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

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

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