Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED vs Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED and Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED.

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Name Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20057
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Release Year 2002 2015
Release Date 2015-08-04
MSRP 1224 USD 679 USD
Last known price 0 USD 676 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 23 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Maximum Aperture F4 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Construction 11 elements  /  7 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 ED and 2 aspherical elements + nano crystal coat
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Focal Length 12-24 mm 24 mm
Zoom Range 12 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 82 mm 78 mm
Length 90 mm 83 mm
Weight 485 gr 355 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-23 HB-76
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories:
LC-72 72 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
HB-76 Bayonet Hood
CL-1015 Lens Case