Nikon 24-120mm f4G VR Three Week Review After 3 Weeks of Shooting on the D750
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Matt , cant believe you are gone, your gear reviews are so down to earth
Gone where ?
@@AustinPetDetective I think he has left us for good.
I love this lens too! Actually dumped the 24-70 2.8 after using this lens and don't care to look back. Great focal range and sharpness
I use this lens 75% of the time at my beach weddings. It has nice blur but keeps the beach and water just in focus enough which the clients love.
"nice blur" haha wow..and you call yourself a photographer? That's called "bokeh"
well, bokeh simply means blur in japanese
@@doderiolarkisso4038 How do you feel being an ignorant asshole?
@@piticolsf4748 sorry, i'm not the one being ignorant and calling bokeh "blur", lol!
@@doderiolarkisso4038 sorry then, you're just an asshole.
I think the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120 f4 VR lens is a great lens especially for travelling, I got one in a kit with the Nikon D750 camera and I agree the Nikon D750 and the 24-120 f4 are a great pair.
How is the performance of 24-120 f4 on sports photography? Would it be fast enough?
I like how much this lens makes colors pop
Been using this lens on my D700 for more than a year. Great lens, very sharp!
RIP man... you are missed.
Very nice review! I've owned this lens for over a year but never got a chance to use it much until recently. Overall it is a great lens. Decent image quality and great vibration reduction. Autofocus is quick and accurate. Compared to similar lenses I used before (Nikon 24-85mm; Canon 24-105mm), this lens offers extra reach which is great.
In terms of image quality, it is very similar to Canon 24-105mm or Nikon 24-85mm. It is a zoom lens and does not offer the same max aperture, sharpness or micro contrast as some of the prime lenses, such as 35mm F1.8, 50mm F1.8 or 85mm.
Set your expectations right and you won't be disappointed.
I commented on this lens a number of times on other CZcams videos. A great all around lens. It's only weakness is some play in the focus ring, but I manage to live with it. Auto focuses really fast, and the vibration reduction feature is fantastic when you shoot lower than 1/125 of a second. It's a rarity that I get a blurry image when using the VR at slow shutter speeds. A great travel lens. According to DxO Mark Labs, it beats the Nikon 18-300mm lens. Their score on my Nikon d750 is 22 for the 24=120 and 17 for the 18-300. Plus, the 24=120 is lighter. No, it's not going to beat my 24-70mm/f2.8, but it's not so front end heavy, and has longer range. Also, the 24-70 is a lot more expensive, and doesn't have VR. However, the newer 24-70 has, but you are talking big bucks, and the DxO Mark score on the d750 for that lens is about the same as the old one.
Not a fan of kit lenses, but I i absolutely love this one! Super Sharp.. Fast...
idk how much you could help me but i have this same kit and felt like the imaged were not that crisp and got a lot of chromatic aberration. i felt like my old sony a6000 images were more crisp when i zoomed in like as if the pixels were more defined... idk if its this lens or what. i submit pictures to websites and most of them get declined with my new nikon d750.
i found this lens isnt sharp. i dont knw why. bokah isnt great either, any sugestion?
Got this lens along with D750 both for &1799. Can't beat that !!
Pls always include sample pictures you took with the lenses you explain about!!! I love your reviews BTW!!!
I wasn’t able to get sharp pictures with running kids. Any ideas how to use it properly with moving objects?
I am using old one 28-105mm f3.5-4.5 from Nikon! Being frank I am now on crossroads between 24mm-120 mm f4 or 24mm-70mm from Nikon! What would be solution still do not know! Thank you for this awesome video bringing in new understanding in which direction to move!
I tried using it for a few weeks now with the Z5.
As long as the subjects have direct sunlight on them this lens is amazing.
In any other place or lighting i can't do anything with it, everything just turns out dark and blurry.
Does your copy of this lens underexposes compared to other lenses? Mine does by 1/2 to 2/3 stop. Is this normal?
