Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Nikon Nikkor AF 24-85 mm f/2.8-4D IF and the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85 mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED. The Nikon Nikkor AF 24-85 mm f/2.8-4D IF is a 24–85mm standard zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, released in 2000. The Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85 mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED is a 24–85mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5, released in 2002.

There is a 2 years difference between the Nikon Nikkor AF 24-85 mm f/2.8-4D IF and the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85 mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.

Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.