, front element exposed.2 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “The Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8 ED is solidly robust, capable of taking a real pounding from professionals thanks to its metal mount.”

      PressSpace.com · October 2021Read the review

    • “It confidently repels dust, dirt, moisture, and other grime thanks to its rubber seals”

      PressSpace.com · October 2021Read the review

    • “Build quality is of a fully professional standard, complete with weather-seals”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matthew Richards · May 2022Read the review

    • “The zoom and focus rings are large and have a smooth action”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matthew Richards · May 2022Read the review

    Complaints (3)

    • “adding filters is frustrating”

      PressSpace.com · October 2021Read the review

    • “A convex front element on the lens does leave it vulnerable to damage”

      PressSpace.com · October 2021Read the review

    • “the relatively short rotational travel of the focus ring makes manual focusing a bit fiddly”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matthew Richards · May 2022Read the review

  • ValueMostly negative: Leans negative.Expensive, though one reviewer calls it competitively priced.2 reviews›

    Praise (1)

    • “It's competitively priced”

      PressSpace.com · October 2021Read the review

    Complaints (2)

    • “Expensive to buy”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matthew Richards · May 2022Read the review

    • “much pricier than the likes of the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matthew Richards · May 2022Read the review

A criterion needs at least two reviews from different sources before it gets a verdict.

Price history

  • Oct 4, 2026$2,396.95
  • Sep 30, 2026$2,399.95

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