Excellent review, amazing product coverage.
An f/4 lens on fullframe has about the same DOF as an f/2.8 lens on APS-C. So no wonder that you found the f/4 enough in terms of DOF. Also, you get a bigger equivalent range. It's like having a constant 17-70/2.8 (or actually a 16-80/2.8) on APS-C. Not bad, not bad at all!
Hi gd evening; i have a technical q from u: despite of lakes for AF system and Non-possible aperture controlling on live view in nikon cameras (which are very good in canon specially in latest 80d and 5d iv) why nikon is not trying to put them in its cameras and also how still nikon shooters can cover theses problems? Thank u
What about shooting in shows, (mounted on a D 610) because f/4 is not exactly clear in that kind of environment...
I really screwed up on this one. I forgot that I already commented on this lens, then to compound my goof, I compared the 24-120 in my latest comment with the Nikon 18-300. I meant to say 28-300. My credibility probably took a hit on this one. Sorry about that.
I was thinking of buying it for my D7100 because of the crop factor it show be great for portraits and it covers the 36 - 180 and I hope it will take advantage of the crop factor effect to give a even sharper image..what do you think ?
For the record,
Really thinking about getting this lens because the
Expense of the 24-70 doesn't give the performance
Difference you would expect with a high price.
Determine which is best depends on what you value the most and
Understanding f4 is half as might light as you would get but if it
Really doesn't matter than I'd say
Save the money and get the 24-120
Thanks for the review.
(don't forget to read first letter of each line)
Rollin' Fred ;-)
I'm looking at upgrading from a D3200 with a kit 18-55 and a Tamron 70-300. Am I crazy to go with this combo?
Bob Rob Did you upgrade, and if so, to what? Happy with any upgrade?
We need this lens, canon has got it for a while now. We may not have been missing it that much before but now it is also good for a video especially because of the VR and yes Matt this is a great focal length and for sure it has some cons but for its price? Is worth to buy.
Thanks for another great video.
Dawid Bober Thanks Dawid!
How does it compare to the Sigma 24-105mm? The nikon seems to have some issues with CA's and unsharpness especially in the corners and the outer picture frame...
+DST Music&Fun I haven't shot the Sigma 24-105mm yet, but I had no problems with the Nikon 24-120mm f4 VR. Love that lens!
Okay thank's for your answer!
+ArtoftheImage I just ordered my 24-120.
Could you do a review on sweet spot for 24-120 on that d750?
My only complaint is distortion which seems to be in all zooms.
What's it like for chromatic aberration? One of my Nikon zooms gives me lots of problems, especially when when shooting blue against green or light coloured background.
colourmegone Haven't seen any trouble in that area.
Nothing out of ordinary. For an F4 lens, the chromatic aberration is very well controlled. You may correct them in post using Lightroom.
Pretty much all zoom lenses have this problem. The Canon 50mm F1.8 STM has enormous chromatic aberration due to old optic design. My Tamron 35mm F1.8 VC also exhibits serious chromatic aberration at F1.8 under high contrast situation.
Unless you use some really high quality primes such Rokinon 135mm F2, you will have to deal with Chromatic aberration.
How bout a midrange zoom for dx?
Would it be recommended for a dx camera ??
Now I had been hearing that the lens is fuzzy out on the 24 end of the range. I'm beginning to think this might be an unfair criticism of the lens.
any comments on the 28-300 vx the 24-120?
Definitely think it's a great lense for the price when you include it with a kit..Do you know if the sigma 18-105 f is a bit better.the art series has been pretty solid in reviews but there longevity still isn't realy proven since thevei only been around couple of years..which would you choose..thanks, love your channel...
what do you think about this lens in product photography, regardling i will be using enough light for products... Tnks guys
Will use it for that too, aperture need to be very small so f4 is not a limitation. However the nikkor 105mm is much better, and closes all the way to f32.
can it creat bokeh like 85mm prime at 85mm focal length?
