Pre-Owned - Nikon Nikkor 24mm F2.0 AIS. This lens is in the finest working condition, and considering the age of this lens, it clearly has been loved and care for since it left the factory many years ago.
The Nikon Nikkor 24mm F2.0 AIS is a compact, well-regarded manual focus, wide-angle prime lens known for its solid build quality and suitability for low-light photography. It offers good center sharpness, a bright f/2.0 maximum aperture, and uses a Close-Range Correction (CRC) system for quality close-up performance
Performance and Reviews: Build Quality: Reviewers consistently praise the lens's "masterpiece of mechanical construction" featuring all-metal and glass components. It is described as rugged and durable.
Image Quality: The lens provides good micro-contrast and sharpness across the frame when stopped down. At its maximum aperture of f/2.0, it is sharp but may exhibit lower contrast or a slight "dreamy effect" from spherical aberration, especially in bright, contrasty scenes. Corners can be soft at wide apertures.
Close-Range Correction (CRC): The CRC system ensures high image quality even at close focusing distances, a notable feature for a wide-angle lens of its era.
Compatibility: The manual focus AI-S lens works well with most Nikon F-mount cameras (film and digital), including modern DSLRs and mirrorless systems (with an appropriate adapter like the Nikon FTZ). On compatible digital cameras like the D3, D700, and F6, you can use the "Non-CPU Lens Data" menu option to enable full matrix metering and aperture display.
Use Cases: Its wide 84-degree angle of view and large f/2.0 aperture make it excellent for available light shooting, landscapes, interiors, and street photography.
