Description - Nikon 12-24mm F4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens:

The Nikon 12-24mm F4G Lens is the first lens in the new DX Nikkor series. Nikon 12-24mm lens is designed specially for make use of with Nikon D1-series and D100 digital SLR and other new digital SLR Nikon cameras. Nikon 12-24mm features ultra-wide angle zoom capability, and 12-24mm Lens has ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and Nikon's exclusive built-in SWM (Silent Wave Motor). 12-24mm F4G Lens is targeted at professional and superior amateur Nikon D-SLR users who demand both the advantages of high optical presentation and ultra-wideangle focal range. This G-type Nikon 12-24mm Lens is designed with no aperture rings, and 12-24mm offers easier, 12-24mm F4G Lens virtually mistake-free operation because the aperture does not need to be set to minimum. Note: 12-24mm f4G DX Lens has equivalent focal length in 35mm terms when used on a digital camera is 18-36mm. Design of Nikon 12-24mm F4G enables a combination of wider angle-of-view with optical characteristics that are optimized for Nikon digital SLR camera sensors. Nikon 12-24mm Lens has 2x Zoom ratio and variable angle-of-view from 99 degrees at 12mm to 61 degrees at 24mm. Nikon 12-24mm Lens is Comparable to that of an 18-36mm Lens on 35mm size sensor format, so that Nikon 12-24mm produces a smaller image circle (the size of the image that is projected by the lens on to the sensor) enabling smaller lens diameter, and optimal image quality from center-to-edge-to-corner on the image.

Nikon 12-24mm Lens got exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high-speed auto focusing with 12-24mm exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation. 12-24mm Lens has 2 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration. 12-24mm F4G Lens has 3 Aspherical lens element for low distortion used in Nikon 12-24mm. 12-24mm F4G ED-IF Lens has Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing and great body balance. M/A mode of Nikon 12-24mm Lens enables instant switching from auto focus to manual with virtually no time lag even during AF servo operation. Nikon 12-24mm F4G Lens D-type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes. Nikon 12-24mm F4G ED-IF AF-S Lens got rounded diaphragm to make out-of-focus elements appear more natural. 12-24mm F4G DX Zoom-Nikkor is designed exclusively for use with Nikon Digital SLR models. Nikon 12-24mm Lens has 11.8 close focusing distance throughout zoom range.

Features - Nikon 12-24mm F4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens:

• 12-24mm ultra-wide angle G type zoom lens equivalent to 18-36mm in 135 format
• ED (Extra low Dispersion) glass elements minimize chromatic aberration to provide higher resolution and superior contrast
• Nikon's exclusive SWM for swift auto focusing with superior accuracy and ultra-quiet operation.
• Three aspherical lens elements minimize distortion, especially at the periphery, for superior optical performance.
• Lightweight design that fits comfortably on compact digital SLR bodies such as the D100.
• Not recommended for use on 135 format cameras.

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