No, not even close. At 85mm focal length, the depth of field at F4 will be more than twice as much (4/1.8) compared to at F1.8. For what it is worth, this 24-120mm F4, though pretty sharp for a zoom lens, is no where close to the sharpness and micro contrast of a good prime lens such as 85mm F1.8G.
sigma 24-105 f/4 Art is a much better option, sharp,fast & no chromatic aberration.
MrKdr500 Yes, the new Sigma ART lenses are nice!
i had the Nikon 24-120mm on my old d800 and now i have sigma 24-105mm every thing the Nikon 24-120mm does, Sigma does it sligtly better but Nikon has wethersealing and it is 120mm at the longest range personaly i prefere optical quallity over range sorrey for my bad inglish
24-120 is travel lens, you'd need weather sealing, sigma doesn't have it
Really very helpful.
Thank you
Thank you sir ✌🏾
R.I.P Matt
Great video
I am looking for a upgrade for my Nikon 18-55mm standard kit lens, I really hate that crappy thing. I need a lens that is sharp, yet does not give the blurry pictures of the 18-55mm. My camera is a Nikon D5200. What would your suggestion be? (budget prize would be great)
+SIG442 I have heard very good things about the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 It is for DX cameras, and can be had in the $400 range. This lens is much faster than the 18-55.
The other item I would reccomend, would be the 35mm 1.8 for DX. Very sharp, and very cheap.
@@pnwgeek Agreed, I have both of your recommendations the Sigma and the 35mm with my DX 5000, 7000 & 7200. Great lenses with DX
hi sir can I use this lens with my nikon d7100?
Yaa u can use.. but for crop sensor camera 18-120 is more better then 24-120mm lens.
I love this lens. Use it a lot more than the 24-70mm f/2.8. Don't get me wrong, the 24-70 is a proven professional lens, but it's heavy and expensive. Nikon has really perfected the Vibration Reduction in the 24-120.. No matter how much I might be shaking, it rarely blurs an image. Can't say that for he 24-70. If your on a vacation, don't pack anything else. The Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 can't match the sharpness. Read the Belgium labs DXo Mark results if you don't believe me.
I Man, I love your vidéos , all are very interesting ( sorry for my poor english, I 'm french 😋)
I have a question for you on jully 2018: I have a D850 and I'm looking for a good Travel and unique Lens for it.
I'm looking this 24-120 F4 because this range IS very interesting in Travel....
Or I'm looking for the 24_70 f.2.8 Tamron V2 whitch it's seems vert good and very best than the nikon !!!
Somehone who ave the 24-120 are very happy whith. And somehone don't love this lens due to a Bad crisp !!!
And this day I'm looking this in a Nikon store on spain and this lens IS noted end of series!!!!
Do you know if Nikon will start a New 24-120 F4 for 2018 or 2019?
I'm totaly Lost....could you help me please. I inderstand the D850 need only fantastic lenses to hiver the best results ... What do you do in my place ?
Thanks for your response.....
Fred 😋
Is there a 18-140mm for fx mount cameras?
Nope. Only for DX. However, you can put that lens on an FX camera but you have to set your FX camera to DX mode or zoom the lens in to avoid heavy vignetting. If you don't want to go through that, you may have to save your money to get a FX lens either a good used one or a new one. Just in case you didn't know, the guy in the video passed away last year. 😢
Am curious if the image print quality of this lens is equal to the 24-70 2.8 at similar apertures/focal lengths? I own the 24-70 2.8 but am thinking about subbing that lens for this lens on my backpacking trips. I would gladly give up the stops for more focal length and less weight/size (don't need to be at 2.8 for a landscape shot and I always bring my 14-24 2.8 anyways). Just want to make sure I'm not giving up image quality!
Believe me, you won't be giving up image quality. I have both lenses and can speak from experience. I love the 24-120. Seldom use the 24-70 anymore.
