


Weighing 465 grams, it is lighter than the Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D (545g) and slightly heavier than the Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G (415g), but still significantly lighter and smaller than the monster Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G that weighs a whopping 900 grams. Similar to other Nikon zoom lenses introduced within the last couple of years, the Nikon 24-85mm VR has a solid build, with plastic exterior and a metal mount.

With an equivalent focal length of 36-128mm on DX sensor, it is better suited to be used on full-frame cameras.
VR PHOTO PHOTO UPDATE
It is an update to the short-lived Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED that was introduced in 2002 and discontinued in 2006, and it might also replace the older Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF that is still in production as of today. The Nikon 24-85mm VR is an affordable consumer-grade lens targeted at photo enthusiasts that need a mid-range zoom lens with optical stabilization for everyday photography. This is an in-depth review of the Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G VR lens, also known as “AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR”, which was announced together with the Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR DX in June of 2012.
