Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF vs Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF and Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Release Year 2000 2012
Release Date
MSRP 744 USD 599 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 21 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 24 mm
F4 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 24 mm
F4,5 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Focal Length 24-85 mm 24-85 mm
Zoom Range 61 mm 61 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 78 mm 78 mm
Length 82 mm 82 mm
Weight 545 gr 465 gr
Other
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-25 HB-63
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A