Thank You
Every time I watch this guy's reviews it's like watching a commercial for Nikon. Not really a reliable source for unbiased reviews
You forgot to mention the terrible distorsion at 24mm wide angle settings
I know my reply is a year late, but I'm looking to upgrade to FX camera. I have been brainstorming about the combo of Nikon FX camera either D610 or D750, plus a lens since my DX lens of Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 wouldn't work on FX mode. But, after couple of months of contemplating and researching, I ran into your video. I have finally decided to get a Nikon D750 with its supposed kit lens, the one you reviewed in this video.
Unless of cuz I go cheap the last minute. lol. But I really think I'd be much happier in the long run if I got a Nikon D750 w/Nikkor 24-120mm f/4, rather than saving a few hundred bucks by getting a Nikon D610 w/ Sigma 24-70 f/2.8.
Sorry for the long post.
PS Happy 4th of July!
Cho Shane Nikon D750 with the Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC is a fantastic combination.
Ive been Using the Sigma 17-50 with my D750 with some good results
HI can use this lens with my nikon D7100
Go Blue! (Nice hat)
Go Green!!
I must have received a lemon. I got one with my D750 and I don't think it's sharp at all. I have other zoom lenses and manual focus prime that are sharper.
Donald Wood your not the only one. I cannot get sharp images as well
Monique Paes Mine came in a kit with the D750. Just got my RMA processed. B&H won't just return the lens so I also had to send back my D750. Too bad too. I really did like the camera.
I don't know what's up with Nikon anymore. It seems that they've gotten to big for their britches. I never did renew the lens or the D750 because of the bad experiences I had with the D600. Instead I purchased a low usage D700 for 1/4 the cost and some older used lens. Even Ken Rockwell has been bashing them lately. Not surprised to hear based on my customer service issues. The Melville service center broke my camera during a cleaning and tried to get me to pay for the repair. I ended up with a refurbished D600 and it still has the spots issue on the sensor. Nikon won't replace it either.Everyone is saying to go Canon now. I don't know if I'm going to stick with DSLR or not. Mirror-less seems to be gaining more focus these days.
This lens is garbage in low light..
Can this be used on D5600?
Yes!
I am getting a lot of vignetting with this lens for some reason. Does anyone now if I can fix this myself or would I have to send it back?
+Mike Pukmel Yea the vignette control setting on my D750 is set to full. Even at f/8 & f/11 I still get vignetting. Post processing can get rid of it but is there nothing else I can do?
+Mike Pukmel Umm yea sure I'll try to in the next couple of days. But like its very irregular. Some lighting conditions it's there someone's it isn't. And the worst part is I've already sent it for checking and even after that it's happening. Before the correction there was like a crazy blue vignette on the left and right top corners of the image.
+Mike Pukmel Hi again Mike. Yes I'm sure it was a dark blue vignette on the top corners. Since I've not got a FLICKR account is there any other way I could show you the images?
Do you have any sample images
toyarj37 one would think he would lol
My lens isn't sharp so what should I do With it? I'm using a d810
Josue lubin Have you fine-tuned it on the camera?
No I haven't but I try tonight after work and your referring to micro adjust feature similar to canon's right? I'm new to nikon that's why I ask.
Josue lubin I had to send my kit back. I'm going to try the 28-300.
Donald Wood I got it to work excellent now. I bump up the sharpen slider in camera. Wow was I impressed with the resolution. (85mm 1.8 and 28-135 4.0)
Josue lubin Too late. Lens and camera was sent back for an RMA.
Nice
RIP
Given that the lens is advertised as being suitable for an APS-C sensor, I was expecting to get a review on this aspect of the lens. Your comments are quite repetitive and don't give much information at all. Thanks anyway.
this guy sounds like Donald Trump which is really annoying
as soon as he said Nike-on.... I stopped the video and left!
Well aren't you some emo-warrior princess?
And yet you still managed to write this comment.
Lame