Nikon AF NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8 D Autofocus Lens Review

The Nikon AF NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8 D is a compact, lightweight prime lens that has been a staple in Nikon's F-mount lineup for decades. With its classic wide-angle focal length and fast f/2.8 aperture, it's designed for landscape, architecture, street photography, and environmental portraits. The D-series designation means it communicates distance information to the camera body, enabling more accurate flash metering and certain autofocus features on compatible Nikon DSLRs.

This lens is built on older optical and mechanical designs, so it lacks modern conveniences like internal focusing, weather sealing, or contemporary coatings. Autofocus is driven by a screw-drive motor in the camera body, which means it won't autofocus on entry-level Nikon DSLRs that lack a focus motor (such as the D3xxx and D5xxx series). Manual focus override requires switching the lens to M mode. The 52mm filter thread is convenient and widely supported.

At its price point, the 24mm f/2.8 D represents an affordable entry into wide-angle shooting for Nikon users with compatible camera bodies. It's a straightforward, no-frills optic that delivers the focal length and speed without extra features.